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The Village Bank celebrates opening of new Waltham branch

Waltham, MA The Village Bank has opened its newest office, located at 251 Moody St. The new office is the bank’s 9th branch location.

“The Village Bank has always cherished its relationships with our neighbors in Waltham,” said president and CEO of The Village Bank Joseph De Vito. “We are excited to further strengthen our ties and relationships within the community by bringing The Village Bank experience directly to their doors.”

Since its founding, The Village Bank has been serving the residents and businesses of the city. Now, the local services and knowledge that make up the Village Baking experience will be right in their community. The new branch will be staffed with a team of local professionals led by branch manager Seton Murphy.

In celebration of the new office, the bank is running a giveaway for individuals who open a new account with The Village Bank. By opening a new account online or at the new branch using the code “Waltham” now through December 31st, the individual is automatically entered to win $2,500 for themselves and $2,500 for the charity of their choice.

For more details about the drawing, visit village-bank.com/waltham-welcome/.

Including the Moody St. location, The Village Bank now operates nine full-service branches in Newton, Wayland and Waltham, as well as a corporate office and loan center in Upper Falls.

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