Briefly
Named to board
BOZRAH — Sustainable CT, a statewide, voluntary certification program that supports sustainability best practices in Connecticut municipalities, announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors including Maureen Nicholson, first selectman of Pomfret.
Donation
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, led by Council Chairman Rodney Butler, has made a substantial $25,000 donation to The Arc Eastern Connecticut to support programs that empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across eastern Connecticut. The gift will strengthen The Arc ECT’s communitybased services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusion efforts that help people with IDD live with dignity, independence, and full equality in their communities.
Awards
JEWETT CITY — The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation awarded $21,500 to 14 local healthcare and social services organizations during its 2025 grant cycle including, locally: Day Kimball Hospital, was awarded a $1,000 grant towards its annual appeal; $2,000 to Access Agency, Inc. to help provide daily meals to emergency shelter residents in Danielson; $1,000 grant to Quiet Corner Peer Support Group to assist with opening the wellness center in Dayville to provide services to help reduce PTSD symptoms of first responders; and $1,500 grant to Flying Free Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. in Woodstock received a $500 grant to fund healthcare for horses that are a part of the therapeutic riding program.
Appointments
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. — Hometown Financial Group, the multibank holding company for bankESB, bankHometown, and North Shore Bank, and its Abington Bank and Colonial Federal Savings Bank divisions, announced the appointment of H. Scott Sanborn as its new executive vice president, chief commercial banking officer. He will be based in the Abington Bank’s Holbrook location. Also, announced was the appointment of H. Scott Sanborn as its new executive vice president, chief commercial banking officer. He will be based in the Abington Bank’s Holbrook location.
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