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CorePlus Names Two New Officials

CorePlus Federal Credit Union has named two new officials to its’ advisory boards. As a not for profit cooperative financial institution, CorePlus Federal Credit Union annually elects officials who volunteer their time and talent to serve...(read more)

CorePlus Federal Credit Union to open two new Loan Zone offices

CorePlus Federal Credit Union has announced the planned opening of two new “Loan Zone” offices by the end of the first quarter. The first of these new offices to open will be located on South Main Street in Putnam and the second...(read more)

Charter Oak Community Scholarship Applications Available

Applications for Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Scholarship Program are now available to interested student members planning on attending accredited institutions of higher education in Fall 2012. Awarded to...(read more)

Regional Economic Development Strategy Approved

The Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer) received notice on January 5 that its recently completed Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for southeastern Connecticut was approved by the...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank Adds 20 ATM Locations

Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce that it has added 20 ATM locations in New London and Windham Counties by partnering with Atlas ATM Corporation. These offsite ATMs are in gas stations, convenience stores,...(read more)

Westerly Hospital Designated Center for Knee and Hip Replacement

Westerly Hospital has been designated a “Blue Distinction Center” for Knee and Hip Replacement by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). Blue Distinction is a designation given by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) to...(read more)

A Notice about the Mystic Country Visitors Guide

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is pleased to announce that it is again partnering in “one voice for Tourism” and endorsing the Mystic Country Visitors Guide as the regions “Official Fulfillment Guide” for 2012, promoting...(read more)

Each and Every Job Has Its Own Story

Technology plays an important role in advertising and when it is combined with hard copies, a powerful marketing tool is created. Energy Efficient Lighting, located in Cheshire, Connecticut has the right idea by having Minuteman Press...(read more)

Liberty Bank Donates $5,000 to Covenant to Care for Children

On December 19, Liberty Bank presented a $5,000 check on behalf of its customers to Bloomfield-based nonprofit Covenant to Care for Children. The organization will use the donation to buy holiday gift cards for teenagers in the care...(read more)

Community Focus Pays Off as Rockville Bank Earns 5-Stars

The nation’s leading bank rating and research firm, proudly recognizes Rockville Bank, Rockville, Connecticut as a Superior 5-Star rated bank. A 5-Star rating denotes that Rockville Bank is one of the best in the nation in terms of its...(read more)

Suisman Shapiro Named Highly Recommended CT Law Firm

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law has been named by the publishers of Benchmark Plaintiff, the definitive guide to America's leading plaintiff litigation firms and attorneys, as one of six "highly recommended" firms in the state of...(read more)

Charter Oak Awards #3,000 Grant to Catholic Charities

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union recently awarded Norwich-based Catholic Charities with a Community Giving Grant for $3,000 to support the organization’s Emergency Needs and Case Management programs. In operation since...(read more)

The Westerly Hospital awarded for its cancer program

After a rigorous review in August 2011 by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, The Westerly Hospital has been awarded a Three Year with commendation approval for its cancer program....(read more)

Rauh appointed to Board of Directors

Chelsea Groton Bank President & CEO, Michael Rauh, has been named to the Norwich Community Development Corporation (NCDC) Board of Directors. Michael, who took over as President of Chelsea Groton one year ago, will...(read more)

Lego Foundation Sponsors New Labs at the CMSECT

The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., announces the first of six new science labs sponsored by the Lego Foundation, is now open in the museum’s Discovery Room. The first lab, “The Sound Around...(read more)

SECTs Economic Growth Initiatives to be Honored by CERC

The Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC), a nonprofit company that promotes Connecticut as a competitive business location, and Southeast Connecticut economic development professionals will honor top local...(read more)

Safeco Insurance and Sava Insurance Support TBCCF

Sava Insurance Group Inc. announced today that Safeco Insurance has donated $3,000 to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation in New London, CT. Donna Yother, President, Sava Insurance Group Inc. in Waterford nominated...(read more)

Suisman Shapiro Becomes Major Funder of Main Street Program

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law has joined the growing ranks of the region’s leading corporations to underwrite the New London Main Street program. Incorporated in 1998 to help revitalize New London’s central commercial district...(read more)

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union to Open New Branch

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is getting back to its roots. Founded in 1939 as the Groton Shipbuilders’ Federal Credit Union, Charter Oak FCU will be opening a branch location at the General Dynamics Electric Boat New London site on...(read more)

Charter Oak Donates Turkeys and Canned Food for the Holidays

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program and employees donated 280 turkeys, 1,673 canned goods and over $800 in monetary donations to area food pantries. An annual donation program...(read more)

Westerly Hospital Offers Diabetes Education Program

The Westerly Hospital will be offering a comprehensive, five-week course in January to help patients gain practical knowledge and skills needed to manage diabetes successfully. The course will be conducted by a...(read more)

seCTer Elects Board Members and Officers for 2012

The SouthEastern CT Enterprise Region (seCTer) held its Annual Meeting on November 17 at the Holiday Inn in Norwich. At the breakfast meeting, Chairman Mark Oefinger reported on activities and accomplishments of the...(read more)

Getting to Zero Infections by 2015

Alliance for Living and Provenance Center invite you to join the movement to support those who live with HIV/AIDS by attending World AIDS Day activities throughout New London on December 1st starting at 12:00 p.m. with a short program...(read more)

Gaffney Bennett Public Relations Launches the Press Release Shop

Gaffney Bennett Public Relations (GBPR), a full-service public relations and strategic communications firm based in New Britain, Connecticut, is pleased to announce the launch of its new service, the Press Release Shop. ...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank receives award from the SBA

Chelsea Groton Bank is proud to announce it received a 2011 Eagle Award for outstanding contribution from the Small Business Administration (SBA). President/CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank, B. Michael Rauh expressed...(read more)

Charter Oak Wins Excellence in Lending Award

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union was recently awarded the 2011 Excellence in Lending Award by CUNA (Credit Union National Association) Mutual Group and the CUNA Lending Council at their annual conference on November 7th. ...(read more)

Westerly Hospital Auxiliary’s Lights of Love Campaign

The Westerly Hospital Auxiliary will once again hold its annual “Lights of Love” campaign. Proceeds from this year’s campaign will be used to purchase two glide scopes for the Hospital’s Anesthesiology Department. These life-saving...(read more)

New Exhibits Open at the Children’s Museum of SECT

The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut (CMSECT), 409 Main St., invites children and their families to check out several recently installed exhibits. The “Music for All Children” exhibit allows visitors to create...(read more)

Rockville Financial, Inc. Announces Record Third Quater

Rockville Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market: “RCKB”), the holding company for Rockville Bank (the “Bank”), today announced third quarter 2011 net income of $4.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share,...(read more)

Celebrate Small Business Saturday with Patch.com

Patch is partnering with American Express to promote Small Business Saturday® in an effort to encourage consumers to shop locally. Patch, as part of its partnership with American Express, has developed free advertising opportunities...(read more)

The Perfect Fit for Your Retired Clients

UnitedHealthcare and Chamber Insurance Trust (CIT) have designed the Chamber High Option Plan a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan exclusively for Chamber retirees. These plans offer richer benefits than many other plans in...(read more)

Kostin Combines with J.H. Cohn

We have agreed to combine our firm with J.H. Cohn LLP, one of the leading regional accounting and consulting firms. Together, we share a highly personalized approach to client service, technical and industry expertise, strategic insight,...(read more)

SAVA Insurance Group Receives Award

Sava Insurance Group was presented the Third Annual Agency Appreciation Award from the Connecticut Insurance Marketing Association. The award was presented by Thomas A. Crawford, President of the Association, at the...(read more)

Charles W. Morgan Restoration Reaches Milestone

Mystic Seaport shipwrights installed the final plank in the hold of the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan on Friday, October 28. The so-called “shutter plank” completes the bulk of the work in the hold, and the focus of the restoration now...(read more)

New Exhibits Open at the Children’s Museum of SECT

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Again Named to Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Matthew E. Auger, Matthew Shafner and John A. Collins, III, of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law have been named to the Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers lists as top attorneys for 2011 and 2012. In addition, firm attorney...(read more)

Liberty Bank/Rotary Club Thanksgiving Dinner Drive

When you sit down to your Thanksgiving feast, do you ever think about what the holiday would be like if you couldn’t afford to feed your family? Unfortunately, too many families in our area struggle with that problem every year. That’s...(read more)

Charter Oak Grant Aids Former Homeless in Eastern CT

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union recently awarded the Norwich-based Martin House and Thames River Community Service organizations with $7,500 in grant funding to support housing and employment placement programs for formerly...(read more)

Gov. Malloy: Jobs Special Session Legislative Package Presentation

Attached, please find a presentation outlining the items contained within the Jobs Special Session legislative package. These items have been agreed upon by all four legislative caucuses and the Malloy Administration. ...(read more)

Connecticut's Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Honored by Magazine

The AAA 4-Diamond rated Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, located in Groton, CT, was recently honored by Meetings Focus East magazine as a “Best of the East” property in the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada. The hotel was...(read more)

Mystic Seaport and DEEP Sponsors 2012 Connecticut Boater’s Guide Cover Contest

Mystic Seaport and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announce the 2012 Connecticut Boater’s Guide cover competition. The contest seeks work from local artists depicting safe boating or water ...(read more)

Charter Oak One of CT's Fastest Growing Mortgage Lenders

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has been named one of Connecticuts fastest growing mortgage lenders by The Commercial Record, a publication popular in the business community for providing crucial real estate, banking, lending...(read more)

seCTer Funds Available for Aquaculture Businesses

The Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer), with headquarters in New London, announced today that two of the loan funds they administer are available to assist aquaculture farmers in New London County who have been...(read more)

UCFS recognizes James Cronin with Community Award

We proudly honor Mr. James Cronin, Dime Bank Board Chairman with the 6th Annual Palmer Davies Leadership award for his commitment to the community. Mr. Cronin was instrumental in forming The Dime Bank Foundation in 1998...(read more)

Ninedot Wins High Honors from AGDA

Ninedot, a creative agency, is proud to announce that three of its recent projects have been recognized by the renowned American Graphic Design Awards competition. Ninedot’s work was honored among more than 10,000+...(read more)

Minuteman Press Receives 2011 Best of Norwich Award

Minuteman Press has been selected for the 2011 Best of Norwich Award in the Lithographic Commercial Printing category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes...(read more)

Tax Relief for Victims of Tropical Storm Irene in Connecticut

Victims of Tropical Storm Irene that began on Aug. 27, 2011, in Connecticut may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The President has declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Fairfield, Hartford,...(read more)

NL City Council to proclaim Homeless to Hopeful Day

At the September 6th meeting of the New London City Council, Mayor Martin Olsen will proclaim Friday, September 9th as Homeless to Hopeful Day in the City of New London. This proclamation coincides with the 7th Annual Homeless to...(read more)

Malloy Announces Hurricane Irene Assistance Program

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith today announced a comprehensive business assistance program to help companies negatively impacted...(read more)

Families United announces the closure of the agency; farewell invitation

It is with deep regret that the Board of Directors of Families United announces the closure of the agency after more than ten years serving the families of Connecticut. The current board members assumed responsibility for the organization...(read more)

Eastern chamber hosts dessert competition on its annual fireworks cruise

The annual fireworks cruise to Mohegan Sun, presented by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut in cooperation with Cross Sound Ferry Service was as delightful as it was delicious, Wednesday night....(read more)

Comcast Debuts New Chamber and Trade Association Referral Program in Connecticut

Comcast Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services, today announced the roll-out of an updated Chamber and Trade Association Referral Program in ...(read more)

Rockville Financial, Inc. Announces Twenty-First Consecutive Dividend

Rockville Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market "RCKB"), the parent of Rockville Bank, announced its twenty-first consecutive dividend since becoming a public company in Spring 2005. The dividend, in the amount of...(read more)

Eastern Chamber forms group for young professionals in the region

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut has announced the formation of the Young Professionals of Eastern Connecticut, a group designed to provide opportunities for individuals between 22 and 45 to pursue common interests and to help improve the region....(read more)

The Arc New London County's Chief Executive Officer Wins National Award

The National Conference of Executives of The Arc has announced Kathleen Stauffer, Chief Executive Officer of The Arc New London County has been awarded its prestigious Rising Star Award. The national award...(read more)

CorePlus Furniture Benefits Local Non Profits

CorePlus Federal Credit Union with seven branches located in Southeastern Connecticut announce that during the months of July and August they had donated considerable amounts of gently used furniture to local...(read more)

Rockville Bank Announces Additional Internal Promotions

William (Bill) H. W. Crawford, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rockville Bank has announced the promotions of five additional Rockville Bank officers and one talent reassignment. They are...(read more)

Liberty Bank Foundation Receives Award From Connecticut Commision on Children

The Liberty Bank Foundation has been named the recipient of the 2011 Robert Haller Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Service. This award is given annually by the Connecticut Commission on Children to an...(read more)

Local Graduates Receive Scholarships From Liberty Bank Foundation

Fifteen recent high school graduates from throughout central, eastern, and shoreline Connecticut were presented with a total of $75,000 in scholarships at a reception held Tuesday at Liberty Bank’s main office in...(read more)

Mystic Whaler Sail Raises Nearly $10,000 for the Todd Wilkins Scholarship Fund

The 9th annual fundraising sail of the Mystic Whaler raised $9,980 for the Todd Wilkins Scholarship Fund on Sunday, July 17. The endowed fund provides support for young people to participate in the sail education programs...(read more)

First Public School in Connecticut to Earn LEED Certification

Mr. Jerome R. Belair, Superintendent of Schools in Waterford, Connecticut, is pleased to announce that Quaker Hill Elementary School has been awarded the prestigious LEED Certified status established by the U.S....(read more)

Charter Oak Receives Honors for Financial Literacy Efforts

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s financial literacy efforts have recently been honored both nationally and locally. Recognized by the Credit Union National Foundation’s Desjardins Youth Financial Education...(read more)

Cote Promoted to Vice President of Regional Chamber of Commerce

Sheri Cote, the director of operations at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut since 2008, has been named vice president of the 1,600-member business advocacy group. Chamber President Tony Sheridan made...(read more)

Backus earns ‘Most Wired’ Hospital Award

Backus Hospital Monday was awarded a “Most Wired Hospitals” award, which is given to only the most technologically advanced hospitals in the U.S. Awarded by the American Hospital Association’s healthcare...(read more)

Chamber names prominent business owner to head its Membership Drive

John Lombardi, of the Lombardi Companies off Route 85 in Oakdale, has been named to head the 2011 membership drive being conducted by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Tony Sheridan, the chamber’s president...(read more)

Bulletin named Newspaper of the Year

The Bulletin was honored Thursday as one of Gatehouse Media’s four Newspapers of the Year in the 2010 Best of GateHouse editorial contest. The Bulletin was named the top paper in Division B, for papers with circulation...(read more)

Retirement & Investment Program Celebrates 20 Year Milestone

MEMBERS Financial Services*, the retirement and investment service offered at Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, is celebrating 20 years of helping members manage their retirement and future investment plans by...(read more)

A Preeminent Example of Community Banking

BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm, is pleased to announce that Chelsea Groton Bank, Norwich, Connecticut has not only endured the latest financial crunch, but has...(read more)

Community Giving Program Awards over $30K

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program has announced its latest round of funding recipients, which include 16 local community groups and non-profits. Organizations that will receive varying amounts...(read more)

Rockville Bank Awarded for Green Technology

Rockville Bank (Conn.) has received the official U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver 2011 Award in recognition of achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification for its “Green” branch office at 768...(read more)

The Big Bank; New Musical Comedy

Emerson Theatre Collaborative (ETC) announces the production of a new musical comedy by Jacob and Daniel Seligmann. The Big Bank, directed by Theresa Broach and produced by ETC’s Camilla Ross. The Big Bank is about a...(read more)

CorePlus Announces new member to the Supervisory committee

CorePlus Federal Credit Union CEO Warren P. Scholl announced at the 74th annual meeting of the Credit Union that Chief Louis Fusaro will be a new member to the Supervisory Committee. Chief Louis J. Fusaro, Sr. is the ...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Foundation Distributes Over $48,500 to Local Charities

The Chelsea Groton Foundation recently distributed $48,575 among sixteen non-profit organizations serving southeastern Connecticut and the Westerly area. Grants were awarded during a ceremony held on June 1, 2011. The recipients...(read more)

Citizens Financial Group launches all-in-one cash management service

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) today announced that it is launching accessBUSINESS Manager, an all-in-one, fixed-price package of cash management products developed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses....(read more)

Aetna Launches New Health Care Reform Website

The passage of the Affordable Care Act was just the first step in reforming America’s health care system. That is why Aetna (NYSE: AET) has launched a new website, Health Reform Connection, to help people understand the health...(read more)

Charter Oak Announces 2011 Scholarship Winners at Annual Meeting

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union presented seven local high school students with $14,000 in scholarships at its annual meeting held at the Groton Motor Inn on April 21st. Rewarding student members who excel academically and are...(read more)

Connecticut Magazine Selects SAVA Insurance Employees

Debra Kane and Christine Spivey of Waterford, CT have been honored with recognition by Connecticut Magazine in its selection of "Connecticut 2011 Home/Auto Insurance Professionals." Announcing a special recognition appearing...(read more)

The Bulletin Offers Journalism Scholarships

Paul Provost, Publisher of The Bulletin, has announced The Bulletin - Eastern Connecticut Conference Scholarship Fund Journalism Award. The Bulletin will give up to two scholarships of $1,000 each for graduating seniors from an...(read more)

Liberty Bank Honored with Affordable Housing Award Middletown

Liberty Bank was honored at the NeighborWorks® New Horizons annual meeting with an affordable housing achievement award. Commercial Real Estate Officer Christa Smith and Community Development Officer Calvin Price...(read more)

Tourism Cares Awards 2011 Special Grant to Mystic Seaport

Tourism Cares, the travel industry’s premier charitable organization for tourism preservation, conservation, restoration and education, is proud to award a $10,000 Special Grant to Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea. ...(read more)

Writer’s Block, Ink announces their Spring Production

In conjunction with Hope Week, Writer’s Block, Ink along with NL Youth Services and NLCCC announces their Spring Production - a performance of dance, music and spoken word. The performances run May 20 and 21 at 7:00 PM and...(read more)

Families United is collecting recipes

New Cooks- Essential for young adults or new cooks preparing basic meals for the first time. Healthy Meals in 30-Minutes- Geared toward busy and/or working families. Menu Options for Children/Youth- Options for those...(read more)

Local Businesses Stepping Up To Help Teens Learn Budgeting Basics

On Wednesday, April 27th, over 350 students will make their way to Killingly High School in Danielson to attend a Real Solutions Financial Reality Fair sponsored by Connecticut Credit Unions. Featuring simulated spending situations that...(read more)

seCTer and CT Lending Partners Program Fund

On March 11 the SouthEastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer) finalized a new loan with funds from the Connecticut Credit Consortium, a program of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. The...(read more)

GymGlide Recreational Game Standards

For years, physical educators and recreation departments have used large domed based game standards with a 10' upright pole to attach nets and other accessories for use in gym class and other recreational activities. Still today these...(read more)

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Receives Merit Award

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Groton, CT, was recently honored with a Merit Award for its outstanding community efforts and marketing achievements in the credit union industry. The award was presented by...(read more)

NewportFed Makes a Donation to Westerly Public Schools

NewportFed has donated $500 to the Westerly Public Schools. In the months of January and February NewportFed celebrated the opening of their new office at 18 Post Road, they hosted a grand opening celebration week and...(read more)

Coastal Gourmet Group Announces Opening of Shipyard Tavern

The Coastal Gourmet Group announced the opening date for the Shipyard Tavern at Latitude 41° as this Tuesday, April 12th at 4:00PM. The Shipyard Tavern and Latitude 41° are located next to the Mystic Seaport in Mystic. The new identity...(read more)

Charter Oak’s High School Branches Get Creative to Promote Saving

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, which operates two high school branches (one at Danielson’s Killingly High School and one at Groton’s Fitch High School) is committed to educating area teens about the basics in personal finance. Offering...(read more)

CDA Receives $13 Million Federal Allocation to Support Small Business Lending

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Governor Dannel P. Malloy recently announced the approval of Connecticut's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) application. Connecticut's planned use of the SSBCI funds will help...(read more)

Growing Green in Eastern Connecticut

The Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) is seeking to invest in emerging “Green” employer initiatives in the region. Funded through a statewide federal grant from the US Department of Labor, EWIB’s Green Jobs Project...(read more)

Mystic Irish Parade in the float category winner

The Kentford Farm Float won top honors recently at the Mystic Irish Parade in the float category. Those riding on the float are Kelly Piper and daughter Lora Piper. Lora is the grand niece of Paul Coutu and Bill Turner. Bill Turner, as you...(read more)

Charter Oak's Community Giving Program Announces Latest Round of Funding Recipients

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program, which donates to over 200 community organizations annually, has announced its list of Grant and Partnership recipients for the first quarter...(read more)

“Mystic Connecticut is Chosen”

The National Commander of the Legion of Valor, Roger Dimsdale has announced that Mystic, Connecticut will be the site of the 121st reunion of the Legion of Valor from May 18 through May 22, 2011....(read more)

THE SPA AT NORWICH INN NAMED A “PICK” IN THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2011

The Spa at Norwich Inn has been selected as a 2011 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, a special section in The Knot magazine and on www.theknot.com , the nation’s leading wedding resource....(read more)

Chelsea Groton’s Money Smart Program Wins Award

The American Bankers Association has recognized Chelsea Groton Bank’s Money Smart Program for Outstanding Service to Our Community. Through this program, Pam Luketich teaches students thefundamentals of financial success....(read more)

CHARTER OAK NAMED EASTERN CT’S TOP MORTGAGE LENDER

Groton, CT-February 14, 2011-The year 2010 was a big one for Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. With total assets of $653 million, the Groton-based Credit Union recently earned the coveted title of “Eastern Connecticut’s #1 Mortgage...(read more)

Mystic Seaport Names New Director of Communications

Daniel V. McFadden, a veteran journalist, has been named Director of Communications for Mystic Seaport. McFadden will be responsible for the development and execution of the Museum’s public relations efforts and will be the primary...(read more)

Local community business provides support for Heavy Hitters USA

New London Self Storage is donating one of its large storage spaces to Heavy Hitters USA, to help the non-profit organization store its mobile boxing ring, mats and other gear. Heavy Hitters does fund raising events at ...(read more)

Amanda C. Burdan Appointed Assistant Curator at the Florence Griswold Museum

Amanda C. Burdan, Ph.D., who joined the Florence Griswold Museum in July 2008 as the Museum’s first Catherine Fehrer Curatorial Fellow, has been promoted to Assistant Curator, effective January 2011. A native of Boyertown, PA...(read more)

Hulse Promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of Chelsea Groton in North Stonington

Chelsea Groton Bank has appointed Elaine Hulse as Assistant Branch Manager of the North Stonington office, located in the Holly Green Plaza. A native of Waterford, Hulse has nineteen years of banking experience. She is...(read more)

Coastal Gourmet Group Announces New Chef at Latitude 41°

MYSTIC, CT - President and owner of Coastal Gourmet Group, Charles Spathakis, announced today that Chef Terrence Maul will take the helm as Executive Chef at his Mystic restaurant Latitude 41°....(read more)

Prominent New London-based Law Firm, Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law, becomes a Regional Benefactor of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut

Waterford, CT – Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law, the largest law firm in eastern Connecticut, has become a Regional Benefactor of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut....(read more)

CHARTER OAK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

Groton, CT-January 14, 2011-Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Chief Executive Officer Brian A. Orenstein, announced the promotion of six employees to Assistant Vice President at the Credit Union’s annual holiday party at the...(read more)

Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell and Beck, P.C. Elects Meredith G. Diette Shareholder

Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell and Beck, P.C., a Connecticut-based law firm with national recognition in the practice specialty of management-side labor and employment law, announced today that Meredith G. Diette has been...(read more)

DELMATO IS FIRST IN CONNECTICUT TO ACHIEVE CERTIFIED REVERSE MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

MIDDLETOWN, CT —Jerry Delmato, a reverse mortgage specialist at Liberty Bank, is one of only 28 people nationwide and the first individual in Connecticut to achieve the Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP)...(read more)

Diaper Drive Success at SAVA Insurance Group

January 4, 2011, Waterford, CT – Sava Insurance Group just wrapped up their December Diaper Drive and it was a success with the collection of 3,016 diapers and 4,352 wipes, all to benefit the Gemma Moran Food Center....(read more)

Dominion Nuclear Connecticut Awards Grant for Weatherization to Women’s Center

NEW LONDON – Dominion Nuclear Connecticut has awarded the Women’s Center of Southeastern Connecticut a grant in the amount of $10,000 to support weatherization upgrades for its Genesis House Emergency Shelter and its Phoenix...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank Announces Promotions

Chelsea Groton Bank has promoted Alexander Masse to Vice President of Retail Banking. A Chelsea Groton team member for twelve years, Masse is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Finance and Management and is...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank: A Higher Plane in Banking

January 2011: BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s bank rating firm, proudly recognizes Chelsea Groton Bank, Norwich, Connecticut as one of the strongest banks in the nation. Having earned BauerFinancial’s highest...(read more)

ROCKVILLE BANK: A HIGHER PLANE IN BANKING

December 2010: BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s bank rating firm, proudly recognizes Rockville Bank in Rockville, Connecticut as one of the strongest banks in the nation....(read more)

Coastal Gourmet Catering Selected as Exclusive Caterer

STONINGTON, CT- Coastal Gourmet Catering, a division of parent company Coastal Gourmet Group (CGG), which operates Mystic Markets East and West, Stonington Meadows, Aspen Restaurant & Bar, and most recently...(read more)

Dime Bank: A Higher Plane in Banking

December 2010: BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s bank rating firm, proudly recognizes Dime Bank, Norwich, Connecticut as one of the strongest banks in the nation. Having earned BauerFinancial’s highest 5-Star rating...(read more)

CHARTER OAK’S TURKEY DRIVE GETS NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Groton, CT-December 22, 2010-Florida based Card Services for Credit Unions (CSCU), the nation’s largest electronic-payments association serving credit unions recently announced that Charter Oak Federal Credit Union was...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank donates $25,000 to Homeless Veterans Project

Chelsea Groton Bank committed $25,000 to TALVHI (The American Legion Veterans Housing, Inc.) which is building 18 homeless veterans apartments in Jewett City. Incoming President B. Michael Rauh, Jr. noted “as a bank we are...(read more)

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Partner with the Chamber Insurance Trust

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. - November 23, 2010 - 40,000 local businesses and 79 working Chambers of Commerce will soon be able to offer their employees and members an extensive portfolio of Dental Prime and Dental Complete...(read more)

Chamber Foundation Holiday Gala raises nearly $100,000 to help children

EASTERN CONNECTICUT -- The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation raised nearly $100,000 ($98,295) during its 27th Annual Holiday Gala at the Mohegan Sun, Lou Ziegler, the Foundation board chair announced...(read more)

Nichols Promoted to Manager of Chelsea Groton’s Pawcatuck Branch

Chelsea Groton Bank has appointed Regan Nichols as Branch Manager of the Pawcatuck office, located at 116 West Broad Street. A native of Westerly, Nichols studied communications at Marist College and the University of...(read more)

NewportFed Makes a Commitment to Heating Assistance in the Community

NewportFed recently donated $4,000.00 to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at the Immaculate Conception Church in Westerly. “We are always so impressed at the tireless efforts of this organization; they help so many, it’s a pleasure...(read more)

Community Hearing Aids of Connecticut Announces Grand Opening on November 29, 2010

Groton, CT, November 15, 2010. Community Hearing Aids of Connecticut today announced it will be opening a new hearing aid practice on November 29th, 2010, located in Lighthouse Square, 441 Long Hill Road in Groton. The new...(read more)

Clarke Family Assurance Sold to Swanson & Dragoli Insurance

After spending 46 years in the insurance industry, George Clarke, owner of Clarke Family Assurance, sold his business to Swanson & Dragoli Insurance. George had been planning to retire, and in an effort to provide his customers with better...(read more)

CHARTER OAK MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL RECEIVES FIVE STAR RATING

Groton, CT-November 8, 2010 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union employee and Norwich resident Ann Gauthier was recently named a Five Star Mortgage Professional by QMI Research’s annual Five Star Mortgage Professional Program....(read more)

Sailor and Motivational Speaker Jeremy Cage to Speak at Mystic Seaport Adventure Series

Mystic, Conn. ~ Jeremy Cage, avid sailor and chief marketing officer for PepsiCo’s International Foods Division, will present “Reflections on Making Dreams Come True” at the 2010-2011 Adventure Series at Mystic Seaport Thursday, November 18....(read more)

Dime Bank's Recipe Vault

Dime Bank has published a cookbook and the sales will be donated to charity. The cookbook, called “Dime Bank’s Recipe Vault,” made its public debut Monday during an event at the bank’s corporate headquarters on Salem Turnpike....(read more)

Chelsea Groton Names Successor President and CEO

GROTON, CT, October 28, 2010 – The Board of Trustees of Chelsea Groton Bank announced today that B. Michael Rauh, Jr. has been selected to succeed Duncan Stoddard as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Mr. Rauh...(read more)

SUISMAN SHAPIRO ATTORNEYS NAMED TO CONNECTICUT AND NEW ENGLAND SUPER LAWYERS® AND RISING STARS

NEW LONDON, CT: Matthew E. Auger, Matthew Shafner and John A. Collins, III, of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law have been named 2011 Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers by Minneapolis based Law & Politics Publishing. In...(read more)

Ledge Light VP of Administration speaks at Pfizer, Inc. résumé writing session

October 19, 2010, New London, CT — Cathy Bates, PHR, President, Human Resource Leadership Association of Eastern Connecticut was the featured speaker at a résumé writing session at Pfizer, Inc. in New London hosted by the...(read more)

SAVA Insurance Group Fully Supports Terri Brodeur Walk Again

October 14, 2010, Waterford, CT – SAVA Insurance Group has walked in the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation (TBBCF) every year since 2007, for a very personal reason. They lost one of their staff members and friend Deborah...(read more)

Ninedot Wins High Honors from American Graphic Design Awards

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Ninedot, a creative agency, is proud to announce that two of its recent projects have been recognized by the renowned American Graphic Design Awards competition. Ninedot’s work was honored among...(read more)

5-Star Dime Bank One of the Nation’s Strongest Banks

September 2010: Dime Bank, Norwich, Connecticut has earned the highest rating for strength and stability from BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s bank rating firm. Earning Bauer’s coveted 5-Star Superior...(read more)

New President Leads SE CT Women’s NETWORK

September 27, 2010, Mystic, CT – “I would like to see our NETWORK members embrace the electronic age,” shares new SE CT Women’s NETWORK President D’mitra Gomez Waheed, recently following her first chairing of a NETWORK...(read more)

SAVA Insurance Group is Growing

September 7, 2010, Waterford, CT – SAVA Insurance Group is growing in both personal and commercial line departments. Amy Giel joined SAVA’s commercial lines department. Amy has worked in the insurance industry for over five years...(read more)

Time is running out! Visit CDA’s Website @ www.ctcda.com

The deadline is quickly approaching on two Recovery Zone Bond programs established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Recovery Zone Facility Bond program has allocated $135 million to Connecticut in self-sustaining...(read more)

CHARTER OAK – THE INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS PARTNERS WITH SMITH INSURANCE OF GLASTONBURY

Groton, CT-September1, 2010 – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced the alliance of Charter Oak-The Insurance Professionals (TIP) and Smith Brothers Insurance (SBI) of Glastonbury. Previously owned by SCCT (a credit...(read more)

Programs, Events and Activities at the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 13-14, 9:30 am–2 p.m. Members-Only Registration Day Two days before registration is open to the general public, Museum Members can walk-in or phone-in their payment and...(read more)

Emerson Theater Collaborative’s production of Jacques Lamarre’s Gray Matters Nominated for Five Theater Awards in New York

August 24, 2010, Hartford, CT… Jacques Lamarre’s Gray Matters, recently was nominated for a 2010 MITF Award for “Outstanding Playwriting for a New Script” by the Midtown International Theater Festival (MITF) in New York City where...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank Trains Employees in AED Use

Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the installation of Automatic External Defibrillators at its Norwich and Groton offices. An AED is a portable electronic devise used to diagnose and treat an irregular heartbeat through the use of...(read more)

Griffin, Lawson To Visit Camp Harkness

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 6, 2010) – Kelsey Griffin and Kara Lawson will help the Connecticut Sun conclude a season-long association with the Arc of New London County on August 12th when they visit Camp Harkness in...(read more)

Cruise Aboard the Friendly Eco-Tour Vessel RiverQuest

Cruise aboard the friendly eco-tour vessel RiverQuest on the scenic Connecticut River from Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam, CT. Light narration about the river's history, geology, wildlife and places of interest (Gillette’s...(read more)

Connecticut River Expeditions is Offering Public Cruises

Connecticut River Expeditions is offering public cruises aboard the friendly eco-tour vessel RiverQuest from Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam, CT (located across the river from the Goodspeed Opera House). As you cruise on the...(read more)

CHARTER OAK FCU RECEIVES FIVE STAR RATING

Groton, CT-October 13, 2010 – BauerFinancial Inc. recently announced that Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has received a five star rating based on its financial data. Known as the nation’s bank rating service, BauerFinancial Inc. has...(read more)

Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut Offers Free Monthly Bi-Lingual Programs

NIANTIC, CT – The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut (CMSECT), 409 Main St., now offers bi-lingual activities during its First-Friday-Free Family Nights, beginning Friday, Sept. 3, 5-8 pm. Families are invited to hear stories...(read more)

McQuade’s Marketplace and Terra Firma Farm Win Sustainability Awards

Mystic, CT (July 30, 2010) The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center delivered its first annual sustainability awards to McQuade’s Marketplace and Terra Firma Farm during a presentation at the Center’s Eco-Evening Garden Party. The...(read more)

CHARTER OAK'S COMMUNITY GIVING PROGRAM ANNOUNCES LATEST ROUND OF FUNDING RECIPIENTS

Groton, CT-June 18, 2010-Charter Oak Federal Credit Union's Community Giving Program, which distributes over $100,000 annually in scholarships, grants and partnerships, has announced its latest round of funding recipients....(read more)

5-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Soars Above the Competition

June 2010: It is with great pride that BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, announces that Chelsea Groton Bank, Norwich, Connecticut has earned its highest 5-Star Superior rating for strength and stability. The past few years have...(read more)

Sun To Spotlight Arc of New London

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (June 23, 2010) - The Connecticut Sun will celebrate The Arc of New London County and its commitment to special needs families during Kids Day on July 17th at Mohegan Sun Arena....(read more)

Russ Kramer Marine Art Studio/Gallery Opens in Downtown Mystic

Mystic, CT -- Visitors to Mystic's busy West Main Street can now watch one of America's leading marine artists at work. The Russ Kramer Marine Art Studio/Gallery has newly opened at the corner of West Main and Pearl Streets, above...(read more)

Maximize Your Competitive Advantage by Leveraging Telecommuting to Enhance ROI

Return on Investment. It's one of the key components to a successful business. Balancing ROI, remaining competitive, retaining key employees in critical functions and improving job satisfaction are issues Connecticut employers struggle...(read more)

Coloring Outside the Lines

The appropriately titled "Coloring Outside the Lines" promises a truly eclectic range of work from an artist not afraid to use "alternative" methods to create an image. As a printmaker, artist Carol Dunn uses a combination of art-making methods...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank Employees Raise $3,080 for Charities

Chelsea Groton Bank team members recently held four Jeans Days to raise money for Easter Seals, The Tomorrow Fund, Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, and the American Cancer Society. In total, Chelsea Groton Bank employees...(read more)

Dime Bank lends a combined $2.2 Million in financing for Mason Island Projects

Norwich, CT – Dime Bank recently provided permanent financing of $1.1 million to Mason Island Marina for a 132 unit slip marina. A second loan of $1.1 million was provided for the development of a “green” community that is currently...(read more)

Scientist Sylvia A. Earle to Receive America and the Sea Award from Mystic Seaport

Mystic, Conn. ~ World-renowned oceanographer, marine biologist, deep sea explorer and author Sylvia A. Earle has been named the recipient of Mystic Seaport’s America and the Sea Award. The Award honors and celebrates those...(read more)

MYSTIC MARRIOTT HOTEL AND OCTAGON RECEIVE 4-DIAMOND RECOGNITION

Groton, CT (May 10, 2010) – The Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton and its signature steakhouse, Octagon, were recently honored with prestigious AAA Four Diamond Awards during the Second Annual Connecticut Conference...(read more)

Boy Scouts to Honor Charles Seeman and the Norwich Bulletin

Charles Seeman and the Norwich Bulletin will be recognized by the Mohegan District of the Connecticut Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America for leadership and community service on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Mashantucket...(read more)

Mother's Day Card Project Launched to Benefit the Women's Center of SECT

The Women’s Center of Southeastern Connecticut is launching a Mother’s Day program in which the public is invited to purchase an original Mother’s Day greeting card to honor the special women in their life and support the...(read more)

Charter Oak Named Diamond Award Winner for Website Marketing

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union was recently named a Diamond Award Winner for its website marketing efforts by the Credit Union National Association’s Marketing and Business Development Council. Considered the credit union...(read more)

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut’s Expressive Arts for Grieving Hearts

Beginning May 2010, Hospice Southeastern Connecticut is expanding its bereavement program to include Expressive Arts for children, teens, adults and older adults in a series of ongoing workshops. The Expressive Arts program has been...(read more)

Charter Oak Named A Top Lender of 2009

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union was recently named one of Connecticut’s Top Lenders in 2009 by The Commercial Record, a publication popular in the business community for providing crucial real estate, banking, lending, construction...(read more)

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut Social Workers Receive Advanced Certification

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut announces that two of its Social Workers have gained premier credentials from the National Association of Social Workers in the field of Hospice and Palliative Care. Hospice Southeastern Connecticut...(read more)

Dime Bank Achieves Highest Rating

In these tough economic times, it is important to know there are financial institutions that are strong, secure, and ready and able to assist their communities. Dime Bank, Norwich, Connecticut is one such institution – dedicated to getting Main...(read more)

Residence Inn Mystic Receives Core Value Award for Continuous Improvement

Waterford Hotel Group recently named the Residence Inn by Marriott in Mystic, CT a 2009 “Continuously Improve” award winner during the company’s recent Annual Leadership Conference at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT....(read more)

Mystic Marriott Hotel Receives Chairman's Award From Waterford Hotel Group

Waterford Hotel Group recently presented the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT with its 2009 Chairman’s Award during the company’s recent Annual Leadership Conference held at the hotel. Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel...(read more)

Shipman & Goodwin Ranks 6th in Nation with Highest Concentration of Female Partners

Shipman & Goodwin LLP ranks 6th in the nation with the highest concentration of female partners according to Law 360, a publication of Portfolio Media of New York, NY. In September and October 2009, Law360 surveyed law firms...(read more)

Builders Association announces its 2009 Award Winners

The Builders Association of Eastern Connecticut held its annual awards night and installation of officers at the Mystic Hilton on December 11. We are pleased to announce our 2009 award winners and introduce our 2010 board of...(read more)

Dime Bank receives 5-star rating

For the 20th consecutive year, Dime Bank has received this 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, Inc....(read more)

Charter Oak Employees Collect Boots for TVCCA

Charter Oak employees kicked the season of giving into high gear this November by collecting 52 pairs of boots for the Santa Anonymous Winter Boot Project sponsored by TVCCA (Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.) and...(read more)

Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving Donates $3,000 to Hospice SECT

On November 18, representatives from the Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving presented Carol Mahier, Executive Director of Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, with a grant of $3,000 for the agency’s Live Alone Program....(read more)

Thanksgiving Drive to offset growing need for food assistance

In a year when demand for food pantry assistance has grown by up to 50 percent in some locations, Liberty Bank and Rotary Clubs across central and southeastern Connecticut have teamed up to make sure that local families...(read more)

Newlin Awarded ECAR Community Service Award

Cathy Newlin of RE/MAX Home Team in Waterford was recently awarded the Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS® Community Service Award. An active volunteer for Camp Wightman for 34 years, she has also participated in...(read more)

Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers

Matthew Auger, Matthew Shafner and John Collins, III, of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law have been named 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers by Minneapolis based Law & Politics Publishing. Each year, only five percent of lawyers in...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Foundation Distributes Over $19,000 to Local Charities

The Chelsea Groton Foundation recently distributed $19,600.00 among 10 local non-profit organizations serving southeastern Connecticut and the Westerly area. Among the recipients were the Fairview Odd Fellows Home of CT, Inc.;...(read more)

Charter Oak Names Salem Resident New Chief Lending Officer

John J. Dolan of Salem, CT has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer for Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. With 20 plus years of commercial lending experience, Dolan will oversee all of Charter Oak’s lending...(read more)

Procurement Program Honored with SBA Outstanding Resource Award

Middletown: At its annual "Lenders and Partners" meeting in Middletown on October 7, the Small Business Administration (SBA) honored the CT Procurement Technical Assistance Program (CT-PTAP) with its "Special Resource Partner of the...(read more)

Inquiry Based Learning at the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

NIANTIC, CT – Christy Hammond, the executive director of the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, completed a series of workshops at the GE Institute of Inquiry Based Learning provided by the Connecticut Science...(read more)

Alteris Renewables Named to Top 10 in Energy

Inc. magazine ranked Alteris Renewables the 10th fastest growing energy company in its prestigious Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. As the largest renewables installer in the Northeast, Alteris achieved this...(read more)

How to do business with the Federal Government, State Agencies and local Municipalities

A series of workshops at no charge will be offered for established small businesses whose business strategies include growth with the federal, state, and municipal markets. You will learn of opportunities available to small...(read more)

Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut Receives Grants for Outdoor Space

NIANTIC, CT – The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., recently received grants from the Dime Savings Bank Foundation, Charter Oak Credit Union, and Liberty Bank to redesign its outdoor space, providing a...(read more)

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut Racing Series a Great Success

120 boats and over 300 sailors participated in the 20th Anniversary Hospice Southeastern Connecticut Regattas on July 15 and July 18, 2009 at the Stonington Dinghy Club, Thames Yacht Club, Niantic Bay Yacht Club and Mystic River...(read more)

U.S. Chamber and Small Businesses Intensify Push for Transportation Reform and Investment

WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the expiration of funding for the nation’s surface transportation programs approaches, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today led more than 100 business leaders, association executives, and local...(read more)

Mystic Seaport Names Volunteer of the Year

Mystic, Conn. ~ Jim Giblin has been named the 2009 William C. Noyes Volunteer of the Year at Mystic Seaport. Giblin began volunteering at Mystic Seaport in June 2000 and has served the Museum in multiple areas including the Facilities...(read more)

Children’s Museum of SECT Offers Childcare Provider Pass

NIANTIC, CT – The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., in collaboration with Children First New London (CFNL) now offers an annual pass specially designed for home childcare providers. The pass allows the...(read more)

Make a Day of It, Down by the Sea

NIANTIC, CT – The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., located just a hop, skip, and jump from the waters of Long Island Sound, invites families to visit the seaside town for the day. Visitors to the museum may...(read more)

College Graduate Rebate

Recieve $1000 down payment credit towards the purchase or lease of any new scion or toyota. You must lease or finance with tmcc, have graduated within 2 years from a 2 or 4 year college and have no negative credit history. you...(read more)

It’s Not That Hard Being Green: You Can Do It Too

NIANTIC, CT – As part of its “Going Green” initiative, the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., has implemented the first steps in an extensive strategy to become more environmentally responsible. The plan...(read more)

Dime Bank slated to open new branch in the Borough of Stonington

Norwich, CT - Dime Bank has applied to the State Banking Department and the FDIC for approval to open a branch in the Borough of Stonington in the site being closed by Bank of America on July 10, according to bank president, Jim Cronin....(read more)

Local Sailors Race in Hospice Regatta National Championships

Four local sailors competed in the Hospice Regattas National Championship at Rochester Yacht Club on Lake Ontario on June 4 – 5, 2009. Team Mudhead (Greg Gilmartin of Waterford, Skip Hoffman of Ashaway, RI, Ken Lane of West...(read more)

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut Nurses Receive Certification

Four Hospice Southeastern Connecticut nurses recently passed a rigorous exam to become certified or recertified by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN). Cele Frank, Charlotte Quigley, Paula...(read more)

SustiNet Day Success

Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut officials said today that the size and energy of the crowds that turned out for SustiNet Day yesterday showed the depth and breadth of support for the SustiNet health care reform...(read more)

The Great Mystic CT Giveaway

The Whaler’s Inn, along with a variety Downtown Mystic businesses, has just released its summer 2009 “Great Mystic, CT Giveaway”, offering discounts and prizes from throughout the Downtown Mystic area. Adds Connecticut...(read more)

CHARTER OAK GIVES 10 MEMBERS A NEW LOOK FOR SPRING

Groton, CT-May 15, 2009- Thanks to some striking new signage and a bright orange logo, members can’t help but notice Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s recent makeover. Introduced on March 2, 2009 - the fresh new look has helped...(read more)

Ledge Light Federal Credit Union announces two scholarship winners with $500

Ledge Light Federal Credit Union’s recognizes local high school graduating seniors who have been accepted in an accredited educational program with $500 each. Matthew Baer of East Lyme, CT and Ishita Kala of Waterford, CT not...(read more)

SustiNet Day @ the Capitol A Huge Success

Chelsea Groton Foundation Grant Award Recipients

Please click on the PDF ducument to view the Spring 2009 Chelsea Groton Foundation Grant Award Recipients....(read more)

CHARTER OAK EMPLOYEES KEEP CREDIT UNION STRONG

On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, over 200 Charter Oak employees gathered at the Norwich Holiday Inn for the Credit Union’s first quarterly meeting of the year. Initiated by CEO Brian Orenstein, the quarterly meetings allow employees to...(read more)

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut Celebrates Its Volunteers

On Saturday, April 25, the volunteers of Hospice Southeastern Connecticut were honored at a brunch at the Officer’s Club at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Many of the 140 active volunteers attended, and were treated to a...(read more)

Children’s Museum Going Geothermal

The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., is going thermal: geothermal that is. Plans are underway to drill a well that will ultimately provide heat and cooling for the museum’s fabulous old building that...(read more)

Help Wanted - Sales & Marketing

New London Harbour Towers is seeking a first rate Sales & Marketing professional. Must be a detail oriented, creative team player who is familiar with SECT. Weekly compensation, excellent commission opportunity. Contact Tony or Kellie at...(read more)

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