State of Connecticut Department of Banking

The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 2791
Week Ending August 18, 2017

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 361-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires certain applications for a branch, of 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:  August 8, 2017
BANK:  Bankwell Bank, New Canaan
LOCATION:  1063 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT  06820
ACTIVITY-BRANCH TYPE:  Approved - Full Service Branch
DATE:  August 16, 2017
BANK:  United Bank, Rockville
LOCATION:  225 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT  06103
ACTIVITY-BRANCH TYPE:  Filed to Open - Loan Production Office
DATE:  September 15, 2017
BANK:  The Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, Simsbury
LOCATION:  2389 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT  06033
ACTIVITY-BRANCH TYPE:  Effective Closing Date - Loan Production Office

De Novo Branch
On August 17, 2017, Berkshire Bank, a Massachusetts-chartered bank, received approval pursuant to Section 36a-412(a)(2) of the Connecticut General Statutes, to establish a de novo branch at 763 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, Connecticut.

Dated: Tuesday, August 22, 2017


Jorge L. Perez
Banking Commissioner