MVSB has purchased $5,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in support of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH). These funds will support the organization’s goal to raise awareness of NH’s Black history in order to build a more inclusive community. The $5,000 is additional to the $25,000 tax credit purchase MVSB made in 2019.Collaboration with Portsmouth Middle School to provide a remote classroom discussion of the film, Shadows Fall North. The program has also been made available to students across the state. Making their Juneteenth Celebration a virtual event. Through partnership […]
Archives for 2020
MVSB Donates $5000 to the Save Our Gale School Volunteer Preservation Group
MVSB has donated $5000 to Save Our Gale School (SOGS), a local volunteer preservation group dedicated to saving the historic Gale School, currently located behind Belmont Middle School. SOGS has already raised more than $330,000 in grants and donations to preserve the Victorian-style building, which was built in 1894. The Gale School, which has stood empty since 1997, was named one of 2017’s “Seven to Save” by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, is also listed on the NH Register of Historical Places and was a school of various kinds for almost a century until 1984. MVSB was able to contribute […]
FBI Issues PSA about Mobile Banking Risks
The FBI has published a Public Service Announcement concerning targeted exploitation of mobile banking apps due to the increase in the use of them as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. It’s estimated that more than 75% of Americans used mobile banking somehow in 2019. Since 2020 there has been a 50% increase and this percentage is likely to go higher and become a permanent fixture as the world adapts to a post COVID-19 environment. The convenience of technology also brings challenges. Fraudsters are aware of the increase in our reliance on these forms of technology and are focusing their […]
New Health and Safety Measures at Our Branches
To ensure your health and safety, as well as that of our employees and other visitors, we have implemented a number of precautionary measure to promote social distancing and minimize the spread of germs:Some building entrances may be closed, but they will be clearly marked, directing you to the entrance to use. When you arrive, there will be a customer ambassador at the entry to greet you and to assist you with our new safety procedures. Please wear a mask during your visit. We will have some on hand if you forget yours. You may be asked to lower your […]
Our lobbies are now open without previously set appointments. Please read the COVID19 section below for hours and safety expectations.
Lobbies Now Open for Business Without Appointments
To our valued customers: Beginning on Monday, June 29th we will be re-opening all of our lobbies for regular foot traffic, with the exception of the Plymouth Hannaford branch. That branch will open at a later date and we will be sure to post that opening as well. We are so excited to invite you back in! If you have not yet visited a lobby since we opened them by appointment, please click here to read about all of the changes we’ve made to our buildings to ensure that you and our employees are protected as well as reasonably possible. […]
Children’s Center of Wolfeboro Gets Vital PPP Assistance from MVSB
The Children’s Center of Wolfeboro provides comprehensive childcare services to children who are 6 weeks to 12 years of age. They have built an exceptional child care facility staffed by caring, highly-qualified, and accomplished individuals who put children first. With 40+ years in business, the Center is now proud to serve the children – and grandchildren – of some of their very first clients. During the pandemic, they have continued as an essential service, offering extensive care, support and enrichment activities to local children including those with special needs. Like many other local businesses and non-profits, the Children’s Center has […]
SBA Announces Revised Forgiveness Application and new EZ Application for the Paycheck Protection Program
On June 17, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration posted a revised Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020. In addition to revising the full forgiveness application, SBA also published a new EZ version of the forgiveness application, applying to borrowers that:Are self-employed and have no employees; OR Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25%, and did not reduce the number or hours of their employees; OR Experienced reductions in business activity as a result of […]
Be Aware of COVID-19 Unemployment Schemes
There have been reports of a variety of unemployment schemes involving Nigerian cybercriminal groups filing fraudulent unemployment claims in various states. These criminals have already received hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen funds. Unemployment claims have been filed for people who have lost their jobs and even those who haven’t. There have already been examples of this fraud in New Hampshire as well as other states across the country. With COVID-19 still impacting the world, hackers of all sorts are taking advantage of the pandemic and the opportunities it has presented. Tips to protect yourself from these scams include:Review […]
Last Call for Photo Contest Entries!
This weekend is your last opportunity to submit photos for the annual photo contest. Winning images may be featured on five websites: Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Walpole, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) and NHTrust, as well as in desktop and wall versions of printed calendars. Photos may also be selected for holiday cards, note cards and social media sites. A $100 cash prize will be awarded for each photo selected. Winners are responsible for the payment of any federal, state and local taxes on their prizes. Click here for complete contest rules and […]
