Archives for 2016

We have received reports of area consumers and businesses receiving fraudulent phone calls from scammers claiming to be employees of Intuit and Microsoft. Upon answering the call, the scammer informs the victim that he/she is owed a refund for discontinued services and, in order to process the refund, the scammer needs to remotely access the computer. Once connected, the scammer asks […]

HOMEteam, a homeownership education and counseling services collaborative amongst NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire, CATCH Neighborhood Housing and Laconia Area Community Land Trust, has announced the availability of a free home buyer seminar in Laconia on Saturday, February 6. HOMEteam’s home buyer seminars are designed to help prospective home buyers learn and understand the responsibilities associated […]

The MVSB Fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded $113,400 to area nonprofits. The Charitable Fund contributions include 25 grants, totaling $99,400, to assist agencies with their individual needs. The remaining $14,000 will be disbursed to area food pantries.  These grants are in addition to the Bank’s many local contributions in the form […]

Samuel L. Laverack has assumed the position of sole President and CEO of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), the holding company for MVSB, Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and MillRiver Wealth Management (MillRiver), effective January 1, 2016.  He previously has shared the role with Paul C. Rizzi, Jr. since 2013. Rizzi has retired as […]

The Barley House, a popular restaurant frequented by locals and tourists alike in downtown Concord, opened its second location on 43 Lafayette Road at the Lafayette Crossing Plaza in North Hampton, NH. With financing help provided by MVSB, Brian Shea, The Barley House owner, is confident the North Hampton site will be able to capitalize […]