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SAVINGS BANK OF WALPOLE ANNOUNCES SIXTH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

Keene, NH — Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is excited to announce the winners of their sixth annual photo contest. Selected photos will be featured in the Bank’s 2025 community calendar as well as on the Bank’s website, social media profiles, and on other marketing projects throughout the year. Images will also be included in desk calendars, holiday cards and note cards. The free calendars will be available to the public by late November in all seven SBW branches.

“For the sixth year in a row, the photo contest was a big hit!” noted Danielle Ruffo, Vice President, Community Engagement & Marketing at Savings Bank of Walpole. “The variety of photos we received not only capture the unique character of our state and our community, but they truly showcase the talent of our local photographers. While going through the selection process, it was nice to see new names mixed in with folks who have won in years past.”

Winners of SBW’s 2024 Community Calendar Contest (which also includes winners whose photos will be featured in materials other than the 2025 calendar) include:

  • Russell Brandwein, Marlborough, NH*
  • Amy Cable, Troy, NH
  • Terry Croteau, North Swanzey, NH*
  • Jennifer Desautell, Keene, NH*
  • Adam Drew, Harrisville, NH
  • Katy Haas, Acworth, NH
  • Karen Hope, Marlborough, NH*
  • Gregg Jarvis, South Deerfield, MA
  • Charles Johnson, Washington, NH*
  • Kimberly Kaufman, Putney, VT
  • Aurianna Lett, Winchester, NH
  • Jeffrey Newcomer, Spofford, NH*
  • Chelsea North, Walpole, NH
  • Michele Pelkey, Richmond, NH*
  • Kyle Petrillo, Keene, NH
  • Anthony Ruffo, Swanzey, NH*
  • Bethany Warner, Troy, NH*

*Photos will be featured in the 2025 calendar.

With assets totaling $775 million, the Bank offers a wide range of financial products, including services to individuals, businesses and organizations. The Bank is affiliated with NH Mutual Bancorp, further enhancing the quality products and services it provides to customers. The Bank is a partner of the NHTrust1 brand to better serve customers by providing localized trust and wealth management products and services. Savings Bank of Walpole is an equal housing lender, and member of the FDIC. For more information visit www.walpolebank.com or call (603) 352-1822.

1Products and services made available through NHTrust are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations or guaranteed by the Bank and may lose value. 

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