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Salisbury Bancorp, Inc.

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Because Where
You Bank Matters

 ANNUAL 

REPORT2021

Introduction

Because Where
You Bank Matters

Because nothing is more important than our investment in you. We are 

committed to delivering a personalized banking experience for all customers 

that extends beyond the typical checking, savings and lending products.  

We have built a culture of caring, where you’ll get more attention and have 

access to leading digital banking solutions, and a real person who can meet 

your needs. 

Because we believe our relationship will be generational, we want to get to 

know you and understand your financial goals today and for the future. We 

want to always be there for you and your family, even when life becomes 

more challenging. Decisions are made nearby, by banking professionals who 

have a deep understanding of your community, and will consider more than 

just your financial statement when making investments to help you succeed.  

Because everyday we take actionable steps to support the communities we 

serve. We often talk about our commitment to community, and because we 

believe our actions speak louder than words, our banking staff has devoted 

thousands of volunteer hours over the years to positively impact the cities 

and towns we call home.

Explore all Salisbury Bank has to offer. Because You Deserve Better Banking.

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Our Corporation

Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. is an 

Salisbury Bank Wealth Advisory offers 

independent, publicly-owned banking 

trust and estate administration, 

and financial services company that 

investment management, financial 

became the bank holding company for 

planning, private banking, retirement 

Salisbury Bank and Trust Company on 

plan advisory, and custodial services.

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 operates fourteen full-

service banking offices located in 

Lakeville, Salisbury, Sharon, and Canaan, 

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.

Annual 
Shareholders
Meeting

May 18, 2022

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

Wednesday at 4:00 PM

Our Core Values

Salisbury Bank’s 
Operations Center

33 Bissell Street 
Lakeville, CT 06039

Service to the customer above all else.

Always do the right thing.

Be positive, enthusiastic, and have fun.

Never be satisfied.

Call it right.

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Shareholders Letter

Richard J. Cantele, Jr.

President and
Chief Executive Officer

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Shareholders Letter

Record 2021 Results
I am pleased to report that we achieved 
record earnings for the third consecutive 
year, and our credit metrics continue 
to improve thanks to the dedication 
and hard work of our employees. The 
record results for 2021 reflected an 
increase in income available to common 
shareholders to $16.2 million, or $5.77 per 
basic common share, compared with $11.8 
million, or $4.21 per basic common share 
in 2020. On January 26, 2022, the Board 
of Directors approved an increase in the 
quarterly dividend to $0.32 per common 
share. 

Although we continued to face 
challenges from the pandemic during 
2021, we processed nearly $50 million of 
additional Paycheck Protection Program 
(“PPP”) loan applications, bringing the 
total loan volume since inception of PPP 
to almost $150 million. Results for 2021 
included a net release of credit reserves 
of $0.7 million compared with a provision 
of $5.0 million for 2020. Gross loans 
receivable, excluding PPP loans, increased 
$24.1 million, or 10.4% from fourth quarter 
2020 reflecting strong growth in both the 
residential and commercial portfolios. 
Non-performing assets improved to 
0.27% of total assets from 0.44% at year-
end 2020. 

Another notable achievement of our 
Company included being named to the 
prestigious “Piper Sandler Bank and Thrift 
Sm-All Stars Class of 2021,” an award 
that goes to the 35 highest-performing 
small-cap banks and thrifts in the nation. 
Salisbury Bank was recognized for 
extraordinary performance in a variety 
of metrics, including growth, profitability, 
credit, and capital.

Moving Forward for Our 
Customers
Our continued success is directly 
connected to the actions we have taken 
to provide best-in-class financial services 
to our customers. We deliver value for 
all of our stakeholders and prudently 
and profitably serve our customers and 
communities, with a commitment to 
excellence, sound risk management, and 
a dedication to constant improvement. 

I am proud of the positive actions taken 
by our employees, officers, and directors 
to enhance value for our customers, 
communities, and shareholders 
throughout 2021. Although faced with 
yet another unconventional year that has 
troubled not just the financial services 
industry but the entire world, Salisbury 
Bank remained focused on its primary 
mission: Service to customers above all 
else. 

We have continued to adapt and 
achieve success in light of changing 
and uncertain business conditions, 
offered new solutions to meet customer 
demand, and found new ways to 
strengthen our relationship banking 
and customer engagement, even when 
in-person communication was not 
always possible. Our staff continues 
to forge deeper relationships within 
our local communities, enhancing our 
ability to understand and meet the 
ever-changing needs of our customers. 
We have expanded our involvement 
with a customer relationship building 
approach that has successfully mitigated 
loan risk, and provided greater lending 
opportunities during a time when there 
is abundant liquidity and a nationwide 
decline in commercial lending.

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Shareholders Letter

Because It’s Time for a Change
As the Bank continues to grow, and our 
markets change, it was important for our 
brand to evolve as well. Our refreshed 
brand and new website launched in 
December 2021, reflects extensive 
research, competitive analysis, and 
development work, from both external 
and internal sources. 

In December, our Riverside Division 
branches joined with Salisbury Bank 
as one unified brand, with a unified 
marketing campaign and strategy across 
all of our markets in Connecticut, New 
York, and Massachusetts. This approach 
is a culmination of Riverside and Salisbury 
continually working together and 
collaborating more effectively over the 
past seven years.

With one name, a fresh modernized logo, 
a new brand campaign and website, 
Salisbury Bank will be able to serve 
our markets with greater efficiency, 
competitiveness, and impact. As one 
brand, we will leverage the best products 
that we offer and enhance our ability to 
retain existing customers and attract new 
customers. This exciting change should 
fuel the growth potential of the Bank and 
benefit our customers.

We remain committed to our employees, 
customers, and communities. Our 
new tagline, “Because Where You Bank 
Matters” is intended to “double down” 
and strengthen our focus on relationships, 
community, and “doing the right thing” 
for our customers, communities, and all 
those we serve. 

An enhanced branding campaign will help 
to further differentiate Salisbury Bank as 
a compelling alternative to big corporate 
banking brands and will be a key asset in 

our marketing toolbox to grow the bank in 
2022 and beyond.

Facilitating Progress
Consistent with our website and branding 
enhancements, we have revised our 
Salisbury Trust Wealth Advisory Services 
division name to Salisbury Bank Wealth 
Advisory. We believe the new name 
better describes the breadth of services 
we offer, which include Trust and Estate 
Administration, Investment Management, 
Financial Planning, Private Banking, 
Retirement Plan Advisory, and Custodial 
Services. Similar to incorporating the 
Riverside Division into the bank, we 
view this update as a way to integrate 
Wealth Advisory with other areas of the 
bank. Additionally, Salisbury Bank Wealth 
Advisory will also have a new logo which 
coordinates with the Bank’s and will soon 
have a unique Wealth Advisory App for 
our investment client account access 
which will provide clients with deeper 
insights into their portfolios.

Recent advancements in our digital 
banking solutions included the year-
end launch of our updated e-Banking 
and Mobile Banking App. We will remain 
vigilant in meeting the continued demand 
for advanced online and mobile banking 
solutions. 

In March of 2021, we began to welcome 
employees into our new Operations 
Center located adjacent to our executive 
office building on Bissell Street. The 
open space concept and ergonomically 
designed offices promote networking 
and a healthy work environment. The new 
facility was designed not only to fulfill 
current needs but also to provide space 
for the Bank’s future growth. 

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Shareholders Letter

In keeping with all the positive changes 
that took place in 2021, we relocated our 
Poughkeepsie branch from 11 Garden St. 
to 40 Garden St., providing more features 
and benefits to customers, including 
a new drive-thru and access to a full-
service ATM in a much more visible 
location. We are confident that this move 
will allow us to provide a more convenient 
and exceptional customer experience.

Financial Results 
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 
pandemic, I am extremely pleased that 
Salisbury’s financial results for 2021 
reflect a third consecutive year of record 
profitability, continued growth, and stronger 
levels of capital. We have continued to grow 
loans and assets under administration, 
while improving asset quality. We think that 
Salisbury is well positioned to continue to 
enhance shareholder value into the future.

Loan and Deposit Growth

Excluding PPP loan activity, net loans 
receivable increased $100.1 million, or 
11%, in 2021. This growth occurred in both 
our commercial and our residential loan 
portfolios. Our residential mortgage 
lending business continued to benefit 
from borrowers exiting more densely 
populated areas due to the pandemic. 
Our commercial lending business 
benefitted from the economic rebound 
following the lifting of COVID restrictions. 
Deposits increased $207.1 million, or 18%, 
during the year reflecting the funding of 
PPP loans, increased savings by many 
of our customers, and higher levels of 
customer business activity. 

Wealth Advisory

Wealth assets under administration 
increased by $138.9 million, or 15%, during 

2021 to $1.1 billion. This growth was driven 
by overall market performance as well as 
an increase in non-discretionary assets. 
Net fund flows were also positive for the 
year. Wealth advisory is a core strength of 
our franchise, which differentiates us from 
our competitors and diversifies our income 
stream.

Capital and Dividends

Our strong results in 2021 increased 
shareholders’ equity by $11.8 million and 
bolstered regulatory capital. We continue 
to be “well-capitalized” pursuant to all 
regulatory standards. Book value and 
tangible book value per common share 
increased 9% to $47.73 per share and 10% 
to $42.76 per share, respectively in 2021. 
We also increased our quarterly dividend 
10% to $0.32 per common share.

Earnings and Asset Quality

We achieved our third consecutive year 
of record earnings in 2021. Net interest 
income increased $2.5 million to $40.6 
million primarily due to a lower level of 
interest expense. Non-interest income 
increased $1.2 million to $11.5 million 
primarily from higher asset management 
and deposit fees, which were partially 
offset by lower gains on the sale of 
residential mortgage loans. The Bank 
released reserves for credit losses of 
$0.7 million in 2021, which increased 
net income, compared with an expense 
of $5.0 million for 2020. Non-interest 
expense increased $3.1 million to $32.1 
million in 2021 primarily due to higher 
compensation expense, which included 
higher production and incentive expense 
as well as the cost of hiring additional 
staff to drive continued growth. Overall, 
2021 net income was a record $16.5 
million or $5.77 per basic common share, 

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Shareholders Letter

compared to $11.9 million or $4.21 per 
basic common share earned in 2020.

Helping Our Business 
Community
As we closed yet another unprecedented 
year, it’s important that I recognize 
Salisbury Bank’s participation in the 
second round of funding for the PPP. 
Over 25 of our employees, from different 
departments, took part in this initiative 
and assisted customers with their 
applications. Their combined efforts led 
to 472 new PPP loans, resulting in more 
than $48 million going back into our local 
communities to help keep businesses 
open and people employed. Our PPP 
team has also processed forgiveness 
applications for nearly 90 percent of 
our 1,405 total PPP loans to date. We 
are proud to have been there for our 
business customers during their time of 
need, and are committed to providing 
continued support to them. There were 
many businesses who banked elsewhere 
that were left without access to the PPP 
funding that they desperately needed 
to stay afloat. Our belief is that small 
and mid-sized businesses are the 
backbone of our communities, therefore, 
we are increasing our outreach, and 
opening more doors for business owners 
throughout an expanded region.

Acknowledgments and 
Recognition 
Looking back at 2021, we have a lot 
to be proud of when it comes to our 
commitment to the communities we 
serve, especially during such challenging 
times. Others noticed as well, and we 
received several awards for stepping up 
for our customers in significant ways. Our 

former Riverside Division was recognized 
with a 2021 Best of the Best Mid-Hudson 
Community Choice award. Recognized 
as the top bank, we were among a select 
group of organizations honored by the 
Poughkeepsie Journal for exceptional 
contributions to the local community. This 
award was especially meaningful because 
it was based on customer feedback.

Last fall, Salisbury Bank’s Lakeville, CT 
branch was also recognized in the 
Finance/Service category for the Rural 
Intelligence Reader’s Choice Awards, 
honoring the best of the region that 
includes Berkshire, Litchfield, Dutchess 
and Columbia counties. 

Additionally, we are starting the year 
off right, having been recognized as a 
2022 Community Champion by Banking 
Northeast magazine. 

Acknowledgments like these are a 
validation of our proven track record 
of performance excellence and our 
commitment to the community.

A Legacy of Giving Back
In the midst of fresh and positive changes 
at Salisbury Bank in 2021, some things 
remain constant. One is our community-
minded spirit. As the ongoing pandemic 
continued to highlight the need in 
our neighborhoods, our employees 
stepped up to meet growing hardships 
with empathy. I want to personally 
acknowledge the investment of time 
and resources by our employees and 
customers who took part in our 14th-
annual Fill-The-Basket campaign last 
November. Thanks to their efforts, we 
stocked the shelves of food pantries in 
Berkshire, Litchfield, Dutchess, Orange, 
and Ulster counties. A month later, our 

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customers, neighbors, and staff rallied 
for our 34th-annual We Believe Program, 
collecting toys for local children during 
the holiday season.

In August, we donated $10,000 to 
support the Community Health Programs’ 
food distribution programs in Great 
Barrington and bolster its funds for 
families and individuals facing financial 
emergencies such as eviction, utility 
shutoffs, lack of transportation, and 
access to health care. We were pleased 
to offer support to our neighbors in 
Berkshire County. 

Our Community Shred “Drive-thru” Days 
were held at select branches throughout 
the tri-state area. Not only did we offer 
free shredding services as part of our 
bank’s commitment to protect against 
identity theft, but our food drive, held 
in tandem with the event, collected 
more than 1,200 nonperishable food 
and household items—all of which were 
donated to area food pantries. In all, 
close to 50,000 pounds of paper were 
shredded and recycled, saving roughly 
430 trees and 77 cubic yards of landfill.

Our Time to Shine Scholarship Program 
last year awarded nine college-bound 
students from Litchfield, Berkshire, 
Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties 
with financial assistance. In addition, our 
Salisbury Bank YOUniversity Program 
virtually hosted 75 participants.

All told, our employees donated more 
than 4,600 hours of service to causes 
they cared about in these unprecedented 
times. It is both rewarding and inspiring to 
see the positive impact they are making 
in their communities. By engaging, they 
make us stronger and demonstrate our 
never-changing values.

Shareholders Letter

We are proud that our achievements 
reflect our core values. We are confident 
that we are well positioned for continued 
success as we honor our commitment to 
benefit all of our stakeholders. We look 
forward to serving you.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Cantele, Jr.

President and
Chief Executive Officer

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History of Salisbury Bancorp, Inc.

1848
Salisbury Savings 
Society founded

1925
Merger with Robbins Burrall 
Trust Company (1874)

1963
Opened Salisbury, 
CT branch

1983
Opened Sharon, 
CT branch

2001
People’s Bank branch 
acquisition (Deposits: 
$26.4 MM)

2004
Acquisition of Canaan 
National Bancorp, Inc. 
(Assets: $107.2 MM)

2007
• New York Community Bank branch 

acquisition (Deposits: $3.5 MM)
• Opened Dover Plains, NY branch
• Opened Sheffield, MA branch

2009
• $8.8 MM of perpetual preferred shares under TARP
• Webster Bank NA branch acquisition 

(Deposits: $11.5 MM)

• Opened Millerton, NY branch

2011
$16 MM of perpetual 
preferred shares through 
SBLF and redemption of 
$8.8 MM under TARP

2012
Wealth AUA 
pass over 
$380 MM

2014

• Opened Great Barrington, MA branch
• Union Savings Bank branch acquisition (Deposits: $20.0 MM)
• Acquisition of Riverside Bank (Assets: $239.0 MM)

2015

• Issuance of $10 MM 
Subordinated Debt

• $16 MM SBLF Redemption

2017
Acquisition of New 
Paltz, NY branch

2018
• Reached $1 Billion in assets
• Acquisition of Fishkill, NY branch
• 170th anniversary
• Opened new banking center in Newburgh, NY

2019
Record 
earnings

2020
• Processed 932 PPP applications for $100 MM in loans
• Record earnings

2021
• Processed 472 PPP applications for $48 

million in loans

• Redeemed $10 MM of Subordinated 

Debt issued in 2015

• Issuance of $25 MM Subordinated Debt
• Record earnings

$283.6

$205.0

$609.28

$562.35

$461.96

$423.1

$0.0

1848

$5.0

1925

$10.0

1963

1983

2001

2004

2007

2009

2011

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Growth at a Glance

Total Assets

Total Deposits

Dollars ($MM)

$1600.0

$1,529.18

$1500.0

$1400.0

$1,293.66

$1300.0

$1,121.55

$1,112.45

$986.98

$891.19

$855.43

$600.81

2012

2014

2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

$1200.0

$1000.0

$800.0

$600.0

$400.0

$200.0

$0.0

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Selected Consolidated Financial Data

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

2021

2020

Total assets

Loans receivable, net

Deposits

FHLBB advances

Shareholders’ equity

$1,529,184

$1,293,660

1,066,750

1,027,738

1,336,193

1,129,074

7,656

12,639

Earnings Per
Common Share

$5.77

$3.95

$4.21

$3.15

136,600

124,752

2018

2019

2020

2021

Wealth assets under administration

1,083,152

944,349

Non-performing assets

Net interest and dividend income

Net interest and dividend income, tax equivalent

(Release) Provision for loan losses

Income before income taxes

Income tax provision

Net income

Per share data

Basic earnings per common share

Diluted earnings per common share

Dividends per common share

Book value per common share

4,199

40,624

41,339

(720)

20,740

4,267

5,648

38,146

38,837

5,038

14,393

2,453

$16,473

$11,940

$5.77

5.72

1.21

47.73

$4.21

4.20

1.16

43.88

Tangible book value per common share - Non-
GAAP

42.76

38.78

Common shares outstanding at end of period

2,862

2,843

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

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

2,812

2,798

2,836

2,806

Profitability ratios

Deposits 
(in millions)

$1,129

$1,336

$927

$920

2018

2019

2020

2021

Loans Receivable,
Net (in millions)

$1,028

$1,067

$909

$927

2018

2019

2020

2021

Wealth Assets Under 
Administration
$944
(in millions)

$1,083

Net interest margin (tax equivalent)

3.01%

3.28%

$778

Efficiency ratio (tax equivalent)

60.05%

59.42%

$648

Effective income tax rate

Return on average assets

20.57%

1.15%

Return on average common shareholders’ equity

12.56%

17.04%

0.96%

9.96%

2018

2019

2020

2021

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Because nothing is more important 
than our investment in you.

Community matters to us.

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$286,806,256

Number of community members 
who attended educational seminars 
and webinars through Salisbury Bank 
YOUniversity.

Dollar amount of business loans we made in our 
market area to 693 local businesses (for the 
year 2021), including 467 Paycheck Protection 
Program loans in the amount of $48,149,508.

$19,500

$177,756,579

Scholarship funding to graduates 
from local area high schools.

Dollar amount of home mortgage loans 
lent to 586 community members.

49,880

2,876

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

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

199

$260,145

Number of jobs we provided in our 
community.

Total paid in municipal property 
taxes (for the year 2021).

143

4,660

Number of community 
organizations that we provided 
monetary support to.

Number of hours our employees 
volunteered in our community at 
101 local organizations.

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2021Recognition of Excellence & Promotions  

Stacey Curtis
Vice President, Branch Administrator, Newburgh Branch Manager

Stacey has been promoted to Vice President, Branch Administrator. She started as 
Executive Assistant in July of 2008 and was promoted to Assistant Vice President 
in 2014. In January of 2016 she took on a new role as Branch Manager of the Canaan 
office. She transferred to the Newburgh office in September of 2020. In addition to 
her new responsibilities as Branch Administrator, Stacey will continue to manage 
the Newburgh Branch office. Stacey also received a “New Leaders in Banking” award 
for 2021 by the Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA).  The award recipients were 
recognized at an award ceremony held at Mohegan Sun on January 13, 2022.

Maria Seeley
Vice President, Mortgage Advisor

Maria has been promoted to Vice President, Mortgage Advisor. She has been with 
the bank since September of 2013.  She started as an underwriter in the mortgage 
origination area and in September of 2019 she was promoted to Loan Originator in 
the NY market. She quickly excelled in her new role, has handled high volumes of 
loans with ease, and has exceeded her goals.

Dayna Cook
Assistant Vice President, Training Manager

Dayna has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Training Manager. She has 
been with the Bank since March of 2009.  She started as a teller and was promoted 
to Training Manager in 2015. In 2018 she was nominated to attend the Connecticut 
School of Finance and Management, a rigorous two-year program from which she 
successfully graduated in 2020.

Kimberly Downey
Vice President, Senior Fiduciary Officer

Kim has been promoted to Vice President, Senior Fiduciary Officer. She joined 
Salisbury Bank in 2005 and is based in the Bank’s Lakeville office at 5 Bissell Street. 
She has served as the Chairperson of our internal Trust Administration Committee 
since 2014, and earned her Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation 
in 2013. Kim earned a Business Economics degree from SUNY-Cortland and Master of 
Business Administration (MBA) from Syracuse University.

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Recognition of Excellence & Promotions  

Aidan Gilligan
Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer

Aidan received the “New Leaders in Banking” award for 2020. The Connecticut 
Bankers Association (CBA) and Connecticut Banking magazine asked bankers 
throughout Connecticut to nominate their peers for the leadership award. 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. 
Aidan, along with 13 other finalists, were honored at the “New Leaders in Banking” 
awards banquet at Mohegan Sun on June 10, 2021. 

Sara Murphy
Assistant Vice President, Millerton Branch Manager

Sara has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of the 
Millerton, NY Branch. As Branch Manager, she will lead the team and oversee every 
aspect of customer service, ensuring our customers continue to receive the level of 
personalized service they have come to know and expect. She started with the Bank 
in 2015 as a Customer Associate at the Millerton branch, and served as the Assistant 
Branch Manager since April 2018. Sara started in her new role on October 4, 2021.

Ryan Diamond
Vice President, Commercial Credit Manager

Ryan has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Credit Manager. He started 
with the Bank in June 2010 as a Seasonal Teller, and moved to the Commercial 
Credit Department in 2011. He became a Team Leader in April 2015, and in 2016 was 
promoted to Commercial Credit Manager. He was promoted to an Assistant Vice 
President in 2019. Ryan has worked diligently in developing the team of Commercial 
Credit Analysts and building relationships with the Bank’s lending and support 
departments.  In addition to his management responsibilities, Ryan has been 
instrumental in the Bank’s lending operations, including the Paycheck Protection 
Program (PPP) initiative.

Kevin Bennett
Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader

Kevin has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team 
Leader in the NY Market.  Kevin joined Salisbury Bank in August 2017 as Vice 
President, Commercial Lender, prior to which he served as Vice President, 
Commercial Lender at Rhinebeck Bank from 2011 to 2017.  He earned a Bachelor of 
Business Administration from Pace University.

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Recognition of Excellence & Promotions  

Todd J. Rubino
Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Lending Officer

Todd has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Lending 
Officer.  Todd has served as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan 
Officer and NY Team Leader since 2014.  Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice 
President, Senior Lending Officer at Riverside Bank. Todd holds a B.A. in Economics 
from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He has more than 30 years of 
experience in community banking.

Salisbury Bank announces five recent graduates 
of their Leadership Development Program.

Salisbury’s Leadership Development Program was launched in 2019 to provide an opportunity for 
bank personnel to develop leadership skills designed to enhance their performance and potential.  
Areas of focus include initiative, collaboration, accountability, effective communication, and 
strategy. “We are incredibly proud of this program and the accomplishments of our first class of 
graduates,” said Rick Cantele, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Each year, our management 
team will select a new class of qualified employees who exhibit the drive and enthusiasm to enter 
this program. The knowledge and skills acquired through this program serve to provide a broader 
perspective of our Bank’s operation and strategy, which provides value to the participants and to 
our company. Please join me in congratulating our 2021 graduates.”

Stacey Curtis

Vice President, 
Branch Administrator and 
Newburgh Branch Manager

Kevin Bennett

Senior Vice President,
Commercial Lending 
Team Leader

Kim Downey, CTFA

Vice President,
Senior Fiduciary Officer

Megan Gawel

Vice President, Retail Operations 
Officer and Reg O Officer

Amanda Lidstone, CRCM, CAFP

Vice President, Risk Management 
Officer and Privacy Officer

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New Hires

Dante Fazzina
Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer

Dante joined the bank in September as Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer. 
He has over 25 years of commercial lending experience. He most recently worked as 
a Vice President, Corporate/Middle-Market Commercial Lender for Key Bank, and 
worked in similar roles at Simsbury, People’s, and Wachovia Banks. 

Jennifer Musci
Mortgage Advisor

Jennifer joined the Bank in September as a Mortgage Advisor within the Retail 
Lending Department of the Bank. She will be responsible for overseeing mortgage 
and home equity inquiries. Jennifer most recently worked as a Consumer Loan 
Manager at Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union and was a Loan Operations 
Supervisor at Hudson Valley Credit Union prior to that. 

Todd McWhinnie
Assistant Vice President, Commercial Credit Analyst

Todd joined the bank in December as an Assistant Vice President, Commercial 
Credit Analyst in our Commercial Credit Department.  He most recently worked at 
Webster Bank as a Senior Underwriter.

Steven Lukaszczyk
Assistant Vice President, Portfolio and Administrative Manager

Steven joined the Bank in November as Assistant Vice President, Portfolio and 
Administrative Manager in our Credit Risk Department.  He most recently worked 
for People’s United Bank as a Commercial Real Estate Credit Analyst, and was a 
Syndicated National Credit Analyst at Liberty Bank before that.  

Christopher Fiorillo
Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer

Chris joined the Bank in January 2022 as Vice President, Commercial Lending 
Officer. He most recently worked as a Senior VP & Director of Business Development 
at SC Choice Management Corp.

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Retirements

We also bid some fond farewells.

John F. Perotti 
John retired from the Boards of Directors in 
May 2021.  John served as a director of the 
Bank since 1985 and of Salisbury since 1998. 
During 2009, he retired as Chairman and 
Chief Executive Officer of Salisbury and the 
Bank, in which capacity he had served since 
2005. Prior to that, he served as President 
and Chief Executive Officer of Salisbury and 
the Bank since 1998, and President and Chief 
Executive Officer of the Bank since 1993. 
Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice 
President and Chief Operating Officer of the 
Bank as well as Vice President and Treasurer 
of the Bank. He is a former Chairman of the 
Connecticut Bankers Association and former 
President of the Connecticut Community 
Bankers Association. John’s lifetime of 
valuable experience with the Bank and 
Salisbury, its shareholders, customers and 
communities provided Salisbury’s Boards with 
significant knowledge and insight.

Charles M. Andola 
Chuck retired from the Boards of Directors in 
May 2021. He joined the Boards of Salisbury 
in 2014. Chuck was one of fifteen founding 
members of Riverside Bank, serving on its 
board since it began operations in 1988 and 
serving as Chairman when Riverside Bank 
became part of Salisbury in 2014.  He was 
Chief Operating Officer of a family owned 
company in the Hudson Valley before 
purchasing the company from the family and 
operating it until its sale several years later.  
Chuck’s extensive experience in business 
and corporate management, as well as his 
service on the Riverside Bank board, provided 
Salisbury’s boards with valuable knowledge 
and skills.

Robin Foley 
Robin retired on August 31, 2021 after 43 years, 
4 months and 21 days with the Bank! Robin is 
currently our longest tenured employee. She 
began her career at Canaan National Bank 

in 1978 as a Proof Machine Operator in the 
Bookkeeping Department. While at Canaan, 
until the merger with Salisbury Bank in 2004, 
Robin also worked as a Teller, Trust Officer, 
and Consumer Lender. After the merger, 
Robin continued her role as Assistant Vice 
President, Consumer Lender in our Residential 
Lending Department. Robin plans to work 
on home projects, spend more time with 
her grandchildren, family and friends, and 
continue her love of quilting.

Cindy Bradley 
Cindy retired on January 7, 2022 after 12 years 
with the Bank.  She started in July 2009 as 
Vice President, Credit Administration and was 
promoted to Senior Vice President, Credit 
Administration in 2010.  She became Senior 
Vice President, Loan Administration in 2014 
and has been responsible for the oversight of 
the Loan Servicing and Commercial Closing 
Departments since then.  She plans on 
spending time with her family, travelling, and 
volunteering at her local library.

Barbara Joscelyn 
Barbara retired on February 25, 2022 after 
8 years with the Bank.  Barbara started 
with Riverside Bank as a Vice President, 
Commercial Lender in March 2013, and joined 
Salisbury Bank with the merger.  After making 
the decision to retire last year, Barbara moved 
to a Portfolio and Administrative Manager 
position in March 2021 to provide Anique 
Morrison with the support needed to transfer 
her loan portfolio.  Barbara plans on spending 
more time with family.

John, Chuck, Robin, Cindy, and Barbara provided 
valuable service to the Bank in their own unique 
ways. Their dedication and commitment will be 
greatly missed and we wish them good health and 
happiness.

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Salisbury Bank Awards

Recognized Among the Mid-Hudson Valley’s “Best of the Best”

Riverside Bank, a division of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, was 
recognized with a 2021 Best of the Best Mid-Hudson Community Choice 
award. The Bank joins a select group honored by the Poughkeepsie 
Journal for exceptional contributions to the local community.

Salisbury Bank Nominated Local Award Winner

For over a decade, Rural Intelligence has shared recommendations for 
outstanding establishments and organizations in Berkshire, Litchfield, 
Dutchess, and Columbia counties. Salisbury Bank was recognized as a 
runner-up in the magazine’s first Readers’ Choice Awards.

Salisbury Bancorp has been named to the prestigious Piper 
Sandler Bank & Thrift Sm-All Stars Class of 2021

The Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars is awarded to the 35 highest 
performing small-cap banks and thrifts in the country, with an 
objective to identify “the next crop of stellar mid-cap banks before 
they are discovered by the rest of the world.” To earn Sm-All Star 
status, companies must meet several performance hurdles related 
to profitability, credit quality, capital strength, and growth, including 
outperforming industry medians in return on average equity and 
deposit, loan, and earnings per share growth. 

 NEFMA’s 2021 Best Rebrand Campaign Award

Each year the New England Financial Marketing Association 
(NEFMA) celebrates the best in financial marketing from across 
the region. Salisbury Bank is proud to announce that they have 
received NEFMA’s 2021 Best Rebrand Campaign award.

Salisbury Bank receives Community Champion Award

Salisbury Bank was presented with a Silver Award from Bankers 
Northeast Magazine. The award recognizes the Bank’s work to 
create economic resilience in the communities served. Salisbury 
Bank’s efforts have assisted the residents, businesses and non-
profit organizations through government programs, loans, financial 
guidance, education, donations, and volunteer community service.

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Employee Award Winners

Employee
of the Year

The “Employee of the Year” Award recognizes and celebrates an “Outstanding 
Employee” whose customer service, leadership, professionalism, enthusiasm, 
knowledge, and strong work ethic really stood out during the year.

Gary Cope
Information Technology Specialist

Gary Cope is our 2021 Employee of the Year. Gary is an Information Technology Specialist who has 
been at the Bank since 2012. This is the second time that Gary has been recognized as Employee 
of the Year, the first being in 2015. Gary has been described by his co-workers as knowledgeable, 
extremely hard-working, and able to fix nearly anything. “Gary believes in getting the right solution 
and not a solution just for right now.” He openly shares his knowledge with other team members to 
ensure that they are well prepared to assist others in the future. Even under pressure, Gary maintains 
a positive attitude and jokes with the team to keep their spirits up. “I think he has one of those EASY 
buttons that just makes silly problems easier to deal with!”  Gary organizes a multitude of tasks to 
ensure that the IT department is serving all of their customers timely and he spends as much time as it 
takes to see things through to completion.

Rookie
of the Year

The “Rookie of the Year” Award recognizes an employee who has really 
stepped up during their first year at the Bank. Someone who is self-motivated, 
open to learning, innovative, and accepts responsibility.

Brian Leger
Vice President, Loan Servicing Manager

Brian Leger was hired in November of 2020 as Vice President, Loan Servicing Manager.  Brian has been 
a valuable contributor since the day he started with the Bank and he continues to take on additional 
responsibilities. The considerable experience he had prior to joining Salisbury allowed him to take 
everything in stride as he seamlessly joined committees and took on projects while providing valuable 
contributions to Loan Servicing and to the Bank as a whole. He is professional, exhibits a positive 
attitude, and holds himself accountable. Brian leads by example and while already knowledgeable 
in his area, he is eager to continue learning and seeks opportunities to be more effective and 
efficient.  He strives for open and clear communication and his calm demeanor helps to deescalate 
stressful situations and provide for quick resolutions. Brian is currently a member of our Leadership 
Development Program.

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Employee Award Winners

Volunteer
of the Year

The “Volunteer of the Year” Award recognizes an employee who consistently 
volunteers on behalf of the Bank throughout the year. Being a good Corporate 
Citizen in our communities is more than just making financial contributions. 
The giving freely of one’s time is something that we encourage and support.

Natalie Allyn
Risk Management Specialist

Our 2021 Volunteer of the Year is Natalie Allyn. Natalie joined the Bank in September of 2019 as a Risk 
Management Specialist. During 2021, she graciously volunteered for five bank-sponsored events and we 
are thankful for the volunteer work she does to help support our local communities. Salisbury Bank has 
made a pledge to support, sponsor and volunteer in the communities we serve. During her time with the 
Bank, Natalie has taken that pledge to heart and we sincerely appreciate her generosity.

President’s
Award

Betsy Summerville
Executive Vice President, Chief Retail 
and Loan Operations Officer

Betsy Summerville is the recipient of the 2021 President’s Award. Betsy has been an integral part of 
Salisbury’s success for the past 18 years. She currently serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Retail 
and Loan Operations Officer.  Previously, Betsy served as Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Officer 
(2014-2019), Senior Vice President, Retail Banking (2007-2014), and Vice President, Special Projects 
(2003-2007).  Betsy has been an outstanding team leader, and we are celebrating her contributions and 
achievements with this award. She has offered inspiration, guidance, support, and leadership to those 
around her, both in the departments she manages and bank-wide. Her commitment to seeing projects 
through to completion and meeting deadlines is admirable, and she models accountability in herself and 
as an example to those around her. Betsy has been instrumental in supporting the growth of the Bank 
in two significant areas: 1) serving as both lead and support on system conversions, acquisitions, and 
digitalization; and 2) with expanding and diversifying our deposit products and services.  Her teamwork, 
natural leadership ability, generosity, kindness, and integrity are to be commended.  Betsy consistently 
goes above and beyond to achieve her goals, and those of the Bank. She has been open to developing 
and implementing new ideas for improved efficiency and customer service, and we’ve experienced the 
benefits over time. The knowledge Betsy has gained through her years of experience, have allowed her to 
be a great resource to many in the Bank and she is well-deserving of this recognition.  With her upcoming 
retirement later this year, we will miss her greatly but we wish her good health and happiness for the future.

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Testimonials

Because “they understand our 
business and our needs.”

“We have found the Salisbury Bank team to be uniquely 
helpful, focused, and flexible. They invest the time to 
understand our business and our needs and are very 
resourceful. I cannot say enough about banking partners 
like John Trott and others we’ve worked with at Salisbury. 
Whether its financing expansions (Affordable Self Storage 
in Hudson and Baright Realty in Red Hook) or new projects 
(Foam & Wash Car Wash replacing the Coyote Grill on South 
Road in Poughkeepsie) - we highly recommend them!”

The Baright Brothers
Owners,  Affordable Self Storage,  
Baright Realty and Foam & Wash Car Wash

Todd

Scott

Gary

Affordable Self Storage offers 100% of your storage needs at affordable facilities in 
Hudson, Kingston, and Rhinebeck, NY.  affordable-selfstorage.com

Baright Realty, nestled at the crossroads of Route 9 and Route 199 in Red Hook, NY, 
offers commercial and residential rental properties.  barightrealty.mobi

Foam  &  Wash  Car  Wash  has  12  locations  in  Beacon,  Fishkill,  Hyde  Park,  Lagrange, 
Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, Vails Gate, and Wappingers, NY as well as dog 
washes, Shell Express, Oil Change Plus, and a laundromat.  foamandwash.com

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Testimonials

Because “we are always 
well taken care of.”

“Our relationship with Salisbury Bank started 15 years ago with a residential 
mortgage and has grown to include personal banking, investment 
management, and business banking for our NYC-based company. Banking 
with Salisbury Bank feels personal. The outstanding customer service far 
exceeds the level of service we had received at the New York big banks, which 
is why we moved our firm’s business to Salisbury. From senior management 
to the team at our local branch, we are always well taken care of, and every 
interaction feels like what true relationship banking should be.”

Amy Smith

Scott Smith
CEO of Hunter 
Property Advisors

Hunter  Property  Advisors,  LLC  is  a  specialty  advisory  group  providing  one-stop 
support for the purchase, sale, re-financing, development, and risk management of 
real estate properties.  As a client advocate, the company focuses on maximizing asset 
values while minimizing liability through practical, cost-effective value engineering.  
With years of expertise providing environmental, engineering, due diligence, building 
envelope, and construction services, HPA, with its partners, offers building owners, 
managers, real estate funds, and lending institutions assistance with a wide array of 
real estate services and portfolio management.

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Testimonials

Because “the relationship with 
Salisbury Bank is irreplaceable.”

“Salisbury Bank is made up of a team of financial 
professionals. I work with Todd Rubino and he knows 
my family and the industry we are in, and has a deep 
understanding of my business, it’s truly amazing. If 
anything comes up, Todd is on the phone calling, and for 
me that relationship is irreplaceable.”

Glenn Lois
Owner of Durants 
Party Rentals

Durants Party Rentals provide complete party rentals. This includes tenting, tables, 
chairs,  amusements,  inflatables,  linens,  china,  restrooms,  conference  equipment, 
cooking & heating supplies, photo booths, and more. Tool Rentals by Durants is an 
equipment and full-line tool rental business specializing in solutions for the contractor, 
homeowner, and do-it-yourselfer. Both companies serve the Hudson Valley of NY & 
CT. Our professional staff prides themselves on quality products, dependability, and 
service. Our extensive selection and vast inventory makes us uniquely qualified to 
accommodate your needs.  durantsparty.com

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Testimonials

Because “they understand our 
world and make our lives easier.”

“With Salisbury Bank, everything is simple, and 
they made it easy for us to streamline our financial 
processes. Our real estate company has to be ready to 
advance when opportunities arise. With just one phone 
call Salisbury Bank makes the process of transferring 
funds in the same day seamless.”

Darin Page
Jason Page
Managing Partners at Page Park Associates

Page Park Associates is a privately held real estate company owning and managing 
its  diverse  portfolio.  Page  Park  Associates  uses  innovative  ideas  and  has  quickly 
become a leader in the commercial leasing industry. Currently we own and manage 
over  one  million  square  feet  of  space,  leased  to  a  variety  of  government,  not-for-
profit  agencies,  retail,  market-rate  housing,  self-storage,  medical  facilities,  and 
private  entities.  We  maintain  a  full  team  of  professionals  who  are  familiar  with  all 
aspects of construction and property management and cater to our tenants’ needs, 
allowing the tenant to focus on growing their business.  pageparkassociates.com

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Testimonials

Because “they are a valued business 
partner even in challenging times.”

“We moved our operating accounts to Salisbury 3 years ago and 
received increased service, lower costs, and most importantly, 
respect for what we do. Adam Higgins and his team take the 
time to understand our business and our needs and provide 
invaluable solutions. Salisbury is much more than a bank. They 
are a partner and a valued member of The Village family.”

Martin Morrissey, 
MHA, CPA, FACHE

CFO of The Village

Marjorie Loring
Controller of The Village

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected 
children.  Today,  they  continue  to  achieve  their  mission  “to  build  a  community  of 
strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of 
behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment, 
and  support  services  for  children,  adults  and  families  in  the  Greater  Hartford, 
Connecticut region. Their more than 500 professional staff members include child 
psychologists, clinicians, social workers, and parent educators.  thevillage.org

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Testimonials

Because “they help meet our 
goals and objectives.”

“On behalf of the entire team at Lime Rock Park I want to thank 
Salisbury Bank for helping meet our goals and objectives. 
Lime Rock Park is an important business partner for the region 
and the State, and the Bank is an important partner for us as 
we plan for the future. We look forward to a long and strong 
relationship with our friends at Salisbury Bank.”

Bill
Rueckert
Partner

Charles
Mallory
Partner

Dicky
Riegel
Partner, 
President & CEO

Lime Rock Park holds a place in the trinity of legendary road racing circuits in North 
America. Wisconsin’s Road America – opened in 1955 – along with California’s Laguna 
Seca and Lime Rock, both opened in 1957, are among the oldest continuously operated 
road racing circuits in the U.S. However, only Lime Rock’s circuit remains exactly the 
same as when it opened in spring of that year. At once historic and modern without 
a hint of a grandstand, Lime Rock Park is fan friendly in the extreme. A beautiful park 
in the truest sense, even those who are not motorsports fans appreciate what Lime 
Rock Park has to offer.  limerock.com

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Testimonials

Scan this QR Code to visit 
harneyrealestate.com

Because “they are local, 
they are here.”

“We have always felt that real estate is such a rewarding profession in that it 
briefly immerses you into a very private and special part of your client’s lives; you 
are part of a very exciting change and a new chapter. Banking carries the same 
responsibility and Salisbury Bank is a great example of a local Bank which honors 
this responsibility to the utmost. Their professional response to individual needs 
instills confidence when it is most needed. And best of all, they are local, they are 
here and able to continue their wonderful service in a personalized way that still 
evolves with all of the changing needs of the industry.”

Elyse Harney
Owner | Head Broker of 
Elyse Harney Real Estate

Elyse Harney Morris
Owner | Lead Broker of 
Elyse Harney Real Estate

Elyse  Harney  established  her  Real  Estate  business  in  the  family  home  in  Salisbury, 
CT in 1987. It remains there today, occupying the front rooms in a beautiful historic 
Colonial just across the street from The Village Green. Elyse and her husband John 
have run hotels and restaurants since 1957. They were the well-known hosts of The 
White Hart Inn for many years. Although much has changed over the years, new Real 
Estate  offices  have  opened  in  Norfolk,  Falls  Village,  and  Millerton,  NY,  Elyse  Harney 
Real Estate retains the charm of a small, local business.  harneyrealestate.com

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Testimonials

Because “this bank is the place to 
be for business people like me.”

Jesse Lyons is a charismatic businessperson with a 
big personality.  “There is a family oriented nature 
about the staff at Salisbury Bank. They recognize hard 
working, small business people seeking to create their 
own freedom.  They have provided personalized service 
when helping me with all my banking needs including 
my business accounts and my mortgage. ”

Jesse Lyons
Licensed Real Estate 
Salesperson

Fortuna

All Aspects Realty

Jesse  Lyons  operates  two  companies,  a  barbershop  located  at  266  Main  Street 
in  Poughkeepsie  and  RoyceMonroe,  an  ecommerce  business  selling  a  selection 
of  decorative  clipper  blades  for  barbers,  cosmetologists,  and  hairstylists. 
roycemonroe.com

Jesse is also a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson for KFortuna All Aspects Realty and 
services the entire Hudson Valley. The realty firm’s professional staff is passionate 
about  their  clients’  goals  and  aims  to  treat  each  client  as  if  they  were  the  only 
one. They strive to make each real estate experience enjoyable and produce great 
results! Give Jesse a call or send an email any time, he looks forward to meeting you. 
fortunaallaspectsrealty.com  

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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

Loans & Lines of Credit

•  Personal Loans
•  Auto Loans
•  Home Improvement Loans
• 
•  Overdraft Line of Credit
• 

 Savings and Stock Secured Loans

 Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit

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

 Country Estate Loan 

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

Health Savings Account 
A special tax-advantaged savings account 
designed to cover medical expenses. 

Retirement Services
We offer both Traditional and Roth IRAs.

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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

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

Because there’s 
banking, and then 
there’s Salisbury 
banking.

Business Banking Services

Because helping 
businesses thrive is 
what we love to do.

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.

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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Wealth Advisory Services

Because we value the 
unique financial journey 
of each of our clients.

We believe in using our experience, resources 
and capabilities to help you arrange your 
finances to make sense for you.

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 Bank Wealth Advisory 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.

For more information 
call 860.435.5205

Securities and investment products offered through Salisbury Bank Wealth Advisory 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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New Branding & Website

Because it’s time for a change.
Why the changes? Why now?

Growth mindset

Bigger and bolder for more market impact

Simplify and clarify our brand story

Consistency at every touchpoint

Turn up the emotional connection

Better answer “Why Salisbury”

Evolution not revolution

With one name, a fresh modernized logo, a new 
brand campaign and website, Salisbury Bank 
will be able to serve our markets with greater 
efficiency, competitiveness, and impact. As 
one brand, we will leverage the best offerings of 
Salisbury and Riverside, enhancing our ability 
to attract new customers. This exciting change 
means more growth potential for the Bank, for our 
customers, and for you.

Our commitment to employees, customers and 
communities remains the same. Our new tagline, 
“Because Where You Bank Matters” is intended 
to “double down” and strengthen our focus on 
relationships, community, and “doing the right 
thing” for our customers. 

Our new campaign will help to further 

differentiate Salisbury Bank as a compelling 

alternative to big corporate 

Our refreshed brand 
and new website 
launched in December 
2021 and the end result 
is the culmination of 
extensive research, 
competitive analysis, and 
development work which 
included both external 
and internal sources.

Riverside Bank branches were 
consolidated with Salisbury 
Bank on December 9, 2021 as 
one unified brand, with one 
unified marketing campaign 
and strategy across all of our 
markets in CT, NY, and MA.

banking brands and 
will be a key asset 
in our marketing 
toolbox to grow the 
bank in 2022 and 
beyond.

Salisbury Trust Wealth 
Advisory Services has changed 
it’s name to Salisbury Bank 
Wealth Advisory. This new name 
better describes the breadth of 
services offered.

As the Bank continues to grow, and our 
markets change, we felt it was important 
for our brand to evolve as well.

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New Corporate Building

Because success needs 
optimal space.
A new and essential center of operations.

The former home of The Lakeville Journal, purchased in 2017, has two floors and about 15,000 
square feet. Work began at 33 Bissell St. in Lakeville, CT in 2020 and fully opened in the 
summer of 2021. Approximatley 115 employees will work behind the scenes in operational or 
administrative roles.

The new modern, light and airy building provides enhanced working conditions that improve 
efficiencies by naturally eliminating departmental silos, and creates synergies which 
enhance internal communications and service levels to our customers.

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New Poughkeepsie Location 

Because you deserve more.
Poughkeepsie branch relocates.

Convenient, Easy Access Drive-Up Lane

24 hour ATM

Poughkeeps ie
B ranch  Moved
January 10,

East-

W

est Arterial

Route 55 / 44

New address:
40 Garden Street
Poughkeepsie, NY

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ain St.

Old address:
11 Garden Street
Poughkeepsie, NY

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2022Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. and Salisbury Bank 
and Trust Company Board of Directors

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

Arthur J. Bassin 
Director, Chair of HR Compensation 
and Loan Committees
Town Supervisor, Ancram, NY

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

David B. Farrell 
Board Chair, Chair of Executive 
Committee
CEO, Welle Training, Inc., Founder of 
Farrell & Company, LLC

Paul S. Hoffner 
Director
President of John Herbert Company

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

Holly J. Nelson
Director, Chair of Trust Committee
Development and Events Coordinator 
for the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, 
Member of Iceland Adventure, LLC, a 
tour operator

Neila B. Radin
Director, Chair of Nominating and 
Governance Committee
Former Managing Director and
Associate General Counsel of
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (retired)

Grace E. Schalkwyk
Director, Chair of Audit Committee
Advisor to Fintech and other technology 
companies

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, Chief Executive 
Officer

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

Peter Albero 
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Financial Officer

Carla L. Balesano 
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Credit Officer

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

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

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

Todd J. Rubino 
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Commercial Lending 
Officer

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

Kevin Bennett 
Senior Vice President, 
Commercial Lending Team 
Leader

H. Raymond Fed, Jr. 
Senior Vice President, 
Senior Credit Officer

Shelly L. Humeston 
Senior Vice President, 
Secretary 

Ronald K. Myers 
Senior Vice President, 
Finance

John D. Trott 
Senior Vice President, 
Commercial Lending Team 
Leader

Robert A. Wiseman 
Senior Vice President, 
Trust Operations Officer

Kathleen Bauer 
Vice President, Regional 
Branch Manager

Maurice S. Bowerman 
Vice President, Trust 
Officer

Jeffrey G. Burchell 
Vice President, Credit 
Administration Team 
Leader

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

Kevin Cantele 
Vice President, Mortgage 
Advisor

Anthony Casillo 
Vice President, 
Commercial Lending 
Officer

Stacey R. Curtis 
Vice President, Branch 
Administrator, Branch 
Manager, Newburgh Office 

Ryan Diamond 
Vice President, 
Commercial Credit 
Manager

Kimberly J. Downey, CTFA 
Vice President, Senior 
Fiduciary Officer

Dante Fazzina 
Vice President, 
Commercial Lending 
Officer

Christopher Fiorillo 
Vice President, 
Commercial Lending 
Officer

Charlene Fitzgerald 
Vice President, Customer 
Support and Electronic 
Services Manager

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

Aidan Gilligan 
Vice President, 
Commercial Lending 
Officer

Amanda M. Goewey 
Vice President, Berkshire 
Regional Branch Manager

Dee M. Harnish 
Vice President, Project 
Manager

J. Adam Higgins 
Vice President, 
Commercial Lending 
Officer

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

Joseph C. Law 
Vice President, 
Commercial Lending 
Officer

Brian Leger 
Vice President, Loan 
Servicing Manager

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

Darrel S. Long 
Vice President, Operations

Alicia Moir 
Vice President, Controller

Anique Morrison 
Vice President, 
Commercial Lending 
Officer

Maria Seeley 
Vice President, Mortgage 
Advisor

Julianna M. Sinchak, 
CFMP 
Vice President, Marketing

Daniel R. Stanyon, CTFA 
Vice President, Trust 
Officer

Christopher Ursini 
Vice President, Credit Risk 
Manager

Darilyn F. Woods 
Vice President, Trust 
Officer

Meaghan Bain 
Assistant Vice President, 
Branch Manager, Canaan 
Office

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

Dayna Cook 
Assistant Vice President, 
Training Manager

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

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

Randi Fisch 
Assistant Vice President, 
Branch Manager, Fishkill 
Office

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

Kiersten Higgins 
Assistant Vice President, 
Trust Operations 
Supervisor

Linda King 
Assistant Vice President, 
Human Resource 
Specialist

Robert J. Lotz 
Assistant Vice President, 
Financial Analyst

Steven Lukaszczyk 
Assistant Vice 
President, Portfolio and 
Administrative Manager

Andrea L. MacArthur 
Assistant Vice President, 
Mortgage Advisor

Todd McWhinnie 
Assistant Vice President, 
Commercial Credit Analyst

Sara Murphy 
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

Lori A. Palmatier 
Assistant Treasurer, Senior 
Credit Analyst

Jennifer Peterson 
Quality Control Specialist, 
Assistant CRA Officer

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Shareholder Information

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 
860.453.3432 
shumeston@salisburybank.com

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.

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

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Common Stock Price

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E-Consent

Please note:

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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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.

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.

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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

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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
Meaghan Bain
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 Bank 
Wealth Advisory
Steven M. Essex, CFP, CTFA
Executive Vice President,
Head of Salisbury Bank 
Wealth Advisory

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

SalisburyBank.com

Branch Locations

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
Sara Murphy
Assistant Vice President,
Branch Manager

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

Newburgh
Stacey R. Curtis
Vice President, Branch Manager, 
Branch Administrator

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

40 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

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

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