Pittsfield Co-op Plans Move to West Street

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced on Monday that it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire a leasehold interest in 99 West St. and will move it corporate headquarters there. 
 
Bank officials said this represents an important milestone in Co-op Bank's continued growth and long-term commitment to the Berkshire County community.
 
Following the completion of the acquisition, Co-op Bank plans to undertake renovations to modernize and enhance the West Street facility. The new headquarters, expected to be occupied this year, will provide space to support future growth, collaboration, and expanded services while maintaining the bank's community-focused approach. The bank is currently headquartered on South Street.
 
"This is an exciting step forward for us," said bank President Gregg Levante. "Establishing our new corporate headquarters on West Street offers a strong foundation for our future and will allow us to continue investing in our employees, our customers, and the region we proudly serve."
 
Along with the bank moving forward with its planned investment in the West Street facility, the bank also made a series of strategic technology and balance sheet enhancements during the fourth quarter to further lay the groundwork for our next phase of innovation in 2026.
 
Completion of the acquisition is subject to receipt of all required state and federal regulatory approvals, satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and applicable corporate and third-party consents. As renovation timelines and transition plans are finalized, bank officials said they look forward to sharing more updates on these advancements.

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Pittsfield: No E-Bikes on Sidewalk

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The city will place signage downtown to remind people that e-bikes are not allowed on the sidewalk. 

On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee heard an update about e-bike enforcement in response to a petition from Councilor at Large Kathy Amuso and Ward 3 Councilor Matthew Wrinn. 

Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales confirmed that under Massachusetts law, it is illegal for any motorized bicycle, regardless of the class, to ride on the sidewalk. 

"So, at this point, we will start installing some signage in the North Street area," he reported. 

"Doing so for the whole city is going to be very cumbersome, and we're not going to be doing that, but I think there's something to be done in terms of education and outreach and enforcement citywide for that."

Pittsfield has begun to develop what that signage will look like in the downtown corridor. Amuso has received many complaints about the North Street and Elm Street areas; Morales said they could work to locate some key spots on Elm Street for signage. 

"I know it's a citywide problem, but I think if we start on North Street and work our way out and come up with a plan, that would be good," she said. 

The councilors petitioned to increase enforcement of bicycle and e-bike use on Pittsfield streets, install signage in high-traffic areas, and launch an educational program for kids. 

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