State of Connecticut Department of Banking

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The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 2181
Week Ending December 9, 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
11/19/05
First County Bank
Stamford
1980 West Main Street
Stamford, CT  06902
opening
date
12/06/05
Rockville Bank
Rockville
FROM: 159 Merrow Road
          Tolland, CT  06084
TO:     6 Fieldstone Road
          a/k/a 146 Merrow Road
          Tolland, CT  06084
filed to
relocate
12/07/05
People's Bank
Bridgeport
365 Post Road
Westport, CT  06880
 approved

SPECIAL MEETINGS
On December 15, 2005, pursuant to Sections 1-225 and 36a-70(i) of the Connecticut General Statutes, a special meeting of the Banking Commissioner will be held for the purpose of considering the application of the organizer of Darien Rowayton Bank, Darien, for a six-month extension of its Temporary Certificate of Authority.  The meeting is scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Banking, Room 50, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut.
On December 15, 2005, pursuant to Sections 1-225 and 36a-70(i) of the Connecticut General Statutes, a special meeting of the Banking Commissioner will be held for the purpose of considering the application of the organizer of Higher One Bank, New Haven, for a six-month extension of its Temporary Certificate of Authority.  The meeting is scheduled to be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of Banking, Room 50, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut.
CREDIT UNION ACTIVITY
Field of Membership
On November 30, 2005, pursuant to Section 36a-462b(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, Corporate America Family Credit Union, Elgin, Illinois, filed a request for approval to expand its field of membership in the State of Connecticut to include employees of Connecticut Spring and Stamping, Farmington, and employees of Mulberry Gardens, Plantsville.
CONSUMER CREDIT DIVISION ACTIVITY
Check Cashing Service License Activity
On December 6, 2005, pursuant to Section 36a-581 of the Connecticut General Statutes, J & J International Record & Gift Shop filed an application to operate a check cashing service general facility at 610 South Main Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.
Dated:  Tuesday, December 13, 2005

John P. Burke
Commissioner