NHBR About Town: Week of November 6, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
NHBR About Town: Week of November 6, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
1. The Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Spindel Eye Associates’ new office at 7 Indian Rock Road, Suite E, in Windham. Community members, local professionals, and supporters attended. Guests toured the new space, enjoyed food, and learned about the practice. To learn more about their services, visit www.spindeleye.com.
2. Franklin Savings Bank recently donated $2,500 to Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County to support its mission to help older and isolated adults live independently through nutrition, social engagement and community services. Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County serves thousands of older adult residents annually, including veterans, retired workers, and adults between the ages of 18 and 59 who qualify due to income and disability limitations.
3. Wonderland Thrift Shop recently announced its Q2 Community Giving Awards, and the distribution of $3,000 in grants to four local nonprofits. The shop has reinvested more than $20,000 into the Seacoast community in 2026. At least one more award cycle is expected before the end of 2026.
4. Meredith Village Savings Bank recently became a $2,500 Healthy Food Classroom Quarter Sponsor for the Great Bay Kids’ Healthy Food Classroom Program, which helps ensure children are nourished and ready to learn, regardless of economic circumstances. From left: Jim Carrigan, MVSB RVP; Julie Clement, MVSB VP Business Development & Small Business Lender; Sue Smulski, MVSB AVP Branch & Business Development Manager; Anthony Panciocco, Great Bay Kids Executive Director; Deborah Miller, MVSB Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS# 2425328; and Angela Salb, MVSB VP Commercial Lending Team Leader.
5. The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities named Eastern Bank its 2026 Large Organization Honoree. Eastern Bank’s Diverse Abilities Group (DAG) champions disability inclusion through education, awareness, engagement and advocacy. From left: Kathy Henry, Eastern Bank executive VP, DAG executive sponsor; Pete Orrall, DAG co-chair, Eastern Bank systems administrator; Jessica Rodriguez, DAG co-chair, Eastern Bank business systems analyst; Darlene Ellis-Donahue, Eastern Bank engagement manager; and Commissioner Oz Mondejar. Photo Credit: Agnieszka Rytych-Foster Photography; Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
6. Bedford Academy second and third grade teacher Emily Dellisola is the 2026 recipient of the STEM Excellence in Teaching Award, Elementary category, from the New Hampshire Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE-NH). NSPE-NH supports engineering students and professionals. The chapter grants three Excellence in Teaching Awards each year, one each for elementary, middle and high school educators. Dellisola’s award carries a plaque and a cash stipend.
7. The Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce celebrated the ribbon cutting of Pinkerton Dental Group at 24 Pinkerton St., Derry, on Oct. 29. Chamber representatives, community members, and supporters attended the event. The practice is now under the leadership of Dr. Ropi. The ribbon cutting recognized both the history of the practice and the opportunities ahead under its new leadership.
