• YMCA Cape Cod to Break Ground on $8.5 Million Expansion Effort

  West Barnstable, MA – YMCA Cape Cod will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony and reception on Friday, April 11th at 1:30 pm to celebrate the start of construction on the $8.5 million renovation and expansion project to the current facility in West Barnstable. The groundbreaking event will represent a major milestone in the campaign which to date has raised $7.3 million in gifts, pledges and financing. The funds raised through this campaign will allow YMCA Cape Cod to expand and modernize the existing West Barnstable facility, which has long outgrown its current space.

• Cape Cod Five welcomes James C. O’Conor as Director of Consumer Lending

  February 11, 2008 -- James O’Conor recently joined Cape Cod Five following twelve years in lending and management positions at TD Banknorth, N.A. and Cape Cod Bank and Trust Company, most recently as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer.

• Cape Cod Cooperative announces Roman Mako earns AAP designation

  January 8, 2008 -- Joel G. Crowell, President of Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, announced today that Roman Mako, Deposit Services Representative, has passed the NACHA Accredited ACH Professional Examination and earned his designation as an AAP Professional.

• Mass Bankers Association names David Curtis to board of directors

  July 19, 2007 -- Massachusetts Bankers Association has announced that David W. Curtis, President of The Community Bank has been appointed to their Board of Directors and will be serving a three year term.

• Cape Medical Supply opens new location

  June 5, 2007 -- Cape Medical Supply, Inc. is has announced the opening of a new retail location in Falmouth, MA at 419 Palmer Avenue. The new location will open July 2, 2007 and will serve customers in the Falmouth area with a broad selection of respiratory care products and home medical equipment.

• Jay O'Brien joins Jack Conway & Co.

  March 22, 2007 -- Jay O'Brien of Falmouth is the newest agent at the Jack Conway & Co. Realtors Falmouth office. O'Brien comes to the Conway Co. from Today Real Estate, but also has a strong background in business and journalism.

• First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union Appoints Patricia D. MacConnell Falmouth Branch Manager

  March 20, 2007 – First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Patricia D. MacConnell as Manager of its Falmouth Branch office at 352 Main Street, Falmouth, MA.

• Eric Bancroft joins The Community Bank

  March 15, 2007 -- The Community Bank is proud to announce that Eric M. Bancroft has joined the bank as Commercial Loan Officer based on the Cape.

• Chatham named one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations

  March 7, 2007 -- Long known for its quaint atmosphere, Chatham has been recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for its historic charm. It was announced today that Chatham and 11 other towns were selected to receive the designation of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations.

• Genevate CEO Named to Cape Cod Technology Council Board of Directors

  February 8th, 2007 -- Genevate Corporation's President/CEO and Chief Evangelist Leslie Fishlock was elected to the Cape Cod Technology Council's Board of Directors Thursday evening at the Annual Dinner held at the Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster, MA.

• Michael Sheehan joins Cape Medical Supply

  January 18, 2007 -- Michael Sheehan has joined the staff of Cape Medical Supply, Inc., coming aboard as an Assistant Business Manager.

• Marjorie Macy named Vice President at TD Banknorth

  January 18, 2007 -- Marjorie D. Macy has been promoted to vice president at TD Banknorth in Falmouth.

• Aimone named officer at Rogers & Gray

  December 30, 2006 -- Charles N. Robinson, President of Rogers & Gray Insurance Agency Inc., has announced the election of Carol Aimone to Vice President of the agency.

• Leigh Burgess Named Assistant Vice President at TD Banknorth Insurance in Orleans

  December 18, 2006 -- Leigh C. Burgess has been promoted to assistant vice president at TD Banknorth Insurance Agency Inc. in Orleans. A Retail Service Supervisor, she will continue to oversee and manage all aspects of personal lines insurance for customers throughout the region.

• Shirley Schulz Appointed Business Development & Sales Manager at TD Banknorth in Osterville

  November 30, 2006 -- Shirley J. Schulz has been appointed the Business Development & Sales Manager at the TD Banknorth branch at 835 Main Street in Osterville.

• Maffei Landscape Celebrates 15th Anniversary

  JUNE 30, 2006 – Maffei Landscape Contractors, based in Mashpee, reaches a major milestone this summer with the commemoration of its 15th anniversary. Formed in 1991 by Robert Maffei, then a junior at Barnstable High School, the company is now one of the largest and most successful landscaping companies on Cape Cod, providing landscape design, maintenance and construction services to both individual home owners and large contractors on the Cape and South Shore.

• Lisa Slattery joins Rockland Trust as residential lending officer

  JUNE 30, 2006 -- Carole Monte, Vice President and Regional Manager, Cape Cod Mortgage Origination for Rockland Trust Company, announced the appointment of Lisa C. Slattery as Residential Lending Officer. In this role, Ms. Slattery will be responsible for assisting customers in obtaining the best financing available for their mortgage needs

• Building a better mousetrap

  Congratulations to the 15 annual Mousetrap Award winners, honored by Cape Cod SCORE, after being nominated by their respective chambers of commerce. One thing each business has in common: they have survived for at least five years, not an easy accomplishment among startups. Now they appear poised for long-term success. They also contribute significantly to their communities.

• Seamen’s Bank Named Best Historically Sensitive Addition to the Town of Eastham

  JUNE 1, 2006 -- John Roderick, President of Seamen’s Bank, has announced the Eastham Chamber of Commerce has recognized the Eastham Branch with the "Best Historically Sensitive Addition to the Town of Eastham" award. This honor was accepted on the bank’s behalf at the Eastham Chamber’s annual membership meeting by Colleen O’Duffy Johnston, Eastham Branch Manager and Sarah Matel, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer.

• Melody Tent Presents $15,000 Check to Cape Cod Conservatory

  JUNE 13, 2006 -- Yesterday at the Melody Tent, Bruce Cameron and Vince Longo, on behlf of the South Shore Playhouse Associates, presented a check for $15,000 to Dr. Robert Wyatt, Artistic Director of the Cape Cod Conservatory, for the Conservatory to use in any way they see fit.
  

• Tree’s Place under new ownership

  June 12, 2006 -- From its modest beginnings more than 40 years ago, Tree’s Place in Orleans has evolved into a unique retail destination, featuring a gift shop, a tilery offering specialty tiles for the home and an art gallery which has earned national prominence. Tree’s Place is now poised to enter a new chapter under the auspices of its new owner, Donna Steele of Dennisport.

• Sovereign Bank appoints new leadership for Cape Cod and Plymouth Regions

  JUNE 14, 2006 – Sovereign Bank announced today its new leadership lineup to manage commercial and community banking activities in the Cape Cod and Plymouth, Massachusetts regions. Jack Meehl, senior vice president at Sovereign Bank, was promoted to regional president overseeing all banking activities in the area – including 20 branches and a team of six commercial loan officers. Meehl previously managed commercial lending for Sovereign in the Cape Cod and Plymouth regions.

• Lynne Poyant named honorary chair of TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea

  May 18, 2006 -- The Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce and the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod are pleased to announce that Lynne M. Poyant, Director of Community Services for the Town of Barnstable, has been named Honorary Chair of the 21st Annual TD Banknorth Pops by the Sea concert. The annual concert features the only Cape Cod appearance of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart, this year featuring guest conductor William Shatner.

• Cuffy’s expands on Route 28

  May 18, 2006 -- An aging stretch of Route 28 properties in West Dennis is showing signs of rejuvenation as Cuffy’s and other businesses begin expansions and renovations, even as the town discusses plans for revitalization of the nearby West Dennis village.

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