Member News & Views

CSB appoints new President and CEO
Cambridge Savings Bank recently announced the appointment of Wayne F. Patenaude as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Patenaude, who succeeds Robert M. Wilson, has served as the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2007, overseeing Treasury, Accounting and Finance, Information Systems, Commercial Credit and Facilities operations, while helping to lead long-term capital and strategic planning initiatives.

NUBAR offers wine tasting social hour
Originally a pilot program for Sheraton Hotels, Social Hour has been a great success, so they have decided to make it a brand standard. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m., come and experience sensational wines in the bar and lounge NUBAR at the Sheraton Commander Hotel in Harvard Square. For just $5, you get two 2 oz. tastes, which you can choose from their Social Hour Selects list of wines rated 85pts. or higher by Wine Spectator.

Prospect Hill named top charter school
In an annual study of charter schools conducted by U.S. News & World Report, Prospect Hill Academy was ranked as one of the top 100 charter schools in the nation, along with three other Massachusetts charter schools. The rankings were based on college readiness and test proficiency and included more than 5,600 charter schools nationally. View the full list.

Cambridge #8 on top romantic cities list
Cambridge has been named one of the top 10 romantic cities in the U.S. for 2013 by Livability.com, a national website that highlights more than 500 of America’s best places to live and visit. The list highlights small towns and mid-sized cities that set the stage for couples to write their own love story by sharing an exquisite meal, a romantic walk in the park or along the beach, or a night of live entertainment—all in picturesque surroundings. Cambridge was chosen because, in addition to its unique local flavor, the city offers all the amenities couples look for—independent restaurants with diverse cuisines, a thriving arts and entertainment scene, beautiful scenery and plenty of places to relax. CCC member UpStairs on the Square was singled out as a hot spot. See who the other winners are and read more at http://livability.com/top-10/top-10-romantic-cities.

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