Adams Community Bank Announces Promotions

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced the recent promotion of seven employees.
 
Samantha Tanner has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing & Digital Strategy, from her VP position, and will continue to lead the marketing team. Tanner has been in the banking industry for 20 years and joined ACB in early 2021.
 
Laurie Pelczynski has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Lending Officer. She started her ACB banking career 38 years ago as a teller in our Adams branch. Throughout the years, Pelczynski has held various positions in mortgage lending through promotions she received.
 
Dawn Lampiasi has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Lending & CRA Officer. Lampiasi joined the Bank 27 years ago as a part-time teller and has held several positions through her earned promotions, on the mortgage lending side of the Bank.
 
Vale Maziarz has been promoted to AVP, IT Project Management Officer. Vale has 9 years of project management experience and has been with the Bank for 4 years.
 
Kelly Charon has been promoted to AVP Branch Manager in North Adams. Since starting her banking career with ACB in 2012, she has spent most of her time in the Bank's north county branches while earning several promotions.
 
Nicole Roberts-Wildermuth has been promoted to Government Banking Officer. She joined ACB in 2024 as a Treasury Management Manager, bringing with her extensive municipal experience.
 
Katie Saunders has been promoted to Digital Marketing Design Officer. She joined the Bank as a marketing specialist in 2022, bringing diverse knowledge in design, marketing, and social media.
 
"Our people are the foundation of our bank's strength, and we are fortunate to have such dedicated professionals on the ACB team," said ACB President and CEO Julie Fallon Hughes. "These promotions recognize individuals who consistently demonstrate leadership and integrity and play an essential role in supporting the Bank's overall goals. I look forward to
seeing the impact they will continue to make."
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Elevated Sodium Levels in Adams Well Water Sample

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — A recent routine test of the town's well water revealed elevated sodium levels, prompting officials to urge at-risk residents to take precautions while further testing is conducted to determine the cause.
 
The point-of-entry sample measured 40.7 milligrams per liter of sodium in the combined flow from all three wells; double the state Department of Environmental Protection's guideline for high risk individuals. 
 
Point-of–entry samples of sodium are required to be taken every three years, Water Department Superintendent John Barrett said.
 
"Sodium is naturally occurring, but not at that kind of level," he said. 
 
While sodium is an essential mineral for normal body function, elevated levels may pose risks for individuals with certain medical conditions, including kidney and heart disease.
 
It is not regulated under the state's maximum contaminant level standards, but the DEP requires that all suppliers inform the state and local Board of Health when levels are elevated above 20 milligrams per liter to ensure anyone on a sodium-restricted diet are informed. 
 
During the Prudential Committee meeting on Monday, Board of Health Chair Kathy Hynes emphasized the need to inform residents even though there are no strict guidelines by the state Environmental Protection Agency. 
 
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