Adams Community Bank Welcomes Two New VPs

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Amanda Belanger has joined as vice president of human resources, and Shannon Park as vice president of retail and deposit operations.
ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced the addition of two experienced individuals to its leadership team. 
 
Amanda Belanger has joined as Vice President of Human Resources, and Shannon Park as Vice President of Retail and Deposit Operations.
 
In her role as VP of Human Resources, Belanger joins the Bank's established HR department. She will oversee employee engagement and development, as well as workforce planning across all levels of the organization.
 
Throughout her nearly two decade career, she has served in HR leadership and consulting roles across the non-profit and health services sectors in Berkshire County. Amanda is dual-certified in human resources as an SPHR and SHRM-SCP and holds a dual MBA in Human Resources and Healthcare Management from Fitchburg State University.
 
As Vice President of Retail and Deposit Operations, Park will lead efforts to enhance the day-to-day customer experience, streamline operational processes, and support branch teams across Berkshire County. She will play a role in continuing to align retail and deposit operations with the Bank’s mission of delivering community-focused, relationship-driven banking.
 
Park brings over 19 years of experience in retail banking and operations management, with expertise in streamlining processes and enhancing customer experience. Park obtained a BS in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Amanda and Shannon to our team," said Julie Fallon Hughes, President and CEO of Adams Community Bank. "Both bring deep industry experience and leadership strength. Their addition reflects our ongoing investment in our people and customers."

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America's Best Restaurants Visits Adams, Dalton Eateries

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

M&J's Taste of Home's choices for the Roadshow crew to try. 
ADAMS, Mass. — America's Best Restaurants had breakfast in Adams and lunch in Dalton on Tuesday. 
 
The national media and marketing company spotlights independent eateries around the country and was back in the Berkshires to try two more local favorites: M&J's Taste of Home Diner and the Shire Tavern. 
 
M&J's owners Mark and Jeanne Lapier reopened the classic Park Street dining car almost two years ago and said they couldn't have done it without their customers.
 
"I say all the time, we can have the best food, but without customers, it's not going to get us anywhere. So, obviously there's a bunch of different components that make us successful, but customers are a huge part of that. So it's just, I don't know, it's very humbling," Mark Lapier said.
 
The Lapiers turned to America's Best, which features restaurants on its YouTube channel, to boost their promotion. The video crew's been in the Berkshires before, highlighting other restaurants
 
"They reached out to us in like September, we had actually, ironically enough, two separate customers nominate us," Mark Lapier said. "So they reached out and kind of told us what the program was about. And so we decided to start working with them, and this is a portion of what they offer with their promotions."
 
The diner asked customers on Facebook what should be cooked up for the day and got lots of suggestions — from lobster rolls to peanut butter cookies. 
 
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