Archives for 2015

We are pleased to announce a $33,500 donation to the Granite United Way for its 2015 corporate giving campaign as well as an additional $33,500 in donations to local non-profit agencies selected by Bank employees.  The donations are the result of the contributions from the Bank’s employees coupled with the Bank’s dollar-for-dollar match. As part of MVSB’s commitment to aiding non-profit agencies in the communities it serves, the matched contributions were distributed evenly to 10 non-profit agencies that were selected by MVSB employee vote. The following agencies each received a donation of $3,350:Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region Central […]

We are pleased to announce the results of this year’s Mitten Tree Program with contributions of $4,004 to local non-profit organizations. Thanks to the generous support of the community, 1,957 winter weather accessories, including hats, mittens and scarves, were also collected and distributed to local families in need. The Mitten Tree Program has been an MVSB community tradition for 35 years.  In the weeks preceding Christmas, each of MVSB’s 11 offices accepted and proudly displayed donated handmade or purchased mittens, hats and scarves. For each item donated, MVSB provided a $2 contribution to local charitable organizations within the communities the Bank […]

On Monday, March 2, we will begin accepting full-color photography entries for our annual photo contest. Entries to the Calendar Contest will be considered for use in the Bank’s 2016 community wall calendar, desk calendar and also on MVSB’s holiday cards and note cards. Website Contest entries will be considered for use on the Bank’s website www.mvsb.com. We encourages contest entries that demonstrate a strong focus on community events and people enjoying the variety of venues, attractions and local businesses the Lakes Region has to offer. Whether amateur or professional, all photographers are encouraged to submit their favorite photos. Entries may […]

We are proud to pledge $32,500 of support to NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire. This contribution will help fund homeownership education, counseling and coaching services offered by the HOMEteam division of NeighborWorks®, which provides services across central and southern New Hampshire. “We are very excited to begin working with our new partners at Meredith Village Savings Bank,” said Paul McLaughlin, HomeOwnership Manager for NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire.  “The Bank’s staff is committed, passionate and knowledgeable. We appreciate their generosity in helping to ensure the availability of free homeownership education services in the state.” “Buying a home can be a complicated process, involving many players – […]

We are deeply saddened to share that Clarence Howard “Larry” Thorne, Former President and Chairman of the Board for Meredith Village Savings Bank, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 after a brief illness. He was 94. A compassionate and hands-on leader, Thorne served the Bank for 31 years.  During his tenure, he guided the institution through many milestones, including the celebration of its 100th Anniversary, the opening of its third branch in Center Harbor, and the addition of many new technologies, such as ATM Cards and Machines. Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with him at MVSB and […]

Tax season is upon us — and for some this may also mean being targeted by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imposters phishing for personal and financial information. Here are a couple of recent ways scammers have been targeting consumers and a few tips for protecting yourself: IRS Phishing Scams The IRS has issued several consumer warnings about the fraudulent use of the IRS name and logo by scammers attempting to gain access to personal financial information. Scammers may reach out to unsuspecting consumers by mail, telephone, text, fax or, most commonly, email to set up their victims by stating that there is an issue with their tax return or […]

Please be advised that we have received several reports of customers and area residents receiving fraudulent automated calls and voicemails claiming that there is a problem with their debit card or that their debit card has been deactivated. The call recipient is asked to press 0 or 1 to continue and then to enter personal information such as their debit card or account number so that the issue can be resolved. These fraudulent calls are not being made by Meredith Village Savings Bank nor any other legitimate financial institution or debit card processor. Please do not provide account or debit […]

In recognition of National Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28, we are urging customers to take an active role in protecting their data. “MVSB’s first priority is to protect our customers’ money and information,” said Joanne Pearce, Senior Vice President of Risk Management and Compliance. “We use a combination of safeguards to protect our customers’ information, and we encourage our customers to partner with us in that effort.” To help ensure the safety of personal information, we suggests following these four tips: Create c0mplic@t3d passwords. Avoid birthdays, pet names and simple passwords like 12345. It is also important to change passwords at least […]

Earlier this winter, local photographer Jon Secord committed to contribute 25% of his photography sales between the period of November 15 and December 15 to Genesis Behavioral Health (Genesis).  During this time frame he was able to raise $500 for the organization through his photography sales. MVSB  has exceeded their promise to match Secord’s donation, by adding an additional $1500 to bring the donation to $2000. Secord began this charitable endeavor on his own last year, when he raised $225 for Genesis during the holiday season.  “When I did this last year, I had no idea how much I would […]

We are pleased to announce that the MVSB Fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded $99,075 to area nonprofits. The Charitable Fund contributions include 21 grants, totaling $85,075, to assist agencies with their individual needs. In addition, $14,000 will also be disbursed to area food pantries.  These grants are in addition to the Bank’s many local contributions in the form of sponsorships, donations and scholarships, as well as the extraordinary volunteer efforts of its employees. “The MVSB charitable fund was developed as part of our long-term commitment to investing in the communities and people we serve,” said Rick […]