The directors and management of First Commons Bank, along with officials from the town of Wellesley and the Wellesley Chamber of Commerce, gathered recently to officially celebrate the opening of the bank’s second branch office at 161 Linden St. in Linden Square, Wellesley.

The Newton-based bank began operations on July 22, 2009, and serves businesses and individuals in Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, and eastern Massachusetts.

State Rep. Alice Hanlon Peisch (D-Wellesley) presented official citations from the Massachusetts Senate and from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to Tony Nuzzo, chairman, president and CEO, congratulating the bank on its second branch and wishing the bank continued success.

In addition to Peisch, those participating in the festivities included Wellesley Chamber President and CEO Maura M. O’Brien, Wellesley Selectmen Owen Dugan and Terri Tsagaris, Wellesley Fire Chief Rick Delorie, Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Peterson and Wellesley Police Department Lieutenants Marie Cleary and Jack Pilecki.

"This week we are celebrating our second new branch and the bank’s second anniversary of operations," said Nuzzo. "Here in Wellesley, as we have done in Newton, we will strive to become long-term financial partners with our clients while offering best-in-class customer service; easy access to funds; and fast, logical loan decisions."

Nuzzo introduced Debby Chui, vice president and branch manager in Wellesley, and Brian Mann, assistant branch manager. "Together, the team has 33 years of banking experience and extensive knowledge of the local community that includes more than 20 years in the town of Wellesley," he said.