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Kerry E. Wilson Joins OceanPoint Investment Solutions as Financial Advisor

August 27, 2024

NEWPORT, R.I. ( August 20th 2024) – OceanPoint Investment Solutions is pleased to announce that Kerry E. Wilson has joined LPL Financial as a financial advisor.  Mr. Wilson brings more than a decade of financial service industry experience to his new role, in which he will work directly with customers to create a customized financial […]

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BankNewport Newly Renovated and Modernized Middletown Branch After 14-Month Modernization Project

August 23, 2024

NEWPORT, RI – August 23, 2024 – BankNewport is excited to announce the reopening of its completely renovated and modernized Middletown, Rhode Island branch located at 528 West Main Road.  The branch opened its doors to the public on August 13th, kicking-off a weeklong celebration of activities and events for customers and visitors, highlighting the […]

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BankNewport Names Daniel Tougas Vice President, Newport Branch Manager

August 6, 2024

NEWPORT, R.I. (August 6, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Daniel Tougas has been named vice president, branch manager of the Bank’s Newport branch at 10 Washington Square.  He is responsible for branch operations, customer service, and team development. Tougas joined BankNewport in 2017 and has held various positions, most recently serving as […]

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BankNewport Names Justin Mendoza Vice President, Barrington Branch Manager

August 6, 2024

NEWPORT, RI (August 6, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Mendoza to vice president, branch manager of the Bank’s Barrington office located at 330 County Road.  In his new role, Mendoza will be responsible for branch operations, customer experience, and team development. Justin joined BankNewport in 2016, most recently serving […]

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BankNewport and Project Goal Celebrate Academic Achievement through the Power of Soccer

July 31, 2024

NEWPORT, RI – July 31, 2024 – BankNewport CEO Jack Murphy recently joined Project GOAL Co-Founders Darius Shirzadi and Peter Whealton for a visit to Moses Brown School in Providence, where Project Goal youth were participating in their summer academic and soccer programming sessions. Project GOAL is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring academic achievement and […]

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BankNewport and Jamestown Philomenian Library Celebrate Project Completion

July 16, 2024

NEWPORT, RI – July 16, 2024 – BankNewport CEO Jack Murphy recently joined representatives from the Jamestown Philomenian Library to celebrate the completion of the Library’s renovation and expansion project, a significant community investment to modernize the Library and enhance its capacity to serve all residents. The Bank provided a $50,000 grant in support of the […]

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BankNewport Appoints Michael Vanasse Vice President, Manager of South Angell Branch in Providence

June 13, 2024

NEWPORT, RI (June 13, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Michael Vanasse has been named vice president and branch manager of the Bank’s Providence office located at 5 South Angell Street. In his new role, Vanasse will be responsible for branch operations, customer experience, and team development.  His leadership and financial expertise will […]

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BankNewport Names Annisha Vasquez Vice President, Community Development Officer

June 13, 2024

NEWPORT, RI (June 13, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce the appointment of Annisha Vasquez to vice president, community development officer. In her new position, Vasquez will be responsible for developing, implementing, and administering many strategic aspects of the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act Program, through banking relationships with community-based, charitable, and nonprofit organizations.  She […]

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BankNewport Charitable Foundation Awards $396,000 in Spring Grants

May 28, 2024

Newport, RI – (May 28, 2024) – The BankNewport Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $396,000 in grants to over 40 organizations throughout Rhode Island to support their work in the areas of basic human needs and food insecurity, education and workforce training, healthy lives, and arts and culture. “Since our […]

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BankNewport Appoints Murray Charron Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer

May 22, 2024

NEWPORT, R.I. (May 22, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce the appointment of Murray Charron as vice president, senior commercial loan officer. Charron brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial lending, client management, and strategic portfolio expansion to his new role at BankNewport.  His primary focus will be to drive the growth […]

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