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Portsmouth Housing Authority (PHA) is utilizing awarded tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) to move forward with the Sherburne School Workforce Housing Project, a development that will create 90 permanently affordable housing units for local families and workers. MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) is proud to purchase $10,000 in tax credits to help bring the project to life. Once complete, the project will provide homes for more than 200 residents, including members of the local workforce and families in need of stable, affordable housing. “The Sherburne School project represents a major step forward in addressing […]

MVSB is proud to donate $2,000 to support the Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing understanding of the natural systems which create Earth’s weather and climate. Located atop the highest peak in the Northeast, the Observatory is famous for recording a 231-mile-per-hour wind gust in 1934, which was a world record that stood for more than six decades. Mount Washington is often affectionately referred to as “Home of the World’s Worst Weather” due to extreme wind, rapid temperature drops and whiteout conditions. “MVSB’s contribution helps us continue conducting vital weather research, providing educational programs and sharing […]

New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) in Portsmouth is leveraging awarded tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) to expand economic and educational opportunities for artists throughout the state. MVSB is proud to purchase $5,000 in tax credits to support the organization. NHAA has recognized a growing need to expand access to resources for rural artists, particularly those with entrepreneurial ambitions who live outside of major art hubs such as Portsmouth and the Seacoast. Funds from the tax credit program will help the organization build capacity to design and implement two new pilot initiatives – the Rural […]

Get your tax notices – such as your 1098 and 1099 forms – quickly and securely in online banking. To enroll, please: Open the MVSB app or online banking Select “Statements & Notices” under the Services menu. Accept the user agreement to enroll. Adjust your statement preferences anytime through Delivery Preferences. To receive your 2025 tax forms exclusively online, please update your preferences in online banking or the app before the end of the day on January 12th. Notices are delivered through the same secure system used for eStatements and will be available online by January 31st. Please note that […]

Home for All is a Seacoast-based nonprofit that envisions communities where everyone has access to safe, stable and affordable housing. The organization was recently awarded capacity-building tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) to expand its capacity and advance coordinated housing solutions across the Seacoast amid growing challenges. MVSB purchased $10,000 to support their efforts. “The continued support from local partners like MVSB helps us focus on the critical work of addressing housing challenges in the Seacoast,” said Kara Anne Rodenhizer, Home for All Coalition Executive Director. “With these resources, we can strengthen our team, grow […]

The Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover is leveraging awarded tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support the construction of a new operating room in its Women and Children’s Center. MVSB is proud to purchase $10,000 in tax credits to support the organization. “The need for specialized care for women and children in our community continues to grow, and this new operating room will allow us to better meet that demand,” said Judy Pinkham, Manager of Corporate Giving and Special Events at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. “We are deeply grateful for MVSB’s support, which helps us expand access to […]

The MVSB Fund at New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded $116,539 in grants to 53 local nonprofit organizations. Of this total, $100,539 was granted to 37 local agencies and $16,000 was distributed to 16 local food pantries to help combat food insecurity in the Bank’s service area. These grants are part of MVSB’s ongoing commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen the communities where its customers and employees live and work. Since 1997, the MVSB Fund has awarded annual grant-based contributions to nonprofit organizations that enrich and improve the quality of lives of residents in the Bank’s service areas. In that […]

Charlie Dowd will retire from MVSB at the end of this year, concluding a distinguished 24-year career in the banking industry. Charlie joined MVSB in 2021 as Vice President, Residential Mortgage Sales NMLS# 737415, and has since played a key role in expanding the Bank’s mortgage lending team and strengthening its reputation as a top choice for homebuyers across New Hampshire. Under Charlie’s leadership, MVSB’s mortgage team has experienced remarkable growth, supported by a dedicated group of Mortgage Loan Officers who share his commitment for exceptional service, efficient technology and strong community relationships. This philosophy has helped MVSB earn consistent […]

The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a longtime staple in the Seacoast community, providing high-quality music and visual arts education programs. PMAC is fundraising to renovate the historic South Meeting House in Portsmouth as a second facility dedicated to visual arts. MVSB is proud to purchase $5,000 in tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support their efforts. “We are so thrilled to be embarking on this project, which will grow our visual arts community programs, enabling us to welcome more participants and expand our already impressive teaching artist roster,” said Russ Grazier, PMAC CEO. […]

We are proud to celebrate President Marcus Weeks for 30 years of dedicated service. Born and raised in the Lakes Region, Marcus began his banking career in 1995 as a student teller at MVSB’s Center Harbor Office. Over the past three decades, he has grown alongside the Bank — gaining experience across nearly every area of the organization and developing a deep appreciation for the vital role mutual banks play in supporting the people, businesses, and communities they serve. After beginning as a student teller, he was promoted to Mortgage Loan Officer in 2003, transitioned to Business Development Officer in […]