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We are pleased to announce the August selections for the MVSB Book of the Month Program at seven 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 the MVSB Books of the Month. MVSB also supplies colorful displays designed to attract library patrons to these monthly […]

It has been a busy start to 2013 for the lending team at Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), with increases in nearly all areas of personal and business lending. In this low-rate environment, MVSB lenders and their support staff have been working extra hours to meet the demand for refinances, while traditional mortgages and construction loans have continued to pick up; signs that community members are becoming increasingly confident in the economy, are purchasing and building homes, and businesses are looking to expand. In one recent endeavor, the Bank collaborated with Belknap EDC to provide financing to Hermit Woods Winery […]

The Appalachian Mountain Teen Project (AMTP), a non-profit, community-based prevention program that operates throughout the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, has received a $2,000 grant from the Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund. These funds will help support the organization’s activity-based mentoring program, which uses a powerful combination of interventions to encourage the social, emotional, economic, academic and vocational success of young people facing challenging life circumstances. The activity-based mentor program fosters resilience and leadership skills in youth through group activities and weekly one-on-one mentoring in the school setting from a professional staff member. The group events range from school activities […]

Please be advised that we have received numerous reports of customers and area residents receiving fraudulent automated calls and voicemails claiming that their debit card has been “locked.” The call recipient is asked to press 1 to continue and then to enter personal information such as their debit card or account number so that card can be unlocked. These fraudulent calls do not mention Meredith Village Savings Bank and are not being made by Meredith Village Savings Bank or any other legitimate financial institution or debit card processor. Please do not provide account or debit card information in response to […]

Pemi Youth Center in Plymouth, NH was chosen as one of nineteen non-profit agencies across the greater Lakes Region to receive a grant from the Meredith Village Savings Bank Charitable Fund. The Center will use the $5000 grant to support their After School Program, which provides a safe, supervised, after school environment that engages youth in educational and enrichment activities to support academic and social development. All services at the Pemi Youth Center are provided at no cost to youth or their families. Staff and volunteers provide positive role models and mentors for attendees and lead them in a variety of […]

The MVSB Fund has awarded a $1,000 grant to Tamworth Caregivers of Tamworth, NH. These funds will be used to supplement the organization’s volunteer mileage reimbursement program. Tamworth Caregivers provides neighborly services to Tamworth residents that require assistance to meet their daily obligations or to enhance their quality of life. 98% of the requests received by the organization are for volunteer transportation services for important personal errands, such as medical appointments. Many of those who receive assistance have no family in the immediate area and no alternate means of transportation. This $1000 contribution will allow the organization to provide approximately […]

Area law enforcement recently notified us of numerous consumer complaints regarding suspicious phone calls from fraudulent elderly medical alert companies going by names such as “Senior Alert Care Company.” The representatives claim that a family member has purchased a medical alert system for the recipient of the call and then asks that they provide a credit card number to finalize the account setup. Should you receive a telephone call similar to the scenario described above, it is likely a scam. If you are not sure if a call is legitimate, take down as much information as possible and contact law […]

As recent high school graduates are getting ready to enter their first semester of college, seven local graduates will be entering school with financial assistance from the Meredith Village Savings Bank James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Sutherland Memorial Scholarship is granted annually to one graduating high school senior from each community in which Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) has an office. This year’s James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship recipients are:Katelyn Bailey of Laconia, daughter of Mark Bailey and Angela Bailey, attending University of New Hampshire in Durham. Charles Buhrman of Plymouth, son of Sheridan and Patty Buhrman, attending […]

Friends and relatives love coming to visit during the summer in the Lakes Region. With all those guests, you’ll want to have access to the best food choices in town, whether it’s coffee for leisurely mornings, meats and produce for grilling or sweets for desserts. And MVSB and GenGold® can help you save money while enjoying all the best choices for feeding all your company! With over 450+ local business partners, there are lots of ways to enjoy picnics, casual grills and summer dining at its best. Check out these local deals!Big Cat Coffee, Franklin – Use the promotion code […]

MVSB recently purchased $25,000 in tax credits from Belknap Economic Develop Council (Belknap EDC) through the NH Community Development Finance Authority’s Community Development Investment Program, commonly referred to as CDFA’s tax credit program. Belknap EDC is awarded $25,000 in tax credits each year and uses them to raise funds for its strategic initiatives, which are concentrated in three areas: 1) retaining and attracting young talent; 2) supporting creative entrepreneurs; and 3) enhancing workforce development programs. “Building a resilient community with a 21st century workforce is critical to our region’s future,” said Bob Sargeant, Senior Vice President / Commercial Lending Officer […]