Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) announces the retirement of Kathy Hanks, Branch Manager of the North Meadow Plaza and Village branches in Walpole. Her retirement, effective May 1, concludes a remarkable 46-year banking career, including 21 years of leadership at SBW. Kathy’s career is defined by a deep commitment to service, leadership, and community. She […]
Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Pelkey, Beth Daniels, Deirdre Fitzgerald, Jeff Murphy, and Jeff Whitcomb as Corporators for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). They were recently confirmed by vote at NHMB’s Annual Meeting. Barbara Pelkey is an Accounting and Marketing Executive at Atlas Fireworks, a family-owned business […]
Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is pleased to announce a call for entries for its 2027 Community Calendar Photo Contest. The contest runs through Sunday, May 31. Now in its eighth year, this annual contest celebrates the people, places, and experiences that make our region unique. SBW invites both amateur and professional photographers to submit […]
Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Weston to Business Banking Relationship & Operations Manager. Since joining SBW in 2003, Jessica has built a strong reputation for her dedication to customers and her deep understanding of the Bank’s business services. Throughout her career, she has held roles across multiple […]
Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) has been named the recipient of the 2025 Windsor Brooks Business of the Year Award, the Greater Monadnock Collaborative’s highest annual business honor. The award was presented at the organization’s Annual Gala, held on March 18 at Keene State College. The Greater Monadnock Collaborative serves as the Monadnock Region’s chamber […]
Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is bringing financial conversations into the community with a new monthly series, “Banking, Brewed Just for You,” hosted at Brewbakers Café in Keene. Designed to be approachable, practical, and welcoming, the series offers free, one-hour sessions on everyday financial topics in a relaxed coffeehouse setting. Each session runs from 3:00 […]
Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is pleased to announce that SBW and Andrew Richardson, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, were each honored at the 2025 NH Lender Awards Celebration, held at the Manchester Historical Museum on Monday, March 2, 2026. At this annual event recognizing outstanding contributions to community lending and economic development across […]
Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is proud to announce several promotions within its Retail Banking team, reflecting the Bank’s continued growth and its commitment to developing employees from within. Recently promoted team members include: Lisa Bierweiler‑Franks who has assumed an expanded role as Regional Vice President, now overseeing the Marlboro Street, Court Street, and both […]
Douglas Cuddle Toys and Monadnock Media Group/KNE-FM, along with Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW), helped raise over $45,000 during the 2025 Good Friends campaign which benefited local nonprofits. The Good Friends campaign is an annual tradition that takes place during the holiday season. Douglas Cuddle Toys donated this past season’s Good Friends, designating “Codie Corgi,” […]
For the ninth consecutive year, Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) has been recognized by American Banker magazine as one of the Best Banks to Work For in the United States. In the 2025 rankings, SBW earned the #44 spot overall and was ranked #25 among banks with assets under $3 billion. “We’re honored to once […]
Savings Bank of Walpole is pleased to announce the addition of Elana Baron and Jonathan Wildes to its Board of Directors. The appointments further strengthen the Bank’s commitment to local leadership and deep community roots as the region’s premier mutual savings bank. “We’re thrilled to welcome both Elana and Jonathan to the board,” said Mark […]
Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) is proud to announce that Gregg Tewksbury, President and CEO of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association (ABA).The appointment was made official at the ABA’s recent annual meeting held in Charlotte, NC. Tewksbury’s election brings a meaningful local […]
