ADAMS, Mass. — Community Bancorp of the Berkshires, MHC, the newly formed parent company of Adams Community Bank, held its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Charles H. McCann Technical School in North Adams.

 

The following individuals were elected corporators of Community Bancorp of the Berkshires, MHC: Marnie Clough of Adams; Erica Samson Girgenti of Adams; Pamela Green of Pittsfield; and Sarah Eustis of Great Barrington.

 

Board chair Steve Pagnotta welcomed the newly elected corporators. 

 

"These four individuals are all generous contributors to our surrounding communities and bring a unique background and skillset to the position, which will play an indispensable role in guiding and managing our banking activities," he said.

 

Marnie Clough is a partner at Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP, a law firm in North Adams focusing on providing the highest quality legal solutions to individuals in need of answers. Ms. Clough has also served on the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, American Bar Association, Berkshire Bar Association, Bart Development Committee, Bart Board of Trustees, and the Northern Berkshire YMCA Board of Directors. Clough holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the State University of New York Albany and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School.

 

Erica Samson Girgenti is the Executive Director of Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community, a local destination for fine retirement living, assisted living, and memory care. Ms. Girgenti's community service includes Executive Director of the

Adams Council on Aging, the Massachusetts COA Advisory Board, Adams Housing Authority Board, Elder Services Advisory Board, Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, and Age-Friendly Berkshires. Girgenti holds a B.A. in social work from

Salem State College and a master's degree in Human Services, Gerontology from Capella University.

 

Pamela Green is a Partner at Smith Green &a Holmes, LLP, a law firm built on expertise, experience, collaboration, and recommendations by satisfied clients. Along with her work as an attorney, she has served on the board of directors of

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Pittsfield Economic Development Authority, the Hancock Shaker Village Audit committee, and was named director of the Estate Planning Council of Berkshire County. Ms. Green's education includes a bachelor's and master's degree in World Politics from The Catholic University of America and a J.D. from Western New England College School of Law.

 

Sarah Eustis is the CEO of Main Street Hospitality, built on three generations of hospitality leadership and creating places that enable people to connect in meaningful ways. When she's not running the family operation, she serves on the board of directors of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Indian Mountain School Board of Trustees, and the Advisory Board of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Eustis holds a B.A. in Fine Art/Art History and Fine/Studio Arts from Smith College.

 

During the meeting, board chair Pagnotta also expressed his appreciation for longtime Trustee Nancy Garton, whose term expired.

 

"It's been a privilege to have Nancy on our Board of Trustees for the last 20 years," said Pagnotta. "Not only is she an upstanding member of our community, but she has helped shape our growth and success as a leading community bank in Berkshire County."