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2/16/2010 BankNewport Names Chief Financial Officer
NEWPORT, R.I.(February 16, 2010) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Gregory Derderian to executive vice president and chief financial officer.
2/4/2010 'Feed The Need' Food Drive Collects Over One Ton Of Food
NEWPORT, R.I. (February 4, 2010) – The community joined BankNewport and OceanPoint Insurance Agency employees to collect over one ton of food during the “Feed the Need” holiday collection drive to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in their efforts to provide food for local families in need.
1/14/2010 BankNewport Announces Employee Citizenship Awards
Newport,RI (January 14, 2010) – BankNewport Executive Vice President and COO, Sandra J. Pattie recently announced the winners of the 2009 BankNewport Employee Citizenship Awards.
12/29/2009 BankNewport Hosts Group Bear Hug in Barrington
Barrington, R.I. (December 29, 2009) BankNewport's Barrington Branch recently hosted a "Teddy Bear Stuffing Party" to benefit Tap-In.
12/29/2009 BankNewport Hosts Group Bear Hug in Narragansett
Narragansett, R.I. (December 29,2009) BankNewport's Narragansett Branch recently hosted a "Teddy Bear Stuffing Party" to benefit the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale.
12/29/2009 BankNewport Hosts Group Bear Hug in Warren
Warren, R.I. (December 29, 2009) BankNewport's Warren Branch recently hosted a "Teddy Bear Stuffing Party" to benefit East Bay Coalition for the Homeless (EBCH).
12/29/2009 BankNewport Hosts Group Bear Hug in North Kingstown
North Kingstown, R.I. (December 29,2009) BankNewport's North Kingstown Branch recently hosted a "Teddy Bear Stuffing Party" to benefit North Kingstown Senior and Human Services (NKSHS).
12/21/2009 BankNewport Names Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I.(December 21, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Theresa L. Massoud to vice president, marketing.
12/16/2009 BankNewport Names Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 16, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Lisa A. Sellar to vice president, retail administration manager.
12/11/2009 BankNewport Coin Counting Donations Presented
BRISTOL and WARREN, RI. (December 11, 2009) – Celebrating over ten years of service to the community, BankNewport’s Bristol office, located at 6 Gooding Avenue, and Warren office, located at 323 Market Street, recently presented donations, totaling over $5,200, to beneficiaries of the free coin counting week celebration held November 16 through 20, 2009 at both branch locations.
12/1/2009 BankNewport Names Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 1, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Julie A. Mott to vice president, deposit servicing manager.
11/24/2009 "Feed the Need" Holiday Food Drive Begins
NEWPORT, R.I. (November 24, 2009) – The community is invited to join BankNewport and OceanPoint Insurance Agency this holiday season in showing support for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in their efforts to provide food for local families in need.
11/19/2009 Bank Employees Donate Clothes to Benefit Big Sisters of Rhode Island
NEWPORT, R.I.(November 19, 2009) – BankNewport employees recently tackled fall closet cleaning to benefit Big Sisters of Rhode Island.
10/13/2009 BankNewport Announces Appointment
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 13, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Jennifer C. Pratt to assistant vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s Washington Square office in Newport.
10/9/2009 BankNewport Names Branch Manager
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 9, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Donna M. Giblin to vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s Tiverton office located at 614 Main Road.
9/17/2009 Kick Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a Purple Ribbon Tote Bag!
South County & East Bay Raise funds and support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month by purchasing a purple ribbon tote bag for only $6, or two for $10.
8/21/2009 Watching Their Garden Grow at Camp Grosvenor
SAUNDERSTOWN, R.I. (August 21, 2009) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly recently joined Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County Executive Director, Joanne M. Hoops and Camp Counselor, Lauren Schmieg to admire the organic vegetable garden and chicken coop established by the children participating in summer day camp at Camp Grosvenor, located on 99-acres in Saunderstown, Rhode Island.
8/12/2009 BankNewport Down By The Docks At Camp Yawgoog
HOPE VALLEY, R.I. (August 12, 2009) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly and Executive Vice President and CFO, Andrew C. Hewitt recently joined Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America Scout Executive, David S. Anderson and Camp Yawgoog Reservation Director, Thomas J. Sisson down by the waterfront at Camp Yawgoog in Hope Valley, Rhode Island.
7/30/2009 BankNewport Summer Food Drive for Neighbors in Need
NEWPORT, R.I., (July 30, 2009) – The community is invited to join BankNewport this summer in showing support for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in their efforts to provide food for local families in need.
7/27/2009 BankNewport "Bowls Them Over" With Cash
NEWPORT, R.I. (July 27, 2009) – Forty-four BankNewport employees recently laced up their bowling shoes to benefit Big Brothers of Rhode Island.
7/20/2009 BankNewport Announces Appointment
NEWPORT, R.I. (July 20, 2009) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly has announced the appointment of Leland R. Merrill, Jr. to senior vice president and manager, commercial lending.
6/25/2009 BankNewport One of RI's Best Places to Work
NEWPORT, R.I. (June 25, 2009) – BankNewport was honored at the Best Places to Work in Rhode Island 2009 award ceremony held on June 18, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick.
6/23/2009 BankNewport Presents Coin Counting Donation
NEWPORT, R.I. (June 23, 2009) – BankNewport Vice President and Washington Square Branch Manager, Donna M. Giblin recently presented a check in the amount of $800 to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Executive Assistant Marilyn Warren.
6/9/2009 BankNewport Recognized as a "Healthy" Company
NEWPORT, R.I. (June 9, 2009) – On behalf of OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC, representatives from BankNewport’s human resources department were presented with an “Superior” Award at the 15th Annual Worksite Health Awards ceremony on May 29, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick.
6/2/2009 BankNewport participates in Teach Children to Save Program
TIVERTON, R.I. (June 2, 2009) – BankNewport Vice President and Branch Manager, Patricia Terra, and Teller Supervisor, Rebecca McGrady, both of the Bank’s Tiverton office, recently taught a savings lesson to 43 first grade students at the Pocasset Elementary School in Tiverton as part of the American Bankers Association “Teach Children to Save” program.
5/6/2009 BankNewport Announces Appointment
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 6, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Victoria A. Comfort to vice president and branch manager/market manager of the Bank’s North Kingstown office.
4/16/2009 BankNewport Participates In Teach Children To Save Program
TIVERTON, R.I. (April 16, 2009) – BankNewport Assistant Branch Manager, Joseph Bell, of the Bank’s Stone Bridge office, recently taught a savings lesson to 40 first grade students at the Fort Barton School in Tiverton as part of the American Bankers Association “Teach Children to Save” program.
4/13/2009 BankNewport Names Branch Manager
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 13, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Jennifer O. Jurczak to branch manager and officer of the Bank’s Narragansett office located at 90 Point Judith Road.
3/4/2009 BankNewport Funds Bristol Warren Mentoring Program
WARREN, R.I. (March 4, 2009) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly recently joined Mosaico Community Development Corporation Executive Director, Jennifer Astrella at Kickemuit Middle School in Warren for an appreciation event for Mentors and students participating in the Bristol-Warren School Mentoring Program.
3/2/2009 BankNewport Names Senior Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (March 2, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Sheila M. Sulentic to senior vice president and controller.
1/30/2009 BankNewport Sends "Warming Hearts" To RI Troops
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 30, 2009) – Volunteers from BankNewport, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc., and American Legion Post 18 recently gathered at the Bank’s Turner Road facility in Middletown to pack all of the items donated by the community during BankNewport’s “Warming Hearts” collection drive for Rhode Island troops.
1/28/2009 BankNewport Names Senior Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 28, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Scott R. Kwarta to senior vice president, director of compliance.
1/12/2009 BankNewport Names Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 12, 2009) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Cidalia M. Rodrigues to vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s Bristol office.
12/30/2008 BankNewport Supports Washington Square Restoration Project
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 30, 2008) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly recently joined representatives from the Washington Square Advisory Commission (WSAC) and sculptor Howard Newman to view a model of the mold for the historically accurate horse trough to be installed at the foot of Washington Square.
12/26/2008 BankNewport Announces Employee Citizenship Awards
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 26, 2008) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly recently announced the winners of the 2008 BankNewport Employee Citizenship Awards.
12/22/2008 BankNewport names Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 22, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Patricia A. Terra to vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s Tiverton office located at 614 Main Road.
12/19/2008 Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry Receives $25,000 Grant from BankNewport
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 19, 2008) – BankNewport today presented a $25,000 grant from its Rhode Island Foundation Charitable Fund to the non-profit organization Tall Ships Rhode Island, Inc (TSRI).
12/3/2008 BankNewport's "Warming Hearts" Holiday Collection for Rhode Island Troops
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 3, 2008) – The community is invited to join BankNewport and American Legion Post 18 in showing support for those Rhode Island men and women in military service who are far from home this holiday season.
11/28/2008 BankNewport Sponsors "Homes for the Holidays"
BRISTOL, R.I. (November 28, 2008) – BankNewport Assistant Vice President and Bristol Branch Manager, Cidalia M. Rodrigues presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Linden Place “Homes For The Holiday” Committee, representing the Bank’s sponsorship of the 17th Annual “Homes for the Holiday” house tour scheduled for December 13 and 14, 2008.
11/26/2008 BankNewport Warms Hearts This Winter
NEWPORT, R.I. (November 26, 2008) – Every homeowner has experienced the high cost to heat their homes and, for many, it is a struggle to spread their monthly budget to cover the heating bill when it arrives.
11/19/2008 Bank Employees Donate Clothes to Benefit Big Sisters of Rhode Island
NEWPORT, R.I. (November 19, 2008) – BankNewport employees recently tackled fall closet cleaning to benefit Big Sisters of Rhode Island.
11/13/2008 BankNewport Presents Food to Local Organization
BARRINGTON, R.I. (November 13, 2008) – BankNewport Barrington Branch Manager, John Daniels and Assistant Branch Manager, Gail Piermont, recently presented several boxes filled with non-perishable food items to Tap-In (Touch A Person In Need) Co-Presidents, Jane Ryan and Susan David Holmes.
10/29/2008 Newport Art Museum Receives $20K grant from BankNewport
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 29, 2008) - The Newport Art Museum has received a $20,095 grant from BankNewport to support the after school Community Arts Enrichment Program coordinated and staffed by the Museum and offered in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County.
10/29/2008 BankNewport Presents Food to Local Pantry
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 29, 2008) – BankNewport Wellington Square Branch Manager, Lisa Fisher recently presented over a dozen boxes filled with non-perishable food items to St. Joseph’s food pantry representatives, Edna Wardwell, Coordinator, and James Farrington, President of the St. Vincent DePaul Society
10/27/2008 BankNewport Names Branch Manager
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 27, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Sheila A. Hagen-Peters to vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s Middletown office.
10/27/2008 BankNewport Announces Appointment
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 27, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Renate R. Marek to the position of vice president and relationship manager for the Bank’s Retail area.
10/3/2008 BankNewport Names Branch Manager
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 3, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Lisa M. Fisher to branch manager and officer of the Bank’s Wellington Square office in Newport.
8/18/2008 BankNewport Funds Docks for Camp Yawgoog, Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America
HOPE VALLEY, R.I. (August 18, 2008) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly and Executive Vice President and CFO, Andrew C. Hewitt recently joined members of the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America for a visit to Camp Yawgoog in Hope Valley, Rhode Island.
7/28/2008 BankNewport Recognizes Galilee Mission
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (July 28, 2008) – BankNewport Assistant Vice President and Narragansett Branch Manager, Victoria Comfort recently presented a check in the amount of $500 to Galilee Mission Board President, Deb Bowley and Administrator, Steven Thompson.
7/15/2008 BankNewport Announces Grand Opening Sweepstakes Winner
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (July 15, 2008) – BankNewport Assistant Vice President and Narragansett Branch Manager, Victoria Comfort recently had the pleasure of presenting a check for $5,000 to Dianne Souza of Narragansett, winner of BankNewport’s Grand Opening “Win the Interest on $1,000,000” Sweepstakes.
6/24/2008 BankNewport Names Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (June 24, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Patrick J. Clays to the position of vice president, mortgage consultant.
6/18/2008 BankNewport Funds School Visits to Sanctuary
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (June 18, 2008) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly recently joined fourth grade students from Sullivan Elementary School for a nature walk at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown.
6/9/2008 BankNewport One of RI's Best Places to Work
NEWPORT, R.I. (June 9, 2008) – BankNewport was honored at the Best Places to Work in Rhode Island 2008 award ceremony held on June 4, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. Representatives from BankNewport’s human resources department accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
6/4/2008 BankNewport Names Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (June 4, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Mark Fernandez to the position of vice president, mortgage consultant.
5/22/2008 BankNewport Supports Jamestown Museum
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (May 22, 2008) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly and Vice President and Jamestown Branch Manager, Michael DeVito recently joined Jamestown Historical Society President, Rosemary Enright and Capital Campaign Co-Chairs, Anne Maxwell Livingston and John A. Murphy to view first hand the completed stone access ramp into the Jamestown Museum, located at 92 Narragansett Avenue.
5/20/2008 BankNewport Names Assistant Branch Manager
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 20, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Jennifer O. Jurczak to assistant branch manager of the Bank’s new Narragansett office located at 90 Point Judith Road.
5/13/2008 BankNewport Names Senior Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 13, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of David M. Murray to senior vice president, marketing director.
5/12/2008 BankNewport Participates in Teach Children to Save Program
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 12, 2008) – As part of the American Bankers Association “Teach Children to Save” program, BankNewport Vice President and Washington Square Branch Manager, Donna M. Giblin and Customer Service Representative, Barbara J. Palumbo hosted a field trip for twelve Girl Scouts and five adult leaders from Troop #740 in Portsmouth.
5/2/2008 BankNewport Names Branch Manager
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 2, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Victoria A. Comfort to assistant vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s new Narragansett office located at 90 Point Judith Road.
5/2/2008 BankNewport Names Branch Manager
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 14, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Mary Beth Manuel to branch manager of the Bank’s Stone Bridge office in Tiverton.
4/10/2008 BankNewport "Bowls Them Over" with Cash
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 10, 2008) – Forty BankNewport employees recently laced up their bowling shoes to benefit the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) of Newport and Bristol Counties.
4/8/2008 BankNewport Names Branch Manager
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 8, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Linda A. Buchanan to vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s Portsmouth office.
3/4/2008 BankNewport Funds Blithewold Slate Roof Restoration
BRISTOL, R.I. (March 4, 2008) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly and Assistant Vice President and Bristol Branch Manager, Cidalia Rodrigues recently joined Blithewold Mansion Executive Director, Karen Binder and Board Chairman, Joan Abrams “up on the roof” to view first hand the mansion’s slate roof, which has been targeted as one of the primary restoration projects of Blithewold’s 2nd Century Capital Campaign for 2008.
2/5/2008 BankNewport Names Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (February 5, 2008) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Roger A. DeVivo to vice president, information technology.
1/31/2008 BankNewport Supports South County Chamber
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (January 31, 2008) - The South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of its new facility located at 230 Old Tower Hill Road in Wakefield. BankNewport extended a grant in the amount of $10,000 to the Chamber in support of the capital campaign.
1/29/2008 BankNewport Names Vice President
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 29, 2008) - BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Sara M. Hiebner to vice president, business development officer for the Bank’s Business Banking Group.
1/23/2008 BankNewport Assistant Vice President Awarded Designation
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 23, 2008) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly together with the Bankers Administration Institute (BAI) are pleased to announce that Assistant Vice President, Ricardo P. Romero has achieved the designation of Certified Bank Auditor® (CBA).
1/2/2008 BankNewport To Open Branch In Narragansett
NEWPORT, R.I. (January 2, 2008) – BankNewport today announced its intention to open a new branch in Narragansett, Rhode Island at 90 Point Judith Road, on the site of the former Casa Rossi restaurant. It will be the Bank’s first retail banking office in Narragansett and its twelfth banking office overall. The branch is scheduled to open in the late spring of 2008.