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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…

Chelsea Groton Bank Empowers Team to Give Back

Chelsea Groton Bank celebrated 171 years of serving the communities of southeastern Connecticut on July 3. In honor of this milestone, all Bank team members were invited to select a non-profit organization to be the recipient of a $100 donation from the Chelsea Groton Foundation, through the Acts of Kindness program. Through this year’s initiative,…

Chelsea Groton Bank Opens New Downtown Norwich Branch at Mercantile Exchange Building 

Chelsea Groton Bank is proud to announce the opening of its new Downtown Norwich branch at the Mercantile Exchange Building, located at 55 Main Street, Norwich. This milestone marks the continuation of the Bank’s longstanding commitment to the Norwich community, where Chelsea Groton’s roots date back to 1858.  “Chelsea Groton Bank has been dedicated to…

Chelsea Groton Foundation Announces Historic $275K Grant and Unveils Gymnasium at New London Community Recreation Center 

The City of New London unveiled the Chelsea Groton Bank Gymnasium, and announced a $275,000 gift from the Chelsea Groton Foundation, an investment in New London’s future and commitment to community well-being, during the ribbon cutting ceremony at the New London Community Recreation Center on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The grant will be distributed over…

Bettering the Community with 5-Star Strength

BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, acknowledged Chelsea Groton Bank for its continued 5-Star status, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, and more. June 2025 marks the 125th consecutive quarter that Chelsea Groton Bank has earned this distinction, which gives it the added prestige of being a “Best of Bauer Bank”. Only…

Bank Items Find New Life at Local Historical Organizations

As Chelsea Groton Bank approaches its 171st anniversary, historical pieces once displayed in the Bank’s downtown Norwich building are being given a new life at the Slater Museum of Norwich Free Academy and Mystic River Historical Society. The Bank recently donated portraits of two former presidents of Chelsea Savings Bank, Lorenzo Blackstone and Edward Harland….

Chelsea Groton Bank to Host Career Fair at Norwichtown Branch

Chelsea Groton Bank is hosting a Career Fair for candidates interested in exploring potential careers in banking, as well as summer internships, on Tuesday, May 6th from 4 – 6 PM at the Bank’s Norwichtown Branch, 50 Town Street, Norwich, CT.  The Career Fair is designed to facilitate conversations between interested candidates and Bank team…

Chelsea Groton Celebrates 170 Years of Mutuality and Community Leadership

During Chelsea Groton Bank’s 170th Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025, President and CEO Anthony A. Joyce, III, shared the Bank’s 2024 results with Bank officers, Board members, and Corporators.  As of December 31, 2024, the Bank’s total assets reached $1.7 billion. Net operating income remained strong at $16,051,446 in 2024, down slightly from…

The Chelsea Groton Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Until April 30

The Chelsea Groton Foundation is accepting grant applications through the Foundation’s online application portal until Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Local and regional charitable organizations in the program areas of Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Housing, and Youth Activities should visit www.chelseagroton.com/CGFoundation to access the online application and more details…