MountainOne Announces 2024 Officer Promotions

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Betsy Kapner, Jessica Andrews, and Lisa Mineau
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne, a full-service financial institution headquartered in North Adams and serving the Berkshires and Boston's South Shore, announced the promotion of several employees to new positions.

"We are proud to recognize the talent and dedication of our Mountaineers with these well-deserved promotions. Their hard work, leadership, and commitment to our values plays a vital role in MountainOne's growth and success. We look forward to their continued contributions as they step into these new roles." said Robert Fraser, president and CEO.

Berkshire Officer Promotions

Betsy Kapner has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing Manager at MountainOne's headquarters location in North Adams. Betsy joined MountainOne in July 2013, and recently celebrated her 10 year anniversary. Betsy has deep knowledge and expertise in marketing compliance requirements. She demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional development, and excels at meeting deadlines, collaborating effectively with colleagues, and contributing meaningfully to every project. Betsy's expertise and team-oriented approach make her invaluable to her team and to MountainOne.

Jessica Andrews has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Deposit Compliance & Fraud Administration Officer at MountainOne Bank's North Adams location. Since joining in 2005, Jessica has developed a deep understanding of the deposit compliance environment and helps leads the administration of the bank's Fraud Reporting Platform. Her involvement in compliance projects demonstrates her leadership and commitment to MountainOne's Core Commitment of Regulatory Accountability. This new role is a fitting tribute to her ongoing efforts and success.

Lisa Mineau has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Senior Human Resources Operations Officer at MountainOne in North Adams, MA. Over her 43-year career, Lisa has adapted to change and taken on increasingly significant responsibilities. She started as a teller at North Adams Hoosac Savings Bank and then as a Customer Service Representative in Community Banking before finding her passion in Human Resources in 2002. Lisa's recently enhanced role includes oversight of payroll, benefits, and personnel administration. Lisa's high integrity, energy, and multitasking skills make her a valuable asset to the HR team.

 


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Clarksburg Students Write in Support of Rural School Aid

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Mason Langenback calculated that Clarksburg would get almost $1 million if the $60 million was allocated equally.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Eighth-graders at Clarksburg School took a lesson in civic advocacy this week, researching school funding and writing letters to Beacon Hill that call for fully funding rural school aid. 
 
The students focused on the hardships for small rural schools and their importance to the community — that they struggle with limited funding and teacher shortages, but offer safe and supportive spaces for learning and are a hub for community connections.
 
"They all address the main issue, the funding for rural schools, and how there's a gap, and there's the $4 million gap this year, and then it's about the $40 million next year, and that rural schools need that equitable funding," said social studies teacher Mark Karhan.
 
A rural schools report in 2022 found smaller school districts cost from nearly 17 percent to 23 percent more to operate, and recommended "at least" $60 million be appropriated annually for rural school aid. 
 
Gov. Maura Healey has filed for more Chapter 70 school aid, but that often is little help to small rural schools with declining or static enrollment. For fiscal 2027, she's budgeted $20 million for rural schools, up from around $13 million this year but still far below the hoped for $60 million. 
 
Karhan said the class was broken into four groups and the students were provided a submission letter from Rural Schools Advocacy. The students used the first paragraph, which laid out the funding facts, and then did research and wrote their own letters. 
 
They will submit those with a school picture to the governor. 
 
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