GREENFIELD — Longmeadow resident Michael P. Buckmaster has joined Greenfield Cooperative Bank as the new senior vice president of commercial lending.
“Mr. Buckmaster’s style of lending fits in nicely with our community bank,” said Michael E. Tucker, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank and its Northampton Cooperative Bank division. “His goal is to find a way to help businesses of all sizes succeed. We are very pleased to have Mike join our team of experienced lenders.”
According to a Greenfield Cooperative Bank press release, Buckmaster will be based in the Greenfield office where he will direct the commercial lending department, reporting to Tony Worden, executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Buckmaster has more than 30 years of banking experience, most recently at Community Bank, N.A. (formerly NUVO Bank, a division of Merchants Bank). According to the release, he graduated from the University of Lancaster in Lancaster, England, with a bachelor’s degree in management science.
SPRINGFIELD — New Dunkin’ Refreshers iced beverages are available at participating Western Massachusetts Dunkin’ locations.
Made with iced green tea, flavored fruit concentrate and B vitamins, Dunkin’ Refreshers are available in two varieties: strawberry dragon fruit and peach passion fruit. According to a Dunkin’ press release, the brand is offering medium Dunkin’ Refreshers for $2 all day at participating locations in Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties through July 28.
“Dunkin’ has been there to keep our guests running during these difficult months. Now, with the start of summer, it’s the perfect time for something fresh and exciting to energize and enliven people again,” said Dunkin’ franchise owner Peter Martins.
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank and its parent company Greenfield Bancorp MHC have announced that the following people were elected as new corporators of Greenfield Bancorp MHC during the company’s 115th annual meeting on June 16 in Northampton.
■Attorney Nathanial A. Tripp, of Greenfield. Tripp has been practicing law in Massachusetts since 2010, and is a board member with the United Way of Franklin County. He also holds various positions with the Second Congregational Church.
■Molly Feinstein, of Northampton. Feinstein is director of medical affairs at Cooley Dickinson Health Care, vice chair of the United Way of Hampshire County and founder of GoBerry in Northampton.
■Amanda L. Garcia, certified public accountant. Garcia is director of the Center of Entrepreneurial Leadership at Elms College in Chicopee and owner of Amanda Garcia LLP. She also volunteers with Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts and Valley Venture Mentors, and was a former BusinessWest “40 Under Forty” winner.
■Deerfield resident Dylan E. Korpita, chartered financial analyst. Korpita is director of finance and operations at the Bement School in Deerfield.
■Anthony J. Worden, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Greenfield Cooperative Bank. Worden is a board member with the United Way of Franklin County, a member of Greenfield’s Cable Advisory Board and a director of Berkshire Brewing Co.
Additionally, attorney Daniel F. Graves, who practices law in Greenfield, and Robert L. Underhill, a retired executive vice president at the former Channing Bete, were re-elected as corporators of Greenfield Bancorp MHC, and the following incumbents were re-elected to three-year terms as directors of the bank and Greenfield Bancorp MHC:
■Shelburne resident Nancy A. Fournier, a certified public accountant with the Greenfield branch of Melanson Heath.
■Northfield resident Eugene A. L’Etoile, president of Five Star Farms.
■Josiah J.L. Simpson Jr., a world-renowned glass artist who has his studio and home in Shelburne.
■Recently retired attorney Susan G. Fentin, who lives in Conway.
■South Deerfield resident JoAnne J. Finck, vice president at the Finck & Perras insurance firm.
■Florence resident Peter J. Whalen, owner of the Whalen Insurance Agency in Northampton.
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union, based in Springfield, has started a phased reopening of its branch lobbies starting with the locations in Greenfield and Northampton, as well as the Cooley Street and Main Street offices in Springfield.
According to a Freedom Credit Union press release, the branch lobbies are open with reduced hours to start — Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Drive-up windows are open Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
All other locations will reopen Monday, July 6, with varied hours, the release states.
“We look forward to being able to help our members in person again,” said Freedom Credit Union President and CEO Glenn Welch. “While we are asking them to continue to use our drive-up windows to perform standard transactions, we will also allow branch access to a limited number of members to comply with governmental guidance on occupancy limits and to help maintain social distancing. We also have robust online and mobile banking options to reduce the need for our members to visit in person in most cases.”
According to the release, Freedom Credit Union has taken additional measures to help protect staff and members inside its branch locations, including:
■Stationing a greeter at the entrance to limit access based on occupancy limits. Members and visitors will be asked for identification when entering the office and will be directed to an available representative.
■Providing hand sanitizer for member use when entering and exiting the branches.
■Requiring all employees and members to wear masks while within the branch, and redirecting members who do not have a mask to the drive-up window.
■Following the social distancing requirements established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including marking 6-foot distances in branch lobbies and removing or reducing seating in lobby areas.
■Installing Plexiglas shields on teller lines and new member account desks.
■Closing restrooms to the public.
■Asking people who are sick or who have encountered someone with COVID-19 to refrain from visiting Freedom Credit Union’s branches or drive-up windows.
For the latest updates about Freedom Credit Union, visit freedom.coop.
GREENFIELD — Ninety Nine Restaurants announced this week it has reopened indoor dining to customers, including at its 17 Colrain Road location.
“Our top priority remains the health and safety of our guests and team members. … Our staff is diligently following precautions to ensure each visit is as safe as it is enjoyable,” said Ninety Nine Restaurants’ President Charlie Noyes. “We are grateful for all of the continued support our guests have shown us during this time and we look forward to welcoming them back at their local Ninety Nine Restaurant.”
According to press release from the restaurant chain, guests will be expected to review COVID-19 symptom signs posted outside the restaurant, and to wear masks when entering and exiting the building, or when interacting with restaurant staff.
Single-use menus will be provided, as will individual condiments, and all commonly touched surfaces will be routinely disinfected.
Parties are restricted to six customers or less.
More information on Ninety Nine’s reopening plan is available at 99restaurants.com.
SOUTH DEERFIELD — TommyCar Auto Group has announced that the showrooms of its five car dealerships have reopened, including Volvo Cars Pioneer Valley on Greenfield Road in South Deerfield.
“We look forward to being able to help our customers in person again,” said TommyCar co-owner Carla Cosenzi. “We’re following stringent cleaning procedures and health guidelines to ensure the safety of our employees and guests. Still, we know that some may be apprehensive to visit. That’s why we’re accepting appointments and even delivering cars for test drives to customers’ homes or workplaces.”
All five dealerships have implemented measures in an effort to keep staff and customers safe from COVID-19, according to a press release from the company.
Those measures include limiting access based on occupancy limits; providing hand sanitizer for use when entering and exiting showrooms; delivering test-drive vehicles to customers at home or work, or by appointment; sanitizing vehicles between test drives and disinfecting them with PermaSafe; and picking up and dropping off vehicles in need of service.
According to the release, federal and state guidelines, such as requiring all employees and customers to wear masks and following the social distancing requirements established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will also be followed.
For the latest updates about TommyCar Auto Group, visit tommycarauto.com.