The Mount Washington Valley Housing Coalition (MWVHC) advocates for affordable, sustainable, and community-focused housing throughout the Mount Washington Valley. MVSB proudly supported the Coalition’s efforts with a $1,500 donation, continuing a history of support to advance MWVHC’s work in addressing the region’s housing challenges. Brittany Hodge, MVSB Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS# 2387835, serves on the MWVHC […]

Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) welcomes Mark Lester as AVP, Branch & Business Development Manager of its Henniker Branch. In this position, Lester will oversee branch operations and support the growth of the local business community. “We’re pleased to have Mark join our team and the Henniker community,” said Michelle Olivier, RVP Branch Manager […]

With the support and generosity of local community members, MVSB collected 1,712 mittens, hats, gloves and scarves during their 2025 Mitten Tree Drive. The Bank has matched the contribution with $2 per item – a total of $3,424 that will be split between 11 local nonprofits addressing childhood food insufficiency. Each year since 1979, between […]

The curtain rises on another year of creativity and community as Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative launches its 2026 Season on Feb. 13. MVSB is proud to support Powerhouse as a Season Sponsor, helping bring an exciting lineup of live performances to stages across the Lakes Region. The season opens at The Colonial Theatre in Laconia with Shakespeare’s […]

Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) wraps up its Annual Mitten Tree Drive with 2,800 in community donations. The new and handmade mittens, gloves, hats and scarves were delivered to local non-profits to distribute to those in need. “We’re grateful for the outpour of community support, especially our local knitters that work year-round on donations […]

Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) returns as Event & Rink Sponsor of the 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championships and Winter Festival in Concord. During the weekend of January 23rd, White Park will be transformed into eight rinks for three days of old-school pond hockey. “The Merrimack is proud to be a longstanding supporter of […]

MVSB is pleased to welcome Lauren Young as Vice President, Residential Mortgage Sales NMLS# 1890212. In this role, Lauren will lead the Bank’s Mortgage Lending team, supporting continued growth and development while ensuring exceptional service for homebuyers across the Bank’s footprint. She succeeds Charlie Dowd, who recently retired after a distinguished 24-year career in banking. […]

The Merrimack County Saving Bank (The Merrimack) Foundation announces the local non-profits selected to receive $64,050 in grants to support community efforts. In all, 26 non-profit organizations were awarded grants to go toward initiatives that not only strengthen communities across Central and Southern New Hampshire – but also the improve the quality of life for […]

Portsmouth Housing Authority (PHA) is utilizing awarded tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) to move forward with the Sherburne School Workforce Housing Project, a development that will create 90 permanently affordable housing units for local families and workers. MVSB is proud to purchase $10,000 in tax credits to help bring […]