Jim Healy, associate general counsel at UMass Medical School in Worcester, has been appointed to Needham Bank’s advisory board.

As a member of the board, Healy will help guide the policy and direction for Needham Bank.

A lifelong resident of Needham, Healy served six years on the Needham Board of Selectmen and seven years on the town’s finance committee.  He presently sits as a Town Meeting member and is co-chair of the senior center exploratory committee.

"Having grown up in Needham and offered public service for 17 years, I have come to know Needham Bank as a fine and reputable institution," said Healy, in a statement.  "I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to serve a bank that has so well served the citizens of Needham; it is an institution that consistently endeavors to give back to the community, illustrated by its willingness to donate to any number of causes.  Needham bank sets the example of good corporate outreach."

"We welcome Jim to our Advisory Board and are certain that his input will be valuable," said Jack W. McGeorge, president of Needham Bank.