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 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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