Adams Community Bank Appoints Vice President of Commercial Lending

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ADAMS, Mass — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced that Brad Felix has joined its team as the new Vice President of Commercial Lending.
 
In this role, Brad will be instrumental in continuing to grow the commercial lending portfolio by working closely with businesses of all sizes to provide tailored financial solutions that drive growth and prosperity in the Berkshire County community.
 
"We are excited to welcome Brad to our team," noted ACB President and CEO Charlie O'Brien. "Brad's deep understanding of commercial lending and his proven expertise and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our goal to provide the best financial solutions to our commercial clients."
 
He brings over 17 years of experience in commercial lending, credit analysis, and relationship management to our team. His in-depth knowledge of financial markets and his track record of successfully managing commercial lending operations make him a valuable addition to Adams Community Bank.
 
Brad holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
 
He is currently a Pittsfield Rotary member and served on the Rotary Foundation Board and Benevolence Committee. He also currently serves as a Corporator for the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Foundation, Inc. Brad has been a past member of the following committees: Berkshire Leadership Program, Northern Berkshire Relay for Life, and Berkshire Young Professionals, among others. He is a past graduate of the Berkshire Leadership Program and a past recipient of the Berkshire Trendsetter Award as a young professional making a difference.
 

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Anahata Schoolhouse is Offering a New Program for the Community

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Howard Rosenberg opened the yoga studio in 2018 in the old school house at 201 North Summer St. 
ADAMS, Mass. — The Anahata Schoolhouse on North Summer Street is offer a new service to its yoga patrons — ayurveda.
 
"Ayurveda means the science of life or longevity and it's a 5,000-year-old traditional system of medicine originating in India. It's a universal system of medicine that applies to anybody, anywhere," said certified ayurveda practitioner Hilary Garivaltis. 
 
"It's based on nature, natural laws, and rhythms and principles of nature and understanding that we're all a part of it so learning how we fit into the world around us is so important in ayurveda."
 
Garivaltis has been a leader in ayurveda for 25 years and taught for 12 years at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Strockbridge. 
 
She continues to give workshops and courses, and helps set up programs, including now at the Anahata yoga and healing arts center. This includes offering personal consultations to create customized recommendations on diet, lifestyle and habits.
 
"Ayurveda is really body care, yoga is taking care of the mind, ayurveda is taking care of the body," said Aly Sprague, Anahata's director of ayurveda and yoga programs.
 
"It's extremely individualized, so no one that comes in is going to walk away with the same recommendations, not one person, because we are all made up of varying degrees."
 
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