MountainOne Bank Promotes Officer, Operations Manager

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the promotion of Sarah Bloom to Officer, Operations Manager.
 
In this elevated role, Bloom is responsible for developing and maintaining operational workflows, supporting the implementation of new service and product offerings, and contributing to initiatives that enhance internal operational processes across the organization.
 
Bloom joined MountainOne Bank in January 2021 as an E-Services and Operations Specialist II. She was promoted to Junior Operations Analyst in 2024 and advanced again in 2025 to Operations Analyst. Prior to joining MountainOne, she served as a Senior Loan Systems Specialist at Berkshire Bank.
 
A graduate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Bloom holds a Master of Business Administration. She resides in North Adams, Massachusetts, with her boyfriend, Ross Burnham, and their two Australian shepherds, Tasha and Bodie.
 
Bloom is an active member of the MountainOne Communications Committee, serves on the North Adams Planning Board, and is a member of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Board of Directors. In her free time, she enjoys playing hockey with her father, participating in fitness activities, and spending time with family.
 
"One of the most exciting parts of my job is the opportunity to explore new and innovative ways to improve our services, products, and internal processes. At the core of our success is our ability to consistently deliver solutions that create measurable value for our customers. We continually evolve to meet their expectations, and I feel fortunate to work for an organization that not only listens to its customers but takes meaningful action toward fulfilling their needs," said Bloom.
 
"We're pleased to announce Sarah's promotion to Officer, Operations Manager," said Mike MacArevey, Senior Vice President, Senior Operations Officer at MountainOne. "Sarah's analytical strengths, collaborative spirit, and dedication to excellence reflect the values we strive for at MountainOne, and we're grateful for the contributions she brings to our team."

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North Adams Council Recognizes Special Olympian, OKs Account Transfers

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Jenna Thomas has participated in the Special Olympics for more than 20 years, earning numerous medals. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Special Olympian Jenna Thomas was recognized at City Council on Monday for her medal-winning performance at the 2026 games last month in Minnesota.
 
"I think it's so appropriate as I'm about to proclaim Disabilities Pride Month that we recognize and honor Jenna," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey, who had Thomas join her at the podium."
 
Thomas was one of nearly 3,000 athletes who participated in the 2026 Special Olympics, which brought nearly 3,000 athletes from across the country to celebrate the talents, determinations, and achievements of individuals with intellectual disabilities. She won bronze as a member of the Berkshire County Arc Titans bowling team, a fourth in doubles with teammate Katherine Meunier and placed in the top 10 for singles nationally.
 
She's been participating in Special Olympics since her teenage years, competing in cross country skiing, track and field since 2009. Thomas switched to bowling in 2019 and has won gold; she was recognized by the mayor in 2023 for her athletic accomplishments representing Massachusetts and North Adams. 
 
"Look at how beautiful that is — a bronze medal in bowling and placed fourth in the doubles competition, demonstrating her dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship on the national stage," said the mayor. "She also got to meet the governor's partner, Joanna [Lydgate], who we went out with for ice cream. ...
 
"In returning home, she credited her participation to the friendships she's made and the joy of competing ... her accomplishments are a source of pride for the city of North Adams and should serve as an inspiration for the entire community."
 
The mayor also presented $730,741.06 in end-of-year transfers. These transfers are made from accounts with excess funds to accounts that have gone over. Every line with the exception of snow and ice must be balanced for the end of the year.
 
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