Adams Community Bank Announces Promotion

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ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank (ACB) announced the promotion of Laila Boucher to Senior Vice President. 
 
In this role, Boucher will continue to oversee the Government Banking department and further contribute to the Bank's strategic growth and success.
 
Boucher has been with Adams Community Bank for over 16 years, during which time she has demonstrated dedication and expertise. Boucher finely tuned her customer service skills throughout many of the Bank's branches. She began as a teller and worked up to a branch officer before being promoted to VP of Government Banking Development.
 
In her five years leading the government banking team, she's been responsible for the expansion and depth of the Bank's treasury management product and service offerings for municipalities. She and her team have achieved significant departmental growth, serving
clients throughout Berkshire County and beyond.
 
"Laila has consistently shown a deep commitment to our Bank's values and mission," said Andre Charbonneau, COO/Executive Vice President of the Bank. "Her relationship management skills have been invaluable. I am confident that in her new role as Senior Vice
President, Laila will continue to drive our success and deliver exceptional results for the Bank's customers."
 
In addition to her professional achievements, Laila is an active Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) board member and a Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District committee member. She volunteers for various youth activities and was a
past recipient of Berkshire Community College's 40 Under Forty award.

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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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