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Please note that Laconia Area Community Land Trust’s (LACLT) Homeowner’s Post-Purchase Workshop, previously scheduled for Saturday, June 22, has been cancelled. LACLT plans to reschedule this event for late September. If you have any questions about this workshop or other LACLT events, please contact Debra Drake at 603-524-0747 or ddrake@laclt.org. Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) is a nonprofit affordable housing provider and is a NeighborWorks® America organization, charted by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. With our support, LACLT’s HomeBuyer Resource Center is able to present homebuyer education free of charge. The Center also provides support and assistance to potential homebuyers after completion of […]

The New Hampshire (NH) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a press release warning residents of sophisticated, fraudulent websites claiming to be associated with the NH DMV. Reports from numerous residents indicate that fraudulent sites are appearing as search results when using a search engine to locate the NH DMV License Renewal website. The fraudulent sites appear to have been set up as a means of stealing confidential personal and financial information from unsuspecting consumers. In response to this increase in fraudulent website activity, the DMV is urging residents to only access the authentic DMV website by entering the URL […]

Warm weather and long days of sunlight are a sign summer is here! Have friends and family visiting? Need some ideas for entertaining children over school vacation? MVSB and GenGold® can help you take advantage of all the outdoor activities the Lakes Region has to offer – without spending a fortune. With over 450+ local business partners, there are lots of incentives for recreational fun. Check out these local deals!Broken Branch Campground, Woodstock – 10% discount on camping Central NH Divers, LLC, Meredith – 10% off retail scuba gear DaSilva Motorsports, Moultonborough – 10% discount on in-stock parts and accessories […]

New Beginnings domestic violence crisis center recently received $4,140. As part of MVSB’s commitment to assisting non-profit agencies in the communities it serves, the Bank agreed to match all 2013 employee contributions to the Lakes Region United Way. The $41,400 in matched funds have been distributed evenly to 10 deserving non-profit agencies selected by MVSB employee vote. “We are so thankful that MVSB employees chose New Beginnings as a recipient for this donation,” said Shauna Bertwell, Child and Family Advocacy Coordinator at New Beginnings. “New Beginnings relies heavily on the support of local organizations, like MVSB, as a means of […]

On Tuesday, June 4th, MVSB will be making some upgrades to the phone banking system. This may limit phone banking functionality from about 8-9pm. Please note that the upgrades will not change the user experience after the initial upgrade period. As always, NetTeller Online Banking and Mobile Banking will remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to allow you to manage your accounts, transfer funds and pay your bills online – anytime and anywhere you have an internet connection. If you have any questions, please contact us in the way that is most convenient for you.

MVSB is pleased to announce a $4,140 donation to the 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 2013 employee contributions to the Lakes Region United Way. The $41,400 in matched funds were distributed evenly to 10 deserving non-profit agencies selected by MVSB employee vote. “We are so thankful for this surprise donation from Meredith Village Savings Bank” said Mardy Fulgham, President of the Board of Directors for Lakes Region Humane Society. “These funds will help us finish our newly constructed […]

We recently purchased $10,000 in tax credits through the Community Development Investment Program (CDIP) in support of Wentworth Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO). Tax credit contributions made to WEDCO provide the organization with the resources to continue providing economic development services and resources to local businesses and communities. “We are so thankful for this generous contribution from MVSB,” said Denise Roy-Palmer, Executive Director for WEDCO. “These tax credit purchases play a huge role in making it possible for us to continue our valuable work in the eastern Lakes Region. By assisting already established and developing businesses in their endeavour to be […]

MVSB’s recent donation of $2000 to the Laconia Ice Arena’s “Think Rink for Kids” Capital campaign has put the organization even closer to their 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, Business Manager of the Arena. “As a campaign that is primarily funded through public and private donations, we need the support of citizens and community-oriented businesses, like Meredith Village Savings Bank, to sustain this recreational resource.” The Laconia Ice Arena is entering its “second generation,” during which significant investment will […]

MVSB Fund is pleased award a $4300 grant to the Gordon-Nash Library in New Hampton. These funds will be used by the library to make energy efficiency improvements to their building. A recent energy audit of the Gordon-Nash Library revealed that a 1961 building addition was an area of energy loss for the facility. To help control energy costs, improvements to insulation and air sealing in the building were strongly recommended. This grant from the MVSB Charitable Fund will help the library pay for the first phase of improvements. “We are so appreciative of this generous grant from Meredith Village […]

Almost a rite of spring, MVSB’s Annual Photo Contest has returned! Now through Friday, July 26, 2013, we will be accepting full-color photography entries for consideration for display in our 2014 Community Calendar and website, www.mvsb.com. In addition, Community Calendar entries may also be selected to be used for MVSB’s holiday cards and/or note cards. Whether amateur or professional, all photographers are encouraged to submit their favorite photos representing the many flavors of the Belknap, Carroll and Grafton counties. The photos can feature community events, recreational activities, landmarks or local landscapes from these greater Lakes Region areas. Entries may be […]