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MVSB customers with GenGold® Membership benefits can give themselves the gift of savings this year with valuable discounts at local and national retailers.  In addition to everyday discounts and benefits, GenGold® is once again offering 12 extra holiday discounts now through December 16th as part of their 12 Days of Savings program!  Be sure to mark your calendars so that you don’t miss out on any of these great offers! To redeem any of the 12 Days of Savings offers mentioned below, please contact GenGold® at 1-800-428-6686 or visit www.gengold.com, log in and click on the 12 Days of Savings banner. Not a GenGold® member yet? This unique discount program, featuring […]

We are pleased to once again serve as a sponsor for the LNH Children’s Auction, which supports children and families in need throughout the Lakes Region. This year, the televised auction is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10 through Saturday, December 14. As in years past, our offices around the Lakes Region will serve as drop off points for donated auction items from now through Wednesday, December 11. Due to space concerns, the office in the Hannaford Supermarket in Plymouth will not be able to accept donations; however, the Plymouth Main Street office and all other offices will be accepting items.  Community […]

We are thrilled to announce that Moultonborough School District is the winner of the “What’s not to ‘Like’? Facebook Technology Grant Contest.” The $3000 grant will be used by Moultonborough Academy’s Technology Education Department to purchase a 3D printer. Over the summer, we reached out to local school administrators and asked how they could benefit from an additional $3000 in technology resources.  The Bank received responses from five school districts: Gilford, Governor Wentworth Regional, Inter-Lakes, Laconia and Moultonborough.  These submissions were posted on our Facebook page for a two-month voting period.  Throughout the contest Moultonborough and Inter-Lakes competed closely for the lead […]

The  charitable fund has awarded a $2,500 grant to Moultonboro/Sandwich Senior Meals. These funds are being used by the program to send participating seniors home with a healthy, home-cooked meal for supper.   For more than seven years, the Moultonboro/Sandwich Senior Meals Program has been serving the senior community of Carroll County.  The Program’s staff and volunteers prepare, cook and serve lunch at the Moultonboro Lions Club, Monday through Thursday.  Volunteer drivers also allow the program to serve homebound seniors by providing meals delivered directly to residences.  It became clear in recent years, that some of the seniors that visit […]

Due to overwhelming demand, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is sponsoring a second session of Laconia Area Community Land Trust’s first-time homebuyer seminar.  This seminar is designed for people considering the purchase of their first home and for anyone interested in learning about the home buying process.  Issues covered in the seminar include budgeting and financial management, credit and credit reports, shopping for a home, getting a mortgage, home inspections, special financing programs and more. The seminar will be held on Saturday, November 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MVSB’s Seneca Ladd Building (next door to the main office) in Meredith.  To register or obtain […]

The New Hampshire Department of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) is warning of a recent telephone scam targeting tourism-related businesses.  Area businesses have reported receiving calls from Canadian telephone numbers soliciting their ad for a NH Tourism publication.  The caller asks to confirm the business’ address to send them an invoice for $599. According to the DTTD, businesses will only be contacted by their representative at Yankee Publishing with respect to any legitimate DTTD advertising opportunities.  If your business receives a suspicious call regarding advertising, the Department recommends contacting your Yankee Publishing representative or calling the DTTD directly at 603-271-2665.

There is just one week left to vote for your favorite local school district to receive a $3000 technology grant and to enter to win one of five iPad Minis!  Don’t miss your chance to participate! Over the summer, we reached out local school administrators and asked how they could benefit from an additional $3000 in technology resources; their responses have been posted on a Voting Application our Facebook page. Click here or access the application icon located beneath our Facebook cover photo to review the submissions and vote for the district that you feel most deserves the grant! Don’t forget to also provide your name and […]

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is warning of an increase in Social Security benefits being fraudulently redirected. Fraudsters are obtaining personal information about benefit recipients via phone calls, emails, and other social engineering techniques. They then use this stolen personal information to open fraudulent “My Social Security” accounts online. Through the online accounts, they are able to update addresses, access statements, and change direct deposit information. The SSA encourages benefit recipients to:Never provide personal information when receiving unsolicited calls or emails Never agree to accept pre-paid debit cards or credit cards in another person’s name Never agree to send or wire money to […]

MVSB was recently awarded the 1st Annual Worksite Health Champion Award from the Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health (LRPPH).  The award was given on September 26th at LRPPH’s Annual Meeting in recognition of the Bank’s efforts to promote employee health and wellness. Lori Groleau, PHR Human Resources Generalist, Employment & Wellness, acts as steward of the MVSB Wellness Program and Chair of the Bank’s Wellness Committee – a group of employees that meet regularly to discuss and develop educational programs surrounding employee wellness.  “Our Wellness Committee members have truly made healthy living a cornerstone of our culture at MVSB,” said […]

Fall is a great time to get your lawn and gardens prepped for winter and to make sure your leaf and snow removal tools are in top shape. Protecting your landscaping from the harsh winter elements will help ensure a lush and beautiful lawn and garden in the Spring! MVSB and GenGold® can help you get your yard in shape for less this year. With over 450 local business partners, you’re sure to find the help and expertise you’ll need!  Check out these local deals:A Cut Above Landscaping, Meredith – 10% discount on first $750 of labor on any landscape project. B.P. Small Engine Repair, Ashland – […]