State of Connecticut Department of Banking

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The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 2729
Week Ending June 10, 2016

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, address how the establishment of the branch will be consistent with safe and sound banking practices and promote the public convenience and advantage.  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-Branch Type
05/31/16
Thomaston Savings Bank
Thomaston
120 Farmington Avenue
Bristol, CT  06010
Opening Date -
Full Service Branch

Organization of Holding Company
On June 3, 2016, the Commissioner approved the application of The First Bank of Greenwich, a capital stock Connecticut bank, to organize a bank holding company pursuant to Section 36a-181 of the Connecticut General Statutes that will be known as First Greenwich Financial, Inc. and will acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of The First Bank of Greenwich.

Dated: Tuesday, June 14, 2016


Jorge L. Perez
Banking Commissioner