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Real Estate Group Introduces New Regional Sales Director Bank Takes Environmental Initiative

WELLS/YORKBetter Homes and Gardens

(BHG) Real Estate, The Masiello Group, announces Dan Hussey as the new Regional Sales Director for the Wells and York offices. Hussey joined the team in February 2023.

According to Hussey, his goal as the Regional Sales Director is to support agents and help them grow their skills and reach their sales goals while fostering a positive and inviting work environment. Of his experience so far, Hussey stated, “I’ve already seen many agents work their way through both tough situations and very positive ones, and it always makes me smile to see some exceed their own expectations.”

Hussey joins BHG Real Estate The Masiello Group with a background in consulting, market analysis, and sales management. He holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University. He has previously worked for Continental Shelf

Associates (2002) and PrimeTime Communities (2005). In addition to working as a market analyst for PrimeTime Communities, he also held the positions of Director of Research and Director of Sales. He joined The Gove Group Real Estate in 2010 as Director of Sales, where he oversaw the sales and marketing for between ten and twenty residential communities.

In his work as a market analyst, Hussey conducted hundreds of real estate market feasibility studies concerning positioning and pricing strategies. His work covered more than one billion dollars in real estate properties throughout New England, encompassing a wide variety of property types. As Director of Sales for The Gove Group Real Estate, he worked with a managerial team to recruit the best agents and staff members, seek new clients, and promote the company’s growth.

Hussey is excited to bring his experience and knowledge to our Wells and York offices. He hopes to assist his team in growing their skills, confidence, and experience through 2023 and beyond.

The Masiello Group is a second-generation family company that has been a trailblazer in New England real estate since 1966. With now more than 35 offices throughout northern New England, we’re the largest residential real estate firm north of Boston to offer a complete suite of home services, including buying, selling, mortgage, title, insurance, relocation, and more.

For more information visit www.masiello.com.

Maine Beaches Association Chooses New Grant Manager

STATEWIDEThe Maine Beaches Association (MBA) has chosen Ed Hodgdon as its new grant manager. Hodgdon replaces Paige Farmer, who is leaving the regional tourism group for the Southern Maine Beaches area after more than two decades of leadership.

“We are excited to work with Ed to help forge a bright new future for the Maine Beaches Association,” said Laura Dolce, MBA chairman and the executive director of the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Arundel Chamber of Commerce. “Ed has served on the board since 2008, so we know it will be a smooth transition and he’ll continue the exemplary work Paige has done for so long.”

Dolce said the MBA members were grateful for Farmer’s leadership during challenging times, and that she worked tirelessly to help raise the profile of the Maine Beaches region across the U.S. and Canada.

“I know Ed will bring his creativity and professionalism and help build on the work Paige has done,” she said.

Hodgdon said he was excited to get started in the position, which will begin on July 1.

“I am looking forward to this new role within the Maine Beaches Association,” Hogdon said, “and I will continue the great work that Paige and the board has done to promote the Maine Beaches region as the premier four-season destination in Maine.”

Hodgdon started Hodgdon Consulting, a marketing consulting company, in 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Funtown Splashtown USA for more than 20 years, first as a seasonal cashier and then working his way up to becoming the park’s marketing and IT manager. Hodgdon oversaw the park’s advertising budget, marketing initiatives, media re-

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Across the nation, organizations are taking steps to reduce their negative impacts on the environment - this is no different at Norway Savings Bank. Moving to a paperless workplace and using more solar energy are two major initiatives at the Bank.

Norway Savings recently received an Environmental Recycling Activity Report, from its recycling partner. The report confirms that a 13-year paperless initiative and recycling effort is making a significant environmental and economic impact. The report, issued by Secure RMS, recognized Norway Savings Bank as a socially responsible business that has collected and processed 420,196 pounds (210 tons) of paper for recycling since 2010. The report outlined the savings for 2022 are equivalent to: 193 trees saved; 4,317 gallons of oil conserved; 79,524 gallons of water saved; 54,530 kilowatts of energy saved; 1,136 cubic yards of landfill saved.

forms and record storage, as well as diligent recycling efforts throughout the bank. In addition to these efforts, the bank has adopted the use of geothermal technology and other energy-efficient HVAC systems in branch construction and renovation projects in order to reduce its consumption of fossil fuels.

“We have also converted nearly 45% of our account holders to use more convenient and environmentally-responsible e-statements. But we still have more work to do,” said Walsh.

“I’m also pleased that our move to accept electronic signatures is reducing our use of paper even more.” lations, special and group events and IT infrastructure.

He also is also the secretary of the Northeast’s Entertainment Association (NEAAPA), which is the premier regional trade association for the attractions industry. NEAAPA covers all six New England states and New York State. He has served in this role since 2011.

In his free time, Hodgdon visits theme parks and spends time with his family. Ed resides in Scarborough with his husband, Martin.

The Northeast’s Entertainment Association, is the premier regional attractions association in the United States. NEAAPA represents the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont, and also has manufacturer and supplier members that support the industry.

NEAAPA follows legislative activity that will have an effect on the attractions industry on local, state and federal levels. Education programs are offered throughout the year covering topics of importance to its members.

For more information, visit www.neaapa.com.

Also in 2022, Norway Savings installed 39 solar panels at their Kennebunk location. The annual offset of Carbon Emissions is 47,610 pounds, which is equivalent to: 2,429 gallons of gasoline not burned; five passenger cars removed from the road; 3,750 gallons of propane not burned; 520 pounds of coal not burned

“At Norway Savings our core values are extremely important to us – respect, dignity, community service and fiscal responsibility,” states President and CEO Dan Walsh. “These are the cornerstones of our business and have informed our decision to embark on a path toward environmental sustainability, social equity and governance – also known as ESG. This includes being intentional about our actions and steps to protect the environment that we all cherish here in Maine.”

Norway Savings Bank’s Environmental and Paperless Initiative includes better utilization of technology which helps to reduce the automotive courier service for branch check pickups, increasing the use of electronic the peacefulness of the times she spent on Embden Pond, enjoyed working on puzzles and watching the deer in her backyard.

Banks across the country and globally have been working to reduce their use of paper through the promotion of electronic banking. However, getting customers to agree to paperless banking has been a challenge for many banks. “At Norway Savings, we encourage our customers to take part in the environmental initiative by living green. By switching their paper statements to e-statements or paying loans and bills electronically, our customers help to reduce the amount of paper produced by the Bank,” states Deb McPhail, SVP, Senior Deposit Operations & BSA Officer.

Along with recycling paper, and encouraging customers to utilize digital banking services, Norway Savings Bank is also committed to donating, responsibly recycling and disposing of computer equipment and other eWaste. In 2020 the bank partnered with give IT. get IT, a nationwide 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2002 whose mission is to help nonprofits, families, and individuals with access to technology. Norway Savings has donated 189 computers, laptops, and monitors which benefited Mainers without access to computers.

In 2022, Norway Savings received the Best Place for Working Parents designation and was recognized with the “Best Wellness Employer – Gold Certification” for the fourth year in a row by Wellness Workdays. BauerFinancial has designated Norway Savings Bank the “Best of Bauer” for earning and maintaining its highest five-star rating for 33 continuous years. For more information, visit www. norwaysavings.bank.

Besides her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her daughter Catherine Marie Seamon, and her brother James Lyman Tapley.

She is survived by her sisters, Cynthia Tapley Cartwright (Jim) of Fernandina Beach, FL, Linda Tapley Boyer (Bob) of Kittery, Catherine Tapley Dooling of Littleton, NC, and Julie Tapley Williams (George) of Raleigh, NC; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers of MaineGeneral Hospice and request memorial donations in Nancy’s memory may be made to MaineGeneral Hospice, PO Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903.

Timothy D. Stein, 68

CAPE NEDDICK – Timothy D. Stein, 68, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2022, at his home in Cape Neddick.

Friends are invited to gather at Tim’s garden for an outdoor event on Saturday, May 13, 3-7 p.m. at 123 Ogunquit Road, Cape Neddick. We will be sharing stories and laughter and remembering the generosity of a great friend. Refreshments will be served.

To read Tim’s obituary, visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.