Co-Op Bank Welcomes New President

08:11AM / Thursday, July 31, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announce the appointment of Gregg Levante as its new President.

A lifelong resident of Berkshire County, Levante brings banking experience and an understanding of the community's needs, values, and aspirations, stated a press release.

"Gregg embodies everything we stand for, dedication to serving others, a strong commitment to leadership development, and a belief in the power of connection," said Co-Op Bank CEO Mike Daly.

Levante has more than 15 years of experience in the banking industry, previously holding leadership roles in commercial lending at Berkshire Bank and NBT Bank. He will now lead the Co-Op's strategic initiatives focused on advancing financial prosperity, strengthening local small businesses, and investing in the future of banking.

"I'm honored to step into this role," said Levante. "This community gave me my start, and I'm committed to ensuring the Co-Op continues to be a place where local people and businesses grow together."

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Wixsom Leads Force 12U Softball Team in Tourney Opener

iBerkshires.com Sports11:26PM / Friday, September 11, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Emma Wixsom struck out eight of the nine batters she faced in Friday’s opener of the Berkshire Fall Frenzy as the host Force 12-and-under travel softball team beat the Greylock Thunder, 14-0, in three innings.

Wixsom was credited with a perfect game in the contest, which was ended by the tournament’s run rule.

McKinley Bushika led the Force’s offense, going 3-for-3 with a pair of RBIs. Charlotte Kotski tripled, and Lilly Tuohy doubled in a nine-hit attack.

In its second game in the six-team tournament on Friday evening, the Force beat the East Greenbush, N.Y., Xpress Crushers, 5-3.

Peyton Demary went 3 and two-thirds innings in the circle before giving the ball to Wixsom. Demary struck out eight while allowing two earned runs.

Kotski was a difference maker at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI in a six-hit attack for the Force.

Berkshire Saturday starts its day against the 413 Panthers out of Hampden at the Doyle Complex.

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