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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) recently announced that Lori Dufficy, EVP, Chief Experience and Engagement Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank, Groton, CT, was elected to the ICBA Federal Delegate Board. Her three-year term will begin in March 2027. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks. “Community banks play a vital role in…
Chelsea Groton Bank is honored to announce it has once again earned BauerFinancial Inc.’s highest 5-Star Superior rating. Earning and sustaining Bauer’s highest rating for the most recent 130 consecutive quarters, Chelsea Groton Bank has also achieved “Best of Bauer” status, a designation reserved only for banks that have earned a 5-Star rating continuously, for…
The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $608,800 in grants to 119 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island. Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has awarded $8.1 million in total grants to the community since 1998. “Strong communities are built when neighbors, organizations, and local businesses come together with a shared commitment to supporting one another….
Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce that Gary Miller has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Department Manager. In this role, Gary will lead commercial lending initiatives, oversee a portfolio of business relationships, and support the continued growth and success of the Bank’s commercial lending team. “We’re excited to welcome Gary to…
GROTON, Conn. – Chelsea Groton Bank has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Banks for the sixth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition is presented in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The award list is available on the Forbes website. “We’re honored to be recognized…
Chelsea Groton Bank has announced the promotion of Richard Balestracci to Chief Lending Officer. Balestracci succeeds Michael Sheahan, who retired after 13 years of dedicated service to the Bank. During his tenure, Sheahan played an instrumental role in shaping Chelsea Groton’s lending strategy and strengthening its position as a trusted financial partner across the region….
Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a Career Fair for candidates interested in exploring potential careers in banking on Tuesday, July 14th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM at the Bank’s Norwich-Westside Branch, 444 West Main Street, Norwich, CT. Designed to connect interested candidates with Chelsea Groton team members, the Career Fair will offer valuable insight into…
Chelsea Groton Bank celebrated 172 years of serving the communities of southeastern Connecticut on July 3. In honor of this milestone and America’s 250th, all Bank team members were invited to select a non-profit organization to be the recipient of a $250 donation from the Chelsea Groton Foundation through the Acts of Kindness program. Through…
Daniela Ness, NMLS #531581, was recently promoted to Mortgage Specialist at Chelsea Groton Bank. In this role, Daniela will work closely with customers to guide them through the mortgage process, providing personalized support to help them achieve their homeownership goals. “Daniela’s experience supporting homeowners through challenging market conditions, along with her background in branch operations and retail lending, gives her a well-rounded perspective that benefits our customers,”…
Chelsea Groton Bank has once again earned recognition from BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating firm, for maintaining its prestigious 5-Star rating for financial strength and stability, excelling in areas such as capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality, and more. June 2026 marks the 129th consecutive quarter that Chelsea Groton Bank has earned this distinction,…
