Business Briefs: Oct. 20, 2023

GARY FENTIN

GARY FENTIN

PETER  ALBERO

PETER ALBERO

Published: 10-19-2023 1:47 PM

Garden Cinemas hosting Hitchcock Film Fest

GREENFIELD — An Alfred Hitchcock film festival, sponsored by Hitchcock Brewing Co., will be held at the Garden Cinemas from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26.

Hitchcock Brewing will be at the Main Street theater offering free samples of four craft beers that are available for purchase at the concession stand on Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21.

Tickets for matinees are $8.50. Shows after 5 p.m. are $10.50 for adults or $8.50 for seniors, students and veterans. Tickets are available at the box office and at gardencinemas.net.

Films playing include:

■“Shadow of a Doubt” (1943) — Showing on Friday at 1 p.m., Wednesday at 3 p.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

■“Rear Window” (1954) — Showing on Friday at 3:30 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and Monday at 6:30 p.m.

■“Vertigo” (1958) — Showing on Friday at 9 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday and Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

■“Psycho” (1960) — Showing on Friday at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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■“Marnie” (1964) — Showing on Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.

■“Saboteur” (1942) — Showing on Sunday at 6:30 p.m., and Monday and Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Freedom Credit Union accepting donations for Unify Against Bullying

SPRINGFIELD — Throughout October, Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at its branches throughout western Massachusetts to benefit Unify Against Bullying.

The Springfield-based nonprofit seeks to bring an end to bullying through the celebration of diversity and provides grants to those who are in the best position to make a difference — children, parents, teachers and administrators.

“Unify Against Bullying says, ‘When we stand together, we stand as one,’” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said in a statement. “That’s exactly what we’re doing as we support this incredible organization through our Month of Giving campaign this October. There’s no place for bullying in our community — let’s work together to put an end to it.”

Freedom Credit Union, which has branches in Greenfield and Turners Falls, is accepting donations for Unify Against Bullying through Oct. 31.

Conway attorney named to 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list

SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin P.C., a law firm primarily serving clients throughout western New England and New York, has announced that eight of its attorneys were named to the 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list.

Attorney Gary S. Fentin of Conway was among those selected for this list, chosen for the 18th year in the field of government finance. His practice focuses on the areas of commercial and real estate finance and development, industrial revenue bonds, affordable housing, business law and business foreclosures. He manages the firm’s tax-exempt bond practice and has acted as bond counsel and/or purchaser’s counsel in hundreds of such issues since 1978.

Tapestry welcomes Mavis Nimoh as executive director

The regional health care organization Tapestry is welcoming Mavis Nimoh as its new executive director.

Nimoh joins Tapestry after serving as executive director of the Center for Health and Justice Transformation in Providence, Rhode Island, where she led a team of content experts in public health, physical and behavioral health, and the criminal legal system.

“Now more than ever, Tapestry is leading the region and the state in best and better practices at the intersection of public health and social justice as it celebrates 50 years of high-quality care, free from stigma,” Nimoh said in a statement. “I am honored to have been selected as the next executive director and inspired by the innovation, resilience and dedication of our team, board, clients and partners, whose light provides a spectrum of hope and healing for the western Mass. community.”

Himoh’s professional journey includes her role as an associate professor at Brown University School of Public Health, tenure at the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons and leadership as executive director of the Dauphin County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services.

Eversource named top utility in 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2023

BOSTON — In recognition of its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, Eversource was named the No. 1 utility company in 3BL’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking for 2023. The ranking evaluates transparency and performance in ESG among the 1,000 largest public companies in the United States.

This is the third time in the last five years that Eversource has been included in the rankings. In addition to being Eversource’s first time as the top utility, it was the only utility on this year’s list.

“An unyielding commitment to corporate responsibility through leading environmental, social and governance practices is at the foundation of our everyday mission to provide safe, reliable service while maximizing the benefits of a clean energy future for all of our customers,” Eversource Chair, President and CEO Joseph Nolan said in a statement. “We’re proud that our leadership garners recognition as the top utility in this year’s Best Corporate Citizens ranking, and we’ll continue to prioritize these values as our work to advance a more sustainable energy future is far from over.”

The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is based on 184 ESG factors in seven pillars: climate change, employee relations, environment, governance, human rights, stakeholders and society, and ESG performance. To compile the ranking, corporate data and information is obtained from publicly available sources, rather than questionnaires or company submissions.

Data and information used in the 2023 edition of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking was collected between July 2022 and July 2023. As the No. 1 — and only — utility company on this year’s list, Eversource ranked No. 63 overall.

Peter Albero named Greenfield Savings Bank’s CFO, treasurer

GREENFIELD — Peter G. Albero has been appointed chief financial officer and treasurer of Greenfield Savings Bank.

Albero will be responsible for all aspects of financial operations at the bank, including internal and external financial reporting, investments, and asset and liability management.

“Peter brings a wealth of experience to our bank,” Thomas J. Meshako, CEO and president of Greenfield Savings Bank, said in a statement. “His knowledge and experience in the industry and his commitment to our mission of community banking will help us continue to grow and maintain our profitability.”

Albero joins the bank with more than 35 years in the financial industry. He most recently served as chief financial officer at Salisbury Bank & Trust. In addition, he has been a risk advisory consultant at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, where he designed and implemented financial and risk data reconciliations for foreign banks. For more than 26 years, Albero also worked at Morgan Stanley in a variety of senior roles.