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BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC.
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DATE: March 28, 2022
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Wm. Gordon Prescott
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Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 28, 2022 |
Entity Registrant Name | BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC. |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-15781 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-3510455 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 60 State Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Boston |
Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02109 |
City Area Code | 800 |
Local Phone Number | 773-5601 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001108134 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | BHLB |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
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