St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.
Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.
First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.
Nov. 28 Becket Federated Church, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.
Dec. 5
Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
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Mammography Dispute The government's issued controversial new guidelines stating that women shouldn't get annual mammograms until age 50, rather than age 40.
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Mountainone Promotes Baran To Head Of Business & Retail Lending
11:39AM / Monday, August 11, 2008
North Adams - Maureen Baran has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President for Business & Retail Lending, according to an announcement by Stephen G. Crowe, President & Chief Executive Officer.
In this position, Baran is responsible for all aspects of Lending for both business and personal clients, including customer acquisition and relationship enhancement, loan portfolio growth and credit quality, and personnel development.
Notes Crowe, "Maureen has brought both banking expertise and a wealth of community connections to MountainOne. As head of Lending for both Hoosac Bank and Williamstown Savings Bank, we know she will infuse new energy into our lending processes and offerings, and will lead her team to maintain our top market position."
Prior to this position, Baran served as Senior Vice President for Retail Lending and Vice President for Business Lending, where she developed a loyal following of clients. In addition, she has more than 27 years of banking experience within Berkshire County.
Baran is very active in the local community, and serves on the Boards of Directors for the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, The Berkshire Compact for Higher Education, Northern Berkshire United Way, The Trustees of Reservations, and Berkshire Families and Individual Resources (BFAIR). Baran lives in North Adams with her husband, Jerry, and their son.
Hoosac Bank, founded in 1848, has offices located at 93 Main Street in North Adams and at 296 Main Street in Williamstown. Williamstown Savings Bank, founded in 1892, has an office at 795 Main Street in Williamstown. MountainOne Financial Partners is an affiliation between Hoosac Bank; Williamstown Savings Bank; South Coastal Bank; Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan & Collins; and TrueNorth. By working in partnership, the companies of MountainOne offer an extensive range of personal and business banking services, customized insurance products, and comprehensive investment management for individuals and businesses.
