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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Pittsfield School Building Committee OKs PHS Statement of Interest

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield High, the city's oldest school, will be the subject of the next funding request to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

During a special meeting on Monday, the School Building Needs Commission voted to move forward with a statement of interest. The City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved submitting a PHS statement of interest.

Mayor Peter Marchetti said that if they don't get in the queue, they could be talking an eight-year wait rather than a four-year wait. The deadline for submission is April 17. 

"To underscore the discussion today, which would be one of many by multiple bodies, any action taken today by us is not a funding commitment, is not a project commitment. It's a concept commitment," Finance Director Matthew Kerwood said. 

Focus areas include the renovation and modernization of the heating system and the replacement or addition to obsolete buildings for educational offerings. 

The school was built in 1931 and is about 163,600 square feet. It was renovated in 1975 to add nearly 40,000 square feet, including the theater and gym, the Moynihan Field House. 

Vocational spaces have been added and upgraded over the years, and laboratories have been improved, along with periodic updates to building elements. Security systems were modernized, and a couple of years ago, the school's three inefficient, original-to-the-building boilers were replaced

"It's a 95-year-old school, and there are things that are going to come up with a 95-year-old school," Commissioner Brendan Sheran said while giving a presentation. 

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