Amy Harpell-LeMien is thriving as the recently hired Branch and Business Development Manager of the Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) Route 104 office in Meredith. In this position, Harpell-LeMien stewards customer engagement, employee management and leadership for the banking team based in that office. Harpell-LeMien replaces Jessica Ruel who now leads MVSB’s Laconia office. “Amy brings a calming and grounded leadership style to the Route 104 office,” said Marcus Weeks, Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Officer. “Her knowledge and expertise empowers employees, while her sincerity and competency endears her to customers. She has excelled in this position and we’re […]
Archives for 2020
Amazon Refund Scam
We have received reports of a new scam involving fraudulent Amazon refunds. Many Amazon customers have been recently contacted by phone from an ‘Amazon representative’ to issue refunds they were not expecting. In some instances customers were told the refund is a result of fraud on their Amazon account, and at other times customers are told they were overcharged for a previous purchase. The scam works this way:A representative instructs the customer to sign into their computer to allow the representative remote access to it. The customer is then directed to Amazon and instructed to log in. Once logged on, […]
James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to one exceptional graduating senior in each high school supporting the students of the towns and cities where MVSB has a branch. These include Gilford High School, Inter-Lakes High School, Laconia High School, Kingswood High School, Moultonborough Academy, Plymouth Regional High School, Portsmouth High School and Prospect Mountain High School. This year’s recipients include:Lydia Clapp of Center Harbor, attending St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont Myles Currier of Moultonborough, attending Full Sail University in Winter Park, […]
Pay with Peace of Mind Using Mobile Wallet – Apple Pay®, Google Pay® and Samsung Pay
As you go about your day, you’re likely taking extra precautions to keep you and those around you safe – and you’re probably more aware then ever of items you have to touch. It’s a great time to try our contactless debit card payment options: Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay® and Google Pay™. It’s simple to enroll and will give you some added peace of mind! When you add your debit card to Apple Pay®, Google Pay™ or Samsung Pay®, you’ll be assigned a virtual account number for added protection. This means your debit card number is not stored on your […]
August Mutual Benefits Special Offer: Up To 25% Cash Back on Travel
Mutual Benefits members can save even more on travel booked by August 15, 2020: earn up to 25% cash back on Cruise America, Airbnb or VRBO. In addition, Cruise America bookings will receive two $25 gift cards. Choose from Speedway or WaWa. Not ready to plan a trip? That’s ok! You can be sure that you receive the lowest price on flights, hotels, vacations, cruises and rental cars. Mutual Benefits offers the “Good as Gold” Guarantee. Mutual Benefits is a unique discount program that offers a diverse and comprehensive range of money saving benefits, provided exclusively to customers at MVSB […]
Cindy Hemeon-Plessner Named 2019’s Volunteer of the Year for NH’s Central Region by Granite United Way
Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, SVP and Marketing Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) and sister organizations Merrimack County Savings Bank, Meredith Village Savings Bank and NHTrust, has been recognized as Volunteer of the Year for 2019 in NH’s Central and Lakes Regions by Granite United Way. Each year, the Granite United Way recognizes extraordinary people and companies who align with their values of giving, advocating and volunteering. The Volunteer Award recognizes an individual who does critical, impactful work for the betterment of his/her local community. Hemeon-Plessner was singled out for her extraordinary commitment and leadership. “We are fortunate to have Cindy […]
Tamara Richardson Named Vice President, HR Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Tamara Richardson, has been named Vice President, Human Resources Diversity and Inclusion Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In this role, she ensures the organization prioritizes the enhancement of cultural diversity and inclusion, while promoting and communicating workplace expectations to employees of NHMB and sister companies Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack), Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) and NHTrust. Richardson is based out of SBW’s North Meadow Plaza office in Walpole, NH. “Tamara’s passion and love for working with people is apparent in all that she does,” said David Cronin, Senior Vice President, Human […]
Mutual Benefits Announces New Cashback Rewards™ Program
We are happy to announce the launch of a partnership between Mutual Benefits and cashback rewards. Mutual Benefits members can get up to 30% cash back when they shop online through the cashback rewards portal or using the cashback rewards coupons. Simply visit the Mutual Benefits website or app. Mutual Benefits is a unique discount program that offers a diverse and comprehensive range of money saving benefits, provided exclusively to customers at Meredith Village Savings Bank and our sister bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank. Members receive discounts on everything from healthcare services to shopping, entertainment, dining, airfare, hotels, online merchants […]
Rise in “Spoofing” Incidents
Local consumers have reported suspicious phone calls appearing to come from Meredith Village Savings Bank or other local financial institutions. The caller ID information displayed on such calls is “spoofed” to look like it came from the bank. Please remember, Meredith Village Savings Bank will not contact you for financial payment information such as your account or debit card number. These calls are fraudulent and are not being made by MVSB or any other local financial institution. If you receive a phone call like this, please hang up and do not provide any information. If you believe you may have […]
Important Update Regarding PPP Loan Forgiveness
In early June, we let our PPP borrowers know that we were expecting further guidance about the forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. We had hoped that by this time we would have an electronic forgiveness application available for you. We know that you may be uneasy about the forgiveness process and timing. We can assure you that we will provide sufficient time before the deadline, which was recently extended to 10 months following the end of your covered loan period. There are several factors causing the delay in getting the forgiveness instructions to you. All involve ensuring we […]
