Co-Op Bank Welcomes New Human Resources Officer

08:05AM / Thursday, August 28, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announced the appointment of Bailey Prescott as the new Human Resources Officer.

In this role, Prescott will oversee human resources initiatives that support employee engagement, professional development, and organizational growth. She has a bachelor's in Business Administration with a Management & Leadership major, and a minor in Human Resources from Western New England University.

Prescott began her career in human resources in 2022 and previously served with the Co-Op from 2022-2024, where she played a key role in recruitment, employee relations, and building workplace culture. Her experience in fostering collaboration and supporting staff development has prepared her to take on this leadership position.

"We are excited to welcome Bailey back to our team. Her strong understanding of culture, combined with her expertise in HR, makes her the ideal person to help us continue strengthening our workplace environment," said Lisa Negrini, Vice President, Human Resource Manager.

Prescott expressed enthusiasm about returning to Co-Op.

"I'm thrilled to rejoin the organization and look forward to supporting both our employees and leadership team as we continue to grow and serve our community."

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Pittsfield Traffic Commission OKs Stop Signs, Parking Requests

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:48AM / Wednesday, August 12, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Traffic Commission granted stop signs and downtown parking requests during its recent regular meeting.

A petition from Ward 7 Councilor Kathy Moody to install stop signs at the corner of Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road was approved. One sign will be installed at Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road, and one at the corner of Thomas Island Road and Pecks Road.

Moody said for some reason, people don't understand they need to stop at the "very clear" intersection into the neighborhood alongside Onota Lake off Peck's Road.

"It's really difficult to see right there. Because of the corners, people are not stopping, and I have several phone calls from constituents that live on Thomas Island who have nearly been in very bad accidents there," she explained about the corner of Thomas Road and Thomas Island Road.

"If we could put a stop sign there, that would be terrific. It would help improve the safety of the neighborhood. It's a very small neighborhood. The roads are narrow. There are pedestrians everywhere. Having a stop sign to protect people at that almost blind corner would be very useful."

Police Sgt. David Hallas couldn't recall any significant vehicle accidents in that area, but said that speeding on that section of Peck's Road is "quite an issue."

Other commissioners commented that the roads on the island are very narrow, and it is one of the few places with mirrors so that drivers can see around corners.

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren's request for a stop sign at the intersection of Partridge Road and Oak Hill Road was also approved. He said it is a similar situation to Thomas Island.

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