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Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) has contributed $5,000 to the 7th annual Turn up the Heat Fuel Fundraiser, which helps community members in need in Meredith, Center Harbor and Moultonborough keep warm during the winter. The Fundraiser is holding its celebratory thank you event for local businesses, organizations and individuals who have contributed to its yearly campaign on Monday, February 5th at Church Landing, Mill Falls in Meredith, 5:30 to 7 PM. Turn up the Heat was founded in 2010 to supplement diminishing federal funds for fuel assistance programs. A small group of friends discussed how they might lend a […]

Christopher (“Chris”) Dickinson has joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as Vice President, Business Development and Small Business Lending. Dickinson, who is based in Meredith, offers a full range of banking solutions to local business owners, municipalities and nonprofits. He has stepped in for Marcus Weeks, who was selected to succeed Christine Harris-Fletcher, upon her retirement, effective January 5, 2018, as Senior Vice President, Senior Retail Banking Officer. “I look forward to seeing how small business lending will expand and evolve under Chris’ leadership,” said Weeks. “Chris brings drive and enthusiasm to the team. With more than 25 years of […]

New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) to join the organization. New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp, a mutual holding company, was formed in 2013 when two New Hampshire-based community banks, Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) formally affiliated – the first relationship of its kind in New Hampshire. In 2015, MillRiver Wealth Management became the third subsidiary when it was created from the investment services arms of MVSB and the Merrimack. With New Hampshire roots reaching more than 150 years, this alliance enhances the […]

Robert (“Bob”) Davis has joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Davis, who is based out of the MVSB’s Seneca Ladd Building in Meredith, offers guidance and assistance to local businesses with lending and other banking needs. “Bob’s considerable experience, expertise and personal connection to the Seacoast community has been incredible for our entire organization,” commented John Swedberg, Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. “He brings drive and enthusiasm to the team. With more than 27 years of experience, his local knowledge is invaluable.” Prior to joining MVSB, Davis held leadership positions at Granite Bank. […]

Richard (“Rick”) Burgess has joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Burgess, who is based out of MVSB’s Seneca Ladd Building in Meredith, offers guidance and assistance to local businesses with lending and other banking needs. “Rick’s expertise and exceptional ability to build relationships is an incredible asset for both the commercial lending department and organization as a whole,” commented John Swedberg, Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. “His more than 21 years of experience developing relationships in the Plymouth area demonstrates a personal connection with the communities in which he has worked. It’s a […]

With colder weather moving in and the holidays fast approaching, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) will be collecting mittens, hats, gloves and scarves for its annual Mitten Tree drives. A donation of $2 for every item collected through December 16th will be awarded to the NH Food Bank, and earmarked for the local communities in which the donation was made. New handmade or store-bought mittens, hats, gloves and scarves can be dropped off at any of the local offices between Thanksgiving and December 16th. Non-profits who are in need of mittens, hats, gloves […]

Gracie Cilley, Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is retiring on December 8, 2017 after more than 21 years with the organization. “Throughout Gracie’s tenure, she has proven to be invaluable for both the Commercial Lending department as well as the entire Bank as a whole,” said Rick Wyman, President of MVSB. “Her extensive knowledge and ability has allowed the Bank to make significant local contributions, and she has dedicated a great deal of time working with affordable housing projects in the communities we serve.  We’ve been very fortunate for her service these last 21 […]

Justin Small has recently joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as a Mortgage Loan Originator. Small will be assisting members of the Greater Portsmouth community who are looking for financing options when they wish to buy, build, refinance or improve their home. He will be based out of the Bank’s newest office in Portsmouth on 2839 Lafayette Road, across from the Beach Plum Restaurant on Route 1. “Justin has incredible enthusiasm and expertise. His varied background plus wealth of knowledge is invaluable to this position,” said Mark Chalifour, Vice President of Residential Mortgage Sales. “I’m excited to welcome him to […]

Christine Harris-Fletcher, Senior Vice President, Retail Banking Services Officer for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is retiring on January 5, 2018 after more than 12 years with the organization. Marcus Weeks, Vice President, Business Development and Small Business Lending Officer, has been selected to take over Harris-Fletcher’s responsibilities. When Harris-Fletcher joined the Bank as Assistant Vice President, Sales Administrator, she brought with her more than 14 years of banking experience in addition to a wide array of career roles in the financial and customer service industries. In 2006, she was promoted to Vice President, Retail Officer. Harris-Fletcher was then promoted […]

Julie Clement has joined Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as the Assistant Vice President, Cash Management and Small Business Lending Officer for the Seacoast region. She will be based out of the Bank’s newest office in Portsmouth on 2839 Lafayette Road, across from the Beach Plum Restaurant on Route 1. Clement will lead MVSB’s efforts in small business lending and development for the greater Portsmouth area. She joins a strong team that is supporting businesses of all sizes in the region, including Bob Davis (Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer), Dan Dolan (Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer), Justin Small […]