 | 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 |
 | Berkshire United Way Names President and CEO
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire United Way Board of Directors has officially approved Katherine von Haefen as president and CEO.
She previously served as interim while continuing her role as director of Community Impact.
"Katherine has demonstrated exceptional |
| Pittsfield Health Board OKs Green Burial Policy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Board of Health last week approved a policy that allows city cemeteries to offer green burials.
The board approved official guidance during its regular meeting on Wednesday, a couple of months after representatives from the independent Pittsfield Cemetery and Crematory requested a policy. |
| Pittsfield Council Sets FY26 Tax Rate
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has set the fiscal year 2026 tax rate: $17.50 per $1,000 of valuation for residential property and $36.90 for commercial, industrial, and personal property.
While the rates are 54 cents and more than a dollar less, respectively, than fiscal year 2025, bills will rise with property |
| The Retired Investor: Thanksgiving Meal Will Be Cheaper This Year
The president was correct last week when he stated that the cost of a Thanksgiving meal at Walmart will be lower this year. He neglected to add that this year's dinner contains six fewer products than its 2024 basket and only 22 items, compared to 29. I guess that is no surprise.
By this time, shrinkage is everywhere among |
| Greylock Federal Collects Donations to Support Local Food Pantries
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Greylock Federal Credit Union is hosting a food drive to support local food pantries.
All donations, which may be dropped off at any branch location through Dec. 31, 2025, will be matched with a monetary donation by the credit union.
"We recognize that these are incredibly challenging |
 | Co-op Bank Announces Promotion of Chief Operating Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-op Bank) announced the promotion of Eric Padelford to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
In his new role, Padelford will lead the bank's operational strategy and execution, driving innovation, efficiency, and exceptional customer experience across all areas of the |
 | Weekend Outlook: Country Fest, School Performances, And More
Check out the events in the county this weekend including movies, First Friday festivities, and Veterans Day inspired events. Check out our list of harvest festivals and craft fairs here.
Editor's Pick
Dalton Country Fest
The Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: Saturday, 5:30 |
| 17-Year-Old Charged for October Murder of Brodie Slonski
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A 17-year-old has been charged with the October murder of another 17-year-old over vapes.
On Wednesday, Sergio Ponce of Pittsfield, was arraigned in Pittsfield District Court on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Brodie Slonski on Oct. 26. Ponce was arrested on Oct. 29 on an outstanding warrant for a |
| State Fire Marshal Urges Heating Fire Safety
STOW, Mass. — With temperatures falling into the 30s this week, Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents protect themselves and their loved ones from some of the most common home heating hazards.
"Most of Massachusetts will see some of the coldest weather since last winter over the next few |
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