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MVSB is pleased to announce a $4,140 donation to New Hampshire Humane Society of Laconia. 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. “I cannot tell you how much this donation means to the 1,300 animals we care for each year and the many programs we offer back to those in the communities we serve,” said Mary Di Maria, Executive Director […]

Microsoft has provided details surrounding evolving malware targeting online banking access. The malware is being downloaded by consumers via infected links accessed through web surfing or fraudulent emails. Once deployed, the malware waits for a user to attempt to access a financial site and redirects them to a fraudulent page. The goal of the attack is to capture online banking log in credentials (username and password) as they are being typed in by the user. The user is able to complete their online banking session as usual and is unaware that their information has been compromised. The fraudsters can then […]

MVSB and Mill Falls at the Lake are co-sponsoring “Laugh Out Loud Comedy Night”, which will take place on Friday, April 5th at Church Landing in Meredith. All proceeds from the event will help bring “miles of smiles” to Kidworks Learning Center by going towards the purchase of a new transportation vehicle for the center. “We’re very grateful for MVSB’s continued support of our comedy night fundraiser event,” said Jennifer Weeks, Executive Director of Kidworks Learning Center. “The support we receive from local community-oriented businesses like the Bank enables us to provide high-quality care and education for local children at […]

While normally open on Sundays, the offices in Alton and at the Hannaford grocery store in Plymouth, will be closed on Sunday, March 31st for Easter. However, all MVSB offices will be open regular hours on Saturday, March 30th and Monday, April 1st. As always, Phone Banking and NetTeller Online 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 a telephone or internet connection.

Winter can be as hard on your pets as it is on you. Treat your pets to some pampering during this cabin fever time. Get your furry friends refreshed and spruced up so they can head into spring with their tails held high. MVSB and GenGold® have just the connections to indulge your little friends and save you money at the same time. Check out these local deals!Black Snout Dog Biscuits, Etc. LLC – Center Sandwich – 10% discount on all dog biscuit purchases Brook Cottage Corgis – Gilmanton Iron Works – 10% discount on a puppy Cozy Companions – […]

MVSB is pleased to sponsor “The Case of the Wildly Popular Detective,” a lecture on the Great Detective, Sherlock Holmes. This lecture is presented as part of the 2013 Plymouth State University (PSU) Lecture Series, a joint effort with PSU’s Division of Online and Continuing Studies and the Taylor Community of Laconia, designed to bring educational and entertaining programs to Taylor residents and the greater Lakes Region area. This lecture will be held on Wednesday, March 13th at 11:00 a.m. in the Woodside Building at the Taylor Community, 435 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH. Seating is limited and this promises to […]

We will be closing offices early on Monday, March 4th to give all of our employees the opportunity to attend MVSB’s Annual Employee Recognition Dinner. This is a very special annual event at which we honor the dedicated service and hard work our employees give all year long. Most offices (lobbies and drive-ups) will close at 4:00 pm: Alton, Wolfeboro, Laconia, Gilford, Center Harbor, Moultonborough Corner, Ashland, Plymouth Hannaford and Plymouth Main Street. The lobbies in both of our Meredith offices (Main Office and Route 104) will close at 4:00 pm, but the drive-ups will remain open until 4:30 pm. […]

We are pleased to announce a $4,140 donation to Genesis Behavioral Health of Laconia and Plymouth. As part of our commitment to assisting non-profit agencies in the communities that we serve, MVSB matched all 2013 employee contributions to the Lakes Region United Way dollar-for-dollar. The $41,400 in matched funds were distributed evenly to 10 deserving non-profit agencies selected by MVSB employee vote. “We are always grateful for donations, but this surprise could not have arrived at a better time,” said Maggie Pritchard, Executive Director of Genesis Behavioral Health. “We are in the process of creating a strategic plan for technology at […]

Please be aware of a recent increase in Adware activity that claims to be associated with financial sites. Adware is advertising-supported software that, when downloaded, allows unsolicited pop-ups or other advertisements to appear on the affected computer. The pop-up advertisements claim to be associated with a site the user is currently visiting in an attempt to convince the user to purchase a product or service, such as credit monitoring. The advertisement may even display the website’s url address to make it seem as though the pop-up is associated with a website the user intended to visit. Adware is typically downloaded […]

We are happy to announce that the MVSB charitable fund that carries its name has awarded $76,108 in grants to 19 area nonprofits. These grants are in addition to the bank’s contributions in the form of sponsorships, donations and scholarships, as well as the extraordinary volunteer efforts of its employees. “Providing support to the communities and people we serve has been a central part of our mission as a mutual savings bank since we opened in 1869,” said Rick Wyman, Executive Vice President and CFO at MVSB and one of the trustees of the MVSB Fund. “While the profits of stock banks […]