Hudson – Richard Harrity, who has a 39 year history with Avidia Bank, recently announced his retirement at the end of June.
Harrity started as a corporator to the former Hudson Savings Bank, now Avidia Bank, in 1981. In 1988, Harrity became a trustee of the bank and eventually served as Chair for both the Loan Committee and the Personnel Committee.
In 1997, Harrity left a successful business career and his position as trustee to become Branch Manager and Business Development Officer of Hudson Savings Bank’s only satellite branch location at the time, Hudson South, located on Washington Street. In 1998, he moved into the Collections Manager position. In 2003, he was promoted to Officer of the Bank, in 2008 to Assistant Vice President, and in 2016 to Vice President.
In addition to his service to the bank over the years, one cannot talk about Harrity’s career without mentioning his meaningful contribution to the Hudson community. Since 1979 Harrity has been an active member and former President of the Hudson Rotary Club, Chair of the Hudson Food Pantry since 1993, he has served as the Hudson Town Moderator since 1985, and President of the Hudson Historical Society since 2016.
“In short, Rich exemplifies the term “community banker” to an extent that few can match,” said Tom Doane, SVP Human Resources of Avidia Bank.
In Harrity’s own words regarding his commitment to the community, “Each and every activity is a way for me and – really – for us all to help grow a strong community – and to be part of a community with a proud heritage and even more exciting future.”
