Co-op Bank Hires Loan Originator

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank (Co-Op Bank) announced the addition of Kaylin Choquette as Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. 
 
Choquette has more than 15 years' experience in the industry.
 
For the past three years, she has earned recognition as Berkshire County's Top Mortgage Originator, stated a press release.
 
"We are excited to welcome Kaylin to our mortgage lending team," said Lisa Trybus, Senior Vice President, Retail Lending. "Her depth of experience and her track record as a top performer will be an incredible asset to our customers and our community."
 
In her new position, Choquette will focus on helping homebuyers throughout the Berkshires achieve their financial goals by providing mortgage solutions and guidance.
 
"Kaylin has established herself as the Berkshires' top mortgage originator, and we are excited to have her on our team," said Gregg Levante, President of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. "Co-op Bank is committed to attracting the region's top talent that will help customers achieve their homeownership and financial goals."
 
She actively volunteers in the community, including working with the Berkshire County Board of Realtors and the Westside Legends in Pittsfield to support and promote homeownership locally.

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Thistle 'N Thorn Floral Announces Closing

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Another North Street business has announced their sudden closure.

Thistle 'N Thorn Floral announced on Instagram that its doors will close. 

"What many people don't see behind a creative business is how much it grows, shifts, and eventually asks more of you than one person can realistically carry. Between the rising costs of flowers, increasing rent, and the sheer volume of work, the business has become almost too successful for one person to sustain alone."

Owner Ashley Davidson opened the shop at 393 North St. a couple years ago and was selling flowers long before that according to her social media history.

Thistle 'N Thorn sold floral arrangements for events like weddings, funerals, and more. She also sold gifts, bouquets and wreaths according to Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Davidson also hosted events and workshops for those to create their own arrangements. 

"While this chapter is closing, I want to be very clear about something. This is not the end for me," Davidson wrote on Instagram.

"I'm incredibly proud of what I built. It took vision, grit, creativity, and a lot of courage. Those things don’t disappear just because a business chapter ends. If anything, they’re the reason I’m confident stepping into whatever comes next."

She also said she will be honoring the weddings and events she has already scheduled and plans to offer more workshops.

 
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