On December 31, 2025, Athol Savings Bank, Athol, Massachusetts completed its previously announced merger with Cornerstone Bank, Spencer, Massachusetts, a subsidiary of PeoplesBancorp, MHC, Holyoke, Massachusetts. Pursuant to the transaction, Athol Savings Bank merged with and into Cornerstone Bank as the surviving entity and will operate as a division of Cornerstone Bank, maintaining its name and five branch locations. Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. served as legal counsel to Athol Savings ...