MountainOne Bank Appoints Lisa Lotano to Lead its Pittsfield Branch

Staff Reports 02:24PM / Thursday, July 16, 2026Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne Bank announced the appointment of Lisa Lotano as Community Banking Officer for its Pittsfield branch, located at 111 Silver Lake Boulevard.

In her role, she is responsible for deposit gathering while delivering service and personalized financial solutions to customers. She also represents MountainOne throughout the Berkshires community by fostering partnerships with local nonprofit and community organizations.

Throughout her career, Lotano has been active in the community, volunteering with Junior Achievement's Reality Store program, mentoring adult learners through the Elizabeth Freeman Center, and teaching financial education to students in grades K through 12.

Lotano resides in Dalton with her husband, Joseph, and their two Boston Terriers, Ollie and Moe.

"Lisa brings a proven track record of leadership, exceptional service, and strategic relationship management to her role as Community Banking Officer," said Jill Amato, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Community Banking Officer. "Her commitment to customer service, financial education, and the communities we serve makes her a valuable addition to our team and a trusted resource for the customers of our Pittsfield branch."

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Pittsfield Committee Recommends Scanlon for City Audit

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
04:30AM / Thursday, August 06, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— After the bid for a new auditing company came back over 30 percent higher, Pittsfield will stick with Scanlon and Associates.

On Tuesday, the Auditing Services Evaluation Committee voted to advance Scanlon to the City Council for an independent audit. CliftonLarsonAllen also responded to the bid, but came in costing $120,000 more.

"I have to go with saving money for the city. I mean, the discrepancy is too much of a difference," committee member Karen Kalinowsky said.

"The city could have use for that difference over the next three years."

This process was prompted by Rule 40 of the council rules and the City Charter, where in any year the City Council votes to hold a procurement process for an independent certified public accountant or firm to audit Pittsfield's books and accounts, the city must, through its Finance Committee with the assistance of the purchasing department, solicit requests for proposals or invitations for bids before June 1.

The council in March recommended that the purchasing agent draft a request for proposals and put it out to bid.

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren, who has been vocally in favor of the independent audit for years, said the city doesn't have to follow a bidding process for the professional service, "We are doing this so the public knows that we're being professional, and a looking for other options, looking at what the best options are, and comparing them based on what they can offer and what the cost is."

Board member Kathy Amuso said both CLA and Scanlon have equitable reviews with high recommendations. Especially considering the budget crisis Pittsfield is in, she moved to recommend Scanlon to the full council.

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