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A New Chapter for Local Banking
How Beacon Bank is strengthening—and scaling up—what a community bank can do for the Berkshires. When Berkshire Bank's green signs quietly changed to Beacon Bank, the Berkshires braced for a familiar story: a homegrown institution swallowed by something bigger and even more removed. In fact, going bigger is bringing the bank closerto its roots. The merger, driven by CEO Paul Perrault, has strengthened the bank’s local focus, creating a regional institution that maintains a hometown, neighborhood feel.
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Monson Savings Bank Introduces New Customer Care Center
MONSON — As part of its continued commitment to elevating the customer experience through personalized service, Monson Savings Bank announced the launch of its new Customer Care Center. The center makes it easier for customers to speak directly to real, friendly, and helpful bank team members who are ready to listen, answer questions, and provide support tailored to their individual needs.
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Retirees Are Quietly Moving To This Western Massachusetts River Town Where Homes Still Cost Less Than Boston Condos
A Boston condo can cost more than a whole house in some corners of Massachusetts, and plenty of retirees have started doing that math. Out west, past the city traffic and the tight parking spots, there is a small river village where life moves at a slower pace. It has...
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Moving the Osgood House: A Night on Main Street
Early in the morning of October 29, Amherst residents had the opportunity to witness an entire house moving through central Amherst. The Charles Osgood House was relocated from 24 Dickinson Street approximately three-quarters of a mile to North Whitney Street, traveling along Main Street. It was a large undertaking involving dozens of utility workers, house movers, builders, structural engineers, and other specialists. Among the challenges was crossing the railroad tracks twice.
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LUSO Federal Credit Union Welcomes Brian Gibson as Branch Manager
WILBRAHAM — LUSO Federal Credit Union announced that Brian Gibson has joined the team as the Wilbraham branch manager. A Wilbraham native and resident of 29 years, Gibson brings 12 years of banking experience and a strong connection to the community he now serves in his new role. He attended Wilbraham schools before earning an associate degree in business administration from Springfield Technical Community College.
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Turkeys expected to be more expensive this year
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Thanksgiving is just over three weeks away and if affordability has been on your mind this year, your holiday feast is no exception. The USDA’s latest outlook report revised turkey prices higher for the season, driven by recent wholesale trends and strong demand. “Thirty years...
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Celebrity-backed bagel chain to open first Western Mass. location
PopUp Bagels is expanding its Massachusetts footprint, gearing up to open its first western location in Hadley this fall. The new shop will be located at 7 South Maple St., Suite 20, bringing the brand's signature hot bagels to the Mountain Farms development following the success of its Boston-area locations, the company said in a press release.