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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Fairview Lab Draw Station Moves to New Location

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that the Laboratory blood draw station at Fairview Hospital, called the Laboratory Patient Service Center (PSC), has been moved to the ground floor of the hospital.
 
The relocation to the former medical records space puts the PSC closer to the main entrance of the hospital.
 
The new area is designed to enhance patient privacy and patient comfort, according to Kathy Lavinio, outreach manager for Laboratory Services at BHS. 
 
"Located in the area that was previously Medical Records, patients no longer navigate an elevator and wait in the hallway for service. Now patients arrive at a waiting area that is spacious and light and receive care in one of two private bays," said Lavinio.
 
The project took over a year to complete, from planning and relocation of medical records to design and renovation, in compliance with regulatory standards. The PSC opened on April 29, 2024, ahead of schedule, thanks to teamwork and collaboration of the project leaders, noted Lavinio.
 
Mark Robert, administrative director of the BHS Laboratories, which oversees seven PSC's throughout Berkshire County, said, "This renovation and relocation is part of Berkshire Health Systems integrated care model, providing outstanding PSC standards at all of our locations across the system."
 
Patient response to the relocation has been very positive, with patients citing easier access for their blood draws.
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