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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Adams Planning Board Cited for Open Meeting Law Violation

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:12AM / Wednesday, November 11, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — The state Attorney General's Office has determined that the Planning Board violated Open Meeting Law by continuing to deliberate on a matter after adjournment.

According to the determination, the violation occurred after adjourning the Jan. 27, 2025, meeting when three board members stayed to discuss permitting concerns for Aisling Mountain Farm, a 22-acre equestrian facility on West Road owned by Kathryn Foley.

The board was ordered to amend its meeting minutes within the next 30 days, to include a summary of the discussion that occurred after the meeting was adjourned, to certify to to the AG's Office that it has done so, and to comply with the Open Meeting Law going forward.

The ruling stems from a complaint filed by Catherine Foster on Aug. 22, 2025, alleging that the board violated the Open Meeting Law during and after its Jan. 27 meeting.

Although filed nearly seven months after the January meeting, the Attorney General's Office said it met the 30-day filing deadline because Foster did not become aware of the situation until it was raised at a July 23 Select Board meeting.

"The Open Meeting Law requires that complaints be filed within 30 days of the alleged violation, or if the alleged violation could not reasonably have been known at the time it occurred, then within 30 days of the date it should reasonably have been discovered," Assistant Attorney General Matthew Lindberg said in the determination.

"The complainant could not reasonably have discovered that the Board deliberated after adjournment of the January 27 meeting until the issue was raised during public comment at the July 23 Select Board meeting. Because the complaint was filed within 30 days of the July 23 Select Board meeting, the complaint was filed timely as to this allegation"

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