The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 2197
Week Ending March 31, 2006

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.


CONVERSION, ACQUISITION AND MERGER
On March 30, 2006, pursuant to Section 36a-137 of the Connecticut General Statutes, approval was granted to Castle Bank & Trust Company, to convert from a capital stock bank and trust company to a capital stock savings bank.  Also on March 30, 2006, pursuant to Section 36a-70(p) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Commissioner issued a Temporary Certificate of Authority to Nutmeg Financial, MHC to organize Nutmeg Interim Bank as an interim Connecticut bank; pursuant to Section 36a-185 of the Connecticut General Statutes, issued a notice of intent not to disapprove the acquisition by Nutmeg Financial, MHC of 100 percent of the voting securities of Castle Bank & Trust Company immediately following the conversion; and pursuant to Section 36a-125 of the Connecticut General Statutes, approved the merger of Nutmeg Interim Bank with and into Castle Bank & Trust Company, the resulting bank to operate as a capital stock savings bank under the name of Castle Bank & Trust Company.
CONSUMER CREDIT DIVISION ACTIVITY
Check Cashing Service License Activity
Date Check Casher Location Activity
3/22/06
M&M Pawn Shop & Check
  Cashing LLC
188 Grand Avenue
New Haven, CT  06511
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         Dated:  Tuesday, April 4, 2006
         John P. Burke
         Commissioner