CHH surgical department welcomes new doctor

TORRINGTON — Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Department of Surgery has welcomed David Aughton, MD, who is now accepting new patients at 538 Litchfield Street, Suite 201, Torrington.

He is a graduate of the American University of the Caribbean Medical School in Coral Gables, Florida, and completed his Residency at Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine/Waterbury Hospital.

Dr. Aughton’s areas of interest include thyroid, hernias, abdominal, laparoscopic and breast surgery, skin and soft tissue disease. He joins Drs. William

McGeehin, Timothy Gostkowski, and Inam Shaikh.

The CHH surgical team performs all forms of general surgery at CHH including but not limited to Thyroid, Breast, and Colorectal, as well as pacemaker placement. In addition, the team also offers consultation and advisement on any complex cases that may be referred and performed within the Hartford Health-Care system.

CHH Surgery is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and accepts most major insurances. The practice is accepting new patients. For questions or to schedule an appointment, contact 860489-7017.

Cook graduates from CT School of Finance & Management

LAKEVILLE — Dayna Cook, a training manager at Salisbury Bank, recently graduated from the Connecticut School of Finance & Management, an intensive two-year bank management training program sponsored by the Connecticut Bankers Association. The program provides an opportunity for bank management personnel and other key employees of Connecticut’s banking industry to obtain a more comprehensive knowledge and awareness of the banking business.

“We are incredibly proud of Dayna on her accomplishment,” said Amy Raymond, Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. “Each year, our management team selects qualified employees to enter this program. Dayna exhibited the drive and enthusiasm that made her an ideal candidate. The skills she’s acquired at CSFM will provide a broader perspective of our Bank’s operation and strategy, which brings value to our company.”

Cook started with Salisbury Bank in 2009 as a deposit operations specialist. She then transferred to the retail department and became head teller at the Sharon branch in 2010. In 2014 she became a retail trainer, and was promoted to training manager in 2015. She has three children and lives in Amenia, NY.

Foundation awards community grants

Main Street Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $7,000 from the Men & Boys’ Fund to support programs that are impacting the lives of men and boys in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott. The grants awarded are:

The Children’s Law Center received $2,000 for legal representation for male children in family court from the communities served by the fund.

City of Bristol Youth and Community Services received $2,000 for its Parent & Child Center’s Full Circle program for fathers.

Environmental Learning Centers of CT received

$1,000 for summer camperships for boys from the communities served by the fund.

Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center received $1,000 for its equine assisted activities & therapies for men and boys.

In addition, Main Street Community Foundation awarded a $1,000 grant from the Men & Boys’ Fund to the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol for unrestricted operating support.

“The pandemic has brought significant challenges to many organizations,” stated Rodger Stotz, the Men & Boys’ Fund Advisory Board chairperson. “These grants will help to continue to provide supports and critical programs for local men and boys.”

Established in 2016 at Main Street Community Foundation, the Men & Boys’ Fund mission is to help men and boys improve the quality of their lives, increase self-sufficiency and make a positive difference in their communities. In the fall of each year, after a thorough grant review process, grants are awarded that align with the Fund’s mission. For more information, visit www.mainstreetfoundation.org/ men-boys-fund.

Litchfield Crossings unveils new website

NEW MILFORD —Litchfield Crossings, New Milford’s largest shopping center, launched a redesigned website and new bi-monthly newsletter dubbed Crossings.

“The website revamp is sleek, easy to navigate and provides streamlined information,” said executive director Kristen N Gizzi. “Check it out and sign up for our newsletter which will keep you updated on “who, what and when” in the Center such as sales, specials, seasonal promotions, as well as keeping you up to speed on what’s happening in Town.”

According to Gizzi, the newsletter is aimed at shoppers, newcomers and the community at large. The newsletter features the latest happenings, promotions and events at the Center’s stores, restaurants and businesses, as well as Town news courtesy of The New Milford Chamber of Commerce, The Economic Development Corporation and the Mayor’s office.

“Providing a snapshot into this amazing Town will no doubt attract new shoppers and businesses,” she said. “We hope the newsletter will be a source of information for current residents and will provide newcomers a glimpse into all that New Milford has to offer, as well as its tremendous growth potential" says Gizzi.

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