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5-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Invests in the Success of People and Communities

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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 strength in capital, loan quality, stability, and more. December 2025 marks the 127th consecutive quarter, an accumulated 31 years, that Chelsea Groton Bank has earned this distinction, which gives it the added prestige of being a “Best of Bauer Bank”.   “Because…

Chelsea Groton Bank now offers financing for Mobile Manufactured Homes 

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Chelsea Groton Bank has been approved as a participating lender in the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Mobile Manufactured Home Loan Program. Chelsea Groton joins a select group of lenders authorized to offer this innovative program, designed to expand affordable housing opportunities across Connecticut.  CHFA’s program allows the financing for mobile manufactured homes located on leased sites in licensed parks without requiring the dwelling to be permanently attached…

Chelsea Groton Bank’s Rebecca Wesolowski Named ‘New Leader in Banking’ by Connecticut Bankers Association  

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Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce Rebecca Wesolowski, AVP, recently promoted to Lending Compliance and Secondary Operations Manager, has been named a 2025 ‘New Leader in Banking’ by the Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA). This prestigious recognition is awarded to individuals from across Connecticut who have made a significant impact within their bank and community….

Chelsea Groton Promotes Two to Branch Manager 

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Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of Rosemary Evans to Assistant Treasurer, Customer Solutions Manager of the North Stonington branch and Vincenzo Denniston to Assistant Treasurer, Customer Solutions Manager of the Norwich branch.   “I’m so pleased to congratulate Rosemary and Vincenzo on their well-deserved promotions to management positions,” said Jean McGran, Member…

Laura Capshaw Kramer Joins Chelsea Groton Bank as Assistant Vice President, Business Development Officer 

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Laura Capshaw Kramer recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Assistant Vice President, Business Development Officer. In her new role, Laura will work to understand the cash flow needs of businesses and offer appropriate solutions to potential business customers, while continuing to build and maintain strong relationships with current Chelsea Groton customers by providing strategic service…

Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Niantic Branch 

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Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a Career Fair for candidates interested in exploring potential careers in banking on Wednesday, November 5th from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s Niantic Branch, 21 Pennsylvania Avenue.    The Career Fair is designed to facilitate conversations between interested candidates and Bank team members, offer perspective on open positions and…

James Clancy Joins Chelsea Groton Financial Services as Vice President, Osaic Institutions Financial Advisor 

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James (Jim) Clancy recently joined Chelsea Groton Financial Services as Vice President and Financial Advisor for Osaic Institutions Inc. In his new role, Jim will work closely with individual, business, and non-profit clients to offer dynamic financial solutions and provide tailored strategies in the areas of wealth management, investment, education, and financial planning, to help…

Chelsea Groton Announces Two Promotions on Bank’s Leadership Team 

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Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of two team members. Kate Allingham, Senior Vice President, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and Kate Alves, First Vice President, Credit Department Manager, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Credit Officer.   “We are thrilled to announce the…

Chelsea Groton Bank Named A Top Workplace 2025 by Hartford Courant 

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Chelsea Groton Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by the Hartford Courant for the 10th consecutive year. Award recipients are based solely on employee engagement feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling ‘respected and supported’,…

Jennifer Eastbourne of Chelsea Groton Honored with 50 Under Fifty Award from the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 

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Jennifer Eastbourne, Vice President, Chelsea Groton Financial Services and Program Coordinator, Osaic Institutions, Inc., recently received the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce’s 50 Under Fifty Award. The award recognizes outstanding business and civic professionals making a difference in Southern Rhode Island and Southeastern Connecticut and is part of the Chamber’s 100th anniversary celebration.   This award…

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