July 6, 2009

Photo Finish for the July 6, 2009 issue

Photo/Courtesy During its newest branch's recent grand opening celebration in Milford, UniBank of Whitinsville donated $1,500 to Milford's Baseball Association. The funds will help the organization purchase new equipment and uniforms and will make the 2009 baseball season more affordable for Milford families. Pictured, from left to right-with a few Milford baseball players - are: Joe Arcudi, vice president of the Milford Baseball Association; Bob Tomaso, president of the Milford Baseball Association; James F. Paulhus, president and CEO of UniBank; Doris Hamburger, manager of UniBank's Milford and Upton branches; Bill DiAntonio, UniBank's business development officer; and Laurie Sundin, UniBank's customer service manager.

Photo/Courtesy Through its TD Charitable Foundation, TD Banknorth of Portland, Maine recently donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. The funds will help support the out-of-school programming at the organization's Pearl Street Clubhouse in Framingham. Pictured, from left to right, are: Francis Hurley, president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest; TD Banknorth executives Andrew Hall, assistant vice president, and Brian McEvoy, regional vice president; and club members Gabriel DeSouza, Alyssa Gunn, Siera Morel, Maria Morel, Jalexa Espiritusanto, and Jaylidee Morales.

Photo/Courtesy Commerce Bank of Worcester recently participated in the â€œStart Central MA Heart Walkâ€ in Worcester. With all proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association, the bank's team - â€œRoaring Lionsâ€ - raised $10,000, which included a $4,000 donation from the bank itself. Pictured are more than 30 members of the Commerce Bank heart walk team.

Photo/Courtesy Webster Five Cents Savings Bank, through its Webster Five Foundation, recently donated $2,500 to the Oak Hill Community Development Corporation (CDC) of Worcester. The funds will support the job training and placement program, which is a part of the organization's economic development. Through the program, the Oak Hill CDC helps disadvantaged and low-income community members improve their position in the workforce. Pictured, from left to right, are: Webster Five Cents Savings Bank executives Richard T. Leahy, president and CEO, and Karen Kempskie-Aquino, vice president; and Mullen Sawyer, executive director of the Oak Hill CDC.

Photo/Courtesy The Exchange Club of Spencer recently donated $1,000 to the Second Chance Animal Shelter in East Brookfield. The funds will assist the shelter in renovating its facilities. Since 1999, the shelter has improved the lives of more than 10,000 local pets by facilitating adoptions, providing low-cost spay/neuter programs, holding wellness vaccination clinics and creating a pet food pantry. Pictured, from left to right, are: Al Morin Jr., member of the Exchange Club, and Sheryl Brackley, executive director of Second Chance Animal Shelter.