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Embracing Sustainability: Our Journey Towards a Greener Future

“It’s impressive the changes small initiatives can make,” said Lisa Fields, Facilities Manager at Chelsea Groton. “By adopting a new mindset, changing a bulb, or creating water bottle stations, it adds up before you know it. And seeing the impact these small changes have made in our community is highly rewarding.” Over the last few…

Ask An Expert

Marielle Winkelman, VP, Regional Sales and Service Manager, is responding to hot topic questions in this installment of Ask An Expert!  What is a voided check?  “When a check has the word VOID written on the front, it cannot be used in any transaction moving forward. It cannot be filled in, cashed or deposited. A…

Building a Baby Budget

After long talks and extensive thought, you have decided you are ready to start a family of your own. There’s a lot to account for when welcoming a child into the world, not the least of which is the expense of it all. Having a baby is expensive, really expensive. In 2022, Brookings Institute shared…

Tax Time is Here!

Taxes. Love them or hate them you’ve got to file them. Make this tax season a little less stressful by keeping your personal information safe from bad actors by following the tips below. If, when you try to file, you are told a tax return has already been filed or income is seen from a different…

Be Watchful for the Felony Lane Gang

Winter hibernation is almost over! With nice weather on its way, there are more opportunities to get outside for a walk around the park or a trip to the beach. It’s nice to go bag-free and leave the purse in the car. And that’s what a certain group of bad actors are hoping for… The…

Improved Customer Service Experience Coming Soon!

Chelsea Groton’s Customer Care Center is upgrading the call center software to provide customers with an even better customer service experience. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming: Rest assured, no matter how community members choose to connect, there will always be the option to speak directly with a Customer Care team member. Stay tuned…

Money Transfer Fraud…Do You Know Who Is on the Other End?

Money transfers. They’re easy, convenient, and fast! They can also be risky if you’re not completely confident about who is on the other side of the transfer. Scammers are continuously developing tactics to trick and fool individuals to separate them from their money. They use countless tactics ranging from impersonating a loved one in distress to…

Slam the Scam

March 6th is National Slam the Scam Day and the Social Security Administration (SSA) is sharing helpful tips and pointers to help protect your personal information! Here’s the advice from the SSA: On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we [SSA] give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop…

Learn About the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Connecticut 

After a long day, most people get to go home to a nice bed and sleep, but that is not the case for everyone. That’s where the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Connecticut steps in. Receiving referrals from state agencies, organizations, churches, and more, the Furniture Bank provides beds and furniture to people in need. We…

Coin Counting for a Cause

Need your coins counted? Want to make a difference in the community? Stop in to any of the Chelsea Groton branches where this service is offered! The 3% fees normally charged for use of the coin counting machines are donated to the following organizations: Customers who currently do not pay a fee for this service…