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Authorities were at the scene until late Thursday investigating the death of Doris Cote.

North Adams Woman Arrested in Grandmother's Murder

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass.— A 26-year-old city woman has been arrested in the murder of grandmother. 
 
Police arrested Kelsie Cote on Friday evening in the death of 74-year-old Doris Cote of Church Street.
 
Authorities had initially described the incident as an "unattended death" but had declined to provide further information. Police had been at Cote's home Wednesday and Thursday, finally leaving late Thursday afternoon.
 
It had been rumored Cote's body had been found by a granddaughter. 
 
Kelsie Cote is expected to be arraigned on Monday in Northern Berkshire District Court on charges of murder, assault with intent to murder, and destruction of evidence.
 
According to the District Attorney's Office, North Adams Police responded to a 911 call on Tuesday from a relative of Doris Cote reporting finding her deceased inside her Church Street home, where Cote had lived with her late husband for nearly 50 years. Her husband, Ray, died in February.
 
The State Police Detective Unit assigned to the District Attorney's Office and the North Adams Police established probable cause that Kelsie Cote murdered her grandmother on the evening of Oct. 31 and attempted to destroy evidence of the crime. 
 
"I send my heartfelt condolences to Doris Cote's family and friends for their tragic loss, and I thank the North Adams Police and the Massachusetts State Police for their work on this investigation," District Attorney Andrea Harrington said.
 
Additionally, the State Police Crime Scene Services, State Police chemists, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner responded to the scene.

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Jonathan Denmark Elected Exec VP of MountainOne Bank

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne has promoted Jonathan Denmark, a Pittsfield resident, to executive vice president of MountainOne Bank.
 
In addition to his new leadership responsibilities, Denmark will continue to serve as president and chief operating officer of MountainOne Insurance Agency.
 
Denmark will celebrate 10 years with MountainOne in March. Early in his tenure as president and COO of MountainOne Insurance, he led the consolidation of MountainOne's Insurance agencies — True North Insurance and Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan, and Collins — and oversaw the rebranding of the combined agencies to MountainOne Insurance. His efforts also established a strong partnership with OneDigital for the agency's group benefits business line. Under his leadership, MountainOne Insurance has continued to expand, acquiring three agencies, opening a new office in Stockbridge, and expanding the agency's presence to the Pioneer Valley. 
 
"It is a true privilege to announce Jonathan's promotion to Executive Vice President," said Robert Fraser, president & CEO of MountainOne Bank. "Over the past decade, Jonathan has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership and a deep commitment to MountainOne's mission. His ability to drive growth, foster innovation, and inspire collaboration has been instrumental to our success. This appointment reflects our confidence in his ability to guide MountainOne toward even greater achievements."
 
Officials say Denmark's growth strategy, coupled with his deep expertise and unwavering dedication, have positioned the agency as a core contributor to MountainOne's overall success.
 
He is highly regarded within both the insurance industry as well as the local community and recently assumed the role of Board Chair of the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority, which oversees the William Stanley Business Park. The park, home to the MountainOne building at Silver Lake and the Berkshire Innovation Center, is poised for significant development in the coming years. Denmark's leadership at PEDA will further align economic growth opportunities with community development in Pittsfield and beyond.
 
"I am deeply honored to step into the role of executive vice president at MountainOne Bank," said Denmark. "As we look ahead, I remain dedicated to advancing MountainOne's mission of delivering meaningful solutions that create lasting value for our customers, employees, and communities."
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