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The Village Bank donates $10,000 to Hyde Community Center

The Village Bank was applauded for its $10,000 donation to the Hyde Community Center in Newton Highlands, which helped make possible the new bandstand that was completed last month. Located adjacent to the Hyde Playground, the bandstand was built and donated by Commodore Builders of Nonantum, supported by local architects, engineers, surveyors, subcontractors and businesses who donated services and materials, and by community institutions like The Village Bank who offered financial support to help ensure completion of the project. The Village Bank, established in 1910, has seven full-service offices in Newton and Wayland and a Village Loan Center in Auburndale. The bank also offers online banking services at village-bank.com. The bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and a member of the Share Insurance Fund (SIF). All deposits are insured in full.
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