Adams Bank Names Senior VP of Compliance and Risk Management

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John Scarpa Jr.
ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank has named John Scarpa Jr. as senior vice president of compliance and risk management. 
 
In this role, Scarpa will lead the bank's compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategy, ensuring the institution continues to meet and exceed regulatory standards while supporting sustainable growth.
 
Scarpa brings over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, including a tenure as a national bank examiner with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
 
During his time with the OCC, Scarpa led complex regulatory examinations and risk assessments across institutions of varying sizes, gaining deep insight into regulatory expectations, risk frameworks, and governance practices.
 
"John's expertise and leadership in compliance and risk oversight make him an exceptional addition to our executive team," said Julie Fallon Hughes, bank president and CEO. "As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, having someone with his depth of experience is critical to ensuring we uphold the highest standards of integrity and risk management on behalf of our customers and community."
 
Scarpa holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is a certified financial risk manager and a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals. As a native of Lee, he said he is excited to raise his family back home and engage in the local community.

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Letter: Christine Hoyt Best Choice for Adams Select Board on May 4

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

I am a proud resident of Adams, and it's clear that our town is moving in a positive direction. From the revitalization of the Adams Theater to the opening of the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, we are seeing meaningful progress take shape.

Christine Hoyt has been a driving part of this momentum since 2017. During her time on the Select Board, she has worked to address critical priorities, such as infrastructure improvements (like the $6.5 million wastewater treatment upgrades), economic development, and the preservation of essential town services.

Re-electing Christine to a fourth term ensures continuity in this important work. Her role on the Local Government Advisory Commission (LGAC) enables her to advocate directly for Adams at the state level, helping secure general government aid, Chapter 90 funding, and support for public education. She also brings valuable leadership experience through her service as president of the Berkshire County Select Board Association, District 1 representative on both the Massachusetts Select Board Association and the Massachusetts Municipal Association Board of Directors, and her work with the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association. This level of experience and representation is an asset our town cannot afford to lose.

Christine has proven she has the vision and the work ethic to lead Adams for another three years. I hope you will join me in voting for her on Monday, May 4, and keep the momentum going.

The election will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Adams Memorial Building, 30 Columbia St.
 

Leah Thompson
Adams, Mass. 

 

 

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