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Bank of Canton Names Pittsfield Native as County's Lending Manager
09:51AM / Tuesday, April 30, 2013

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield native Debra Burchard was named regional lending manager for Bank of Canton and will cover all of Berkshire County.

Burchard handles real estate mortgage lending, including residential, construction, renovation, MassHousing programs, FHA mortgages, refinancing, jumbo loans, home equity programs, reverse mortgages and commercial loans throughout Berkshire County.    Burchard is a graduate of Pittsfield High School. Most recently, she was a mortgage originator for Hoosac Bank and also served in a similar capacity with the former Legacy Banks, working from Lee and covering South County. She began her sales career with General

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Adams Community Bank Promotes 3 Employees, Adds A Hire
11:56AM / Tuesday, April 23, 2013

ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank promoted three of its employees — Amy Giroux, Doreen Descoteau and Janice Adams. Additionally, Donna Halton was hired as senior vice president of commercial lending.

"I am happy to announce the promotion of these three individuals who are all strong contributors to the success of our bank," said Charles P. O'Brien, president and chief executive officer. "I am also very pleased that Donna has joined our team, bringing with her over 30 years of banking expertise."   As chief culture officer, Giroux will continue to be responsible for the processes that ties together the bank's strategies and

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Greylock Federal Hires 3 Experienced Bankers
12:19PM / Wednesday, April 17, 2013

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the hiring of three experienced banking professionals, which includes Paul Marchetti, Dianne Supranowicz and Donna Collins.

"The addition of these experienced professionals to our team supports Greylock’s focus on strengthening our credit union for the long term," said Marilyn Sperling, president of the credit union. "Our 70,000 members are counting on us to ensure that Greylock is built to last. We are honoring that obligation by emphasizing effective risk management practices, fiscal responsibility, and thorough training for all

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Ferrin Gallery Sells For $160K at Auction
By Andy McKeever,
02:59PM / Tuesday, April 09, 2013

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The former Ferrin Gallery on North Street sold for $160,000 at auction on Tuesday.

Only a few people showed up for the 11 a.m. auction and there was only one bidder. While bids opened at $140,000, the sole bidder offered $160,000 when it was clear no one else was going to jump in.    The buyer refused to provide any information but left with representatives from the People's United Bank, the mortgageholder.   Aaron Posnik Auctioneers managed the short auction. The building features two commercial/condominium spaces. The Ferrin Gallery most recently occupied it as the

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Telemarketer Signs Lease On Historic Pittsfield Building
Staff Reports,
07:21PM / Monday, April 08, 2013

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A business-to-business telemarketing company is leasing the historic Wollison-Shipton building on North Street and bringing at least a half-dozen new jobs.

Premium Marketing Enterprises Corp. signed a least last week to occupy office space in the 125-year-old building. The company, established in 1998, connects businesses in the technical, software and insurance fields by generating leads. The company already works with agencies such as Travelers Insurance and Nationwide.

"It's direct contact marketing. We're not calling people at their home. We're connecting business to business," founder Mike

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