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Julie Zdon joins as Branch Officer of the Cheshire branch.
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Jolene Racine was promoted to Operations Officer from Senior Deposit System Analyst.

Adams Community Bank Announces New Employees and Promotions

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Samantha Tanner joins as AVP, Branch Officer of the Williamstown branch.
ADAMS, Mass. — Charles P. O'Brien, President, and CEO of Adams Community Bank, announced two new employees and a recent promotion.
 
Samantha Tanner joins as AVP, Branch Officer of the Williamstown branch. She will manage the Williamstown location and serve as the Digital Branch Manager, overseeing product profitability and deepening relationships. 
 
Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Keene State College.
 
Julie Zdon joins as Branch Officer of the Cheshire branch. Julie previously managed the Elm Street location at Berkshire Bank. Julie brings over 15 years of banking experience to the team, along with a degree from Isenberg School of Management – UMass Amherst.
 
Jolene Racine was promoted to Operations Officer from Senior Deposit System Analyst. Jolene began working at Adams Community Bank full-time as a Teller in July 2009. Jolene will supervise the Deposit Operations Department and oversee enhancements to our digital products and services. Jolene holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Elmira College.
 
"I am very pleased to welcome Samantha and Julie to the Adams Community Bank family and am proud of Jolene for stepping into her new role," O'Brien said. "All of these individuals have a wealth of banking knowledge and will help deepen our valuable relationships with our customers."

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New Trial Denied for Caius Veiovis

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Caius Veiovis' request for a new trial was denied.

Veiovis, now 46, was one of three men convicted in the murder of David Glasser, Edward Frampton, and Robert Chadwell in 2011.  He is also known as Roy Gutfinski. 

In 2014, he was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for the alleged kidnapping, killing, and dismembering of the Pittsfield men. They were last seen at a city apartment shared by Glasser and Frampton on Aug. 28, 2011; their dismembered bodies were found in Becket that September.

According to AP News, Veiovis told the jury, "I'll see you in hell" after the conviction. 

On Tuesday, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office reported that following a final hearing held on June 26, 2026, Justice Michael D. Ricciuti issued an order on Oct. 23, 2026, denying Veiovis's motion for post-conviction relief. 

The motion had requested a new trial based chiefly on claims of ineffective assistance by his trial attorney and newly discovered evidence.

Post-conviction relief is a legal process that allows a convicted person to challenge a criminal conviction or sentence in the trial court after direct appeals have ended or were not filed.

"District Attorney Capeless' unwavering commitment to pursuing justice and ensuring it is maintained in this case has been truly remarkable," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said. 

"His efforts in handling this difficult and complex criminal matter have helped make Berkshire County a safer place."

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