NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 4, 2012 – Norwalk Seaport Association and First County Bank welcome State Senator Bob Duff and Norwalk’s Mayor Richard Moccia to a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming the 35th annual Oyster Festival scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 9, at Veteran’s Memorial State Park, adjacent to Norwalk Harbor on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk.
The bank has been an ongoing supporter of the festival since 2007, increasing its financial commitment each year culminating as the event’s presenting sponsor. “We are proud to participate as the presenting sponsor of the 2012 Oyster Festival and building on the success and enthusiasm surrounding Norwalk Seaport Association’s mission of celebrating and raising public awareness of Norwalk’s maritime heritage,” said Rey Giallongo, chairman and CEO of First County Bank. “As a community bank, our commitment to supporting local nonprofit organizations has always been to give people in our communities a voice and a chance to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.”
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Gerald “Jerry” Toni, Oyster Festival Director Norwalk Seaport Association
State Senator Bob Duff, representing Norwalk and Darien
Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia
Rey Giallongo, chairman and CEO First County Bank
Katherine Harris, president and COO First County Bank
Irene Dixon, president of the board of trustees at the Norwalk Seaport Association
