NBT donates to SWSA campaign

Salisbury Winter Sports Association’s capital campaign to build a new 30 meter tower received a big boost recently with NBT Bank’s donation of $15,000 which pushed the drive over the $250,000 mark. SWSA is looking to raise over $425,000. Pictured from left is SWSA director Billy Sheil, NBT Bank CT Regional President Andreas Kapetanopoulos, NBT Bank Vice president and Senior Banking Relationship Manager Adam Higgins, and Peter Gilbert, head of the capital campaign. The 30 meter hill, or “middle jump” is a necessary step in a junior jumper’s transition from the 20 meter beginner’s hill to the big 70 meter hill, but the 75 year old structure has outlived its lifetime and needs to be replaced. When completed, the new 30 meter tower, along with additional improvements, will allow year round jumping for both the 20 and 30 meter hills. To help support the fundraising effort, visit jumpfest.org and click the donate button.