Adams Community Bank Celebrates Staff

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank recently hosted its annual Retirement and Service Award Celebration at Zucchini's Restaurant in Pittsfield.  

It was a special evening honoring staff members who have reached important service milestones in their careers.

Donna Tatro has dedicated the last 27 years to her customers in the Williamstown branch and is preparing for retirement.

"I look back on my career fondly and have built many long lasting relationships. I will miss my customers and coworkers but look forward to enjoying my retirement," she said. "I've especially enjoyed visiting with customers, and their pets, while taking care of their banking needs at the drive-through window."

The staff said it shares the sentiment that it is bittersweet to say farewell, but wishes Donna all the best in retirement.


Susan LeBeau was recognized for reaching 40 years of service. Amy Giroux and William Whitman were also celebrated for 35 years of service.

Also recognized were Laurie Boudreau for reaching 25 years of service; Janice Adams, Deb Champagne, Deb Dean, Dawn Lampiasi and Denise Marshall for 15 years with the bank. Other awards included Jennifer Beer, Louellen Boucher and Bonnie Callanan with 10 years of service and Pat Albareda, Maureen Baran, Andre Charbonneau, Christine Ciskowski, Nancy Hubbard, Dan Juras, Becky Lincoln, Carol Rapisarda, Courtney Shapiro-Van Dusen and Jolene Wood with five years of service.

"It is a distinct pleasure for me to recognize our incredible group of banking professionals who have achieved their service anniversary milestones," Charles O'Brien, president and CEO, said. "The depth of knowledge that this group possesses allows them to truly understand the needs of our customers and it shows in the loyalty of the relationships that have been built over the years.  

We were also honored to have a dozen retirees join our celebration this year."

Adams Community Bank is an independent, community savings bank with branch locations in Adams, Cheshire, Lanesborough, Lee, North Adams and Williamstown. A branch in Lenox is expected by the end of the year.

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North Adams Clothing Store Moving to Larger Space

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Label Shopper is moving across the parking lot to the former Peebles location in April.
 
The discount clothing store has been located in the downtown's L-shaped mall downtown since 2009. It replaced Fashion Bug, which had been in that spot for 24 years before closing in 2007; the company liquidated in 2013. 
 
Label Shopper is part of Peter Harris Clothes, established in 1970 by Peter Elitzer. Starting as a single store in Latham, N.Y., offering brand-name apparel at discount prices, the company operates more than 70 stores throughout the Northeast and Midwest.
 
The store is set to close on April 6 for the move and reopen on April 9 in the former Gordmans, according to signage. 
 
Gordmans briefly replaced Peebles in the former Kmart until the parent company of the two brands declared bankruptcy and closed its stores in 2020. 
 
At 17,250 square feet, the Gordman's space is at least double the size of Label Shopper's current location.
 
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