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Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is pleased to announce that the charitable fund carrying its name has awarded a $7,615 grant to Rumney Ecological Systems (RES) of Rumney. These funds will be used by the non-profit to support the second phase of trail and boardwalk improvements along the Kent Ecological Trail at Quincy Bog Natural Area. About 1 mile in length, the Kent Ecological Trail takes visitors around the perimeter of Quincy Bog, through wetlands, sandy floodplain, areas of beaver activity and forest. The repair work, slated to begin in May, includes areas of reconstruction to the trail and boardwalk, […]

We are excited to announce that GenGold has introduced a new mobile website! Now, when you sign on to GenGold using your smart phone or mobile device, you’ll be greeted by a site optimized for mobile viewing. The mobile site includes easy-to-use menu options and search features to make taking advantage of the many GenGold discounts and services even simpler! Check out all of the fantastic features like the “Concierge” button and the “Local Business Search” which finds participating local restaurants and retailers based on your “Current Location” or a location you provide. “It’s like having a Personal Mobile Concierge™” Whether you’re […]

Please be aware that there have been numerous reports of fraudulent charities claiming to raise funds for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Additionally, scammers are using links and images about this event to spread malicious software on social media sites, by email and through fraudulent search results. We encourage you to be cautious when clicking on information and images related to the Boston Marathon bombings and to not open unsolicited email relating to the event. When searching for information, check to make sure the content is associated with a reliable, legitimate site before clicking on the link or […]

MVSB is pleased to announce that the charitable fund carrying its name has awarded a $1,000 grant to the Laconia Police Department. These funds will be put toward the Police Department’s “Cop Card” program. The Laconia Police Department’s “Cop Card” program was put in place in 1997. The cards, similar in style to a baseball trading card, contain a picture and biography of each Laconia Police Officer. Children throughout the community are encouraged to seek out their local police officers, introduce themselves and ask for their “Cop Card.” The program promotes a sense of community through positive interactions with local law enforcement. […]

In celebration of Earth Day, you might notice MVSB employees dressed in earth tones, carpooling or biking to work and reducing electricity at our offices today. As a local business and community partner, we are committed doing all we can to support the communities we serve in the most efficient ways possible. As part of our focus on environmental friendliness, we encourage our employees continually think of ways we can reduce our impact on the environment. Five years ago, MVSB created a “Green” Committee, comprised employees who volunteered to help explore greener ways of doing business at MVSB. The group […]

We have joined forces with the American Banker’s Association’s (ABA) Education Foundation to celebrate Teach Children to Save Day on Tuesday, April 23. We invite parents to bring their children into their local MVSB office at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 23 for a reading of Pick Pigs™ – a story about saving, sharing and spending. Geared towards children ages 3-7, the Pick Pigs™ story follows “Julia” as she learns examples of saving, sharing and spending from friends, neighbors and family members. She then picks which of her three piggy banks – saving, sharing or spending – to put her money in. […]

We are pleased to announce that MVSB has signed on as Presenting Sponsor for the 2013 WOW Sweepstakes Ball, which will be held at the Lake Opechee Conference Center on May 18, 2013. This will be MVSB’s fourth consecutive year as Presenting sponsor for this event. “We are very proud to support the expansion efforts of the WOW Trail at the 10th 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 MVSB Fund is pleased to announce a $1,500 grant to Kidworks Learning Center of Meredith. This donation will be used to make energy efficiency improvements at the Kidworks facility. “In a recent energy audit, areas of inadequate insulation were identified as contributing to heat loss in our childcare center,” said Jennifer Weeks, Executive Director for Kidworks Learning Center. “With this generous grant from the MVSB Fund, we will be able to address these insulation issues and purchase programmable thermostats to aid in fuel conservation. These changes will reduce our energy costs for the future and help us continue to […]

The deadline for the Making Home Affordable (MHA) Program, developed as part of the US government’s plan to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, was recently extended through December 31, 2013. The Program has evolved since its creation and now includes several modification, refinance and foreclosure options for both homeowners that are at risk of foreclosure and homeowners that are able to make their payments, but who have not been able to refinance due to the sharp decrease in property values. MHA offers solutions that help homeowner’s reduce mortgage payments and lower their interest rate. There are two main components to […]

In honor of Financial Literacy month, NH Jump$tart has launched “Get 10,” a virtual quest open to New Hampshire teenagers, ages 14-18. The quest involves going on an online scavenger hunt to find the answers to ten questions in the areas of personal finance, college planning and credit. Participating in the quest is easy, complete some online research and take the 10-question quiz no later than Friday, April 19, 2013. Teens that answer all 10 questions correctly will be entered to win one of ten $30 iTunes gift cards or an iPad mini! To participate: • You must be a […]