Wolperdinger to close
PUTNAM — A local independent bookshop in the Montgomery Ward building announced that they will close April 30. The owner plans to continue the Wolperdinger name as a pop-up in their new home state of Florida. Please make sure to stop by with your gift cards before April 30. The bookstore opened in August 2024 in the former Skeeter’s Toybox space. They carried new releases along with many popular genres including mystery, romance, biography, kids, and much more.
Joins bank
JEWETT CITY — Jewett City Savings Bank announced Krista Kingsbury has joined the Bank as a mortgage loan originator. Kingsbury has more than 10 years of experience in sales and account development. Before joining the Bank, she served as assistant vice president, mortgage loan officer for M&T Bank.
Promoted
POMFRET CENTER and TOLLAND — WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors announced the promotions of four team members: Tanner Sargent and Ashley Robbins have each been promoted to Senior Associate, Client Relationships; Seamus Briody has an expanded role as Associate, Client Experience and Events; and Brandon Koehler, CFP has been promoted to manager, Financial Planning Services.
Honored
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. — Hometown Mortgage, a division of bankESB, has been recognized as the eighth largest lender on the MassHousing Top Ten Lenders list, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to expanding access to homeownership across the Commonwealth.
$3,600 raised
The Putnam Democratic Town Committee raised $3,600.00 to benefit Daily Bread and Interfaith Human Services of Putnam. The event featured six teams of celebrity bartenders competing for donations and drew an attendance of more than 200 people.
Donations
JEWETT CITY — Jewett City Savings Bank donated $130,000 to local nonprofit organizations in support of energy conservation projects: Lisbon Historical Society, Inc., $51,325.70 to support energy upgrades to Burnham Tavern; Connecticut Audubon Society, $21,390 for energy conservation modifications to the Pomfret facility; and St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich, Inc., $57,284.
Promoted
W. WARWICK, R.I. — Centreville Bank announced the promotion of Steven J. Hebner to Senior Vice President, Finance, recognizing his strong leadership, strategic financial expertise, and significant contributions to the bank’s growth and long-term stability. Hebner brings more than 17 years of banking experience to the role and is entering his 10th year with Centreville Bank. During his tenure, he has partnered closely with the executive management team to help grow the 197-year-old institution from $1.0 billion in assets and $740 million in deposits to $3.0 billion in assets and $2.3 billion in deposits, while also modernizing the Bank’s operational capabilities.
Donations
W. WARWICK, R.I. — Centreville Bank announced its 2025 community impact achievements, including surpassing $2 million in annual giving, including in donations and scholarships, through its Charitable Foundation. In the final grant round $658,000 to 33 local nonprofit organizations.
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