Adams Community Bank Announces Promotion

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced the promotion of Laila Boucher to Senior Vice President. 
 
In this role, Boucher will continue to oversee the Government Banking department and further contribute to the Bank's strategic growth and success.
 
Boucher has been with Adams Community Bank for over 16 years, during which time she has demonstrated dedication and expertise. Boucher finely tuned her customer service skills throughout many of the Bank's branches. She began as a teller and worked up to a branch officer before being promoted to VP of Government Banking Development.
 
In her five years leading the government banking team, she's been responsible for the expansion and depth of the Bank's treasury management product and service offerings for municipalities. She and her team have achieved significant departmental growth, serving
clients throughout Berkshire County and beyond.
 
"Laila has consistently shown a deep commitment to our Bank's values and mission," said Andre Charbonneau, COO/Executive Vice President of the Bank. "Her relationship management skills have been invaluable. I am confident that in her new role as Senior Vice
President, Laila will continue to drive our success and deliver exceptional results for the Bank's customers."
 
In addition to her professional achievements, Laila is an active Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) board member and a Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District committee member. She volunteers for various youth activities and was a
past recipient of Berkshire Community College's 40 Under Forty award.

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Adams Plans Route 8 Blight, Winter Street Reconstruction

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The narrow street runs along the river between Hoosac Street and Summer Street. Plans for the street have been under consideration for nearly 15 years. 
ADAMS, Mass. — The town is preparing to submit an application for Community Block Grant Funds following the designation of its blighted area on Route 8. 
 
CDBG is a federally funded competitive grant program administered by the state. It can be used for activities that address blight, housing, beautification, demolition and economic development.
 
According to a report by Berkshire Regional Planning Commission 26.5 percent of the existing primary buildings in the area are physically deteriorated and include high vacancy, suspected contamination, abandoned properties, and decline in property value. The overall percentage of properties contributing to slum and blight is 32.1 percent. 
 
The town will be applying for the maximum amount communities can receive, $950,000. The public hearing, required prior to submitting an application, will take place at the Select Board meeting on Wednesday. The deadline for fiscal year 2026 is April 21.
 
If approved, grant funds would be used to rehabilitate six housing units and complete a "big" construction project focused on Winter Street, said Donna Cesan, community development director. 
 
"We've been talking about Winter Street for a long time," she said. 
 
Currently, the Winter Street project is estimated to cost $760,000. The town will need to use Chapter 90 road funds because its expecting to get $550,000 to $600,000 from CDBG.
 
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