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Recent media reports have raised awareness about the Heartbleed Bug.  Heartbleed  is a flaw in the programming on secure websites that could put your personal information at risk, including passwords, credit and debit card information and email addresses. The American Bankers Association created this FAQ to assist in answering questions. As is the process with any vulnerability that we discover, the Bank takes steps to evaluate where the impact is and then creates a plan to address them.  MVSB employs a layered security system that helps to mitigate against many risks, including this type of bug.  Customers should feel secure using […]

We are pleased to announce a $3,795 donation to Lakes Region Humane Society (LRHS) of Ossipee.  As part of MVSB’s commitment to assisting non-profit agencies in the communities it serves, the Bank agreed to match all 2014 employee contributions to the Lakes Region United Way. $37,950 in matched funds were distributed evenly to 10 deserving non-profit agencies selected by MVSB employee vote. “We are so appreciative of this unexpected contribution from Meredith Village Savings Bank,” said Megan Fichter, Managing Director for the Lakes Region Humane Society. “It is with the generosity and support of our local communities that we are able to […]

We are pleased to announce the April selections for the MVSB Book of the Month Program from our ten local libraries. The MVSB Book of the Month program seeks to foster the joy of reading and lifelong learning for people of all ages. MVSB donates funds to allow local libraries to purchase and promote books for adults and children. Participating libraries each receive an annual $500 donation to purchase two or more books each month to be displayed on their shelves as MVSB Books of the Month. MVSB also supplies colorful displays designed to attract library patrons to these monthly […]

MVSB’s recent donation of $2500 to Inter-Lakes Elementary School’s (ILES) Living Classroom greenhouse project has put the school even closer to its fundraising goal of $65,000. With these funds, the school plans to build a 24’x 48’ rigid-frame poly-carbonate greenhouse that will provide interactive and experiential learning opportunities to students of all grade levels. “Today’s generation is the first to grow up ‘indoors’ and ‘plugged in’ and we believe this Living Classroom is an important tool for reconnecting children with nature,” said Dr. Steven Kelley, Inter-Lakes Elementary School Principal. “We are so appreciative of the support from Meredith Village Savings Bank […]

We are happy to announce the promotion of Kristy Badger to Business Development, Administration and Support and to welcome Jenifer Williams, who will serve as Assistant Vice President, Branch and Business Development Officer at the Moultonborough Office. Kristy Badger joined MVSB as an Assistant Branch Manager in the Alton office in March 2006.  In January of 2008 she was promoted to Branch Supervisor and in February of 2010 she was promoted to Branch and Business Development Officer managing the Moultonborough office.  Kristy has taken several courses through the American Banking Association and is a certified teller. She has also volunteered time for […]

The American Bankers Association has issued an alert regarding a phishing scam aimed at Netflix customers. Victims have received an email appearing to be from Netflix stating that there is a problem with their account and they are encouraged to click on the link provided. Once clicked, they are directed to a fictitious Netflix website and are told that their account has been suspended  and they should contact member services. Once connected, victims are told that their Netflix account has been hijacked and that by downloading a series of security software, the problem can be fixed. Victims are asked to provide debit/credit […]

On the weekend of March 29th & 30th, MVSB made major network upgrades in order to better serve our valued customers. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and thank you for your patience.  

Once again we will be the  Presenting Sponsor for the 2014 WOW Sweepstakes Ball, which will be held at the Lake Opechee Inn & Conference Center on May 17, 2014. This will be MVSB’s fifth consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor for this event. “We are very proud to support the expansion efforts of the WOW Trail at the 11th Annual WOW Sweepstakes Ball” said Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, Vice President and Marketing Officer at MVSB.  “The Trail provides a great service to our community – improving our local citizens’ quality of life and contributing to the economic vitality of the Lakes Region.” “MVSB […]

As you prepare for upcoming vacations, we’d like to remind you that all MVSB debit cards are automatically blocked for international usage. We do this to protect you  and your accounts from fraud. Crimes involving falsified debit and credit card transactions are much more prevalent internationally than they are domestically, so we’ve taken this preventative measure to safeguard your information and your money. If you’re planning to travel to another country (including Canada), let us know before you leave. We would be happy to assist you in turning on your debit card for international usage. Here are some tips for protecting your […]

We are  pleased to announce that the MVSB Fund  has awarded a $10,000 grant to Laconia Ice Arena’s “Think Rink for Kids” Capital campaign.  With this donation, the Arena is now two-thirds of the way to achieving its fundraising goal of $267,000. “We are so thankful for this donation and all the support that has been coming through from our community,” said Will Fay, Manager of the Arena. “We have been overwhelmed by the support of citizens and community-oriented businesses, like Meredith Village Savings Bank, in helping sustain this recreational resource.” The Laconia Ice Arena is entering its “second generation,” during which significant […]