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Fraud can happen to anyone, and scammers are getting more convincing every day. The good news is that a few simple adjustments to your daily habits can go a long way in helping you stay safe and avoid becoming a victim. Start with your mail. Try to pick it up as soon as possible, especially…
Observed on the third Monday of January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and legacy of Dr. King, a pivotal leader in the Civil Rights Movement whose commitment to equality, justice, and nonviolent action helped transform American society. Beyond remembrance, the holiday serves as a National Day of Service, encouraging individuals and families to engage in…
Seeing a familiar celebrity face online can feel exciting (or even flattering) but scammers are using celebrities more than ever to trick people into romance and financial scams. With the rise of AI and deep-fake technology, these scams are getting harder to spot. How the Scams Work Scammers use deep-fake videos, AI‑generated images, and stolen…
At Chelsea Groton Bank, giving back to our community is at the heart of everything we do. This year, our team came together in incredible ways to support local families, organizations, and causes that make a difference. Adopt a Family Through our annual Adopt a Family program, we provided holiday cheer to 17 families, adopted through six local agencies: Care…
Fraud isn’t just a nuisance anymore. Now it’s a global crisis. In fact, cybercrime is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion this year alone. To put that in perspective, if cybercrime were a country, it would rank as the third-largest economy in the world. Here’s another jaw-dropping stat: in 2025, cybercriminals are stealing $333,000 every…
We’re proud to shine a spotlight on our Lending Compliance & Secondary Operations Manager, Rebecca Wesolowski, who was recently named a New Leader in Banking by the Connecticut Bankers Association. Her dedication to helping families achieve the dream of homeownership and her unwavering commitment to community service make her an outstanding example of leadership at Chelsea Groton Bank. …
Background Sweatfluence (formerly Soul Sweat Yoga Studios) founder and owner Courtney DelVecchio started her business nine years ago. Courtney was fresh out of college with limited business experience but knew she wanted to try to open her own yoga studio. “Owning a business was never in my plans. I literally had just graduated college the…
Chelsea Groton Bank’s small business customers can now access Zelle®, a fast, easy, and secure way to send and receive money through the Bank’s online and mobile banking platforms. The best part? It’s the fastest way to get paid by your customers! Why Zelle® for Your Business? Zelle® makes it simple to move money quickly…
Team members Alexandra Michelson, Yahbriel Roman, and Hennessy Sebastian are Chelsea Groton’s first graduates of the Retail Branch Management Training Program (RBMT), launched in 2024. This hands-on program blends customer interaction, team collaboration, and self-study to help participants grow as bankers and leaders. It’s designed to build diverse skills, expand professional networks, deepen industry knowledge,…
United Way focuses on critical impact areas: Community Resiliency, Financial Security, Youth Opportunity, and Healthy Communities. In Connecticut, 40% of households fall below the ALICE Threshold (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), which means they earn more than the federal poverty level but less than the basic cost of living. For Chelsea Groton’s part, one of…
