Adams Community Bank Taps New VP of Commercial Lending

ADAMS, Mass. — Tracy McConnell joined Adams Community Bank as vice president of commercial lending. 

McConnell, a seasoned veteran in commercial lending, joins ACB with more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked in other financial institutions in Berkshire County.

"We are thrilled to have Tracy as part of our Commercial Lending Division. Her extensive lending background and broad knowledge of the commercial industry strengthens our core team as we meet the growing needs of local business owners and commercial borrowers," said Charles O’Brien, President and CEO.

As vice president of commercial lending, McConnell will focus on further developing and expanding the bank's commercial client base and offering flexible lending programs to area businesses. 

"In a short time, Tracy has proven herself as an invaluable resource to the commercial team as she has helped the bank process a large volume of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans, quickly and efficiently," O’Brien said.

McConnell is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, business and leadership from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She received her Masters Banking Diploma from Stonier National Graduate School of Banking at UPENN. She also has earned various banking related diplomas from the American Bankers Association (ABA) banking school. 

She currently serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Berkshire Family YMCA. She is an AJY Fund board member, Advisory Committee chair for the Business Technology department at Charles H. McCann Technical School and is a member of the North Adams Rotary Club. She also enjoys volunteering her time as a U12 Boys Youth soccer coach in Williamstown.

McConnell can be reached through email at tmcconnell@adamscommunity.com or by phone at 413-749-1135.

Friday Afternoon Fire Destroys Cheshire Barn

By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
04:40PM / Friday, April 03, 2026

 

CHESHIRE, Mass. — A fire on Friday afternoon destroyed a barn at 920 Sand Mill Road.

 

The building is a total loss but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from reaching another nearby barn and the house at Stoney Brook Farm. 

 

Fire Chief Thomas Francesconi said the fire was called in 12:39 p.m. by the homeowners "but it already had a foothold before they noticed it."

 

Responding firefighters found the L-shaped structure fully involved. Adams, Lanesborough, Savoy and Windsor fire companies responded and Williamstown Fire covered the station.

 

The tankers were used to transport water from a nearby brook until a pool could be set up near the scene and water pumped into it. 

 

Northern Berkshire EMS responded and one firefighter was treated at the scene and then taken to Berkshire Medical Center. 

 

Francesconi said there were no other injuries but the owners told him there were 18 chickens in the barn. The structure also had equipment and other materials in it, including a Jeep.