New brand ID
is launched
POMFRET CENTER — Weiss & Hale Financial announced the launch of a new business brand identity and name — Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors.
The change more accurately expresses the business’ offerings and strategic financial service model: Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well™. The new identity builds upon its history of unique, quality wealth building service focused on individuals, non-profits, and institutions.
The business was founded in 2006 by Jim Weiss and Laurence Hale. Jim Zahansky joined in 2014 as senior vice president. Zahansky became co-principal/managing partner in 2016 with Hale as Weiss transitioned out of the business to focus on the “Live Well” phase of his life.
9-11 Ceremony
The Danielson Elks #1706 of Danielson held its annual 9/11 ceremony in Davis Park. Courtesy photo.
9-11 Experience
At the Sept. 11 Putnam Rotary Club meeting Dee Carnahan of Woodstock told her harrowing story of surviving the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon. She was working 100 yards away from where the jet hit. Rotary Club President John Miller presents Carnahan with a thank you mug. Linda Lemmon photo.
$1,000 contributed
OXFORD, Mass. — The Hometown Bank Community Foundation announced its contribution to the first Southbridge Family Fun Day in August.
bankHometown worked closely with The Salvation Army, who put on the event, Southbridge Community Connections, Tradewinds Clubhouse and KIVA Wellness Center. The event served around 500 meals, much of which was donated, and provided free fun activities such as face painting, drawings donated from local businesses, two bounce houses and a live DJ. Sponsors are looking into making this event happen annually.