Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan & Collins Announces Promotions

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Grace Gray
NORTH ADAMS – Grace Gray and Bill Robinson of Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan & Collins (CPDC), have been promoted to the positions of Vice President, according to an announcement by Tim Dolan, President. CPDC, which is celebrating its 80th year, is a MountainOne Financial Partner.

Grace Gray, who has been employed at CPDC for over 30 years, is the first female Vice President in the agency’s history. In her role as Vice President of Office Administration and Customer Service, Gray will oversee customer service operations. She will also play a key role in managing customer accounts, selling to prospective customers, and providing support to the sales department on key agency accounts.

Gray’s previous positions at CPDC include Claims Manager, Operations Manager for Personal Lines, and Operations Manager for Commercial Lines. She is active in the community and previously served on the Allocations Committee for the Northern Berkshire United Way. A native of Alabama, Gray resides in Adams with her husband, Don and their son.

Bill Robinson has been named Vice President of Sales for both the Commercial and Personal Lines departments within the agency. He has been at CPDC for 6 years and will continue to focus on sales and service in the commercial department And, he will play an increasingly significant role in the overall business development of CPDC. <L2>


Prior to joining CPDC, Robinson spent 15 years in the banking industry. He is active with many youth athletic leagues, the Northern Berkshire United Way, and Holy Family Terrace in North Adams. Robinson is a familiar face in the local high school sports scene as the veteran varsity basketball coach at Hoosac Valley High School. He grew up in Adams, graduating from Hoosac Valley High School and then from the former North Adams State College. He resides in Adams with his wife Lynne, and their three daughters.

According to Dolan, “Grace and Bill are representative of the quality of associates we have in our company, servicing the thousands of clients we have throughout Berkshire County and beyond. They have worked very hard for many years and will do a great job in their new leadership positions within the agency.”

CPDC is one of the largest Property and Casualty agencies in Western Massachusetts, and serves personal and business clients through its offices in North Adams, Adams, and Williamstown. MountainOne Financial Partners is a mutual holding company that comprises Hoosac Bank, Williamstown Savings Bank, South Coastal Bank, CPDC, and True North. By working in partnership, the companies of MountainOne offer an extensive range of banking services, customized insurance products, and comprehensive investment management for individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations.
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Dalton Day Returns This Saturday

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town's popular Dalton Day festival is returning this weekend after a year's hiatus.
 
The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center. 
 
The community celebration was established in 2023 by the Cultural Council in an effort to increase resident participation at town meetings while also showcasing the area's welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty atmosphere. In 2024, the event brought together 300 residents. 
 
"The primary mission of Dalton Day is to foster a strong sense of community, build civic pride, and bring residents together through a shared celebration of local culture, music, and food," said Jeannie Ingram, Select Board member and cultural council chair, and Lori Venezia, executive assistant to the town manager. 
 
The event provides an accessible and free platform for "civic education, community bonding, and supporting local businesses, artisans, makers, and culture more broadly," they said.
 
The festival strengthens the fabric of the town both civically and economically by connecting grassroots organizations with residents, fostering a shared sense of belonging, and providing free, family-friendly entertainment.
 
It also serves as an opportunity for community members to meet with local officials and a couple of state officials. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Leigh Davis will be coming from Beacon Hill to speak at the event. 
 
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