Archives for 2013

The MVSB Fund has awarded a $1,000 grant to Tamworth Caregivers of Tamworth, NH. These funds will be used to supplement the organization’s volunteer mileage reimbursement program. Tamworth Caregivers provides neighborly services to Tamworth residents that require assistance to meet their daily obligations or to enhance their quality of life. 98% of the requests received by the organization are for volunteer transportation services for important personal errands, such as medical appointments. Many of those who receive assistance have no family in the immediate area and no alternate means of transportation. This $1000 contribution will allow the organization to provide approximately […]

Area law enforcement recently notified us of numerous consumer complaints regarding suspicious phone calls from fraudulent elderly medical alert companies going by names such as “Senior Alert Care Company.” The representatives claim that a family member has purchased a medical alert system for the recipient of the call and then asks that they provide a credit card number to finalize the account setup. Should you receive a telephone call similar to the scenario described above, it is likely a scam. If you are not sure if a call is legitimate, take down as much information as possible and contact law […]

As recent high school graduates are getting ready to enter their first semester of college, seven local graduates will be entering school with financial assistance from the Meredith Village Savings Bank James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Sutherland Memorial Scholarship is granted annually to one graduating high school senior from each community in which Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) has an office. This year’s James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship recipients are:Katelyn Bailey of Laconia, daughter of Mark Bailey and Angela Bailey, attending University of New Hampshire in Durham. Charles Buhrman of Plymouth, son of Sheridan and Patty Buhrman, attending […]

Friends and relatives love coming to visit during the summer in the Lakes Region. With all those guests, you’ll want to have access to the best food choices in town, whether it’s coffee for leisurely mornings, meats and produce for grilling or sweets for desserts. And MVSB and GenGold® can help you save money while enjoying all the best choices for feeding all your company! With over 450+ local business partners, there are lots of ways to enjoy picnics, casual grills and summer dining at its best. Check out these local deals!Big Cat Coffee, Franklin – Use the promotion code […]

MVSB recently purchased $25,000 in tax credits from Belknap Economic Develop Council (Belknap EDC) through the NH Community Development Finance Authority’s Community Development Investment Program, commonly referred to as CDFA’s tax credit program. Belknap EDC is awarded $25,000 in tax credits each year and uses them to raise funds for its strategic initiatives, which are concentrated in three areas: 1) retaining and attracting young talent; 2) supporting creative entrepreneurs; and 3) enhancing workforce development programs. “Building a resilient community with a 21st century workforce is critical to our region’s future,” said Bob Sargeant, Senior Vice President / Commercial Lending Officer […]

Submit your color photos by July 26, 2013 Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in our Annual Community Photo Contest! All entries are due by the close of business on Friday, July 26, 2013. Each year, we invite amateur and professional photographers to submit photographs that capture the character and beauty of Belknap, Carroll and Grafton counties. We encourage entries that convey the unique aspects of life, community events, landmarks or seasonal pastimes in the greater Lakes Region. Photos featuring local landscape scenes are highly encouraged – especially for the website. Winners of the Print Contest will have their photographs […]

We are proud to be one of several community partners assisting Hermit Woods Winery, LLC in their expansion to a larger facility, located at 72 Main Street in Meredith. Meredith Village Savings Bank and Belknap Economic Development Council together provided financing for Hermit Woods to purchase their new home. With construction lending support from MVSB, the Hermit Woods team will give the building a fresh new look over the coming months. They plan to begin production and open a tasting room before the holidays. Bob Manley, owner/partner at Hermit Woods, said, “We are in our third year at our current […]

Due to system maintenance, a service interruption is expected for the MVSB Online Mortgage Center on Thursday, June 27. The down time is expected to occur between the hours of 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM. During this time, customers will not be able to access any portion of the Online Mortgage Center, including mortgage rates. We expect the Online Mortgage Center to be fully functional at 7:00 AM on Thursday morning. If you have any questions, please contact us in the way that is most convenient:Secure email form On weekday business hours, call 800.922.6872 We also have convenient evening and […]

The relaxing days of summer offer the perfect time to read a book and thank our local libraries for all they do to share and promote the love of reading in our communities. The MVSB Book of the Month program seeks to help libraries foster their mission to encourage lifelong reading for all ages by donating funds to support their Book of the Month picks. The following July Books of the Month are available at these local libraries for checkout: At the Moultonborough Public Library you can pick up And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini; The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans […]

Please note that Laconia Area Community Land Trust’s (LACLT) Homeowner’s Post-Purchase Workshop, previously scheduled for Saturday, June 22, has been cancelled. LACLT plans to reschedule this event for late September. If you have any questions about this workshop or other LACLT events, please contact Debra Drake at 603-524-0747 or ddrake@laclt.org. Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) is a nonprofit affordable housing provider and is a NeighborWorks® America organization, charted by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. With our support, LACLT’s HomeBuyer Resource Center is able to present homebuyer education free of charge. The Center also provides support and assistance to potential homebuyers after completion of […]