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In observance of the upcoming holidays, MVSB offices will be closed the following dates and times:Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) – All offices will be open; however our extended hours offices, located in Alton and inside the Plymouth Hannaford close early at 1:00pm Sunday, December 25 (Christmas Day) – All offices will be closed Monday, December 26 (Christmas Day Observed) – All offices will be closed Saturday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) – All offices will be open Sunday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) – All offices will be closed Monday, January 2 (New Year’s Day Observed) – All offices […]

Between Friday, December 30 at 6:45pm and Saturday, December 31 at 6:00am, we will be performing system maintenance. Online, mobile and telephone banking will be available throughout the majority of the evening; however, a short service interruption (15-30 minutes) is expected. Throughout the maintenance timeframe, you will be able to access account balance and transaction information, but you will be unable to perform transactional functions, such as initiating transfers, making payments or stop payments, viewing check images, or changing your PIN. Please plan accordingly, so your end of year banking needs are not impacted. Thank you for your patience. If you have […]

Area residents are reporting an increase in fraudulent credit card interest rate reduction phone calls. According to these reports, the calls appear to be from a local number. Upon answering, a recording is played stating that it is a “final attempt at reaching you. We have been attempting to reach you regarding lowering the interest rate on your credit card. To speak with a representative, press one. To decline, press two.” If option one is pressed, the call recipient is transferred to a representative who offers assistance resolving credit card debt. The caller claims that their company has special relationships […]

A local craft group based out of the Wesley Woods Senior Living Community in Gilford has donated hundreds of hand-knit mittens, scarves and hats to the Laconia office of Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) on 379 South Main Street. The group, who anticipates giving to the MVSB Mitten Tree Drive each year, begins knitting mittens, scarves and hats as early as January. The MVSB Mitten Tree Drive is a holiday tradition that started in 1979. “We’ve been meeting every Tuesday for the past several years to knit as many cold weather items as we can for the Mitten Tree Drive,” […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) has opened its 12th office location in Melvin Village, next to the town Post Office. Robyn Masteller, Regional Vice President, Eastern Region for MVSB, oversees the new office, located  at 448 Governor John Wentworth Highway. The Melvin Village branch, which opened in November, offers a wide range of modern banking services to meet the needs of households, non-profits, municipal organizations and businesses in the area. “We’re excited about the Melvin Village branch,” said Rick Wyman, President of Meredith Village Savings Bank. “The new location makes us even more accessible to residents and businesses in Tuftonboro and surrounding towns.” Hours […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank recently purchased $27,500 in tax credits from Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority’s (CDFA) tax credit program. The Bank’s investment will support LACLT’s operating budget to continue its mission of assisting low and moderate income households achieve economic self-sufficiency through the development of permanently affordable housing opportunities and support programs. “We’re so thankful for the generous contribution of Meredith Village Savings Bank,” said Linda Harvey, Executive Director of Laconia Area Community Land Trust. “Contributions like this one make it possible for us to continue the work of allowing […]

With colder weather moving in and the holidays fast approaching; MVSB will once again collect mittens, hats, gloves and scarves for its annual Mitten Tree drive, a holiday tradition since 1979. MVSB will donate $2 to the NH Food Bank for every article collected through December 17.  The Bank hopes to reach or exceed the results of the 2015 Mitten Tree Program with contributions of $4,004 to local non-profit organizations. Thanks to the generous support of the community, 1,957 winter weather accessories, including hats, mittens and scarves, were also collected and distributed to local families in need. New handmade or store-bought […]

Amy Carbone has been promoted to Customer Experience Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), overseeing the development and maintenance of product materials, customer feedback analysis and social media for Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank and MillRiver Wealth Management. “Amy is an exceptional, dedicated and reliable colleague who has been invaluable to this organization for more than 16 years,” said Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, Senior Vice President and Marketing Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp. “Her expertise and considerable background in many areas of the bank is remarkable. I’m thrilled for Amy and this promotion. Amy has an incredibly […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank has committed to a $350,000 donation to the Belknap Economic Development Council (EDC) for the Colonial Theater Redevelopment Project in Laconia. The Bank’s investment is a significant contribution to the renovation of the Colonial Theatre and its transformation into a civic auditorium. $200,000 of the donation is through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority’s (CDFA) tax credit program. Located at 609 Main Street in the heart of downtown Laconia, the Colonial Theater has long been of great interest to city and business leaders. “We are thankful to the Belknap EDC and the local leadership who […]

Debbie Irwin has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Marketing Programs Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), overseeing events, community outreach and support, scholarship programs, advertising and business banking campaigns for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack). Irwin also leads the advertising and marketing efforts for MillRiver Wealth Management. “Debbie is invaluable to the entire organization and has been an outstanding member of the marketing department,” said Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, Senior Vice President and Marketing Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp. “Her dedication and passion are both very apparent. Debbie’s considerable background in marketing […]