The Center for Financial Training recently honored six Chelsea Groton Bank employees – Elaine Brunelle of Waterford, Dawn DeCristofaro of Ledyard, Jennifer Seuferling of Groton, Lisa Lelek of Groton, Alyssa Bryan of New London, and Regan Nichols of Ashaway, R.I. – during the annual graduation and awards ceremony.

Brunelle earned a diploma for her studies in the Financial Services Management program. DeCristofaro completed the certificate program entitled Introduction to Financial Services Operations. Seuferling earned certificates for completing the Introduction to Financial Services and Professional Teller programs.Lelek was awarded certificates for her completion of the Introduction to Financial Services and the Introduction to Financial Services Operations programs.

First in Class awards, presented to the individual who achieved the highest grade in the class, were awarded to Bryan for excelling in Law and Banking Principles and to Nichols for her completion of Customer Service Excellence.

For more information, visit https://www.cftnow.org/.

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has named Meg Polubiatko, a local banker with extensive mortgage-lending experience, as its new Mortgage Officer, said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Polubiatko, a Norwich native, is a longtime resident of Mystic. She has 25 years of banking industry experience and has focused on the lending area for the past 15 years. Polubiatko has served as a board member for the New London-based Alliance for Living for the past seven years, and she is a graduate of the Connecticut Bankers Association's Connecticut School of Finance & Management.

Polubiatko can be reached at 860-235-6346 or mpolubiatko@cofcu.com. More information is also available by visiting her website at www.mpolubiatko-charteroak.org.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will host an Open House Business After Hours Tuesday. May 26 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Waterford Country School in Quaker Hill. Register in advance at www.ChamberECT.com/events or by calling 860-701-9113.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will celebrate the accomplishments of Mitchell Etess, CEO of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, at its 65th Annual Citizen of the Year Celebration on Wednesday, May 27 from 6–9 p.m. at Mohegan Sun’s Convention Center. Tickets are available for $75 and must be paid at time of registration. Learn more & RSVP at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call the Chamber office at (860) 701-9113.

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will hold its Annual Education Breakfast from 7:30–9 a.m. Thursday, May 28 at Groton Inn & Suites. Every year, the Chamber honors two students from 10 shoreline-area schools who are in the top of their class and are active in the community. This event is presented in cooperation with the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and is made possible through the sponsorship of Groton Utilities, Kumon Math & Reading Center of East Lyme, Perkins & Murphy, and People’s United Bank. Admission is $17 for Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT members and $25 for non-members and includes a full hot breakfast. Learn more & register online at www.ChamberECT.com/events or call the Chamber office at (860) 701-9113.

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT member Outer Light Brewing Company of Groton has announced a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its Bridge Street location in Groton set for Saturday, May 30 beginning at noon. Learn more & RSVP at www.ChamberECT.com or call the Chamber office at (860) 701-9113. Outer Light Brewing Company is located at 266 Bridge St., Unit #1.

Maria Miranda of Miranda Creative will present Social Media Solutions for Contractors from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 at Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Blvd., Norwich. The event is sponsored by Builders & Remodelers Association of Eastern CT. For more information, emal baec2@aol.com or call 860-859-3518. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members.

Millstone Station was honored at Thames River Community College Foundation’s Annual Breakfast held at the college. Kevin R. Hennessy, Director, Federal, State and Local Affairs received the award on behalf of Dominion. Dominion provides 16 full-tuition scholarships for the nuclear engineering technology degree program for Three Rivers students. Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition, books, and fees for a two-year associate degree program. Students receive a monthly stipend during the nine-month academic year and have a 12-week paid internship/coop experience at the Millstone Nuclear Station.

Ryan Gerrity, a recipient of the Dominion/Millstone scholarship program, spoke about his experience at Three Rivers and also provided a tour of the college’s new glass-top nuclear simulator.

Susan Howard and Connie Howard of US Properties Realty were the sole agents representing the buyer and seller of the former Norwich Bulletin building at 30-66 Franklin St., Norwich. The property consists of over 29,000 square feet of office space and 4,800 square feet of warehouse and also included a parking lot across the street.

The new owner is Dr. Tim Owens of Avon,who plans to convert the building into incubator office space retail, and restaurant space. A brewery is also in the new plans.

William R. Sweeney of Tobin, Carberry, O’Malley, Riley, Selinger, P.C. represented the buyer. 

and Mark J. Steffen, CFP, have launched Sightline Wealth Advisors, LLC, a SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm. Sightline Wealth Advisors provides financial planning and investment advice and management.

Pellish and Steffen began their careers in wealth management as financial advisors with American Express Financial Advisors and, combined with their staff, bring more than 70 years of financial experience to their clients.

The Sightline Wealth Advisors office at 495 Gold Star Highway, Suite 100, Groton, has partnered with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as the custodian/broker who will provide back office support and technology. Further information can be obtained at www.sightlinewa.com or by calling  860-448-0611.