MountainOne Earns Ranking on Boston Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work List

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced that it ranked #17 in the Medium Company category (100-249 employees) on the Boston Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work list. 
 
This recognition marks the second consecutive year MountainOne has been honored and reflects an improvement from its #21 ranking in 2025.
 
According to a press release, the annual Best Places to Work awards recognize Massachusetts employers that have created exceptional workplace cultures and employee experiences. Rankings are determined through confidential employee surveys conducted by Quantum Workplace, which measure areas such as workplace satisfaction, leadership, communication, professional development, compensation, benefits, and overall employee engagement.
 
"MountainOne is deeply committed to developing homegrown talent through our investment in our people. By offering meaningful professional development opportunities, investing in our employees, and promoting from within, we attract and retain the very best talent. This investment in people extends to our commitment to offering comprehensive benefit programs and to cultivating an environment that is welcoming and supportive to all employees. Earning a place on this list for a second consecutive year is an achievement we're incredibly proud of," said Beth Petropulos, Senior Vice President, Senior Human Resources and SAFE Act Officer at MountainOne. "Moving up in the rankings reinforces what we've long believed: when employees are supported, connected, and empowered to succeed, our organization, customers, and communities all benefit."
 
The Boston Business Journal honored 90 Massachusetts companies across a variety of industries during an awards celebration held June 11 at The Westin Copley Place in Boston.
 
MountainOne employees who accepted the award on the company's behalf included Peter Barrow, Kevin Carpenter, Ethan Coe, Erin Galvin, Erik Ray, and Devon Stone.
 
"A strong workplace culture doesn't happen by accident. One way we stand out is through our robust community engagement program that provides meaningful opportunities for employees to give back to their communities in ways that matter to them," added Jill Amato, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Community Banking Officer. "Furthermore, maintaining strong company values as well as a distinct and fun brand identity has paved the way for a sense of employee pride and ownership."
 
As MountainOne continues to grow, it remains committed to attracting talented individuals who want to be part of an award-winning workplace culture where employees are supported, recognized, and encouraged to grow. 
 
For more information about careers at MountainOne, visit mountainone.com/careers.
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Berkshires Remember First Responders, Military Personnel Lost at 9/11 and Aftermath

By Jack Guerino & Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey, with Fire Chief Brent Lefebvre speaks at Friday's memorial. 

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The county's two cities held memorials on Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. 

Great Barrington was scheduled to hold a dedication of piece of steel from the World Trade Center at 6 p.m.

North Adams held its ceremony in the fire station's side garden starting at exactly 8:46 a.m., the time Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center's North Tower.
 
The small square of grass was packed with police officers, firefighters, wire and alarm personnel, dispatchers, and Northern Berkshire EMS employees, and city employees, officials and community members. 
 
After the ceremonial tolling of the bell, an honor guard presented the colors.
 
Mayor Jennifer Macksey said it felt odd welcoming people to a very solemn event.
 
"What happened 25 years ago put a mark on emergency services. It put additional pressure on police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers," Macksey said. "While we remember those who lost their lives during 9/11, and those who ran to help as many as they could during 9/11, we have to pause and appreciate those who continue to serve despite that awful threat that occurred 25 years ago."
 
She said it was a direct attack on the United States and all of its people.
 
"It was a question of our freedoms and our ability to be safe in our communities," the mayor said. "I can say today that here in North Adams, it could happen to us, but I know with the professionalism of our Fire Department, Police Department, EMS, and our dispatch team, we are a better community; we are a safer community than we were 25 years ago."
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