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Four Strafford County nonprofits – Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, The Salvation Army of Rochester, SHARE Fund and Grace Community Church – are partnering together to provide Thanksgiving essentials to local individuals and families. Together, the organizations expect to distribute Thanksgiving dinner essentials to more than 800 Strafford County households this year and they are seeking the public’s support to ensure a memorable holiday for recipients. MVSB has stepped up to match financial contributions up to $15,000. “Each of these local nonprofits plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity throughout the year, and we are very proud to be […]

We have improved the MVSB electronic statement (eStatement) experience in online and mobile banking. Enhancements include:The option to download multiple statements at one time. A personalized email notification each time a new statement is available. Masking of account numbers to the last 4 digits for enhanced security. Combining eStatements and delivery preferences as a single Statements option in the Services If you are enrolled in eStatements, the next time you visit the Statements menu, you will be prompted to re-acknowledge the eStatement Delivery Agreement and confirm your current preferences – then you’re good to go! Your eStatement preferences will carry over […]

The New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival is set to carve out downtown Laconia from Oct. 27-28 for two days’ worth of fall fun for the whole family. There will be an art show, food trucks, street performers, beer garden, zombie walk, train rides, live music and a whole lot more. MVSB will proudly sponsor two crowd favorites – The Runaway Pumpkin 5k/10k at 9 am Oct. 28 at Opechee Park and the Children’s Costume Parade at 1 pm Oct. 28 starting at the Belknap Mill. “We would like to thank all those in the community who have come together to support […]

The Laconia Youth Soccer League has been giving kids in the local Lakes Region communities the opportunity to learn soccer in a fun and engaging environment for more than 30 years. But a few months before the season started in August this year, League volunteers discovered all their equipment had been contaminated and damaged by mold caused by a leak in their storage location. “We discovered that the cost to replace the equipment was $12,000,” said Laura Dunn, Laconia Youth Soccer League President. “The City of Laconia stepped in to help cover some of the costs and repair the facility. […]

The popular Lakes Region Parade of Homes is set to return Oct. 7 & 8. The two-day self-guided tour is presented by the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association with support from local partners, including one of this year’s presenting sponsors, MVSB. “This exciting can’t-miss tour will feature new homes, showcase remodeling possibilities, and allow builders to present the latest home innovations,” said Brenda Richards, Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association Executive Officer. “We have some truly beautiful houses offering inspiration and insight into the latest home design trends.” “The Parade of Homes is an event that truly showcases lakes […]

Local nonprofits who wish to apply for a grant from the MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) Fund can do so by October 15. The application and instructions can be accessed online at mvsb.com/community-involvement. Established in 1997, under the leadership of John Starrett, then-President and CEO of the Bank, the MVSB Fund at New Hampshire Charitable Foundation makes grant-based contributions to nonprofit organizations that enrich and improve the quality of life for residents living in the Bank’s service areas. Since the Fund’s inception, nearly 550 grants have been awarded, totaling more than $1.7 million dollars in contributions to a wide range […]

We are proud to announce that Megan Ryder has joined as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Based out of the Wolfeboro Office, Megan will assist local businesses and nonprofit organizations with their commercial financing needs. “Megan has over a decade of banking experience and we are grateful to have her expertise added to our talented commercial lending team,” said Dan Osetek, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader. “She is involved in the community and has a passion for helping local businesses succeed. We know she is well suited to support our local clients and to earn new business in […]

We are excited to announce the winners of our annual community photo contest. Photos representing the Lakes Region, White Mountains and Seacoast areas were selected through a blind review process by MVSB employees. Complimentary calendars are expected to arrive in all 13 branch offices this fall where community members can come in to pick up desk tent or wall styles. Winning photos will also be featured on the website, social media and notecards throughout 2024. “Highlighting professional and amateur artists who celebrate the people, environment and overall beauty of New Hampshire is one ways we show that MVSB cares about […]

Local Artist Dr. Marc Bard recently hosted the ‘Paintings for a Purpose’ art show fundraiser throughout the month of July at the MVSB main office in Meredith. The show raised more than $10,000 from the sale of the art and donations for the Meredith Food Pantry. Go to benjylevine07.wixsite.com/paintingforapurpose to view samples of Marc’s paintings and to read more about Marc. Go to mvsb.com/2023/06/01/paintings-for-a-purpose to read more about the “Paintings for a Purpose” art show. For those wishing to offer additional support to the Meredith Food Pantry, they are currently accepting donations at 147 Main Street in Meredith. They are […]