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Assumptions vs. Reality: Why Mutual Community Banks Are Different

04/14/26

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Banking can be surrounded by assumptions that make it feel impersonal or transactional, but mutual community banks operate differently. As part of the Mutuals Matter movement, Chelsea Groton Bank helps shine a light on what truly sets mutual banks apart: mutuals are owned by their depositors, not shareholders, and are driven by a mission to serve the long‑term interests of customers and communities. That means local deposits are reinvested back in the…

Chelsea Groton Bank Announces Partnership with Thrive Payments to Expand Merchant Services Solutions

04/09/26

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Chelsea Groton Bank announced a new partnership with Thrive Payments, a New England-based payment processing provider, to offer enhanced merchant services solutions to business customers throughout the region. Through this partnership, Chelsea Groton Bank will connect local businesses with a wide range of payment processing solutions designed to meet the needs of merchants of all sizes, from small mobile…

Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at North Stonington Branch

03/23/26

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Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a Career Fair for candidates interested in exploring potential careers in banking on Tuesday, April 7th from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at the Bank’s North Stonington Branch, 391 Norwich Westerly Road, North Stonington, CT. The Career Fair is designed to facilitate conversations between interested candidates and Bank team members, offer perspective on open positions and career pathways available at Chelsea Groton, and demonstrate what it means to be…

5-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Meeting Today’s Needs; Anticipating Tomorrow’s

03/19/26

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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 financial strength and stability. March 2026 marks the 128th consecutive quarter, an accumulated 32 years, that Chelsea Groton Bank has earned this distinction, which gives it the added prestige of being a “Best of Bauer Bank”. “Community…

Spotlight on the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC)

03/17/26

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For 29 years, the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) has been a trusted partner for women entrepreneurs throughout Connecticut. As the state’s only organization dedicated specifically to supporting women in business, WBDC offers free classes, personalized business advising, and small business grant opportunities to help aspiring and established entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses. The impact of…

20 Years Strong: Money Madness Continues to Shape Financial Futures for Local Teens

03/16/26

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Students from five high schools – Academy of the Holy Family, Lyman Memorial High School, Norwich Free Academy, Montville High School, and Wheeler High School – convened at Connecticut College on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 for the 20th Annual Money Madness seminar presented by Chelsea Groton Bank. The half-day seminar opened with keynote speaker, Felix Reyes, Director of Economic Development and Planning for the City of New London,…

Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Waterford Branch

02/19/26

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Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a Career Fair for candidates interested in exploring potential careers in banking, as well as summer internships, on Saturday, March 7th from 12:30 – 2:30 PM at the Bank’s Waterford Branch, 157 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT. The Career Fair is designed to facilitate conversations between interested candidates and Bank…

Spotlight on the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce

02/19/26

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The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce serves as a driving force for business growth and community connection across the shoreline region. Through strategic marketing, signature events, and targeted programming, the Chamber champions local businesses while celebrating the culture and character that make Greater Mystic a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. The mission of…

ChelseaLIVE: Trusted Banking, Wherever You Are

02/19/26

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ChelseaLIVE makes banking more flexible by allowing members to connect face‑to‑face with a local video banker from a Video Banking Machine (VBM) or your smartphone, tablet or desktop through the chat bubble at www.chelseagroton.com. Even if a branch has closed for the day or is closed due to inclement weather, you can instantly get help…

Chelsea Groton Bank Promotes Eight

02/04/26

Reading Time: 6 minutes

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Chelsea Groton Bank has promoted eight team members following a Board of Trustees meeting. “At Chelsea Groton, our people are the heart of everything we do. Our team’s unwavering dedication to our customers, commitment to strengthening our community, and drive to make a positive impact set them apart,” said Anthony A. Joyce, III, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “It’s…

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