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Dayna Titus has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Deposit Operations Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In this position, Titus oversees deposit operations and related systems and services for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack). “Dayna’s deep and extensive background in both the retail and operations side of banking have served us well for almost 14 years,” said Angela Strozewski, Senior Vice President and Operations Officer of NHMB. “Her customer-facing experience combined with her proficiency in bank operations empowers her teammates and staff to put their best feet forward. I’m honored to […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) has donated $5000 to Gilford High School’s FIRST Robotics team. The contribution will help offset competition registration fees and travel costs for the team. FIRST robotics competitions combine the excitement of sports with the discipline of science and technology. Teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand” and work together to build and program robots that perform prescribed tasks against competitors. As technology advances, FIRST gives students the opportunity and tools to keep pace with the growing need for technical knowledge. Gilford High School’s team, led by captain, GHS senior Connor […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) wish to thank the members of the community who donated cold weather items, such as hats, mittens, gloves and scarves for the recent annual Mitten Tree drive. Over 2,000 pieces were collected and distributed to local schools and non-profits. In keeping with the tradition of donating $2 for each item given, over $4000 was donated by the two banks to the NH Food Bank for use at food pantries in the Lakes Region, Concord and Nashua areas. “The Mitten Tree is a true holiday tradition we have been […]

The Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund at New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has awarded $106,400 to 35 non-profit organizations. These include $92,400 awarded to 21 local agencies, and $14,000 donated to 14 area food pantries. These grants are additional to the Bank’s many local contributions in the form of sponsorships, donations and scholarships, as well as the impressive volunteer efforts of its employees. “The community has always been at the heart of our mission,” said Rick Wyman, President of Meredith Village Savings Bank. “We’re very proud to be able to offer any support we can to organizations that provide so many […]

We are happy to let you know that we are in the final stages of testing upgrades to our website so you’ll be seeing lots of changes in a few short weeks! Customers and online visitors will experience entirely new designs, layouts and enhanced functionality. Improved and enhanced web site features will include:The ability to login to online banking directly from the home page Connection to the local community through photos of regional events and locations taken by local photographers as part of our annual photography contest Robust, up-to-the minute access to the latest financial education tools and information through […]

Area residents are reporting an increase in fraudulent credit card interest rate reduction phone calls. According to these reports, the calls appear to be from a local number. Upon answering, a recording is played stating that it is a “final attempt at reaching you. We have been attempting to reach you regarding lowering the interest rate on your credit card. To speak with a representative, press one. To decline, press two.” If option one is pressed, the call recipient is transferred to a representative who offers assistance resolving credit card debt. The caller claims that their company has special relationships […]

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 […]