Co-op Bank Welcomes Chief Accounting Officer

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced that Victoria LePrevost has joined the Bank's senior leadership team as Chief Accounting Officer.

LePrevost brings more than eight years' experience in public accounting to her new role, most recently serving as a Senior Manager in Deloitte's Audit and Assurance Practice. Throughout her career, she has worked with a range of clients, offering expertise in banking, securities, and capital markets.

A Berkshire County native, LePrevost earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an additional Liberal Studies Major in Ethics and Social Responsibility from Bently University. She is a Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.

"We are thrilled to welcome Victoria to the Co-op Bank leadership team," said Co-op President Gregg Levante. "Her distinguished experience at Deloitte and her passion for community-focused banking make her an exceptional addition to our organization. Victoria's insight and integrity will strengthen our financial foundation and help us continue delivering trusted, personalized service to the families and businesses that rely on us every day."

LePrevost will oversee all accounting functions of the Bank, supporting its continued commitment to sound financial management and community-focused banking.

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Dalton Police Facility Report Complete; Station Future Still Uncertain

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee's final report is complete but the future of the station remains uncertain. 
 
Several members of the committee attended the Select Board meeting last week, as co-Chair Craig Wilbur presented four options delineated in the presentation — build on town-owned land, build on private land, renovate or repurpose the existing buildings, and do nothing. The full report can be found here
 
According to the report, addressing the station's needs coincides with the town facing significant financial challenges, with rising fixed costs and declining state aid straining its budget. 
 
These financial pressures restrict the town's ability to fund major capital projects and a new police station has to compete with a backlog of deferred infrastructure needs like water, sewer, roads, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
 
In June 2024, Police Chief Deanna Strout informed the board of the station's dire condition — including issues with plumbing, mold, ventilation, mice, water damage, heating, and damaged cells — prompting the board to take action on two fronts. 
 
The board set aside American Rescue Plan Act funds to address the immediately dire issues, including the ventilation, and established the Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee to navigate long-term options
 
Very early on it was determined that the current facility is not adequate enough to meet the needs of a 21st-century Police Facility. This determination was backed up following a space needs assessment by Jacunski Humes Architects LLC
 
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