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The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 2319
Week Ending August 1, 2008

This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be in writing to Howard F. Pitkin, Banking Commissioner, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.

BRANCH ACTIVITY
State Bank Activity

Date Bank Location Activity
4/6/08
The Bank of Greenwich
Greenwich
444-450 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
filed
8/1/08
Salisbury Bank and Trust
   Company
Lakeville
87 Main Street
Millerton, NY 12546
approved
8/1/08
The Simsbury Bank and
  Trust Company
Simsbury
250 Albany Turnpike
Canton, CT 06019
filed to convert
from full to
limited service
National Bank Activity

Date Bank Location Activity
7/28/08
Red Mountain Bank, N.A.
Birmingham, AL
Harbor Bank & Trust, a division
of Red Mountain Bank, N.A.
96 Old Post Road
Southport, CT  06890
application
withdrawn
MAIN OFFICE RELOCATION
On April 6, 2008, pursuant to Section 36a-81 of the Connecticut General Statutes, The Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich, requested approval to relocate its main office from 165 Mason Street, Greenwich, to 444-450 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich.
On July 29, 2008, pursuant to Section 36a-81 of the Connecticut General Statutes, Darien Rowayton Bank, Darien, was granted approval to relocate its main office from 19 Corbin Drive, Darien, Connecticut, to 1001 Post Road, Darien, Connecticut.

CONSUMER CREDIT DIVISION ACTIVITY
Check Cashing Service License Activity

Date Bank Location Activity
7/08/08
Grand Exchange
83-85 Grand Avenue
New Haven, CT  06513
filed
EFFECTIVE REGULATIONS
Attached to this issue of the Bulletin is a copy of regulations adopted by the Commissioner concerning consumer collection agencies.  The new regulations were effective July 29, 2008, and are also available on the Department’s website.
       Dated:  Tuesday, August 5, 2008
       Howard F. Pitkin
       Banking Commissioner