Co-op Bank Partners with Brown & Brown Partnership

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced a new partnership with Brown & Brown, insurance brokerages. 
 
Together, the two organizations will offer customers and community members throughout the Berkshires access to a range of insurance products backed by trusted, local service.
 
Unlike national call centers or impersonal online platforms, this partnership brings together two organizations with ties to Berkshire County. Brown & Brown's regional team of insurance professionals live and work in the community, offering local personal attention, and providing responsive support.
 
"At the Co-op, our mission has always been to serve our customers and strengthen the communities we call home," said Gregg Levante, President of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. "Partnering with Brown & Brown means our customers can access top-tier insurance solutions while working with people who understand their needs and live right here in the Berkshires."
 
Through this partnership, customers can access comprehensive insurance coverage— including auto, home, umbrella, life, recreational vehicles, commercial property, liability, and organizational employee benefits—delivered with the same personal touch and community commitment that define both organizations.
 
"We're excited to team up with Pittsfield Cooperative Bank to support Berkshire County residents and businesses," said Darin Burniske, Executive Vice President at Brown & Brown. "Our local team shares the Co-op's commitment to building long-term relationships and helping people protect what matters most."
 
Customers interested in learning more or requesting a no-obligation quote can call 866-636-0244 or visit pittsfieldcoop.com or BBrown.com.

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Mother Plans Memorial Bench at Clapp Park

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Parks Commission has OK'd a memorial bench for a young man who had many happy memories at Clapp Park. 

"I hate this. I lost my son in December to a fatal overdose, and so I am looking to have a memorial bench installed for him at Clapp Park. He was 23 when he passed," said Sarah DeJesus, through tears. 

"The first half of his life, we lived in that neighborhood … and so we have so many great memories at Clapp Park." 

DeJesus has worked to mitigate health complications from substance use for years as the program manager of Berkshire Harm Reduction. The bench will be placed above the park's splash pad overlooking the area in honor of Premier Ashton DeJesus.

As for cost, DeJesus said she will fund the bench, installation, and associated expenses. 

"I've always thought that the top of the hill could use some seating opportunities, and I think this is a perfect opportunity to sort of honor a young person who Clapp Park was very meaningful to him and to the family," Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager James McGrath said. 

She and McGrath have selected a durable bench that can be fixed to the concrete, with a plaque on the back. 

DeJesus said her son went to summer camp at the park, movie nights, sledding, played sports there, met friends, and gained independence as a child. 

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