Archives for 2022

We recently purchased $25,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in support of the capital campaign for Hope on Haven Hill. “These funds will support the continued construction of our multi-purpose program center in Rochester that will allow us to serve many more families,” said Kerry Norton, Executive Director of Hope on Haven Hill. “Once the center is constructed, we will be able to launch a workforce development program to help the women we serve attain and retain housing and employment. We are thrilled about the support we have received from MVSB and the […]

We have purchased $10,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in support of the Southeast Land Trust of NH (SELT). These funds will support the continued construction of the new Mathey Center for People and Nature, located at the 240-acre Burley Farms in Epping. This is in addition to a previous $10,000 tax credit purchase from the Bank earlier in 2021. The Mathey Center for People and Nature will help provide significant benefits to the local region through their working farm, community meeting space, recreational trails and two workforce housing units. SELT will also […]

You will soon be able to send and receive money using Zelle® right from online banking and the MVSB app. Zelle® is a fast, safe and easy way to send money to friends, family and other people you trust, regardless of where they bank1. Whether you’re paying rent, gifting money, or splitting the cost of a bill, Zelle® has you covered. Look for communications from us on how you can enroll and start sending money with Zelle®. Please note that if you currently use Person to Person Pay – Zelle® will replace this service once it is available. 1US checking […]

We are excited to announce the promotion of Cathleen “Cathy” Sleeper to Assistant Vice President, Branch and Business Development Manager. In this position, Sleeper will continue to oversee the MVSB’s Main Office at 24 State Route 25 in Meredith. “We are so proud to acknowledge Cathy’s dedication and talent with this well-deserved promotion and I know she will continue to be an excellent leader as MVSB continues to grow,” said Cynthia Oxton, Regional Vice President, Branch Manager. “She has exceptional customer service skills, more than a decade of experience at the Bank, and is passionate about helping our customers and […]

Construction for our new branch location at 21 Farmington Road (Route 11) in Rochester is on track with a tentative completion date of May 2022. The construction crews and project managers have been hard at work to complete this project. The external framing is done, roofing work is underway, and inside work will begin soon. We look forward to joining the Rochester community.

We are proud to provide financial support to selected nonprofits as a result of this year’s 2021 Annual Mitten Tree Drive. The donation of mittens, hats, gloves and scarves allowed MVSB branches to distribute warm clothing items to local organizations that support families in need this winter. For each donation, the Bank contributed $2 to local nonprofits.  This year’s matching contribution, totaling $3,000, was split evenly among Interlakes Community Caregivers, GOT LUNCH! Laconia and GOT LUNCH! Ashland and Holderness. “This is a wonderful MVSB holiday tradition since 1979 and we are grateful for the donations we have received this year,” […]

We are proud to announce the promotion of Daniel “Dan” Osetek to Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader. In this role, Osetek will oversee the leadership and development for one of the Bank’s regional commercial lending teams, while continuing to assist businesses with their commercial lending needs. He will be based out of the Moultonborough branch office. “In addition to providing exceptional service to his clients, Dan has played a critical role to help streamline and improve commercial lending processes for his nearly 8 years with the Bank,” said John Swedberg, Senior Vice President & Senior Commercial Loan Officer […]