Co-op Bank Welcomes Chief Accounting Officer

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.

Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' Objections

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Residents demanded the right to speak but the agenda did not include public comment. Amy Musante holds a sign saying the town now as '$20,000 less for a police station.'

DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action. 

 

The quitclaim deed transfers the nine acres to Thomas and Esther Balardini, who purchased the two other parcels in Dalton. They were the third-highest bidders at $31,500. Despite this, the board awarded them the land in an effort to keep the property intact.

 

"It's going to be an ongoing battle but one I think that has to be fought [because of] the disregard for the taxpayers," said Dicken Crane, the high bidder at $51,510.

 

"If it was personal I would let it go, but this affects everyone and backing down is not in my nature." 

 

Crane had appealed to the board to accept his bid during two previous meetings. He and others opposed to accepting the lower bid say it cost the town $20,000. After the meeting, Crane said he will be filing a lawsuit and has a citizen's petition for the next town meeting with over 100 signatures. 

 

Three members of the board — Chair Robert Bishop Jr., John Boyle, and Marc Strout — attended the 10-minute meeting. Members Anthony Pagliarulo and Daniel Esko previously expressed their disapproval of the sale to the Balardinis. 

 

Pagliarulo voted against the sale but did sign the purchase-and-sale agreement earlier this month. His reasoning was the explanation by the town attorney during an executive session that, unlike procurement, where the board is required to accept the lowest bid for services, it does have some discretion when it comes to accepting bids in this instance.