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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.

On May 19, 2009, pursuant to Section 36a-82 of the Connecticut General Statutes, The Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich, received approval to change its name to The First Bank of Greenwich.  Upon filing the approval in the office of the Secretary of the State, such change of name shall be effective.

On May 18, 2009, pursuant to Section 36a-125 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Commissioner approved the merger of The Apple Valley Bank & Trust Company, a Connecticut bank, with and into New England Bank, a Connecticut bank that is a wholly owned subsidiary of New England Bancshares, Inc., a Connecticut holding company, the resultant bank to operate under the name New England Bank.  On May 18, 2009, pursuant to Section 36a-185 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Commissioner issued a notice of intent not to disapprove the acquisition by New England Bancshares, Inc. of 100% of the voting securities of The Apple Valley Bank & Trust Company through such merger.