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Kelly Beebee has recently joined the Mortgage Lending Department as a Mortgage Loan Originator for MVSB. She was previously Branch and Business Development Manager for the Bank’s Plymouth Main Street office. Beebee is currently located at the MVSB office on 28 State Route 25 in Center Harbor. “Kelly brings great energy to this position, and offers the added benefit of working with our customers for over ten years,” said Mark Chalifour, Vice President of Residential Mortgage Sales. “As a Loan Originator, Kelly has access to a wide range of programs and competitive rates. She knows the market, the neighborhoods, and […]

New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) pledged $2,510 to Lakes Region Child Care Services (LRCCS) in support of its playground expansion at the organization’s Early Learning Center in Belmont, NH. This is one of 20 awards presented by NHMB to non-profit agencies, and is in addition to the $50,250 raised for Granite United Way. “I’m pleased our employees voted to send this contribution to such an excellent organization like Lakes Region Child Care, who have nurtured millions of children since its inception almost 50 years ago,” said Sam Laverack, President and CEO of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp. “I am very grateful to the generosity […]

Nancy Mardin has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Branch and Business Development Manager for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB). In this position, Mardin will oversee the Bank’s Plymouth Main Street and Plymouth Hannaford offices. “Nancy has been a familiar face of the Plymouth Main Street and Plymouth Hannaford branches for the past 12 years,” said Jill White, Regional Vice President. “Nancy’s leadership and extensive background in banking empowers employees, while her warmth endears her to customers. She will excel in this position.” Mardin has an extensive career in community banking that spans 43 years. Mardin joined MVSB in 2004 […]

Lakes Region Cupcakes, located on 285 Main Street in Tilton, recently re-opened under new ownership. Melody Hanks, of Mel’s Creative Cakes, acquired Lakes Region Cupcakes in May 2016 with financing help from Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Belknap County Economic Development Council. Lakes Region Cupcakes, featuring Mel’s Creative Cakes, re-opened on June 4th. Hanks is a self-taught Cake Artist who specializes in designing and decorating edible works of art. “I’m incredibly fortunate to have found such a lovely space and well maintained facility thanks to Shelli Shumway, the previous owner of Lakes Region Cupcakes,” said Hanks. “Shelli was invaluable […]

New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) was recently awarded with the Granite Award from Granite United Way. The total donation for NHMB was $100,500, which included employee donations and matching funds from NHMB and its three subsidiaries: Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank and MillRiver Wealth Management. As part of NHMB’s commitment to non-profit agencies in the communities it serves, matched contributions were distributed through the Granite United Way evenly among 20 non-profit agencies selected by employee vote. The following non-profits each received a donation of $2,510:Boys and Girls Clubs of Central NH CATCH Neighborhood Housing Central NH VNA […]

The Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund at New Hampshire Charitable Foundation granted $10,000 to Ashland Elementary School for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment, replacing an outdated playset that was also in poor condition. This is one of 25 awards presented by the Fund to non-profit organizations this year, according to Richard Wyman, President of MVSB. “We are glad to be able to offer support to Ashland Elementary for the purchase of newer and safer equipment for their students,” said Wyman. “Ashland Elementary has been exceptional in educating and molding our youth. It’s an honor to be able to […]

Holly Andrews was recently promoted to IRA/HSA Operations Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In this position, Andrews will manage all aspects of individual retirement accounts and health savings accounts, including IRS reporting for Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack), sister banks and subsidiaries for NHMB. She will also oversee time deposit accounts for both banks. “Holly has been an essential member of the Retail Banking department and organization for more than 28 years,” said Christine Harris, Senior Vice President, Retail Administration for MVSB.  “Throughout her time, Holly has demonstrated exceptional ability, showing […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) recently pledged $5,000 to the Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) through the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) of New Hampshire’s tax credit program. The Bank’s investment allows WEDCO to continue offering economic development services and resources to New Hampshire businesses in the eastern Lakes Region. “We’re so thankful for this generous contribution from MVSB,” said Denise Roy-Palmer, Executive Director of WEDCO. “Contributions like this one make it possible for us to continue our valuable work.  By providing financing and assistance to established and developing businesses, WEDCO contributes to the creation of jobs and the growth […]

On Tuesday, May 24, we will be upgrading the alerts component of online banking to better unify our email and text message alert functionality and to provide several new alert options.  All alerts scheduled for the upgrade day will be sent as usual; however, online banking users will be unable to view, add or edit alerts between 9:00pm on Tuesday evening (May 24) and 2:00am on Wednesday morning (May 25). Text message banking users will also be unable to activate new phone numbers or receive responses to text message commands (such as BAL, LAST, TRANS, etc.) during this timeframe. The upgrade […]

Meredith Village Savings Bank is pleased to donate $6,000 to Stand Up Laconia in support of “Stand Up Lakes Region,” a special anti-drug event for youth across the Lakes Region. The event will feature guest speaker Chris Herren, recovering addict and former professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics, and will be held at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion on May 10. Herren, who has already inspired thousands of youth nationwide with his personal account of addiction and success with recovery, will address approximately 5,000 Lakes Region junior high and high school students from Laconia, Winnisquam, Moultonborough, Wolfeboro, Inter-Lakes, Belmont, Tilton, Farmington and Gilford. The […]