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Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Salisbury Bank and Trust Company

we’re your growth

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Annual 
Report 
2019

introduction

Salisbury Bank, we’re your

advantage

Although the ideas around personal and business finance may seem easy, actually putting them 

into practice can be challenging at best. Achieving financial growth starts with financial awareness 

and financial knowledge. Successful people are at an advantage because they surround themselves 

with smart professionals that can provide trusted advice and the financial resources needed to 

achieve their goals. It’s the advantage everyone with growth on their mind should be seeking.

Having an advantage can help you or give you a greater chance for success. 

Salisbury Bank and Trust Company can be your financial advantage.

Today, many of the larger financial institutions are quick to proclaim their commitment to providing 

solutions that fit your needs, when in reality it’s more likely your banking needs will have to fit into 

their solutions. If you’re committed to success then you’ll need the advantage of knowing you’re 

working with a banking partner that can provide you with the personal attention and tailored 

banking solutions you need today and in the future. You need a bank that has the knowledge and 

understanding beyond what can be learned by an individual’s credit score. 

At Salisbury Bank, and its Riverside Division, our community banking approach is different. 

We never start with an empty promise, instead we’ll work together with you.  We ask, listen, 

discover, and discuss realistic solutions that can help you achieve your goals.  We’re devoted to 

your success and the economic success within the communities we serve. We believe all of our 

customers deserve our full attention equally. 

Achieving financial growth will be easier with the right financial partner by your side. The banking 

professionals at Salisbury Bank want to meet you, build a lasting relationship, and help you grow. 

Experience the advantage with Salisbury Bank as your banking partner.

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Annual 
Shareholders
Meeting

May 13, 2020
Wednesday at 4:00 PM

The Hotchkiss School
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039

Griswold Science Building 
located off Route 41

our vision

We will treat every
customer as if they 
are our only customer.

our core values

Service to the customer 
above all else.

our corporation

Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. is an independent, publicly-owned 

banking and financial services company that became the 

bank holding company for Salisbury Bank and Trust Company 

on August 24, 1998. The Company’s sole subsidiary is 

Salisbury Bank and Trust Company (“Salisbury Bank”), which 

is chartered as a state bank and trust company by the state 

of Connecticut. Salisbury Bank was formed in 1925 by the 

merger of the Salisbury Savings Society, founded in 1848, 

and the Robbins Burrall Trust Company, founded in 1874. 

Salisbury Bank is a commercial bank offering a broad range 

of services including an extensive array of deposit services, 

multiple mortgage products, and various other types of loans 

designed to meet the financial needs of its customers.

Salisbury Bank has a full-service Trust and Wealth Advisory 

Division which offers financial planning, trust and estate 

administration, and investment management services.

In December of 2014, Salisbury Bank acquired Riverside Bank 

which now operates as a Division of Salisbury Bank and Trust 

Company.

Salisbury Bank operates fourteen full-service banking 

Always do the right thing.

offices located in Lakeville, Salisbury, Sharon, and Canaan, 

Be positive, enthusiastic, 
and have fun.

Never be satisfied.

Call it right.

Connecticut; Great Barrington, South Egremont, and 

Sheffield, Massachusetts; Dover Plains, Fishkill, Millerton, 

New Paltz, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, and Red Oaks Mill, 

New York; serving customers primarily from Litchfield County 

in Connecticut; Dutchess, Columbia, Orange, and Ulster 

Counties in New York; and Berkshire County in Massachusetts.

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shareholders letter

A Journey of Growth and Change
The pace of change in banking, like many other 
industries, continues to accelerate.  There are 
approximately 5,000 banks operating in our 
country compared to more than 15,000 when 
I started in the business more than 30 years 
ago.  While there are fewer traditional banks, 
there are many other competitors entering into 
what was once the exclusive domain of banks.   
Payments, wealth management, and mortgage 
areas are all segments of our industry being 
assailed by the evolving “fintech” industry.  This 
trend will continue, and if community banks 
are to survive and prosper, they must embrace 
change while protecting traditional strengths. 

Salisbury continuously refines the way we 
deliver products and services to our customers, 
to enhance our customers’ experience when 
they do business with us. We maintain rigorous 
operational excellence while offering state-of-
the-art technology and exceptional levels of 
service to our customers through a range of 
delivery channels that provide convenience and 
security.

To be successful, community banks like 
Salisbury Bank, must also remain true to 
our core identity as the essential financial 
intermediary in the communities in which we 
operate, while we prudently manage risk, and 
protect our customers’ assets and privacy. 
It is our commitment to delivering on these 
values that has enabled our Company to thrive 
while many other institutions have struggled.  
Salisbury’s profitability and growth, record of 
prudent operation and outstanding service 
would not be possible without the efforts of 
our team of capable caring employees, officers, 
and directors.

Together we achieved record financial 
performance for 2019!

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Trusted Leadership
Every day I am both honored and excited to 
work at a Company that has a long history 
of forward-thinking leaders.  Salisbury has 
benefitted both historically and currently from 
the guidance and oversight of a Board of 
Directors consisting of individuals with diverse 
backgrounds, sound financial leadership skills, 
and a shared commitment to the successful 
execution of Salisbury’s corporate mission.  
Our Board of Directors is dynamic in its 
composition, vision, and leadership.

On May 15, 2019, our Board selected David 
B. Farrell to serve as Chairman of the Boards 
of the Bank and the Company.  As Chairman, 
David is responsible for actively leading the 
Board of Directors in fulfilling its responsibilities 
to provide guidance and direction and promote 
the profitability, growth, safety and soundness 
of the organization.  

Mr. Farrell is the successor to Michael A. Varet 
who served on the Board as Director (1997 - 
2019) and as Chairman (2010 - 2019). Mr. Varet 
passed away on May 20, 2019.  I encourage 
you to read the dedication to Michael in this 
Annual Report. 

There have been additional changes to the 
Board in the past year.  Louis “McGee” E. Allyn, 
II announced his retirement effective on May 
15, 2019.  McGee served on the Boards of the 
Bank and the Company for more than 15 years 
and served as a Director of Canaan National 
Bank for 13 years prior to its acquisition by 
Salisbury in 2004.  

Also announcing their retirement effective 
May 13, 2020, were long time board members 
Michael D. Gordon and Polly “Diane” Hoe.  
Michael served on the Boards of the Bank and 
the Company since 2014 and was a founding 
director of Riverside Bank which was formed 
in 1988.  Diane also served on the Boards of 
the Bank and the Company since 2014 and 
previously served as a director of Riverside 
Bank from 2000 to 2014.

We thank McGee, Michael and Diane for their 

Financial Results
We are pleased that Salisbury’s financial results 
for 2019 reflect record profitability, continued 
growth and stronger levels of capital.  We 
have continued to grow loans and assets 
under administration, while enhancing our 
asset quality.  We think these accomplishments 
should continue to benefit shareholders into 
the future.

Loan and Deposit Growth

During 2019, net loans receivable increased 
$18.1 million. This growth was organically 
driven and primarily in our commercial 
portfolio. Our residential loan portfolio 
declined slightly from 2018 primarily due to 
the pay-off of a large loan during the year. 
Deposits decreased $7.2 million during the 
year reflecting the repayment of $36.5 million 
of brokered deposits, which were used to fund 
loan growth. Organic deposits, which exclude 
brokered deposits, increased $29.3 million 
during the year.

dedicated service and wish them well in their 
retirement.

In addition, it is with great pleasure that 
I announce the appointment of Grace E. 
Schalkwyk and Neila B. Radin to the Board of 
Directors of the Company and the Bank, which 
took effect on November 22, 2019.

Ms. Schalkwyk is an advisor to fintech and other 
technology companies. Her prior experience 
includes positions with Standard & Poor’s 
(now S&P Global) leading a global information 
business. She previously worked with Artnet 
AG as Chief Financial Officer with oversight 
of all financial functions including public 
disclosure. She also worked with Reuters (now 
Refinitiv) in corporate development to address 
the challenges in financial information and 
technology, particularly with disruptive internet-
based newcomers; and Credit Suisse First 
Boston (now Credit Suisse) as an investment 
banker advising clients on financings, strategic 
transactions, enhancing valuation, and investor 
engagement.

Ms. Radin is a recently retired Managing 
Director and Associate General Counsel of 
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (“JPMC”). Prior to 
her retirement, she served as advisor to the 
general counsel of JPMC on special projects. 
Prior to that, for more than twenty years, she 
was JPMC’s General Counsel of Corporate 
Law with legal responsibility for corporate law, 
corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, 
private equity, strategic investments, corporate 
securities issuances and funding, investor 
relations, and disclosure issues affecting JPMC. 

Both Grace and Neila bring to our Board 
extensive experience and valuable skills 
that are beneficial to the effective operation 
of a dynamic financial institution in today’s 
complex and fast-paced banking environment. 
We expect that they will both be strong 
contributors to our Board, and we are 
extremely pleased that they have agreed to 
serve.

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Trust and Wealth Advisory Division

Wealth assets under administration increased 
by $129.5 million during 2019 to $777.5 
million. The majority of this growth was driven 
by overall market performance, however, net 
fund flows were also positive for the year. 
Wealth management is a core strength of 
our franchise and it differentiates us from our 
competitors and diversifies our income stream.

Capital and Dividends

Our strong results in 2019 increased 
shareholders’ equity by $10.2 million and 
bolstered our regulatory capital. We continue 
to be deemed “well-capitalized” pursuant to all 
regulatory standards. Book value and tangible 
book value per common share increased 9% to 
$40.22 per share and 11% to $34.98 per share 
respectively in 2019.  On January 24, 2020, 
our Board approved a $0.01 increase in the 
quarterly dividend bringing the quarterly cash 
dividend to $0.29 per common share.

Earnings and Asset Quality

We achieved record earnings in 2019. Net 
interest income increased $1.0 million from 
2018 on solid loan growth. Non-interest 
income increased $0.4 million primarily due to 
higher levels of assets under administration. 
Provisions to the Allowance for Loan and Lease 
Losses were reduced $0.8 million as loan 
growth moderated from very robust levels in 
2018, while our already strong asset quality 
continued to improve. Non-interest expense 
also declined $0.9 million. Overall, 2019 net 
income was a record $11.0 million or $3.95 
per common share (basic), compared to $8.8 
million or $3.15 per common share (basic) 
earned in 2018.

We Are Grateful To Our Loyal 
Customers and Dedicated 
Employees 
I want to thank our loyal customers and our 
dedicated employees who together helped 
us achieve a year of exceptional performance.  
I am fortunate to be surrounded by a very 

talented group of professional bankers who 
are committed to providing personal service 
and increased value to our customers.  It would 
be hard to imagine a team that has a better 
connection and understanding of the clients 
who bank at our fourteen branch offices.  The 
collective relationships developed at a branch 
level have helped to strengthen our Company’s 
resources and ability to support the overall 
economic well-being of the communities we 
serve.  

Together, our fourteen bank branches span 
a territory larger than the state of Rhode 
Island, each serving unique communities.  
Our growth is the result of a solution-based 
banking strategy that is customer centered and 
designed to meet the ever-changing needs of 
local consumers, non-profit organizations, and 
businesses of all sizes. Personalized service is 
a top priority, which means we build strong 
customer relationships organically, by listening 
and focusing our attention on the needs of 
each individual customer.

Commitment to Community Growth
Our commitment to growth extends beyond 
our customers and employees. We are proud 
to be good stewards within the communities 
we serve and committed to helping each 
community prosper.  Our focus is on creating 
value today and for the long-term by 
addressing the needs of consumers, business 
owners, and communities. 

We work hard every day to build up 
communities through our volunteer efforts, 
sponsorships, and charitable donations.  
During 2019, we held eleven Community Days 
which included free shred days; a community 
activity that resulted in the shredding and 
recycling of 64,240 lbs. of paper.  In 2019, 
thirteen local food pantries received more than 
1,500 items and cash donations thanks to our 
volunteers and community support.

Through our YOUniversity program we 
delivered ten separate free educational 
programs to 110 participants during the 

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A Solid Foundation for the Future
We’re not just growing, we’re improving. We 
have built a solid foundation from which we 
can continue to strengthen our knowledge 
base, product offerings, and value to our 
shareholders and customers.  I am excited 
about future opportunities and confident we 
are on the right path to continued financial 
growth. Our loyal and growing customer base, 
as well as our strong financial condition and 
community banking values have strategically 
positioned us to continue to prosper and gain 
market share.   Our success is possible because 
of the talented team of professionals and 
Board of Directors that are committed to our 
vision and mission.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Cantele, Jr.

President and
Chief Executive Officer

year. Seminar topics included Elder Financial 
Abuse, Marketing in a Digital Era, and Business 
Model Canvas. All educational programs 
were designed to help give the community a 
knowledge advantage on important, relevant 
topics. 

Our “Time to Shine” Annual Scholarship 
Program awarded ten scholarships in the 
amount of $1,500 each to assist eligible 
students seeking a college degree in a variety 
of programs. 

As part of the ongoing commitment to enrich 
the lives of our neighbors, we conducted 
our 12th annual Fill-the-Basket food drive 
to help local food pantries feed those in 
need. All fourteen branch locations collected 
donations of non-perishable food items, 
household supplies, and cash. All donations 
were presented directly to local food pantries 
serving each area.

We also launched our 32nd annual toy drive 
that we call our “We Believe” Program. 
Through the help of our customers and the 
community at large, we collect new unwrapped 
gifts for local children during the holiday 
season. Making a difference in our community 
is important to us and working together, we are 
able to help provide a magical holiday season 
for some very special children.

It’s difficult to quantify the importance and 
value of our volunteer efforts to a community. 
I remain humbled by the time and effort our 
employees apply to strengthen and support 
the charitable causes in the communities 
surrounding our branches. This year our 
employees volunteered more than 7,000 hours 
to help people in need.  I hope that all of 
our shareholders are as proud as I am to be 
part of an organization that delivers on these 
important values.

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history of salisbury bancorp, inc.

$0.0

$200.0

$400.0

$600.0

$800.0

$1000.0

$1200.0

Dollars ($MM)

$1,112.45

$1,121.55

$986.98

$891.19

$855.43

2019

Published Record 
Earnings

2018

Reached $1 
Billion in assets

Acquisition of 
Fishkill, NY branch

170 year 
anniversary

Opened new banking 
center in Newburgh, NY

2017

Acquisition of New 
Paltz, NY branch

2015

Issuance of $10 MM 
Subordinated Debt

$16 MM SBLF 
Redemption

2014

Opened Great 
Barrington, MA 
branch

Union Savings Bank 
branch acquisition
(Deposits: $20.0 MM)

Acquisition of 
Riverside Bank
(Assets: $239.0 MM)

2012

Wealth AUA pass 
over $380 MM

2011

$16 MM of perpetual preferred shares through 
SBLF and redemption of $8.8 MM under TARP

$600.81

$609.28

2009

$8.8 MM of 
perpetual preferred 
shares under TARP

Webster Bank NA 
branch acquisition
(Deposits: $11.5 MM)

Opened 
Millerton, NY 
branch

$562.35

2007

New York Community 
Bank branch acquisition
(Deposits: $3.5 MM)

Opened Dover 
Plains, NY
branch

Opened
Sheffield, MA
branch

$461.96

2004

Acquisition of Canaan 
National Bancorp, Inc.
(Assets: $107.2 MM)

$423.1

2001

People’s Bank
branch acquisition
(Deposits: $26.4 MM)

$283.6

1983

Opened 
Sharon, CT 
branch

$205.0

1963

$10.0

Opened Salisbury, 
CT branch

1925

$5.0

Merger with Robbins Burrall 
Trust Company (1874)

1848

$0.0

Salisbury Savings 
Society founded

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Total Assets

Total Deposits

selected consolidated financial data

earnings per
common share

(in thousands except ratios and per share amounts)  (unaudited)

2019

2018

$3.95

Total assets

$1,112,448

$1,121,554

$3.15

Loans receivable, net

$2.43

$2.25

2016

2017

2018

2019

deposits (in millions)

$927

$920

$782

$815

Deposits

FHLBB advances

Shareholders’ equity

Wealth assets under administration

Non-performing assets

Net interest and dividend income

Net interest and dividend income, tax equivalent

Provision for loan losses

Income before income taxes

Income tax provision

Net income

927,413

909,279

919,506

926,739

50,887

67,154

113,655

103,459

777,503

648,027

3,934

34,112

34,717

955

8,324

33,151

33,620

1,728

13,495

10,533

2,359

11,136

1,709

8,824

2016

2017

2018

2019

Per share data

loans receivable,
net (in millions)

$909

$927

$763

$802

2016

2017

2018

2019

Basic earnings per common share

$3.95

$3.15

Diluted earnings per common share

Dividends per common share

Book value per common share

Tangible book value per common share - Non-GAAP

3.93

1.12

40.22

34.98

3.13

1.12

36.86

31.45

Common shares outstanding at end of period

2,826

2,807

Weighted average common shares outstanding, 
to calculate basic earnings per share

2,782

2,763

Weighted average common shares outstanding, 
to calculate diluted earnings per share

2,794

2,780

wealth assets under 
administration
(in millions)

Profitability ratios

Net interest margin (tax equivalent)

$778

Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent)

$610

$648

$516

Effective income tax rate

Return on average assets

Return on average common shareholders’ equity

3.27%

3.35%

64.12%

69.13%

17.48%

16.23%

1.00%

10.22%

0.83%

8.84%

2016

2017

2018

2019

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2019

community

10+110

Number of educational seminars 
we had through Salisbury Bank 
YOUniversity and the number of 
community members who attended.

198

Number of community 
organizations that we 
provided monetary 
support to.

204
Number of jobs we 
provided in our community.

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2,868

Non-perishable food items 
donated to 11 community 
pantries in Connecticut, 
Massachusetts, and New York.

7,018

Number of hours our 
employees volunteered 
in our community.

advantage

$161,053,976

Dollar amount of business 
loans we made in our market 
area to 226 local businesses.

$71,567,403

Dollar amount of home 
mortgage loans to 285 
community members.

$16,500

Scholarship funding to 
13 graduates from local 
area high schools.

$242,207

Total paid in municipal 
property taxes.

64,240

Number of pounds of personal 
documents shredded at our 11 
FREE Community “Shred” Days.

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Employee Recognitions & Promotions

Kathleen Bauer
Vice President, Regional Branch Manager

Kathleen  Bauer  was  promoted  to  Vice  President, 
Regional  Branch  Manager.  Kathy  previously 
managed  the  Fishkill  and  Red  Oaks  Mill,  NY 
Branches, and has many years of retail management 
experience.  She  will  manage  the  Poughkeepsie 
and Red Oaks Mill Branches. Kathy is a graduate 
of  Siena  College  with  a  BS  in  Finance.    She  is 
involved  with  many  local  organizations  including 
The Prevention Foundation of Mid-Hudson Valley 
and East Fishkill Rotary Club.

Ryan Diamond
Assistant Vice President,
Commercial Credit Manager

Ryan  Diamond  was  promoted  to  Assistant  Vice 
President,  Commercial  Credit  Manager.  Ryan  has 
been with the Bank for 9 years and has served as 
Commercial Credit Manager for the past 2 years. 
Prior  to  that,  he  worked  as  a  Teller,  Commercial 
Credit Analyst, and Team Leader in the Commercial 
Credit Department. Ryan is a graduate of Stonehill 
College with a BS in Business Administration. He is 
Assistant Coach of the Housatonic Valley Regional 
High School Varsity Hockey Team and Head of the 
Booster Club.

Kevin Cantele
Vice President, Mortgage Advisor

Kevin  Cantele  was  promoted  to  Vice  President, 
Mortgage  Advisor.  Kevin  started  with  the  bank 
in  2013  as  an  intern  in  the  Commercial  Credit 
Department.  In  2014,  he  became  a  Mortgage 
Advisor Trainee and has been a full-time Mortgage 
Advisor since January of 2015. Kevin is a graduate 
of  Gettysburg  College  with  a  BS  in  Business 
Management.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Tri-State 
Chamber.

Randi Fisch
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager, Fishkill Office

Randi  Fisch  was  promoted  to  Assistant  Vice 
President,  Branch  Manager  of  the  Fishkill,  NY 
Branch.   Randi has 6 years’ experience as Assistant 
Branch  Manager  in  the  Fishkill  location,  and  9 
years in retail management. Randi is a graduate of 
Marist College with a BS in Finance with a minor in 
Marketing.  She is closely involved with the Fishkill 
Business Association and Fishkill Rotary.

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Employee 
Retirements

Lisa  Riley  started  her  34-year  career  with  the 
Bank  in  February  1985.  She  spent  7  years  in 
the Bookkeeping Department and in 1992 Lisa 
transferred to Finance as a Finance Specialist. 
In 2002, she was promoted to Manager of the 
Loan  Servicing  Department,  and  worked  in 
that capacity until she retired on May 24, 2019.

Carole  Ippolito  retired  September  13,  2019. 
Carole had over 40 years of banking experience 
when  she  joined  our  Riverside  Division  in 
May  of  2016  as  Assistant  Branch  Manager, 
Poughkeepsie Office.

Marge  Grossman  retired  October  26,  2019, 
36  years  to  the  day  that  she  joined  Salisbury 
Bank’s  custodial  staff.  Anyone  familiar  with 
Marge  knows  that  she  is  kind,  humble,  and 
hard-working. She will be missed dearly.  

Bonnie  Brocco  retired  December  31,  2019 
after 39 years in banking. She joined Riverside 
Bank in February of 2007 as a Branch Manager 
in  Poughkeepsie,  NY,  and  continued  with 
Salisbury  Bank  after  the  Riverside  Division 
acquisition in 2014. 

Cindy  Harbach  also  retired  from  full-time 
work  December  31,  2019  after  24  years  with 
the Bank and has decided to continue working 
in  a  part-time  capacity  in  our  Loan  Servicing 
Department.  Cindy  began  with  Canaan 
National Bank in September 1995 as a Lending 
Admin  Assistant,  and  has  also  worked  as  a 
Commercial Credit Underwriter.

John  Sorlie  started  as  a  Branch  Manager 
with Empire State Bank in March of 2011 and 
he  joined  Salisbury  Bank  in  2017  when  we 
acquired  the  New  Paltz,  New  York  branch  of 
Empire State Bank. He retired on January 17, 
2020.   

We are grateful to Lisa, Carole, Marge, Bonnie, 
Cindy,  and  John  for  their  commitment  to 
excellent service. They will be missed by all who 
have  had  the  pleasure  of  working  with  them. 
We wish them happy and healthy retirements.

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Jean Stapf
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Manager 
and Trust Administrative Coordinator

Jean  Stapf,  Assistant  Vice  President,  Wealth 
Manager and Trust Administrative Coordinator 
was  selected  to  receive  the  New  Leader  in 
Banking  Award  by  the  Connecticut  Bankers 
Association  (CBA)  and  Connecticut  Banking 
magazine.  Nominees  must  work  at  a  CBA 
Member  Bank,  be  an  outstanding  employee, 
manager,  or  business  leader,  and  be  making 
a  notable  impact  within  their  bank  and 
community. Jean’s nomination and recognition 
in this way is another example of the positive 
impact  an  individual  employee  can  make 
within the Bank and in her community.

Madeline Odak
Assistant Vice President, 
Branch Manager, New Paltz Office

Madeline  Odak  recently  joined  the  Bank  as 
Assistant  Vice  President,  Branch  Manager  of 
our New Paltz branch. She comes to us with 
many years of banking and customer service 
experience. Madeline is a native of Dutchess 
County  and  is  very  familiar  with  the  market 
area.  Madeline  is  pursuing  a  BS  in  Business 
Administration Banking and Finance from the 
New England College of Business.

Annual Employee 
Award Winners

Each year we seek to recognize some 
of our truly exceptional employees 
with awards. Each award recipient 
has contributed to our Company’s 
success in ways that extend far beyond 
expectation.

president's award

Entire Team

Thanks  to  the  efforts  of  our  entire  team  during  2019,  notably  improved  performance 
resulted in record earnings for our bank.  The key to our success has been, and continues 
to be, the commitment to excellence, the trustworthiness, and the high level of service 
that every one of our employees provide to internal and external customers.  Our culture 
is unique and is what sets us apart.  It takes our entire team working together each and 
every day for the bank to succeed and prosper which is why the 2019 President’s Award 
is recognizing our entire team for their collective contributions to our ongoing success.

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Annual Employee 
Award Winners

employee of the year

Cindy Bradley
SVP, Loan Administration Manager

volunteer of the year

Amanda Goewey
VP, Berkshire Regional Branch Manager

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This year, our employees selected Cindy Bradley 
as  “Employee  of  the  Year”  for  her  strong 
leadership  and  willingness  to  work  side-by-side 
with  her  staff.  Cindy’s  wealth  of  knowledge  and 
experience  make  her  a  valuable  participant 
in  discussions  ranging  over  various  subjects. 
She  has  a  need  to  understand  how  processes 
work  and  seeks  to  identify  opportunities  for 
greater  efficiency.    Cindy  is  well-respected  by 
department staff and colleagues. She truly cares 
about  her  co-workers  and  takes  the  time  to  ask 
about  them  and  their  families.  Cindy  joined  the 
Bank in 2009 as Vice President, Loan Operations 
and was promoted to Senior Vice President, Loan 
Administration in May of 2012.  She is a source 
of strength for our Loan Administration team and 
we are fortunate to have her work with us.

Amanda  generously  volunteered  for  five  bank-
sponsored events during 2019. The giving freely 
of one’s time is something that, as a community 
bank, we encourage and support. In addition to 
volunteering  for  the  bank,  she  coaches  youth 
softball  for  Undermountain  Elementary  School,  
participates  on  the  Community  Health  Program 
Children’s  Attic  Committee,  and  is  a  board 
member of the Eagle Fund and Undermountain 
Youth  Athletic  Association.  Amanda  has  nearly 
15  years  of  banking  experience,  having  worked 
in  various  positions 
including  Teller,  Loan 
Coordinator,  Mortgage  Advisor,  and  Assistant 
Vice  President,  Branch  Manager.    In  2018, 
Amanda  was  promoted  to  Vice  President, 
Berkshire  Regional  Branch  Manager.  We  are 
proud  of  Amanda  and  the  volunteer  work  she 
does to help support our local communities.

rookies of the year

In July of 2019, Kassidy was hired as a Customer 
Associate in our Deposit Operations Department 
without any prior banking experience. Her desire 
and  willingness  to  learn  is  energizing.  She  has 
a  can-do  attitude,  takes  responsibility  in  her 
role,  and  encourages  communication  within 
her  department  and  throughout  other  areas  of 
the  Bank.  She  has  been  described  as  humble, 
enthusiastic and someone who likes to have fun. 
We are very happy to have Kassidy on our team.

Kassidy Baker
Customer Support Associate

Maggie  joined  Salisbury  Bank  in  June  of  2019 
as a Customer Associate in our Great Barrington 
Office.  Her  colleagues  have  described  her  as 
a  quick  and  eager  learner  who  takes  on  new 
assignments with determination and focus.  She 
has exceptional customer service skills, a positive 
attitude, and carries herself with integrity. We are 
pleased that Maggie chose to join our team.

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Customer Associate

“Riverside Bank is the Bank that I fully 
trust, I am proud to be a customer.”

“The people at Riverside Bank understood 
my vision for growth.  They believe in me 
and the dreams I have for my business. 
They brought together various resources to 
assure that I would get the mortgage and 
loans I needed.”

Angeline Smalls
Owner, Director of Hair on 
Hudson Academy (HOHA) 
and An’Tyrice Salon

Hair  on  Hudson  Academy  (HOHA),  is  a  place  where  knowledge 
is  the  foundation  to  creating  brighter  futures  in  the  cosmetology 
field.  Their  student  pool  includes  people  from  diverse  ethnic 
backgrounds  and  experiences;  women  seeking  to  re-establish 
themselves  in  this  challenging  labor  force,  high  school  graduates 
who wish to gain a special skill and achieve more, and people who 
simply decide they need a change in their careers in the fields of 
education, salon, editorial fashion, or salon marketing. Situated in 
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., HOHA facilitates a classroom setting tailored 
to meet the needs of each individual student.

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“They were able to give me the time and 
attention to understand my needs.”

“They are a bank that is willing to understand the 
market you are in. They’ll work with you and adjust 
their models to help local businesses grow and 
that’s what I find valuable.”

Keith P. Libolt
President & CEO, 
Affordable Housing 
Concepts (AHC)

Keith H. Libolt II
Executive VP, 
Affordable Housing 
Concepts (AHC)

AHC  –  creating  choices  for  sustainable  community  development. 
Located in Gardiner, NY with over 40 years and hundreds of millions 
of  dollars  of  real  estate  development  and  construction  projects 
in  their  tool  belt,  AHC  understands  the  building  process  from 
first  concept  and  funding  application  to  bricks,  boards,  nails,  and 
mortar. Having worked with various types of clients and agencies 
throughout the years, they have the capabilities to develop viable 
custom  housing  and  commercial  solutions  without  compromising 
quality or design.    - www.ahcllc.net -

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“We have a shared vision for community 
and reinvestment in the community.”

“We are a relationship oriented business and so is Salisbury Bank,  
so we became good partners. It was prudent of us to switch all of 
our banking to be completely with Salisbury Bank. Their team is  
instrumental in helping us achieve our financial goals.”

Jon Schaefer
Owner and General Manager, 
Catamount Mountain Resort

Catamount  Ski  Area  is  an  all-season  resort  straddling  the  New 
York  /  Massachusetts  border.  With  its  sister  resort,  Berkshire 
East,  Catamount  has  some  of  the  best  steeps  in  southern  New 
England AND some of the best beginner and intermediate terrain. 
Catamount  has  undergone  a  stunning  transformation  since  the 
summer of 2018, with a new lift, new lodge, hundreds of new snow 
guns, 4 snow making ponds, miles of pipe, and other upgrades that 
make it one of the best on the east coast.

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“We do our personal banking and 
business banking with Salisbury Bank.”

“They have introduced us to technology that has streamlined our 
deposit processes. Through the use of remote deposit capture, 
e-Banking and their credit card processing solutions we see our 
funds much faster with less effort.”

Champ Perotti
President,
William Perotti
& Sons, Inc.

Will
Perotti

Charlie Perotti
Vice President,
William Perotti
& Sons, Inc.

Mary Perotti
Corporate Secretary,
William Perotti
& Sons, Inc.

William  Perotti  and  Sons,  Inc.  was  established  by  William  Perotti 
in  1928,  and  began  with  just  two  employees.    Today,  they  have 
over  40  employees,  and  William’s  sons  Frank  and  Charlie  Perotti 
are  still  working  in  the  business  today,  as  is  Frank’s  wife  Jean. 
The  current  president,  Champ  Perotti,  is  a  3rd  generation  family 
member. Champ’s children, Will and Mary, are the 4th generation 
to work for the business. With over 90 years of experience, offering 
plumbing,  heating,  and  air-conditioning  services,  this  family  run 
business strives to satisfy customers by keeping them comfortable 
and happy year-round. Small enough to care but large enough to 
respond to emergency calls promptly.

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“They are a cooperative, intelligent 
group of bankers who understand 
business and make great partners.”

“I like to refer to Todd Rubino and 
Riverside Bank. They have reliable 
people who have always stood 
firm behind me. Construction is 
a tough business and requires 
strong partnerships.”

Paul Hoffner
CEO, John Herbert 
Company

John  Herbert  Company  in  Newburgh,  NY  was  first  founded  by 
Herbert Sandler as an office furniture dealer in 1954. Today they are 
a second generation commercial flooring company that specializes 
in  all  types  of  flooring  and  concrete  resurfacing.  The  company’s 
arsenal of state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained staff allows 
it to take on the most challenging of projects and complete on time 
and on budget. From historical restorations to active surgical suite 
renovations, no project is too large or too small.

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“Salisbury Bank and their Trust 
Department have high quality people 
that I can always rely on 24-7.”

“Both the corporate banking and 
trust department teams solve 
problems in a timely manner allowing 
me to be more efficient with my time 
and run my business without worry.  
From the importance of regulation 
to the complexities of tax, Salisbury 
Bank is always a true partner.”

Andrew Gundlach
President and co-CEO, 
Bleichroeder LLC

Mr. Gundlach is the co-CEO and President of Bleichroeder LLC and 
a director of First Eagle Holdings, Inc.  Bleichroeder, a registered 
investment manager for HNW families and individuals, was formerly 
part of First Eagle, a $100bn AUM investment manager serving retail 
and  institutional  clients  worldwide.  Arnhold  and  S.  Bleichroeder 
Holdings, Inc. was renamed First Eagle Holdings, Inc. in 2015 after 
private equity funds managed by The Blackstone Group and Corsair 
Capital acquired a controlling stake in the company. Mr. Gundlach is 
an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, teaching courses 
on investing, and he currently serves on the Board of Overseers of 
Columbia Business School. 

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“Salisbury Bank’s lending solutions are 
seamless. They are reliable and trusted.”

“They provide the personal relationship banking of a smaller 
community bank yet have the strength and resources of a larger 
regional bank.  The process of going from the initial application 
to the closing date is seamless - the very fact that the bank has a 
construction specialist separates them from their competition.”

Chad Segalla
Co-Owner, Segalla’s 
Turnkey Housing, LLC

Bob Segalla Jr.
Co-Owner, Segalla’s 
Turnkey Housing, LLC

Robert  Segalla,  Sr.  founded  Segalla’s  Turnkey  Housing  in  1979 
with a vision to address the need for affordable family housing in a 
growing market.  In 1988,  seeing that homeowners were  trending 
towards  a  higher  end,  customized  product,  they  became  an 
authorized  builder  of  Westchester  Modular  Homes.  Since  taking 
over the family business in 2008 as second-generation owners, Chad 
and Bobby Segalla have kept Segalla’s Turnkey Housing committed 
to  their  father’s  philosophy  of  customizing  Westchester  Modular 
Homes to maximize a customer’s satisfaction.

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“Salisbury Bank provides the hometown 
banking experience that we expect.”

“Every one of their people are there for us, starting with Rick 
Cantele, the President, right down to the teller. They know us 
by name and satisfy all of our needs regardless of how big or 
small our requests are.”

Pat Seward
Treasurer,
Seward’s Tires, Inc.

Bob Seward
President,
Seward’s Tires, Inc.

Seward’s  Tires,  Inc.  is  a  family  owned  and  operated  independent 
tire  dealer  and  service  center  since  1973  in  Great  Barrington, 
Massachusetts.  They  take  pride  in  offering  a  solid  explanation 
of  tire  selections  that  will  meet  specific  driving  needs,  maximize 
vehicle performance, and maintain overall safety of precious cargo. 
Their service facility incorporates the latest automotive technology 
with excellent customer service and the belief that every customer 
is a special customer; making your satisfaction their #1 concern.

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“The Salisbury Bank family has been an integral 
part of the success of our family business.”

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“Our Grandfather Arthur Schopp founded Stadium System during a 
time when loans were transacted with a handshake. Although things 
are different today, Salisbury Bank has been able to retain that same 
community feel. They have remained personable and invested.”

Ed Schopp
Co-Owner, 
Stadium System

Mike Schopp
Co-Owner, 
Stadium System

Stadium  System  is  a  third-generation  family  owned  business 
in  Canaan,  CT  and  was  founded  in  1948  by  Arthur  Schopp,  a 
former college football player. Arthur’s love of sports earned him 
the  position  of  head  of  Westchester  County  Football  Referees 
Association and led him to work for a sporting goods reconditioner 
in New York, ultimately starting his own business. Son Roald Schopp 
and son-in-law Richard Brooks learned the craft and carried on the 
family business through the early nineties. The mission to provide 
excellent service and products to athletic programs throughout the 
northeast and beyond is carried on by Roald’s sons, Mike and Ed.

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“They are wonderful to work with... A friendly 
community bank that values their customers.”

“Our relationship with Salisbury Bank goes back decades, from real estate 
development, to our paving company, and now our self-storage facilities with 
multiple locations, we continue to rely on their trusted financial advice.”

Brian
Riva

Michael
Riva

Tanya
Riva

Mickey
Riva

The  Riva’s  are  warm,  welcoming  and  devoted  to  their  family, 
community and businesses, their dynamic is fascinating to observe. 
Together, this entrepreneurial minded family has built a successful 
enterprise comprised of multiple businesses over the years. From 
their kitchen table, which they describe as the “conference room” 
business was discussed, taught and learned. It’s where Tanya, the 
Queen Bee of the hive, makes sure the family unit is strengthened 
and  success  realized—nothing  gets  done  without  her.  The  Riva’s 
relationship  with  Salisbury  Bank  and  its  bankers,  has  become  a 
partnership based on trust and respect.

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“Working with Salisbury Bank’s mortgage team 
made us confident we chose the right bank.”

“It was our dream to have a home we could call ours. 
Salisbury Bank helped us make that dream become a reality.”

Michael 
Campagna

Caryn 
Campagna

Michael and Caryn Campagna met while in college and got married 
not  long  after  graduating.  With  the  help  of  the  mortgage  team 
at  Salisbury  Bank,  they  recently  became  first-time  homebuyers. 
Because  of  their  love  for  the  outdoors  and  its  access  to  the  City, 
they decided the Hudson Valley was the best place for them to buy 
a home and settle down with their companion “Cooper”.

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“Salisbury Bank supports the same 
community I volunteer and raise my 
family in, which is important to me.”

“I  started  my  career  with  Salisbury  Bank  in 
February  of  2005.  My  first  position  with  the 
Bank  was  on  the  teller  line  following  which  I 
transferred to the Wealth Advisory Division.  As 
a  Millerton  native  it  was  important  for  me  to 
return to the area where my family is and be able 
to find employment locally.  This has allowed me 
to  volunteer  and  work  in  the  same  community 
where I am raising my own family.

In  2013  I  received  the  Certified  Trust  and 
Financial  Advisor  (CTFA)  designation  from  the 
American  Bankers  Association  (ABA).    In  2014 
I  was  fortunate  to  be  selected  to  attend  the 
Connecticut  School  of  Finance  &  Management 
(CSFM),  which  is  an  intensive  two  year  bank 
management  training  program  sponsored  by 
the Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA). This 
program gave me a broader perspective of the 
banking industries operations and strategies. In 
2017 I was honored to receive the New Leaders 
in Banking award from the CBA and Connecticut 
Banking Magazine. Currently I am pursuing a dual 
Master’s degree in Business Administration and 
Business Analytics from Syracuse University.”

Kimberly Downey
VP Trust Officer, 
Salisbury Bank

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“At Salisbury Bank we are encouraged to broaden 
our knowledge and continue our professional 
development in this ever-changing financial world.”

“Salisbury  Bank’s  commitment  to  developing 
their  employees  was  one  of  the  reasons  why  I 
joined the Bank.  Everyone from the top down 
is  invested  in  one  another’s  growth  and  that 
dedication is the Salisbury Bank advantage.

I started in the Commercial Credit Department 
where  Amanda  Beckwith  somehow  managed 
to  keep  up  with  all  of  her  work  while  I  asked 
a  thousand  questions,  and  Ryan  Diamond 
challenged  me  with  complex  credits  to  speed 
up my learning curve.  John Trott and Jody Law 
have  been  great  resources  and  true  mentors 
in  my  transition  to  the  Commercial  Lending 
Team.    Their  experience  at  Salisbury  Bank  and 
in our market, has expedited my learning curve 
and  prepared  me  for  my  role  as  a  Commercial 
Lender.

The  most  recent  commitment  from  the  Bank 
to  my  development  has  been  the  Leadership 
Development  Program. 
  Our  executive 
sponsors,  Juli  Sinchack  &  Peter  Albero,  have 
been  able  to  strike  a  balance  between  putting 
more responsibility on us and ensuring that we 
have the resources to be succesful.

At Salisbury Bank we are encouraged to broaden 
our  knowledge  and  continue  our  professional 
development  in  this  ever-changing  financial 
world.  Salisbury Bank has that same dedication 
to the economic development in the markets we 
serve.  The loans we make to our customers are 
often  direct  injections  into  the  local  economy.  
As  a  Bank  we  are  committed  to  helping  our 
employees and customers reach new heights.”

Aidan Gilligan
Commercial Lender, 
Salisbury Bank

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“One of the biggest advantages to my role 
is the ability to be a fundamental part of the 
success of area nonprofit organizations through 
supporting our community and therefore 
fostering long-term economic growth.”

“Being born and raised in the northwest corner 
of  Connecticut,  Salisbury  Bank  was  always 
a  household  name.  It  was  an  honor  to  have 
the  opportunity  to  join  a  sound  business  that 
represents  our  small  community  in  the  larger 
publicly  traded  market.  One  of  the  biggest 
advantages  to  my  role  is  the  opportunity  to 
be  a  fundamental  part  of  the  success  of  area 
nonprofit organizations through supporting our 
community  and  driving  long-term  economic 
growth.  Through  working  in  Finance,  I  have 
been  exposed  to  many  of  our  community 
organizations  and  it  is  enjoyable  to  build  our 
business with the strength of the community at 
our side.  I am honored to pass this along to our 
customers through fostering a strong customer 
experience  combined  with  a  community-
oriented approach.”

Michael Hogan
Finance Specialist, 
Salisbury Bank

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“Deciding to work for Salisbury Bank 
has been one of the best decisions I 
have made.”

“I began my career with Salisbury Bank in July 
2008 in the Executive Secretary position having 
no  previous  banking  experience.  This  position 
afforded  me  the  opportunity  to  interact  with 
all departments of the Bank as well as with the 
Board  of  Directors,  customers,  shareholders 
and members of the community. In 2012 I was 
selected  to  attend  the  Connecticut  School  of 
Finance  and Management, graduating in 2014, 
an  opportunity  that  enhanced  my  knowledge 
and  skills  in  banking  and  was  promoted  to 
Assistant Vice President, Administration.

In 2016, I assumed the Assistant Vice President, 
Branch Manager position of the Canaan branch 
of Salisbury Bank. This provided me with a new 
perspective  and  the  opportunity  to  work  with 
existing  and  potential  customers  on  the  front 
line  and  assist  them  in  meeting  their  banking 
needs. The best part of being a branch manager 
is my interaction with customers.

Deciding  to  work  for  Salisbury  Bank  has  been 
one  of  the  best  decisions  I  have  made.  The 
Bank offers many opportunities to staff to learn 
and grow within the Bank. I would recommend 
Salisbury Bank to anyone looking to enter into 
the banking field.”

Stacey Curtis
AVP Branch Manager 
Canaan Office, 
Salisbury Bank

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“Salisbury Bank supported my professional growth 
and self-development by providing opportunities, 
offering guidance when needed and encouraging 
my own independence and creativity.”

“I  started  working  in  the  Trust  Department  in 
2008, as part of a college internship before being 
offered a position in the Trust Operations area. I 
had no professional work experience and didn’t 
know what career path I wanted to take, but my 
mentors  here  at  Salisbury  Bank  supported  my 
professional  growth  and  self-development  by 
providing opportunities, offering guidance when 
needed and encouraging my own independence 
and creativity. 

Even after 12 years of working for the Bank, I’m 
continually being challenged with new projects 
and initiatives, that keep me engaged and allow 
me to collaborate with other departments.

I  am  proud  to  be  part  of  an  organization  that 
promotes  a  fun,  friendly  and  supportive  work 
environment that I look forward to coming in to 
every day.”

Kiersten Higgins
Trust Operations 
Supervisor, 
Salisbury Bank

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leadership

development program

Achieving Personal and Professional Growth
We strive to be the best and therefore we set high expectations for our employees. It is through the 
ability of our management team and trusted staff that we deliver such a high level of personalized service 
to our customers. Promoting employees from within our company has always been our preference. 
This past June we launched our Leadership Development Program at the Bank.This program will aid in 
attracting and retaining high-potential employees seeking growth. It aligns with our strategic objective of 
professional development and succession planning for the future leaders of the Bank. 

Based on individual performance and potential, the following 
14 inaugural participants were accepted into the program:

Kevin Bennett 
Vice President, 
Commercial Loan Officer

Megan Gawel 
Vice President, Retail Operations 
& Reg O Officer

Michael Jordan 
Vice President, IT Security and 
Service Solutions Manager

Kevin Cantele 
Vice President, Mortgage Advisor

Aidan Gilligan 
Commercial Lender

Stacey Curtis 
Assistant Vice President, 
Branch Manager, Canaan Office

J. Adam Higgins 
Vice President, 
Commercial Loan Officer

Ryan Diamond 
Assistant Vice President, 
Commercial Credit Manager

Kimberly Downey 
Vice President, Trust Officer

Kiersten Higgins 
Trust Operations Supervisor

Michael Hogan 
Finance Specialist

Alyssa King 
Administrative 
Assistant, Retail

Amanda Lidstone 
Vice President, Risk Management 
& Privacy Officer

Jean Stapf 
Assistant Vice President, 
Wealth Manager and Trust 
Administrative Coordinator

Executive Sponsors of the Program

Peter Albero 
Executive Vice President 
and Chief Financial Officer

Todd M. Clinton, CRVPM 
Executive Vice President 
and Chief Risk Officer

Amy Raymond 
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Retail Banking Officer 
and CRA Officer

Julianna Sinchak, CFMP 
Vice President, 
Marketing

Pictured Sitting (L to R): Amanda Lidstone, Alyssa King, Aidan Gilligan, Jean Stapf, Julianna Sinchak, Megan Gawel

Pictured Standing (L to R): Todd Clinton, Kevin Bennett, Amy Raymond, Kiersten Higgins, Kevin Cantele, Kimberly Downey, 
J. Adam Higgins, Stacey Curtis, Michael Hogan, Ryan Diamond, Peter Albero       Not Pictured: Michael Jordan

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Wealth Advisory Services

A personal investment plan 

created with you in mind.

Wealth Advisory
We believe that wealth advisory is more than investment and asset management.  It is about 
making sure an appropriate financial framework is in place and that resources are being 
allocated efficiently.  The planning piece of what we do supports our work together, and forms 
the foundation for the guidance we provide to you, your family, or organization. 

Asset and Investment Management
Assets are managed by Salisbury Trust Officers with the oversight of our internal Trust 
Investment Committee, utilizing an investment consulting service to provide investment partner 
and fund due diligence and recommendations. This structure has allowed us to broaden our 
investment management strategies to include both active and passive portfolios.  We take into 
consideration the circumstances and requirements of the account, the risk tolerance and risk 
capacity of the client, and investment preferences. 

Trust and Estate Administration
Our Officers have years of experience in trust and estate administration, with varying areas of 
expertise to guide you, either as a co-fiduciary, your successor Trustee/Executor, or for you as 
Agent for Trustee/Executor.

Retirement Plan Advisory
Salisbury Trust works with your company to provide advice for retirement plan investment 
options or to manage those accounts in accordance with the Investment Policy Statement we 
develop together.  We may work with your preferred third-party administrator or we have 
established relationships with others you may select.  Similarly, there are multiple options for 
plan platforms to allow for an efficient solution depending upon the type and size of the plan. 

trust in us to help guide  
your financial future.

Trust, investment management, and private banking.

Salisbury Trust combines private banking with planning and 
investment management for building and preserving wealth. 

For more information call 860.435.5205

Securities and investment products offered through Salisbury Trust Wealth Advisory Services, a division of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, 
are not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations of, nor guaranteed or 
insured by the bank or any bank affiliate. These products are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the principal invested.

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Personal Banking Services

checking accounts
All of our checking accounts offer 
conveniences including e-Banking, 
mobile banking with e-Deposit, e-Pay 
and e-Bills, and a 0.25% discount on 
auto, personal, and unsecured home 
improvement loans with auto-pay from 
checking.

•  Personal Checking
•  Checking with Interest
•  Interest Plus Checking
•  Relationship Checking

Add a Choice Advantages benefits package 
to any checking account for cash back 
rewards and discounts on shopping, travel, 
dining, gas & groceries, and more.

loans & lines of credit

•  Personal Loans
•  Auto Loans
•  Home Improvement Loans
•   Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit
•  Overdraft Line of Credit
•   Savings and Stock Secured Loans

home mortgages
Our experienced team of Mortgage 
Advisors are here to help you with all 
your mortgage needs. 

•  Perfect Lot Land Loan
•  1st Time Home Buyer Loan
•   Country Estate Loan 
•  Jumbo Mortgage
•  Blueprint Construction Loan
•  Make a Change Mortgage
•  Home Makeover Loan

savings & money  
market accounts
We offer a variety of accounts to fit your 
individual needs no matter what your 
savings goal is!

•  Statement Savings
•  Savings Plus
•  Relationship Savings
•  Premier Personal Money Market
•  Certificates of Deposit 
•  Holiday & Vacation Club
•  School Savings Program 
•  Coverdell Education Savings Account

health savings account 
A special tax-advantaged savings account 
designed to cover medical expenses. 

retirement services
We offer both Traditional and Roth IRAs.

CDARS
Enjoy full FDIC insurance on CD 
investments larger than $250,000. 

ICS
With Insured Cash Sweep, access multi-
million-dollar FDIC protection on your 
savings deposits.

digital banking solutions

•  Personal e-Banking
•  Mobile Banking with e-Deposit
•  Mobile Wallet
•  Popmoney
•  Debit Mastercard® 
•  Visa® and American Express® Credit Cards
•  Direct Deposit
•  Card Controls
•  e-Pay
•  Bank to Bank Transfer
•  Bank-by-Phone

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business checking
We offer checking accounts for 
businesses ranging from sole 
proprietorships to larger businesses.

•  Basic Business Checking
•  Small Business Checking
•  Business Checking with Interest
•  Business Checking
•  Commercial Checking
•   Lawyer’s Trust Account (IOLTA / IOLA)

business loans & 
commercial real  
estate mortgages

We offer a long list of options for any 
kind of business loan,  and we can tailor 
your loan to fit your company’s needs.

•  Business Term and Installment Loans
•  Business Lines of Credit
•  Commercial Real Estate Mortgages
•  Commercial Construction Loans
•  Short Term Commercial Loans
•  Business Demand Loans
•  Government Guaranteed Loans
•  Business Overdraft Lines of Credit
•  Commercial Letter of Credit

CDARS
Your business or nonprofit can enjoy 
full FDIC insurance on CD investments 
larger than $250,000.

ICS
With Insured Cash Sweep, access multi-
million-dollar FDIC protection on your 
savings deposits.

Business Banking Services

savings & money 
market accounts
Keep your money working for you and 
get the most out of your deposits.

•  Business Money Market Account
•  Business Relationship Savings
•  Business Statement Savings
•  Certificates of Deposit

health savings account 
A special tax-advantaged savings account 
designed to cover medical expenses. 

retirement services
As a business owner, you have your own 
retirement goals, and you also might 
be in a position to help your employees 
reach theirs. 

•  Simplified Employee Pension (SEP)
•  Traditional IRAs
•  Roth IRAs

digital solutions  
for business
We offer the tools to access and manage 
your account – anytime, anywhere.

•  Merchant Services
•  Payroll Services
•  e-Deposit
•  Mobile Banking
•  e-Banking & e-Pay
•  Cash Management Services
•  Debit Mastercard®
•  Visa® Credit Card

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Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. and
Salisbury Bank and Trust Company
Board of Directors

Charles M. Andola
Owner and President, United 
Management Consulting, Inc.

George E. Banta
Owner and President, Beekman Arms 
Properties, Banta Motels and Restaurants

Arthur J. Bassin
Town Supervisor, Ancram, NY

Richard J. Cantele, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. and
Salisbury Bank and Trust Company

David B. Farrell
Chairman, Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. and 
Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, 
CEO, NAPPI International, 
Founder of Farrell & Company, LLC

Michael D. Gordon
President, Zimmer Brothers Jewelers

Polly Diane Hoe
Owner and President, Mardi-Bob 
Management, Inc.

Nancy F. Humphreys
Former Citigroup New York, Citibank, 
Managing Director and Treasurer of 
Global Corporate Investment Bank North 
America (retired)

Holly J. Nelson
Member and Tour Operator, Iceland 
Adventure, LLC, Development and 
Events Coordinator, Hotchkiss Library 
of Sharon, and Volunteer Coordinator, 
Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association

John F. Perotti
Former Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer, Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. and
Salisbury Bank and Trust Company 
(retired 2009) 

Neila B.Radin
Former Managing Director and
Associate General Counsel of
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (retired)

Grace E. Schalkwyk
Advisor to Fintech and other technology 
companies

Riverside Division Advisory Board

Ira Effron
Co-Chairman, Efco Products

Stephen P. Lumb (Chair)
Retired

David E. Petrovits
Founder, Blacktop Maintenance Corp.

Austin “Brud” Hodgkins
Senior Partner, The Hodgkins Agency, 
Insurance Benefits and Estate Planning, 
CEO & Founder, Indoor Organic Gardens 
of Poughkeepsie, LLC

Paul S. Hoffner
President, John Herbert Company

David S. MacFarland
Former President and Chief Executive 
Officer, Riverside Bank (retired 2011)

Steven R. Turk
President, Rocking Horse Ranch Resort,
Splash Down Beach Water Park

John P. O’Shea
Chairman, Marshall & Sterling 
Enterprises, Inc.

Carl S. Wolfson
Attorney

Officers of Salisbury Bancorp, Inc.

Richard J. Cantele, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer

Peter Albero
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Shelly L. Humeston
Senior Vice President and Secretary

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Officers of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company

Richard J. Cantele, Jr.
President and
Chief Executive Officer

John M. Davies
President of NY Region,
Chief Lending Officer

Peter Albero
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Financial Officer

Todd M. Clinton, CRVPM
Executive Vice President,
Chief Risk Officer

Kathleen Bauer
Vice President,
Regional Branch Manager

Barbara S. Joscelyn
Vice President,
Commercial Loan Officer

Kevin Bennett
Vice President,
Commercial Loan Officer

Joseph C. Law
Vice President,
Commercial Loan Officer

Maurice S. Bowerman
Vice President, Trust Officer

Jeffrey G. Burchell
Vice President,
Credit Administration
Team Leader

Amanda I. Lidstone, CRCM, 
CAFP
Vice President, Risk 
Management Officer, Privacy 
Officer

Darrel S. Long
Vice President, Operations

Alicia Moir
Vice President, Controller

Julianna M. Sinchak, CFMP
Vice President,
Marketing

Daniel R. Stanyon, CTFA
Vice President, Trust Officer

Darilyn F. Woods
Vice President, Trust Officer

Kim DeAngelis, CAFP
Assistant Vice President,
Risk Manager, Security Officer, 
BSA Officer

Nicole Chase
Assistant Vice President, 
Branch Manager, Lakeville
and Salisbury Offices

Stacey R. Curtis
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager,
Canaan Office

Tara G. Decker 
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager,
Sharon Office

Ryan Diamond
Assistant Vice President, 
Commercial Credit Manager

Randi Fisch
Assistant Vice President, 
Branch Manager, Fishkill 
Office

Steven M. Essex, CFP, CTFA
Executive Vice President,
Head of Trust Wealth
Advisory Services

Douglas A. Cahill, PHR, 
SHRM-CP
Vice President,
Director of Human Resources

Richard P. Kelly
Executive Vice President,
Chief Credit Officer

Kevin Cantele
Vice President,
Mortgage Advisor

Amy D. Raymond
Executive Vice President,
Chief Retail Banking Officer, 
CRA Officer

Elizabeth A. Summerville
Executive Vice President,
Chief Retail and Loan 
Operations Officer

Cynthia D. Bradley
Senior Vice President,
Loan Administration Manager

Shelly L. Humeston
Senior Vice President,
Secretary

Ronald K. Myers
Senior Vice President,
Finance

Todd J. Rubino
Senior Vice President,
Senior Commercial Loan 
Officer

John D. Trott
Senior Vice President,
Senior Commercial Loan 
Officer

Robert A. Wiseman
Senior Vice President,
Trust Operations Officer

Anthony Casillo
Vice President,
Commercial Loan Officer

Kimberly J. Downey, CTFA
Vice President,
Trust Officer

Charlene Fitzgerald
Vice President,
Customer Support and 
Electronic Services Manager

Megan E. Gawel
Vice President,
Retail Operations Officer, 
Reg O Officer

Amanda M. Goewey
Vice President,
Berkshire Regional
Branch Manager

Dee M. Harnish
Vice President,
Project Manager

J. Adam Higgins
Vice President,
Commercial Loan Officer

Michael C. Jordan
Vice President, Information 
Technology Security and 
Service Solutions Manager

Robin L. Foley
Assistant Vice President,
Loan Origination

Julie A. Gregory
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager,
Dover Plains Office

Robert J. Lotz
Assistant Vice President,
Financial Analyst

Andrea L. MacArthur
Assistant Vice President,
Retail Lending Manager

Bianca M. Martin
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager,
Millerton Office

Madeline Odak
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager, New Paltz 
Office

Jean P. Stapf
Assistant Vice President, 
Wealth Manager and Trust 
Administrative Coordinator

Alton E. Golden
Assistant Branch Manager,
Retail Banking Officer,
Sharon Office

Michele O. Hanlon
Mortgage Servicing Officer

Denise Innello
Assistant Treasurer,
Assistant Branch Manager,
Red Oaks Mill Office

Lori A. Palmatier
Assistant Treasurer,
Senior Credit Analyst

Jennifer Peterson
Lending Compliance 
Specialist, Assistant CRA 
Officer

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shareholder information

Stock Symbol: SAL

Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. common stock is traded 
under the symbol SAL on NASDAQ

For more information:
Visit our website at
salisburybank.com and click 
on “Shareholder Relations”, or 
contact:

Shelly L. Humeston
Senior Vice President,
Secretary

Salisbury Bancorp, Inc.
P.O. Box 1868
Lakeville, CT 06039-1868
860.435.9801

Transfer Agent
For shareholder inquiries 
concerning dividend checks, 
transferring ownership, address 
changes, or lost or stolen stock 
certificates, please contact our 
transfer agent:

Broadridge Corporate 
Issuer Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 1342
Brentwood, NY 11717-0718
888.520.5817

Dividend Reinvestment 
and Stock Purchase Plan
For more information and 
enrollment forms, visit 
salisburybank.com and click 
on “Shareholder Relations”, or 
contact:

Shelly L. Humeston
860.435.9801
shumeston@salisburybank.com

Independent Auditors
Baker Newman Noyes
280 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101-4177

Common Stock Price

$44.65

$45.67

$37.50

$36.18

$33.48

$25.22

$23.35

$23.34

$22.05

$21.75

$26.89

$27.34

$50.00

$45.00

$40.00

$35.00

$30.00

$25.00

$20.00

$15.00

$10.00

$5.00

$0.00

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2009

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2017

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Employee Stock Ownership 
Plan (“ESOP”)

ESOP participants who have 
a company email address and 
online access will automatically 
be enrolled to receive the Annual 
Report, Proxy Statement, and 
ESOP Vote Authorization Form 
over the internet unless they 
choose to opt out by emailing 
the Secretary at shumeston@
salisburybank.com.

Please note:
•  Your consent to electronic 

delivery is entirely revocable

•  You can always vote your 
proxy by telephone or on 
the internet whether or not 
you elect to receive your 
materials electronically

Shareholders who hold their 
Salisbury stock through a bank, 
broker, or other holder of record 
should refer to the information 
provided by that entity for 
instructions on how to elect 
to view future annual reports 
and proxy statements over the 
internet.

E-Consent

Shareholders may receive annual 
reports and proxy materials over 
the internet. To take advantage 
of the opportunity to receive 
materials electronically, rather 
than by mail, individuals who 
hold stock in their name may 
enroll for electronic delivery at 
investor.broadridge.com.

If you have already created a 
login ID at the above site, just 
log in and follow the prompts for 
E-Consent to enroll for electronic 
delivery of account documents.

If you have not created a login 
ID and password on the above 
site, choose “Create Profile”. You 
will need the account number 
and social security number or 
tax ID number associated with 
your Salisbury stock account to 
create the login. After you have 
created your login, follow the 
prompts for E-Consent to enroll 
for electronic delivery of account 
documents.

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massachusetts

connecticut

Great Barrington
Amanda M. Goewey
Vice President,
Berkshire Regional
Branch Manager

210 Main Street
P.O. Box 860
Great Barrington, MA 01230-0860
413.528.1201

Sheffield
Amanda M. Goewey
Vice President,
Berkshire Regional
Branch Manager

640 North Main Street
P.O. Box 1069
Sheffield, MA 01257-1069
413.229.5000

South Egremont
Amanda M. Goewey
Vice President,
Berkshire Regional
Branch Manager

51 Main Street
P.O. Box 313
South Egremont, MA 01258-0313
413.528.5100

3 states
-
14 branches
-
tri-state
service

Lakeville (Main Office)
Nicole Chase
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager

5 Bissell Street
P.O. Box 1868
Lakeville, CT 06039-1868
860.435.9801

Canaan
Stacey R. Curtis
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager

100 Main Street
P.O. Box 757
Canaan, CT 06018-0757
860.824.5423

Salisbury
Nicole Chase
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager

18 Main Street
P.O. Box 407
Salisbury, CT 06068-0407
860.435.9801

Sharon
Tara G. Decker
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager

5 Gay Street
P.O. Box 7
Sharon, CT 06069-0007
860.364.0500

Salisbury Trust Wealth
Advisory Services
Steven M. Essex, CFP, CTFA
Executive Vice President,
Head of Trust Wealth
Advisory Services

5 Bissell Street
P.O. Box 1868
Lakeville, CT 06039-1868
860.435.5205

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new york

Dover Plains
Julie A. Gregory
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager

5 Dover Village Plaza
P.O. Box 693
Dover Plains, NY 12522-0693
845.877.9850

Fishkill*
Randi Fisch
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager

701 Route 9, Suite 7
Fishkill, NY 12524-1887
845.896.9300

Millerton
Bianca M. Martin
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager

87 Main Street
P.O. Box 768
Millerton, NY 12546-0768
518.789.9802

Newburgh*
801 Auto Park Place
Newburgh, NY 12550-6702
845.562.6766

New Paltz*
Madeline Odak
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager

275 Main Street
New Paltz, NY 12561-1613
845.256.0003

Poughkeepsie*
Kathleen Bauer
Vice President,
Regional Branch Manager

11 Garden Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3105
845.454.5511

Red Oaks Mill*
Kathleen Bauer
Vice President,
Regional Branch Manager

2064 New Hackensack Road, Suite 1
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-4862
845.463.2265

*Riverside Division Locations

In Appreciation of

Michael A. Varet

Michael A. Varet served as Presiding Director from 2007 and as Board Chair from 2010 until 2019 when 
he stepped down from the role of Chairman, while he continued to serve as a director of both Salisbury 
and Salisbury Bank. Along with his knowledge, Michael brought an inclusive leadership style with respect 
for the views of others while chairing the Boards of Salisbury and Salisbury Bank. During his tenure as a 
director, the holding company for Salisbury Bank was formed, Salisbury’s stock was listed for trading, the 
size of the organization nearly tripled, and Salisbury successfully completed six (6) acquisitions. Michael’s 
contributions will continue to serve as the foundation for Salisbury Bank’s enduring success.

Chairman Farrell stated that,
“Michael’s extensive legal background and leadership experience along with his analytical skills 
and knowledge of financial services and corporate governance perfectly suited Michael to guide 
Salisbury’s Board through more than twenty (20) years of growth and profitability, while maintaining 
Salisbury Bank’s commitment to the corporate communities it serves.”

Words from Richard J. Cantele, Jr., President and CEO of Salisbury Bank

“It has been a privilege to serve with Michael 
for the last ten years. I truly appreciated 
his guidance, wisdom, and friendship, and I 
especially appreciated his innate ability to look 
at difficult issues in a calm and measured way. 
For me this tree will serve as a daily reminder 
of not only that, but of the positive influence 
he has had on this Bank and my career.”

“It is fitting that we planted this 
beautiful tree in honor of Michael’s 
service to the Bank. To honor him with 
this tree is in many ways symbolic as it 
is not flashy or pretentious – in fact, it’s 
unassuming and modest and yet an oak 
tree is known for its great strength and 
endurance… the perfect tribute.”

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MA

BERKSHIRE

Great Barrington

Sheffield

Canaan

Salisbury

Lakeville

Sharon

South Egremont

NY

Millerton

DUTCHESS

Dover Plains

CT

LITCHFIELD

ULSTER

New Paltz

Poughkeepsie

Red Oaks Mill

Fishkill

ORANGE

Newburgh

3 states
14 branches
tri-state service

Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Salisbury Bank and Trust Company

salisburybank.com