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C-Suite Promotions At St. Mary’s

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St. Mary’s Bank has promoted both Leo D. Simard, Jr., and Pamela Didio Roy, PHR, to C-suite positions, the credit union announced in a press release. Simard is now SVP/chief retail banking officer, while Roy has been named SVP/chief people officer. “We offer the best-in-class financial products and services to members, give back to the community, and create a supportive work environment where our employees thrive. Leo and Pam will help ensure we continue to meet and exceed these objectives,” Ken Senus, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Bank, said. Simard previously served as SVP/director of retail sales and member experience. In his new position, Simard will continue to oversee retail branches and financial services. His responsibilities will expand to…

Manchester, Rochester Tie For Hottest Housing Market

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With rates rising and home price appreciation still high, Americans are looking for cheap places to buy homes. September’s hottest housing markets are known for their affordability. Rochester, NY, and Manchester, NH, tied for the country’s hottest market, according to new data from Realtor.com. Manchester has been popular for over a year, partly because New Hampshire is known for low taxes and affordable property. Rochester may not benefit from incredibly low taxes, but the cost of housing speaks for itself: the median list price is $223,000, far less than the national average. “They’re equally hot, but for different reasons. Manchester properties see higher demand, but homes in Rochester spend five days less on the market,” Hannah Jones, an economic data…