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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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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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