Co-op Bank Hires Loan Originator

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announced the addition of Kaylin Choquette as Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer.

Choquette has more than 15 years' experience in the industry.

For the past three years, she has earned recognition as Berkshire County's Top Mortgage Originator, stated a press release.

"We are excited to welcome Kaylin to our mortgage lending team," said Lisa Trybus, Senior Vice President, Retail Lending. "Her depth of experience and her track record as a top performer will be an incredible asset to our customers and our community."

In her new position, Choquette will focus on helping homebuyers throughout the Berkshires achieve their financial goals by providing mortgage solutions and guidance.

"Kaylin has established herself as the Berkshires' top mortgage originator, and we are excited to have her on our team," said Gregg Levante, President of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. "Co-op Bank is committed to attracting the region's top talent that will help customers achieve their homeownership and financial goals."

She actively volunteers in the community, including working with the Berkshire County Board of Realtors and the Westside Legends in Pittsfield to support and promote homeownership locally.

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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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