The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 2046
Week Ending May 9, 2003

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 John P. Burke, Commissioner of Banking, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail to john.burke@ct.gov. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.


BRANCH ACTIVITY
State Bank Activity

Section 36a-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that each application for a branch, or for a limited branch at which loans will be made, be accompanied by a plan detailing how adequate services to meet the banking needs of all community residents will be provided. Plans are submitted when such applications are filed and are available for public inspection and comment at this Department for a period of 30 days. Questions concerning branch activity should be directed to the Bank Examination Division, (860) 240-8180.
Note: dates are listed in month/day/year format.

Date Bank Location Activity
05/06/2003 People's Bank
Bridgeport
FROM: 962 Farmington Avenue
         West Hartford, CT   06107
         1013 Farmington Avenue
         West Hartford, CT   06107
filed to
relocate
05/07/2003 First County Bank
Stamford
469 Westport Avenue
Norwalk, CT  06851
opening
date
05/08/2003 Tolland Bank
Vernon
73 Hazard Avenue
Enfield, CT  06082
approved

CHECK CASHING SERVICE LICENSE ACTIVITY

On May 5, 2003, pursuant to Section 36a-581 of the Connecticut General Statutes, Check Stop of Connecticut LLC received approval to operate a check cashing service general facility at 738A Main Street, Willimantic, Connecticut.

Dated: Tuesday, May 13, 2003

John P. Burke
Commissioner