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ANTHONY WORDEN
Kevin J. O’Neil, chairman of the board of directors of Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) and its Northampton Cooperative Bank division, announced the promotion of Anthony Wor- den to chief executive officer. Last year, Worden took over
as president of GCB, following the planned retirement announcement of former President and CEO Michael Tucker. Worden’s pro-
motion to CEO culminates a transitionary year and overall succession plan put in place by the board of the bank. Worden is a director, executive commit- tee member, and former chair of the governance committee for the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region; a former director of the Franklin County Community Development Corp.; and a for- mer director of Berkshire Brewing Co. of South Deer- field. He received his bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst and his MBA is from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, and he is a gradu- ate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania.
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The Springfield Sympho-
ny Orchestra (SSO) board announced the hiring of Paul Lambert, former vice presi- dent of Enshrinement Services & Community Engagement at the Naismith Memorial Bas- ketball Hall of Fame, as interim executive director of the SSO. Lambert succeeds interim
Executive Director John Anz, who left the SSO to take a position at another organization. Lambert will start in the position immediately. Lambert’s professional experience includes nearly 20 years with the Basket- ball Hall of Fame, initially as vice president of Guest Experience and Programming, and more recently as vice president of Enshrinement Services & Commu- nity Engagement. Prior to the Hall of Fame, Lambert served as director of Event Production for the NBA, working on the development and execution of live programming, grassroots initiatives, and internation- al events, including the NBA Jam Session program, numerous All-Star Games, successfully staged events in Canada and Mexico, and numerous initiatives and events throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia. Before working in the basketball industry, Lambert enjoyed a career in professional theater, including his roles
as general manager of the Cape Playhouse in Dennis for seven years and as executive director of the West- port (Conn.) Country Playhouse. He also served as a production stage manager for many years. Lambert serves on a number of local boards and community organizations, including the National Conference for Community and Justice; former board chair of New England Public Media; the Loomis Communities; and the boards of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts, the South Hadley Cultural Council, Longmeadow
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all year long, enables card holders to redeem their cards at more than 70 participating restaurants, retail- ers, salons, and other services throughout the Great Northampton area. Since its inception, the program has infused almost $5 million into the local economy. The new self-service kiosk at Thornes is the latest investment and replaced the previous machine, which was at least 12 years old. Another big investment in the program earlier this year was Keiter Corporation’s $10,000 donation and the ‘Keiter Card’ promotion that allowed shoppers to buy a $50 gift card for just $25.
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UNICO, and the Spring-
field Rotary. He is a graduate
of Boston College, cum laude, with a bachelor’s degree in English and theater.
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selected Matt
Abramovitz as the
new president of NEPM,
starting Feb. 1. Abramovitz
joins NEPM from New York
Public Radio, where he is current-
ly serving as vice president of Pro-
gramming for WQXR, one of the nation’s
leading classical-music stations. During
his tenure, he developed new digital content, diversified programming, and established inno- vative partnerships, including a collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera that produced the critically acclaimed podcast “Aria Code.” He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and received his master’s degree from Cornell University.
GREG LACASSE
announced the pro-
motion of Greg LaCasse,
CPA to director, effective immediately. LaCasse joined the firm in 2017 and has more than 25 years of experience in public and private account- ing, including Big 4 experi- ence and four years in the
as the chief financial officer
private sector, serving
for an international retail and consumer goods IT consulting firm. LaCasse is an active member of Whittlesey’s real-estate, construction, and manu- facturing niche and specializes in providing tax and advisory services to both businesses and individuals with a focus working with clients in the professional- service, real-estate, retail, wholesale, construction, and manufacturing and distribution industries. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Connecticut State University and a master’s degree in taxation from the University of Hartford. He also pursues continuing professional education in taxa- tion and business-advisory services. He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.
PAUL LAMBERT
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The Royal Law Firm recently welcomed attor-
ney Alexander
Cerbo to its team.
Cerbo received
his bachelor’s
degree from
Assumption College and his juris doctor from Western New England University School of
Law. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Massachusetts. Prior to joining the Royal Law Firm, he worked at Rhode Island Legal Services (RILS), a nonprofit legal-aid organization dedicated to provid- ing high-quality legal representation to low-income individuals. As their rent-relief specialist, he assisted more than 60 indigent tenants and their families secure more than a half-million dollars in federal funding to pay rental arrears as a result of financial hardship experienced during the COVID-19 pan- demic. Before his time at RILS, Cerbo served as a
law clerk to Judge Robert Fields of the Western Mas- sachusetts Division Housing Court. The Royal Law Firm is a boutique, corporation-side-only law firm operating throughout New England.
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Following a rigorous national search, the New
England Public Media (NEPM) board of directors Jewish Family Service, Yad Chessed
Partner to Help Jewish Households
SPRINGFIELD — Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts ( JFS) is partnering with Yad Chessed to expand its offerings to Jewish individuals and families in Western Mass. struggling with financial insecurity. As a social-services agency rooted in the Jewish values of kindness (chessed) and charity (tze- dakah), Yad Chessed is committed to helping those in need navigate a path toward financial stability while preserving their privacy and dignity. This partnership will bring new resources to the Western Mass. com-
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ALEXANDER CERBO
JENNY POWERS
Notebook
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The Children’s Museum at Holyoke celebrated 40 years
of growth and service ear-
lier this year, and hopes to accelerate its success with the appointment of new Executive Director Jenny Powers. She succeeds Susan Kelley, who retired earlier this year. Pow- ers’s background includes work
in public school and museums, as well as a long history of volunteering with Girl Scouts in Holyoke. The Children’s Museum at Holyoke was founded in 1981 by the Junior League and was incorporated in 1984. It exists to ensure that any child who is inter- ested can take advantage of the educational and cultural programming. Powers hopes to build on this legacy and to increase community partnerships and bring the museum outside of its four walls into the community.
munity, including emergency financial aid, monthly food cards, and ongoing support. In 2020, JFS was the recipient of a Jewish Poverty Challenge grant from the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, and has been working to build a sustainable response
to Jewish poverty in Western Mass., including food insecurity, unemployment, childcare and health cri- ses. With the goal of raising awareness and building partnerships, JFS is excited to be partnering with Yad Chessed. Individuals or families in need of assistance should contact Rosalind Torrey at [email protected] or (413) 737-2601.
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