Lee Bank Announces Promotions and Internal Reorganization

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LEE, Mass. — Lee Bank announced promotions and internal reorganization to reimagine their consumer banking division. 
 
Key Promotions:
 
Michelle "Shelly" Bombardier – Lee Branch Manager
Shelly Bombardier has been promoted to the position of Lee Branch Manager. With a combined 17 years of experience at Lee Bank, Shelly brings a deep understanding of our customers' needs and a strong local connection. Shelly's ability to anticipate and problem solve will further strengthen our team's ability to better foresee and support our customers' needs. Outside of work, Shelly enjoys traveling to visit her granddaughter in Boston and watching her participate in her favorite sports.  When she isn't helping customers and visiting her granddaughter, she is spending time with family and friends.
 
Shelly's promotion follows the retirement of Lorita Trombly, who has dedicated 11 years to managing the Lee branch of Lee Bank, always with excellence and our customers in mind. After devoting over 40 years to the banking industry, Lorita looks forward to enjoying more time with her family and engaging in volunteer work during her well-earned retirement. Lorita's positivity and smiling face in the branch will be missed. The Bank and customers alike thank Lorita for her many years of service to our community and wish her the very best in this new chapter.
 
Alison Brigham – VP of Brand Experience and Community Impact
Alison Brigham has been promoted to Vice President of Brand Experience and Community Impact. In Alison's seven years at Lee Bank her work has helped the Bank embody our core values. As we enhance our processes and delivery channels, she will ensure we remain true to our roots and the brand that has brought us where we are today. Additionally, Alison's role involves showcasing our community impact through the Lee Bank Foundation's contributions, which provide valuable funding to the local non-profit ecosystem. In her personal time, Alison is dedicated to community service, serving on various boards including Link to Libraries, Flying Cloud Institute, New England Financial Marketing Association, EforAll, and the Finance Committee for the Town of Lenox. She is also an accomplished equestrian, competing in regional and national riding competitions with her horse, Eloise, and enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.

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Work Underway On Blighted Dalton Home But Issues Persist

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The first phase of remediating the property includes cleanup and exterior work. The property is in receivership through the Attorney General's Office. 
DALTON, Mass. — For over a decade, neighbors have called 27 Mountain View Terrace an eyesore and a safety risk, and now, after a year in court, work is being done to address the blighted condition. 
 
The single-family home was condemned by the town's Board of Health in October 2025 following little progress to address the code violations despite multiple months. 
 
The property was cited for several safety issues, including clutter blocking egresses, a collapsing roof and porch, mold throughout the house, especially in the basement where there is water damage, and the lack of water, electricity, and gas. 
 
Neighbors also attended Board of Health meetings to complain about the rats that have infested their homes coming from the "abandoned" property and the unkept grass in the back yard. According to court documents, there is evidence of pests. 
 
Kathryn Kohlenberger, who lives right next to the property, said she has been dealing with the decaying conditions for 12 years and had to put mouse boxes and cayenne pepper around her house to prevent mice from entering her property. 
 
On March 11, 2026, the Attorney General's Office approved the appointment of a receiver, TM Properties Inc., which has a four-phase plan to rehabilitate the home. The anticipated cost of the project is estimated at $160,714.00 inclusive of all fees.
 
According to court documents, the property has been vacant since 2004. It was appraised, in May 2026, at about $250,000 after rehabilitation and about $50,000 in its current condition. 
 
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