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Harold "Pete" Bickmore, who took over as Pittsfield's police chief 18 months ago, said his focus is drawing on his experience to keep the public and his officers safe, while working with the community.

The Pittsfield-based construction company plans to renovate the building's interior to accommodate the company's training needs and intends to buy it in 2016.

Cross oversees a company with 1,000 employees in more than 50 offices, serving 100,000 customers. The family business has grown through 175-plus acquisitions to become the largest independent insurance provider in New England.

The acquisition of Florida-based R.C. Stevens gives Cianbro a permanent presence in the southeastern United States.