Archives for 2024

Lakes Region Community Developers (LRCD) and Lakes Region Mental Health Center (LRMHC) have joined forces to raise funds to furnish the new Bay Street Apartments in Laconia. The building is currently under construction with an anticipated completion in spring 2025 and will offer 12 efficiency units of housing for people of very low income who are experiencing or are at-risk of homelessness. We are proud to support this project with a $3,400 sponsorship that will furnish one of the new units. Carmen Lorentz, LRCD Executive Director, said they are still working toward their $45,000 goal. “We are seeking individual and business […]

In honor of the grand opening of our new branch office at 2 Meeting Place Drive in Exeter, the community was invited to vote for a local nonprofit to receive a special $1,000 donation. Many nonprofits were nominated, but it was Victoria’s Victory Foundation (VVF) that received the most votes in the contest and was selected as the winner. Victoria’s Victory Foundation is a quality-of-life organization founded to support the needs of people living with mobility disabilities. The organization provides financial assistance and access to resources and services to allow those facing mobility challenges to focus on regaining and maintaining […]

We are thrilled to support the 2024-2025 School Days Series Season of The Music Hall in Portsmouth with a $10,000 sponsorship. The Bank has supported The Music Hall for many years and this marks their fifth season sponsoring the School Days Series, which introduces pre-k through middle school students to the joys and benefits of professional theater performance. “This sponsorship from MVSB helps us welcome around 8,000 students from across the Seacoast region with complimentary tickets, transportation and lunches so they can experience professional productions at the theatre,” said Sara Turner, Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager for The Music Hall. […]

We are proud to announce that Nicole Ames, MVSB Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS# 2370119, was recently named a 2024-2025 New Hampshire Housing Homeownership Fellow. Eleven New Hampshire professionals who work with homebuyers were accepted to the program, which offers an opportunity for participants to explore the mortgage finance system and participate in workshops about housing and public policy, housing and economic development, state government issues and New Hampshire Housing’s homeownership programs. “This program offers participants a comprehensive and immersive opportunity to understand the current challenges in the mortgage industry and ways to best support homeowners through their homebuying journey,” said […]

We are excited to announce the winners of our annual community photo contest. Photos representing the Lakes Region, Mount Washington Valley and Seacoast areas were selected through a blind review process. The reviewers included past winners, MVSB employees as well as MVSB Corporators and Board Members. All community members are invited to stop by any MVSB branch in Alton, Ashland, Center Harbor, Exeter, Gilford, Laconia, Melvin Village, Meredith, Moultonborough, North Conway, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Rochester and Wolfeboro to pick up tent and/or wall calendars, which will arrive by mid-November. Winning photos will also be featured on mvsb.com and social media – […]

We are excited to announce that Marcus Weeks, MVSB President, has been named 2024 Community Banker of the Year by the New Hampshire Bankers Association. Marcus was unanimously chosen by an independent panel of judges for his commitment to the community and the banking industry. Go to members.nhbankers.com/news/Details/2024-community-banker-of-the-year-recognized-231001 to read the full press release by the NH Bankers Association.

The popular Lakes Region Parade of Homes is set to return Oct. 12-13. The two-day self-guided tour is presented by the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association with support from local partners, including one of this year’s presenting sponsors, MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank). “This can’t-miss tour will feature new homes, showcase remodeling possibilities, and allow builders to present the latest home innovations,” said Brenda Richards, Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association Executive Officer. “Tickets may be purchased online or during the event at the first home visited with our proceeds to go toward inspiring young people to explore the […]

We are proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to one graduating senior from high schools located in communities where MVSB has a branch office. This year’s recipients are:Hailey Belliveau, of Sanbornville, daughter of Laurie and Alan Belliveau, attending the University of New Hampshire Emma Dubois, of Center Harbor, daughter of Max and Kerry Dubois, attending Endicott College Brayden Gardner, of Gilmanton, son of Alicia and Matthew Gardner, attending Clark University Caroline Goren, of Center Harbor, daughter of Sarah, attending Plymouth State University Zoe Gouin, of Portsmouth, daughter of […]