The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 2687 - Week Ending August 21, 2015

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 Jorge L. Perez, Banking Commissioner, Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800.  Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.

STATE BANK ACTIVITY

Branch Activity

Section 36a-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires certain applications 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 
08/17/15
Farmington Bank
Farmington
28 School Street, Suite C
Branford, CT  06405
Filed   *
8/11/15
Newtown Savings Bank
Newtown
126 Monroe Turnpike
Trumbull, CT 06611
Filed   *

*Loan Production Office

Organization of Holding Company

On August 19, 2015, pursuant to Section 36a-181 of the Connecticut General Statutes, The First Bank of Greenwich, a capital stock Connecticut bank with its main office in Cos Cob, Connecticut, filed an application for approval to organize a bank holding company, First Greenwich Financial, Inc.  Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization filed with the application, First Greenwich Financial, Inc., will acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of The First Bank of Greenwich.  

   Dated:  Tuesday, August 25, 2015


    Jorge L. Perez
    Banking Commissioner