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Team Member Spotlight on Alec Russell, Customer Solutions Representative  

About Alec Alec Russell, currently studying accounting at Three Rivers Community College, recently joined Chelsea Groton Bank as a full-time Customer Solutions Representative (CSR).  His path into banking began when Chelsea Groton’s Talent Acquisition Specialist visited his college in 2024 to promote the internship program. Unsure of his career direction at the time, Alec applied and…

Honoring the Legacy of Richard J. Morelli 

Richard J. Morelli, a longtime Norwich resident, dedicated three decades of his life to Chelsea Groton Bank. Rich joined the Bank in 1991 as the Audit Department Manager, bringing with him a wealth of experience from other financial institutions across Connecticut. Over the years, Rich moved to the Accounting Department, steadily rising through the ranks…

Spotlight on The Riverfront Children’s Center

With more than 40 years of dedicated service, Riverfront Children’s Center remains a cornerstone of support for families in Groton. What began as a grassroots childcare initiative by working parents at Electric Boat has grown into a fully-accredited early learning program. Today, Riverfront provides optimized, individualized care and education for children from 12-weeks-old through kindergarten…

The Chelsea Groton App is Smarter than Ever! 

Our Chelsea Groton mobile banking app is now home to our Smart Card tool, providing users with a seamless experience – no additional app needed! Right from the Chelsea Groton app and online banking, users are now able to utilize all the Smart Card features you’ve grown to love, plus several new tools and capabilities! …

Forbes Honors Chelsea Groton Bank as One of America’s Best-In-State Banks for 2025 

Chelsea Groton Bank has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Banks for the fifth consecutive year (2021 – 2025). This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list can be viewed on the Forbes website.  “We are honored to be recognized…

Team Member Spotlight on Nate Kowinsky, Float Customer Service Representative

Nate Kowinsky is no stranger to Chelsea Groton Bank. His journey with the Bank began as an intern when he was still in school pursuing a degree at Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU). During his time at ECSU, he majored in Business Administration and minored in Business Information Systems (BIS). He was actively involved in…

Team Member Spotlight on Ellie Menezes, Retail Banking Intern

Ellie is a rising sophomore at Wesleyan University, where she is majoring in Economics and minoring in Data Analysis. With a strong interest in financial markets, Ellie is considering future career paths in investment banking or private equity. She’s passionate about how markets move and enjoys diving into data to uncover insights. At Wesleyan University,…

Chelsea Groton Bank Appoints Marikate Murren as Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer

Chelsea Groton Bank has named Marikate Murren, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer, to lead all human capital and talent strategies across the organization.  “We’re delighted to welcome Marikate Murren, a transformational thought leader and strategist, to the Chelsea Groton team. Her impressive background in Human Resources and her innovative approach will be instrumental in…

Team Member Spotlight on Josh Braun, HR Intern

Josh Braun is a senior at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where he’s pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Political Science with a minor in Social Responsibility and Impact in Business. Passionate about the intersection of business and law, Josh is currently preparing to take the LSAT in the spring or summer of…

Over $668K Awarded to Area Non-Profits by The Chelsea Groton Foundation 

The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $668,162 in grants to 158 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island. Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has awarded $7.7 million in total grants to the community since 1998.   “The Chelsea Groton Foundation is proud to announce this year’s distribution of community grants. As a mutual community bank, we’re…