For Immediate Release
Contact:
Peter Roveto
Brookline Bank
617-730-3500
BOSTON, MA (June 9, 2025) – Brookline Bank hosted a grand opening celebration for its new Wellesley Lower Falls office on Wednesday, June 4. The Bank relocated its office, previously at 5 Washington Street, to its new location just a few doors away at 35 Washington Street. The event was attended by representatives from the Wellesley Select Board, the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce, local business leaders, and Brookline Bank colleagues.
Wellesley Select Board Chair Colette Aufranc and Charles River Regional Chamber Vice President Lise Elcock were on hand to participate in the ceremonial grand opening ribbon cutting.
Left to right: Brookline Bank’s Natalia Sirotenko, Sim Hargan, Wellesley Select Board Chair Colette Aufranc, Brookline Bank’s Laert Dibranaj, Regional Manager Rob Callahan, Khan Hoang, Brookline Bank President Darryl Fess and Business Banking Team Leader Tom Smith, Charles River Chamber VP Lise Elcock, Brookline Bancorp Chief Credit Officer (retired) Bob Rose, Brookline Bank Retail Division Executive Leslie Joannides-Burgos, and Brookline Bancorp Chairman Paul Perrault.
Led by Branch Manager Semeon “Sim” Hargan, the Bank’s new location puts an emphasis on convenience, having added a drive-up teller window, more parking, more office space, and a meeting room to better serve the Bank’s customers and the community.
“Brookline Bank has had a strong presence in Wellesley for fifteen years,” said Leslie Joannides-Burgos, Retail Division Executive. “I’m excited about the opportunities this new, highly visible space will provide for Sim and his experienced team to help our customers achieve their financial well-being.”
The Bank’s Wellesley Lower Falls office provides a full range of banking products and services for individuals and businesses. Visit the Wellesley Lower Falls location page for office hours and more information.
About Brookline Bank
Brookline Bank is a subsidiary of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKL), and is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. A full-service financial institution, Brookline Bank provides individuals and businesses with deposit and lending services, residential mortgages and home equity lending, commercial and CRE banking, cash management and foreign exchange services, and access to investment and wealth management services. Brookline Bank has convenient locations across Greater Boston and the North Shore. For more information go to brooklinebank.com. Brookline Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.
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