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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, 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
12/28/16	The Milford Bank Milford	2366 Main Street Stratford, CT 06615	Notice of branch closing - Full Service
12/28/16	The Milford Bank Milford	3651 Main Street Stratford, CT 06615	Filed - Full Service

On December 28, 2016, the Commissioner approved the merger of Housatonic Teachers Federal Credit Union, a federal credit union, with and into Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union (“Nutmeg”), a Connecticut credit union, pursuant to Section 36a-468a of the Connecticut General Statutes.  In conjunction with the merger, Nutmeg’s field of membership will expand to include Shelton, Stratford, and Bridgeport.