Co-Op Bank Welcomes New Senior Commercial Team Leader

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announced the addition of Mark McKenna as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Lending Team Leader.

A native and long-time resident of the Berkshires, McKenna joins the bank's senior management team with an understanding of the local business landscape and a passion for helping others, stated a press release.

McKenna brings over 35 years of experience in commercial lending, business development, and relationship banking. In this new role, he will lead strategic efforts to support local businesses, expand lending services, and guide a team of lenders.

"Bringing McKenna on board is a natural fit," said Co-Op Bank President Gregg Levante. "Not only does he bring a surplus of industry knowledge, but also a genuine commitment to supporting the people and businesses that make our community so strong."

McKenna expressed excitement about joining the leadership team.

"This is more than a new role," he said. "I'm honored to contribute to a bank that invests in its people and empowers growth."

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Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Saturday, August 22, 2026

Developer Teton Management cut the ribbon on the first six hopes in the manufactured housing community earlier this year.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, units in the planned development are selling fast with both first and second phases all but sold out.

For several years, Teton Management Corp. has been planning to expand its existing Allendale Pines Mobile Community with the development of 22 planned manufactured housing units. The new development has its own entrance at 395 Cheshire Road.

The need for attainable housing has never been higher, Teton President George Whaling said.

"And where we sought the opportunity to help with that demand is, we can get folks into a home at Allendale Pines North for essentially a couple of $100 less than what it would cost for someone to rent a three-bedroom of the same quality," he said.

The corporation took over Allendale Pines, now referred to as Allendale Pines South, about 6 1/2 years ago, Whaling said.

Since then, the corporation has invested $1,000,001 in infrastructure improvements, including replacing all water and sewer lines, paving the community and installing the infrastructure needed for 10 additional units, he said.

Additionally, it has been working to clean up and improve the community, which was lacking during previous ownership, said Jason Nocher, owner of Nocher Realty, which has been hired to help sell the units.

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