Linda Lorden, President of Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack), and Gregg Tewksbury, President and CEO of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp, were both acknowledged by New Hampshire Business Review as two of the 200 most influential business leaders across the state. They were honored at the New Hampshire 200 reception in Manchester earlier this month. The New Hampshire […]
Archives for 2021
Mail Theft on the Rise this Holiday Season
Police departments across the state have reported recent mail thefts from postal mail drop boxes. Be mindful when sending and receiving mail, especially around the holiday season. If you believe you are the victim of mail theft, please report the matter to www.uspis.gov/report and contact your local police department. Follow these recommendations to keep your mail safe:Use the […]
The Merrimack Donates $11,000 to Local Food Pantries in Time for Holidays
The Merrimack recently donated a total of $11,000 to local food pantries. The Merrimack made contributions to the New Hampshire Food Bank, Capital Region Food Program, Hooksett Community Food Pantry, Hopkinton Food Pantry, Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter and Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry in Franklin ahead of the holiday season. “We continue to be very grateful for the services and care […]
The Merrimack Purchases Additional $14,000 in Tax Credits from the Friends Program, for Total of $44,000 in 2021
The Merrimack has announced the purchase of $14,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in support of the Friends Program. This pledge is in addition to The Merrimack’s $30,000 CDFA tax credit purchase earlier this year. The $44,000 in support provides aid and relief for families experiencing homelessness within Greater Concord. Funds […]
The Merrimack Welcomes Cheryl Giannasca as Senior Vice President, Human Resources Officer
We are excited to welcome Cheryl Giannasca as Senior Vice President, Human Resources Officer, to New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In this role, she will work as a strategic business advisor to middle and senior management as well as provide leadership direction and oversight for human resources operations for NHMB and its subsidiary financial institutions, […]
Ariana Roy Joins the Merrimack as Branch and Business Development Manager
Ariana Roy recently joined Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) as the Branch and Business Manager for the Integra Drive Branch in Concord. She replaced Donna Baron, who retired in August after 47 years with The Merrimack. In this role, Roy will oversee the Integra Drive Branch, while sustaining and developing business relationships in Concord and surrounding areas. […]
Steve Bennett Retires after 36 Years of Service
Steven Bennett retired from New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) on October 29, after 36 years of dedicated service to the company and its community financial institutions, MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank), Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack), Savings Bank of Walpole and NHTrust. Steve started his career with MVSB in September of 1985 as Bank Security […]
Businesses: Don’t Get Tricked by a Fraudulent Invoice
Businesses should be on the lookout for fraudulent invoice emails at the beginning of each month. In this common scheme, called “Invoice Fraud,” scammers take advantage of the fact that many businesses receive an influx of invoices around this time and try to trick employees into giving out information, sending funds or clicking on links. While invoice […]
The Merrimack Proudly Supports 15th Annual Champions for Mental Health Awards
We proudly renewed our support for Riverbend Community Mental Health by sponsoring the 2021 Mental Health Awards for $5,000. The event occurs at 5:30 pm Wednesday, October 20 at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord. Commissioner Robert L. Quinn, from the NH Department of Safety, will be this year’s honoree at the Champions for Mental Health. The dedication […]
Common Check Scam on the Rise
Our Fraud specialists have learned about an increase in a common check scam in the local area. Scammers steal legitimate checks from the mail and alter or recreate the checks with new signatures, payees and often raised amounts. The checks are often difficult to uncover using standard fraud review at financial institutions as they share the same […]