The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 2152
Week Ending May 20, 2005

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, Banking Commissioner, 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 Financial Institutions Division, (860) 240-8180.

Date Bank Location Activity
3/01/05 People's Bank
Bridgeport
**FROM: 1700 Park Street
              Hartford, CT  06106
   TO:      Hartford Stop & Shop
              150 New Park Avenue
              Hartford, CT  06106
relocation
3/09/05 People's Bank
Bridgeport
**FROM: 59-63 Newtown Road
             Danbury, CT  06810
    TO:    Nutmeg Sq. Stop&Shop
             72 Newtown Road
             Danbury, CT  06810
relocation
5/16/05 People's Bank
Bridgeport
*50 Mall Road, Suite 212
  Burlington, MA
filed
5/17/05 Imperial Capital
   Bank
La Jolla, CA
*FROM: 263 Tresser Blvd, 3rd Fl
            Suite 934 & 935
            Stamford, CT  06901
   TO:    1248 Post Road, 3rd Fl
            Fairfield, CT  06824
approved
to relocate
5/17/05 Newtown Savings
   Bank
Newtown
99 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT  06804
filed
5/17/05 People's Bank
Bridgeport
1937 West Main Street
Stamford, CT  06902
filed
5/17/05 People's Bank
Bridgeport
100 Main Street North
Southbury, CT  06488
filed
5/19/05 People's Bank
Bridgeport
766 Villa Avenue
Fairfield, CT  06825
filed
5/20/05 NewAlliance Bank
New Haven
1700 Park Street
Hartford, CT  06106
approved
* Limited Branch - LPO
**Previously reported as closing

 DE NOVO BRANCH

On May 19, 2005, pursuant to Section 36a-412(a)(2) and Section 36a-145(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes, Amelia Family Trust Company, a limited purpose trust company organized under the banking laws of the State of New Jersey, filed an application to establish a de novo limited branch to be located at 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford, Connecticut. 

Dated: Tuesday, May 24, 2005

John P. Burke
Commissioner