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A local craft group based out of the Wesley Woods Senior Living Community in Gilford has donated hundreds of hand-knit mittens, scarves and hats to the Laconia office of Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) on 379 South Main Street. The group, who anticipates giving to the MVSB Mitten Tree Drive each year, begins knitting mittens, scarves and hats as early as January. The MVSB Mitten Tree Drive is a holiday tradition that started in 1979. “We’ve been meeting every Tuesday for the past several years to knit as many cold weather items as we can for the Mitten Tree Drive,” […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) has opened its 12th office location in Melvin Village, next to the town Post Office. Robyn Masteller, Regional Vice President, Eastern Region for MVSB, oversees the new office, located  at 448 Governor John Wentworth Highway. The Melvin Village branch, which opened in November, offers a wide range of modern banking services to meet the needs of households, non-profits, municipal organizations and businesses in the area. “We’re excited about the Melvin Village branch,” said Rick Wyman, President of Meredith Village Savings Bank. “The new location makes us even more accessible to residents and businesses in Tuftonboro and surrounding towns.” Hours […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank recently purchased $27,500 in tax credits from Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority’s (CDFA) tax credit program. The Bank’s investment will support LACLT’s operating budget to continue its mission of assisting low and moderate income households achieve economic self-sufficiency through the development of permanently affordable housing opportunities and support programs. “We’re so thankful for the generous contribution of Meredith Village Savings Bank,” said Linda Harvey, Executive Director of Laconia Area Community Land Trust. “Contributions like this one make it possible for us to continue the work of allowing […]

With colder weather moving in and the holidays fast approaching; MVSB will once again collect mittens, hats, gloves and scarves for its annual Mitten Tree drive, a holiday tradition since 1979. MVSB will donate $2 to the NH Food Bank for every article collected through December 17.  The Bank hopes to reach or exceed the results of the 2015 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. New handmade or store-bought […]

Amy Carbone has been promoted to Customer Experience Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), overseeing the development and maintenance of product materials, customer feedback analysis and social media for Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank and MillRiver Wealth Management. “Amy is an exceptional, dedicated and reliable colleague who has been invaluable to this organization for more than 16 years,” said Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, Senior Vice President and Marketing Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp. “Her expertise and considerable background in many areas of the bank is remarkable. I’m thrilled for Amy and this promotion. Amy has an incredibly […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank has committed to a $350,000 donation to the Belknap Economic Development Council (EDC) for the Colonial Theater Redevelopment Project in Laconia. The Bank’s investment is a significant contribution to the renovation of the Colonial Theatre and its transformation into a civic auditorium. $200,000 of the donation is through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority’s (CDFA) tax credit program. Located at 609 Main Street in the heart of downtown Laconia, the Colonial Theater has long been of great interest to city and business leaders. “We are thankful to the Belknap EDC and the local leadership who […]

Debbie Irwin has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Marketing Programs Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), overseeing events, community outreach and support, scholarship programs, advertising and business banking campaigns for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack). Irwin also leads the advertising and marketing efforts for MillRiver Wealth Management. “Debbie is invaluable to the entire organization and has been an outstanding member of the marketing department,” said Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, Senior Vice President and Marketing Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp. “Her dedication and passion are both very apparent. Debbie’s considerable background in marketing […]

Vote for a Local School District During Meredith Village Savings Bank’s “What’s not to ‘Like’?” Health and Wellness Grant Contest and You Could Win a Fitbit® Blaze Smart Fitness Watch Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is excited to launch a wellness themed Facebook contest. Community members have the opportunity to vote for local schools to win a $3000 health and wellness grant and enter to win one of five Fitbit® Blaze Smart Fitness Watches for themselves. Over the summer, the Bank reached out to local school administrators and asked how their school district could benefit from an additional $3000 in […]

The three subsidiaries of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp are together supporting the 2016 New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival to be held in Laconia on Saturday, October 22nd. Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and MillRiver Wealth Management will be this year’s pumpkin tower sponsors. Sponsor Executives, Philip Emma, President of Merrimack County Savings Bank, Paul Provost, President of MillRiver Wealth Management, Rick Wyman, President of Meredith Village Savings Bank and Sam Laverack, President and CEO of NH Mutual Bancorp recently met with Karmen Gifford, President of the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, to discuss plans for […]

The security of your debit card purchases online is very important to you and to us. After September 26th, if you make a “high risk” purchase that’s out of the ordinary for you at a 3D Secure online merchant, a pop-up will appear asking you to provide your debit card expiration date, billing address zip code and the last 4 digits of your tax ID number. This added verification step helps prevent fraudulent purchases if your debit card information has been compromised as a result of a data breach or identity theft scheme. This process, known as 3D Secure Authentication, […]