Community List

Charter Oak Appoints Two Local Residents

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced the appointment of two area residents- Annette M. Janovic of Waterford and Paul Filippetti of Mystic to its Supervisory Committee. Both Credit Union members, Janovic and Filippetti...(read more)

Charter Oak Grants $5,000 to Aid Norwich Homeless and Those in Need

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union recently awarded two programs administered by Norwich Human Services with $5,000 in grant funding through the Credit Union’s Community Giving Program. Recipient programs were the Norwich...(read more)

Dominion Donates More Than $300,000 to Food Banks During Holidays

Dominion is donating more than $300,000 to help feed people in need during the holidays, with many grants earmarked to help children. The grants are being made through The Dominion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dominion...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank Earns Highest 5-Star Rating

BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm, proudly recognizes Chelsea Groton Bank, Norwich, Connecticut as a Superior 5-Star rated bank. A 5-Star rating denotes that Chelsea...(read more)

CorePlus Adopts a Local Family for the Holidays

CorePlus Federal Credit Union has adopted a local family through the Norwich Human Services Office holiday ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program. The program is designed to make the holidays more joyful for those in need, particularly area children. ...(read more)

Loomis Awarded the 2011 ECAR Community Service Award

The Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS Community Service Award recognizes a REALTOR® member of the association who does significant work in the community for the benefit of charities, organizations and...(read more)

Liberty Bank, Rotary Clubs Help Fill Thanksgiving Baskets

With a traditional Thanksgiving dinner costing about 13% more* than last year, and the unemployment rate still hovering around 9%, many Connecticut families are finding it difficult or impossible to pay for a holiday feast. Liberty Bank...(read more)

Rockville Bank Keeps Local Food Pantry's Shelves Filled

Just eight weeks ago, William (Bill) H. W. Crawford, IV, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockville Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market "RCKB"), the parent of Rockville Bank, called upon the region for its help in financial...(read more)

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union's Third Annual Turkey Drive Begins November 1st

With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has officially kicked off its Third Annual Turkey Drive in honor of former CEO Larry Hertell. Providing hundreds of turkeys and canned goods to local food banks...(read more)

Vets-Cars, llc Launched a Program for U.S. Service Families

The Vets-Cars mission is to identify and promote committed auto dealers to the military and Veteran community. Vets-Cars Dealers make up an exclusive membership of the best dealers in the Nation to “proudly serve those who have...(read more)

Charter Oak Awards $29K to Community Groups in the Third Quarter

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has announced that 48 local community groups and non-profits received $29,000 from the Credit Union’s charitable giving program during the third quarter. Latest funding recipients include Martin...(read more)

Retailers Urged to Check Charity Registrations

The advisory was issued because of complaints received in the past few years about charities collecting money to benefit local veterans' organizations that never received the money...(read more)

CMSECT Installs Geothermal Unit, Opens with Limited Access

The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., is entering into the final stage of its green initiative. The installation of the geothermal heating and cooling system begins on Aug. 29 and will be completed...(read more)

Fun On The Farm, With Cones And Cars Thrown In

The sound of '50s swing flows over the green cornfields of Fort Hill Farms on a recent Sunday afternoon as friends and family gather under weeping beech trees and sprawling perennial gardens to enjoy fresh ice cream...(read more)

Managing Your Diabetes

Let out certified diabetes educations help you manage your diabetes, brought to you by The Westerly Hospital. Six-Week Program covers: Nutrition Fundamentals, Label reading, Meal Planning, Glucose Management, Medication Management ...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Foundation Accepting Grants

The Chelsea Groton Foundation, established by Chelsea Groton Bank in 1999, is welcoming grant applications through August 31, 2011. Grant application forms may be obtained by visiting chelseagroton.com. To have an...(read more)

Connecticut Sun Basketball Clinic

Need to keep your kids busy during the summer? ...(read more)

Writers Block Highlighted from Josh’s ‘Straight to You’ tour

Mohegan Sun Arena Josh and Find Your Light welcomed Writer’s Block!!! The mission of The Writers Block, Ink is to arm young voices with the power of pen, poetry and prose, reinforcing teamwork, accountability, and...(read more)

Amtrak Announces Additional Exhibit Train Stops

In celebration of Amtrak’s 40th anniversary, America’s Railroadsm is offering the public an opportunity to view an Exhibit Train, a unique traveling display showcasing the railroad’s history. The free exhibit showcases Amtrak...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank Distributes $14,000 in Scholarships

Chelsea Groton Bank held its annual scholarship presentation and distributed $14,000 in awards to students from local high schools. Scholarship award winners were selected based upon academic merit...(read more)

Mystic Seaport A-Twitter Over “Moby-Dick”

The 26th annual marathon reading of Herman Melville’s classic novel “Moby-Dick” aboard the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan will be live-tweeted by Mystic Seaport on the social media website Twitter.com. Mystic Seaport staff...(read more)

The Bowerbird Kicks off Shop Local Initiative

Created to build loyalty and increased revenue for independent, locally owned businesses, the 3/50 project relies on a simple message: “Pick 3. Spend 50. Save your local economy.” Pick three locally owned businesses you’d...(read more)

RiverQuest Summer Cruise Schedule

Connecticut River Expeditions is offering public cruises aboard the RiverQuest, a friendly eco-tour vessel, departing from Eagle Landing State Park on Route 82 in Haddam, Conn., located across the river from the...(read more)

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Seeks Scholarship Donations for Summer Nature Camp

For over two decades children and young adults in Southeastern Connecticut have come to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s summer camp programs to spend their time hiking, pond dipping, ocean seining, and...(read more)

seCTer Closes First CT Small Business Lending Program Loan

On March 2 the SouthEastern Connecticut Enterprise Region (seCTer) closed its first loan with funds made available by the Connecticut Credit Consortium, a program of the Connecticut Department of Economic and ...(read more)

North Stonington Health Center Adds Primary and Urgent Care

The North Stonington Health Center is now open. It features urgent care, radiology and laboratory services. Nestled in the woods, but easily accessible, the Center is located at the intersection of Route 2 and Route 184 and is open seven ...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Supports Special Olympic Penguin Plunge

Chelsea Groton Bank was proud to support the Special Olympics Connecticut Penguin Plunge that took place on February 20 at Ocean Beach Park in New London. The bank sponsored the event with a $1,500 donation. More ...(read more)

Charter Oak's Scholarship Deadline Fast Approaching!

The deadline for Charter Oak’s Community Scholarship Program is fast approaching, with all applications due no later than March 15th. Rewarding student members who excel academically and are active in their communities ...(read more)

The Arc New London County Unveils New Brand and Logo

The Arc New London County, along with 160 Arc chapters nationwide, unveiled today a new brand identity in the spirit and the energy of The Arc that reinforces a commitment to encourage opportunities for people with intellectual and ...(read more)

Formerly Known as the “Norwich Bulletin, Multimedia News Source Now Called, “The Bulletin”

Paul Provost, Publisher of the former Norwich Bulletin, today announced the newspaper’s name change to The Bulletin. This move is the newest phase in the newspaper’s continued progression; just over a year ...(read more)

Suisman Shapiro

Suisman Shapiro is the largest law firm in eastern Connecticut, providing residents and businesses from New Haven to Providence with a full range of legal services. The firm was established more than 70 years ...(read more)

Now’s the Time to Like Chelsea Groton on Facebook

For each new person who likes Chelsea Groton Bank on Facebook from February 22 to Daylight Savings Time on March 13, the company will donate $2 to the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Project Warm Up, up to a...(read more)

FOR CHARTER OAK, EARNINGS & GIVING BACK ARE ON THE RISE

Groton, CT-February 16, 2011- For Groton-based Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, 2010 was a very good year. Reporting a net income of $4.9 million, Charter Oak experienced incredible growth, with core earnings rising...(read more)

Grant from Dime Bank Foundation Will Help Provide Warmth To Those Less Fortunate

(Norwich, CT) — Dime Bank Foundation and Covenant Shelter have come together to provide safe and warm emergency shelter, which will help to save and enhance the lives of the most vulnerable men, women, and children in our...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Foundation Accepting Grants through February 28, 2011

The Chelsea Groton Foundation, established by Chelsea Groton Bank in 1999, is welcoming grant applications through February 28, 2011. Grant application forms may be obtained by visiting chelseagroton.com. To have an application sent...(read more)

Suisman Shapiro Sponsors ECC Indoor Track Championship

More than 500 student athletes participated in the Eastern Connecticut Conference Indoor Track Championship at the United States Coast Guard Academy on February 5, 2011, sponsored in part by Suisman Shapiro Attorneys at Law....(read more)

Mystic Seaport Hails Discovery of Lost Whaleship Two Brothers

Mystic, Conn. ~ Mystic Seaport is excited to learn of the positive identification of the wreck of the whaleship Two Brothers in waters off Hawaii. The find is of national significance not only because she was able to be identified...(read more)

Hartford Public Library: “A Vast Storehouse of Free Information and Program for Hartford Regional Small Businesses”

The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC) collaborates with the Hartford Public Library to present a series of free workshops to benefit entrepreneurs, new start-up and existing small business owners located...(read more)

VALENTINE’S DAY OFFERINGS FOR EVERYONE AT THE MYSTIC MARRIOTT HOTEL & SPA

Share your 2011 Valentine’s Day with someone special at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa and Octagon restaurant with the hotel’s luxurious Valentine’s Day Packages. Guests can enjoy such decadent amenities as the Mystic Marriott...(read more)

Mystic Seaport Museum & Herreshoff Marine Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum and Herreshoff Marine Museum announced today that they have entered into an agreement in which the Herreshoff Marine Museum and Mystic Seaport will become affiliated. Mystic Seaport and the Herreshoff...(read more)

UNH Southeastern Campus Offers New Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management

West Haven, Conn., February 1, 2011—The Southeastern Campus of the University of New Haven (UNH) will offer a graduate certificate in emergency management as a hybrid program for graduate students beginning in April. The...(read more)

Mystic Seaport to Offer Free Kid’s Admission During February Vacation Week

Mystic, Conn. ~ Mystic Seaport will offer one free youth admission with every paid adult admission during Liberty Days: February Vacation Week, February 19-27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The winter promotion offers $15 in savings per...(read more)

Mystic River Acupuncture Launches New Website

Groton, CT—Mystic River Acupuncture has launched a new website designed to be informative and give clear descriptions of all aspects of Chinese medicine. The new website, www.mysticriveracupuncture.com, lists specials...(read more)

Commitment to Community: Dime Bank Foundation Provides Aid to Norwich Homeless

A $5,000 award from the Dime Bank Foundation will assist the Norwich Community Care Team’s Hospitality Center to continue to care for the community’s chronically homeless adults. The Center is located at the Buckingham Memorial, a...(read more)

CHARTER OAK COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Groton, CT-January 4, 2011- 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...(read more)

‘Tis the Season’ To Wash Your Hands

It’s that time of the year again when holiday hugs and well wishes can easily spread winter’s GI bugs to loved ones, friends and hospital patients. “I want to remind everyone coming to the hospital to wash their hands carefully before...(read more)

Quiambaug Cove Professional Center Open House

The businesses at Quiambaug Cove Professional Center will be opening their doors and offering complimentary services, food, beverages and entertainment! Plus, office space open house with complimentary treats. Visit your local health and...(read more)

CHARTER OAK’S COMMUNITY GIVING PROGRAM SHARES THE WEALTH WITH MONTVILLE SENIOR CENTER

Groton, CT-November 23, 2010 –Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program just keeps on growing. Since being launched in conjunction with the Credit Union’s new brand back in 2009, Charter Oak’s formalized charitable...(read more)

Sandless Wood Cabinet and Floor Renewal Available in Southeastern Connecticut

EASTERN Ct. – A Waterford entrepreneur has launched a unique business at three locations—all within The Home Depot stores in Waterford, Montville and Lisbon. There are displays in each Home Depot. Brian Sullivan, the owner of...(read more)

Self-Storage is for Autos Too

Whether looking for safe storage for valuable antiques, computers, or even your valuable auto or outdoor equipment, protection beyond climate control has become an essential part of environmental storage control. New London Self...(read more)

New England Glass & Mirror Co. provides the same quality service at a new location

The decision to move is never easy, whether it is from your home of long-standing, or a business which has been located in the same place for decades, and where your loyal customers have long since learned where to find you....(read more)

Welcome to Future Directives, LLC

Future Directives, LLC is an outsource provider and consulting company in the area of human resource management. We are committed to offering business of all types and sizes a cost effective approach to their human...(read more)

Seacorp Inc and The Arc of New London County Announce Merger

NORWICH - Seacorp Inc and The Arc of New London County announced today that they will commence a merge of operations. The non-profit agencies have served people with intellectual and related disabilities in Southeastern...(read more)

Florence Griswold Museum iPhone App

Other than a few of the very large museums, the Florence Griswold Museum is not aware of other museums in the US with an iPhone app. Download the FREE Connecticut Art Trail mobile guide and explore what's in each museum and...(read more)

CDA Offers Up To $1 Million Per Exporter With Ex-Im Bank Financing Programs

CDA has a new resource for Connecticut businesses to help expand their reach and succeed in the international marketplace. With “Delegated Authority Lender” status from Ex-Im Bank, CDA will enable companies to fulfill export sales...(read more)

MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN MYSTIC SPONSORS "CELEBRATION XXII" TO SUPPORT ALLIANCE FOR LIVING OF NEW LONDON

MYSTIC, CT (October 21, 2010) --- The Residence Inn by Marriott in Mystic served as sponsor of Celebration XXII, "Divas in a Man's World" a benefit for Alliance for Living, an AIDS service organization in New London. The Residence Inn...(read more)

Panera Bread supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout October, your purchases contribute to Backus Hospital's Breast Cancer Survivor Fund. Here's how... 1. Purchase a Pink Ribbon Bagel & 25 cents from each bagel will be donated back (Waterford and Foxwoods Paneras...(read more)

Tourism Cares for Mystic Seaport

Mystic, Conn. – Tourism Cares announced today that Mystic Seaport is the site of the 2011 Tourism Cares volunteer program scheduled for May 6, 2011. The project, in its 9th year, brings members of the travel, tourism and hospitality...(read more)

CPK – Something for Everyone’s Wish List…

Beginning November 9th, when you purchase $100 in California Pizza Kitchen Gift Cards, we’ll give you a $20 CPK Rewards Card. Available in store or online at cpk.com. It’s the Gift Card that Gives Back....(read more)

CHARTER OAK GIVES OVER $259,000 BACK TO MEMBERS

Groton, CT-September 24, 2010 – Thousands of area residents may have noticed some extra cash in their accounts this week thanks to Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s new member rewards program. Rewarding members...(read more)

Boys & Girls Club Corporate Team Games Company Challenge

The Corporate Team Games are coming to New London County, all to benefit a great cause, The Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Connecticut to be held on October 24th at the New London High School. Area businesses and civic...(read more)

CHARTER OAK HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING TO CELEBRATE NEW HIGH SCHOOL BRANCH

Groton, CT-September 15, 2010 –Dozens of students, teachers, credit union staff, as well as school & town officials gathered at 10:00am this morning at Killingly High School to celebrate the opening of Charter Oak Federal...(read more)

Confronting the Rising Cost of Healthcare: Free Pharmacy Discount Card For Chamber Members

Orange, CT - July 14, 2010 – The Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, administered by Chamber Insurance Trust, will offer Chamber Member employers and employees, as well as their families, a free discount pharmacy card good at any...(read more)

Ledge Light Federal Credit Union’s new website provides improved navigation

September 13, 2010, Groton, CT – Ledge Light Federal Credit Union has launched its new website, at www.ledgelightfcu.org. The website’s homepage welcomes visitors with bold new colors and a clean uncluttered design....(read more)

Florence Griswold Museum Presents With Needle and Brush

May 3, 2010, Old Lyme, CT: From October 2, 2010 through January 30, 2011 the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut, presents With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery From the Connecticut River Valley. The...(read more)

Kids are Scientists on Wednesday Afternoons at the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

NIANTIC, CT – The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut (CMSECT), 409 Main St., invites children to participate in its Preschool Science programs, held Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 beginning Sept. 22. From...(read more)

New Biodiesel Plant Holding Grand Opening

Groton, August 23, 2010: Constitution Bio Fuel LLC will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and Grand Opening of its new biodiesel plant on Saturday, August 28, at 4:00 in the afternoon. The company is located at 195 Leonard Drive, Unit...(read more)

New London Self Storage

Construction work is progressing on a new self storage facility in New London. The facility will be called New London Self Storage, conveniently located in New London at 960 Bank Street behind Signarama and across the street from...(read more)

RiverQuest - Returns to Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam

(Haddam, Conn., July 09, 2010) – Welcome aboard! Connecticut River Expeditions is pleased to announce that its eco-tour vessel, RiverQuest, has returned to Eagle Landing State Park on the Connecticut River in scenic Haddam for...(read more)

Family Peer Mentor

Resumes are currently being accepted for the full time position of a Family Peer Mentor. This grant funded opportunity within Families United for Children’s Mental Health will work in the Southeastern portion of the state providing...(read more)

Cow Plop Bingo Benefits the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

NIANTIC, CT –The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut (CMSECT), 409 Main St., is holding a unique fundraising event for the enjoyment of the entire community on Sunday, Sept. 19, 1:30 pm, at Doyle Field, located behind...(read more)

CHARTER OAK EMPLOYEES KEEP ON GIVING

Groton, CT-July 19, 2010-Distributing over $225,000 since 1995, Charter Oak’s employee-funded Community Outreach Program continues to help individuals and organizations throughout New London and Windham Counties. Collecting...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank Employees Raise over $11,000 for Charities

From January through June 2010, Chelsea Groton Bank team members have donated $ 11, 061 to various local charitable organizations. To raise the funds, Chelsea Groton Bank employees pay $5 to wear jeans, or $10 to wear jeans and...(read more)

CHARTER OAK GRANT GOES A LONG WAY WITH SUMMER JOB PROGRAM

Groton, CT-July 6, 2010-A recent grant awarded by Charter Oak Federal Credit Union will go a long way in helping young adults find jobs this summer. For every $1.50 in funding awarded by Charter Oak and other organizations, the...(read more)

Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut Develops Town-Wide Scavenger Hunt

NIANTIC, CT –The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., announces a creative new endeavor for families to enjoy together: a scavenger hunt through the picturesque shoreline town of East Lyme....(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. Recipients...(read more)

What Home Owners Need to Know About Lead Paint

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule governing the work of professional remodelers in homes where there is lead-based paint was published in the Federal Register on Earth Day...(read more)

Summer Science Programs for the Very Young at the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

NIANTIC, CT – The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., is offering inquiry-based science classes specifically designed for children aged 4-6 years old during the summer. The 45-minute sessions meet Tuesdays...(read more)

Covenant Shelter receives $4860 from Shea Perpetual Trust

New London, CT – The James P. and Mary E. Shea Perpetual Trust, Bank of America, Trustee, awarded Covenant Shelter of New London, Inc. a $4860 grant to provide on-site bus tickets and long distance transportation services to clients....(read more)

The 7 Winners of Charter Oak's Community Scholarship Program

Groton, CT-May 25, 2010- Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has named the 7 winners of its annual Community Scholarship Program. Rewarding student members who excel academically and are active in their communities...(read more)

CHARTER OAK TO OPEN STUDENT BRANCH IN KILLINGLY’S NEW HIGH SCHOOL

Groton, CT-May 7, 2010 –In addition to a brand new building, Killingly teens can also bank on financial education this fall when Charter Oak Federal Credit Union opens the doors of its state-of-the art student branch at Killingly High School....(read more)

Mystic Seaport Announces Name, Opening Date of New Restaurant

Latitude 41° Restaurant at Mystic Seaport will open Tuesday, April 27. Owned by Mystic Seaport and operated by the Mystic-based company Coastal Gourmet Inc., Latitude 41° will offer guests new American cuisine made with the...(read more)

Mohegan Sun and the Mohegan Tribe Donate Arena Suite, Raises $22,000 for Hospice Southeastern Connecticut

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut raised $22,000 for the Patient Care Endowment Fund by selling 100 tickets to the Bon Jovi concert on Friday, March 27. The Mohegan Sun and the Mohegan Tribe donated the use of a Mohegan Sun...(read more)

Awareness and support for people with disabilities to result

The Connecticut Sun and The Arc of New London County have struck a partnership to improve public awareness around issues of disability and to advocate for full inclusion of people with intellectual and related disabilities in...(read more)

Crystal Mall seeking vendors for “Mom’s Nite Out” on May 6th

Crystal Mall is accepting vendors for the “National Mom’s Nite Out” event to be held on May 6, 2010 from 4-8 PM. The nationwide event, billed as the “Ultimate Celebration of Motherhood”, is an evening of free pampering, fun and...(read more)

Verizon Wireless Introduces Small- and Medium-Sized Business Center

Verizon Wireless today announced the introduction of a Small- and Medium-Sized Business Center (SMB Center) within its Waterford Commons, Connecticut communications store. Small and medium sized businesses now have a...(read more)

Dime Officers Meet with Legislators, Regulators in Washington

Jim Cronin, president and Nick Caplanson, chief financial officer of Dime Bank were two of nearly 1,000 bankers who visited the nation’s capital recently to voice their concerns about how current banking proposals could impact the local...(read more)

Local Liberty Bank Branch Wins Sales Award

Liberty Bank’s Norwich office was recently honored for superior 2009 sales performance and named Branch of the Year at the bank’s annual Sales Summit, which recognizes the bank’s leading accomplishments of the previous year....(read more)

Mystic Seaport to Offer Free Kids’ Admission During February School Vacation

Mystic Seaport is offering free youth admission with the purchase of one adult admission during the Museum’s Liberty Days program held February 13-14 and 18-21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The winter promotion offers a savings of $15 per...(read more)

Grand Reopening of Outdoor Playspace at the Children’s Museum of SECT

The wait is finally over! The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., invites the public to celebrate the grand re-opening of its outdoor playspace on Saturday, March 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Explore the latest...(read more)

Charter Oak Donation to Benefit Area Youth

Donations made by Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program will benefit area youth in New London and Windham Counties. A proud supporter of non-profit organizations and groups that foster education...(read more)

Creative Enclosures Expands Administrative Offices to Bozrah Facility

Creative Enclosures LLC is expanding their administrative offices into their recently purchased office/warehouse location at 56 Stockhouse Road in Bozrah, CT. The transition will take place the week of February 1, 2010....(read more)

United Way of SECT - Accepting Donations for Haiti Disaster Relief

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut will be accepting monetary donations to help support the victims and family members affected by the Earthquake in Haiti. It is vital that our community support our friends and neighbors within...(read more)

Regional Business "Stories in Progress" video now on-line

The SouthEastern CT Enterprise Region (seCTer) now has a link on the organization's web site to their recently produced video "Stories In Progress." The video, which was introduced at seCTer's Annual Meeting in November 2009...(read more)

Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys & Staff Donate Holiday Gifts

During the holiday season, for more than 10 years, the law firm of Shipman & Goodwin has proudly donated gifts to the residents of The Coventry House. The Coventry House is a 12 to 18 month residential treatment facility, providing...(read more)

Charter Oak Partners with Fitch High School Students

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union and students from Groton’s Robert E. Fitch High School, are partnering to raise emergency funds to support the American Red Cross’s Haiti relief efforts. Working with the Credit Union’s in-school...(read more)

Chelsea Groton Bank Establishes Account for Haitian Relief

Chelsea Groton Bank, along with the First Haitian Baptist Church of Norwich, has established an account for donations to aid the relief efforts in Haiti. In addition to monetary donations, all 14 branches will be taking donations...(read more)

5-Star Dime Bank: A Vital Part of the Community

It is with great pride that Dime Bank, Norwich, Connecticut accepts its distinguished 5-Star Superior rating from BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida. The 5-Star rating is based on the overall financial condition of the bank...(read more)

NFA Students Donate Time and Cookies to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut

Students for the Norwich Free Academy Project Outreach and Italian Club donated dozens of home-baked cookies to be given to patients of Hospice Southeastern Connecticut during the holidays. They also donated time and talent to a...(read more)

Local Business Helps Hospice Southeastern Connecticut

Bayberry Insurance owner Pam Atkins celebrated her agency’s 20th anniversary by giving back to the community, and Hospice Southeastern Connecticut was one of the recipients. Bayberry clients were asked to vote for the...(read more)

Mystic Seaport to Explore America’s Waterways in New Exhibition

Building America’s Canals, an interactive exhibition revealing the construction and operation of the nation’s human-built waterways, opens January 30, 2010, at Mystic Seaport. Organized by the National Canal Museum of Easton, PA,...(read more)

Old Saybrook is the official first and only site in CT for the "Heroes Tree"

State and local dignitaries, along with local veterans, will gather Friday, Dec. 4, for the lighting of the town and State's first official “Heroes Tree” at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center at 300 Main Street. The public is invited to the...(read more)

Dodd's proposal looks like one-size-fits-all to community bankers

James Cronin has a message to industry reformers: Community banks are doing just fine. Cronin, the president and chief executive officer of the Norwich-based Dime Bank, says he is increasingly troubled by the escalating efforts...(read more)

Rev. Willis J. McCaw Introduced to Area Spiritual Leaders

On Thursday, November 5, Rev. Willis J. McCaw, the new Spiritual Coordinator for Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, was introduced to area clergy, rabbis and imams. Thirty members of New London County churches, synagogues and...(read more)

Computers Donated to Groton Senior Center

Groton and Willimantic Elks partnered to donate eight computers and one black and white, and one color laser printer to the Groton Senior Center for their computer lab. The center teaches computer skills to seniors and has...(read more)

Children’s Museum of SECT Offers Homeschoolers’ Science Programs

The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., is offering a series of inquiry-based science classes for home-schooled children. The 6-seek “Science for ’Schoolers” series begins on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1:30...(read more)

Borders of Waterford Donates Games and Gifts to Hospice SECT

Borders Books and Gifts in Waterford recently donated numerous games and gifts to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut. These will be given to patients and families in need during the upcoming holiday season....(read more)

Strides Road Race Benefits People with Disabilities

The Arc of New London County and The Cactus Jack Foundation announce the 32nd Annual Jack O’Keefe Memorial Strides Road Race to be held at Camp Harkness in Waterford, CT, on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 10:00 am. This...(read more)

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Seeks Scholarship Donations for Summer Nature Camp

Mystic, CT - For over two decades children and young adults in Southeastern Connecticut have come to the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s summer camp programs to spend their time hiking, pond dipping, ocean seining, and...(read more)

Backus Circles of Care to support local breast cancer patients

Support the Backus Breast Health Initiative throughout the month of May by purchasing a Circle of Care to honor or memorialize someone you know who has been affected by breast cancer. The second annual campaign kicked-off with...(read more)

CHARTER OAK HELPS GROW THE COMMUNITY

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has signed on to support a new Community Garden located at 2 Fort Hill Road in Groton. A member of the Groton community for over 70 years, Charter Oak funded the project through its new Community...(read more)

Dime Bank Blue Crew Partners with Bikes for Kids and Mayor Ben Lathrop

Dime Bank Blue Crew recently partnered with Chuck Graeb, of Bikes for Kids, to present eight children’s bicycles to Norwich Mayor, Ben Lathrop. For the past two years, Mayor Lathrop has presented bikes to students in the Norwich...(read more)

Fundraising Idea Needs Your Help to Happen

We need the following Items donated to a Leffingwell House Museum FUNDRAISER. 10 new brooms with wooden handles. 10 new mops with wooden handles. 10 new rakes with wooden handles. Various garden tools with wooden...(read more)

Free Entrepreneurial Education Workshop Series Offered at TRCC

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Three Rivers Community College, The University of Hartford’s Women’s Business Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are offering a free series of...(read more)

Hospice Volunteer Training Series

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut announces its next Volunteer Training series in May 2009. Volunteers are essential members of the Hospice Southeastern Connecticut caregiving community. Volunteers provide a variety of...(read more)

HOSPICE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE

Hospice Southeastern Connecticut offers grief-support groups open to anyone in the public grieving the loss of a loved one. Groups will discuss the ongoing tasks of adjusting to a new way of life and learning effective...(read more)

Sixth Graders Donate Tag Sale Proceeds to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut

Sixth graders from Sacred Heart School in Taftville recently organized and ran an in-school tag sale, donating the proceeds to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut. They raised $402.50. ...(read more)

Paw-si-tive-ly Adoptable!

This event is FREE to the Public Town of Groton Animal Control Office presents a unique learning event for children of all ages. Children will be able to “adopt” a stuffed animal and learn all aspects of responsible pet care through...(read more)

COMCAST LAUNCHES CHAMBER REWARDS PROGRAM IN CONNECTICUT

Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, launched a new program designed to provide Chambers of Commerce and their members throughout Connecticut the opportunity to save...(read more)