Adams Community Bank Great Barrington Branch Opens

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced the Bank's expansion into Great Barrington with its newest branch opening at 342 Stockbridge Road. 
 
This is the second branch opened by the Bank within the past ten months, as the Merrill Road location opened in Pittsfield in December 2022.
 
The Great Barrington branch opened for business on Monday, Sept. 18. 
 
According to a press release, the new branch will will enhance the Bank's presence in the South County area, offering a wide range of banking products and services to meet local residents' and businesses' diverse financial needs. The new location will include state-of-the-art technology, a modern and welcoming interior, and a team of friendly and knowledgeable staff.
 
Charles P. O'Brien, ACB President and CEO, noted that opening a branch in Great Barrington solidifies the Bank's implementation of its strategic plan of expanding its branch footprint in Berkshire County. 
 
"Our customers want the convenience of a branch network with strong, customer-friendly technology.  This new branch underscores our dedication to providing convenient access to banking services and fostering strong relationships with the residents and businesses throughout Berkshire County," he said. "Adams Community Bank remains committed to our overall mission of being a trusted partner in the financial success of our customers."  
 
The new branch will be under the leadership of Branch Officer Julie Zdon, who will oversee the new branch with her 17 years of banking experience. She is supported by Assistant Branch Manager Ava Joy and Community Banker Matt Curly.
 
The Bank is expanding its network of Interactive Teller Machines (ITM) called Customer Connect by adding two machines at this new location. Customer Connect offers a 2-way video conference between the user and a live Customer Connect Specialist. This technology allows customers to make loan payments, deposits, cash checks, complete credit card payments, redeem Coin Machine receipts, and more.
 
The Great Barrington Branch will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. 
 
In addition, expanded hours are offered through Customer Connect Services, which are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
 

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Elevated Mercury Level Found in Center Pond Fish

BECKET, Mass. — The state Department of Public Health has issued an advisory after a mercury-contaminated fish was found in Center Pond. 
 
According to a letter sent to the local Board of Health from the Division of Environmental Toxicology, Hazard Assessment and Prevention, elevated levels of mercury were measured in the sample taken from the pond. 
 
The concentration in the fish exceeded DPH's action level of 0.5 milligrams per kilogram, or parts per million. 
 
"This indicates that daily consumption of fish from the waterbody may pose a health concern. Therefore, DPH has issued a FCA for Center Pond recommending that sensitive populations should not eat chain pickerel and all other people should limit consumption of chain pickerel to 2 meals/month," the letter states.
 
The letter specifically points to chain pickerel, but the 60-acre pond also has largemouth and smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
 
The "sensitive populations" include children younger than 12, those who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant.
 
The Toxicology Division recommends reducing intake of "large, predatory fish" or fish that feed on the bottoms of waterbodies, such as largemouth bass and carp. More information on safely eating fish can be found here
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