Building a strong community bank begins with building a strong community. Northfield Savings Bank is a real community bank, founded by a schoolmaster and a haberdasher who believed a local community bank was needed. More than 143 years later, the Bank continues this community-minded tradition.

It is part of the Bank’s mission to donate 10% of profits to Vermont community organizations. In disbelief, some skeptics may say, "When pigs fly!" But this is our way of doing business. This is how we make pigs fly, everyday, at Northfield Savings Bank.

The Festival has an educational impact as well as an economic one. The local economic impact of the Festival is estimated at over $4 million. Music education is another very important element, with over 45 middle and high school student bands comprised of over 650 students who perform on Church Street.  Details >>



Exciting Passport Club Opportunity
Northfield Savings Bank offers customers aged 50 or better the opportunity to join our Passport Club. The Club provides members a continuous agenda of social events, educational seminars, plus exciting year round travel opportunities. Traveling is effortless when we handle the details for you!

We would like to extend an invitation for you to attend a free reception at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier on May 18 from 5:00 to 6:30. This event will provide an opportunity to learn about the fabulous benefits of membership and the amazing trips we have planned. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 476-2441.

To see information about our “Bermuda: Your Way” tour, click the details button below.  Details >>



Fighting Hunger in VT
by Thomas N. Pelletier, CEO
Childhood hunger is a reality, even in Vermont. Over 20,000 children in Vermont do not receive enough nutritious food. The NSB Foundation has made a significant investment in the fight against hunger, which to date has resulted in an additional $17 million of Federal nutrition aid being directed to Vermont’s local economies. The bottom line is more children are being fed, and...

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Governor Appoints Pelletier to Chair VHFA

November 2009 - Governor Jim Douglas appointed Thomas N. Pelletier of Montpelier to be chairman of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners. The change took effect upon the Governor's appointment Tuesday.

"Tom's been a highly-respected member of Vermont's lending community for more than a decade and has served on our Board since May 2008," says Executive Director Sarah Carpenter. "We welcome him as VHFA's new Board chairman."

Pelletier has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Northfield Savings Bank in Northfield since 1998. He serves as a Director of Public Television of Vermont and Norwich University Applied Research Institutes, Ltd.; and is a member of the Community Bankers Council of the American Bankers Association.

Pelletier replaces Lisa Mitiguy Randall who stepped down after nine years as Board chair. She will continue to serve on the Board for the remainder of her term.

"The Agency wishes to thank Lisa for her dedication and leadership over the years," Carpenter says. "We look forward to her continued good work as a VHFA Commissioner."

VHFA's Board of Commissioners governs the Agency. The Board includes four ex-officio members and five members appointed by the Governor of Vermont, representing private and public lending, real estate, and housing development interests.

The Vermont Legislature created VHFA in 1974 to finance and promote affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income Vermonters. Since its inception, the Agency has helped approximately 26,500 Vermont households with affordable mortgages and financed the development of approximately 7,700 affordable rental units.

Source: Governor's office. 11.20.2009



NSB pig seen flying in Waterbury's parade!
June 2009 - Waterbury's Independence Day celebration included a movie themed parade. The NSB float was based on the beloved movie Charolotte's Web. Like Charlotte's friend Wilbur, the NSB flying pig is "Terrific" and "Some Pig".

The NSB flying pig will also be making appearances at the Montpelier and Warren celebrations over the 4th of July weekend, as well as the Vermont Mountaineers game on Friday, July 10th. See pictures by clicking below.  Details >>



Bank Local, Bank Healthy
by Thomas N. Pelletier, CEO
Recent turmoil in the financial services industry made it easy for all banks to be considered bad actors. However, very distinct differences exist between Vermont banks and investment banks.

Vermont banks remain financially healthy and are very much open for business, lending money, supporting their communities, and building a stronger Vermont.

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Unique Partnership Forms Recipe to End Hunger
The Northfield Savings Bank Foundation recently announced a $450,000 grant to continue its work with the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger(VTCECH) for an additional three years. This brings the Foundation’s total six-year commitment to VTCECH to $900,000. The partnership itself is a unique and cutting edge model. Based upon its success in Vermont, it is now being explored by other states wishing to address their own hunger issues.   Details >>



Jazz Festival Announces Line-Up
April 16, 2009 - Burlington,VT

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival organizers announced Diana Krall, Branford Marsalis and Pink Martini as well as many local and regional artists will perform at the 2009 Festival. All tickets are now on sale. Northfield Savings Bank is proud to be the presenting sponsor of what the Music Festival guide calls "One of the top 10 festivals in the world." For more information visit www.discoverjazz.com  Details >>



Security Alert
February 25, 2009 - Northfield,VT

Northfield Savings Bank has been made aware of a phishing attempt targeted at Vermonters using electronic banking services, including some NSB customers. Phishing is the act of sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be a legitimate request in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft.

Email is not a secure form of communication and should never be used to convey sensitive information. NSB will never send an unsolicited email requesting personal information or an email containing a link to a form requesting information.  Details >>



NSB Receives American Banking Association Community Bank Award
March 16, 2009 - Northfield,VT

Northfield Savings Bank was recognized for its contributions to the community at this year's American Banker's Association National Conference for Community Bankers. The award was presented to NSB for its efforts in the category, Reaching Out to the Underserved for its groundbreaking partnership with the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, including the formation of the Chittenden and Washington County Hunger Councils.  Details >>



WPTZ Report: Local Banks Bucking National Trend - Profits are Solid and Growing
February 12, 2009 - Northfield, VT

Hometown banks are experiencing a bit of a renaissance, driven by customers seeking value and security in hometown institutions.

Tom Pelletier, Northfield Savings Bank's President and CEO, said the institution's annual report next month will reveal solid growth and profitability, with robust charitable giving and loan delinquency rates of less than one percent.

"Trying to do things which can't be explained or aren't well understood in our opinion is a recipe for problems and we'll avoid going into those un-chartered waters," Pelletier said, referring to investment derivatives he wants no part of.  Details >>



32nd Annual NSB Flying Pig Footrace!
September 2009 - Northfield Savings Bank's 32nd Annual Flying Pig Footrace kicked off the Northfield Labor Day festivities. This year's race benefited the Boys & Girls Club of Northfield and the Washington County Youth Service Bureau. Click on the "Details" link below for complete 2009 race results!  Details >>



NSB Community All Star Promotes Financial Literacy
February 2, 2009 - Northfield, VT

State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding was the NSB Community All Star at the Vermont Frost Heaves December 27 game at the Barre Auditorium. Spaulding shot free throws during half time to support the Vermont Jump$tart Coalition. Jump$tart is a non-profit organization committed to improving the financial literacy of Vermont's youth. Spaulding also urged parents and youth attending the game to participate in the 2009 National Financial Literacy Poster Contest.   Details >>



Important FDIC Changes
May 22, 2009 (updated August 6, 2010) - Please note two important changes which have increased your Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)coverage.

The FDIC recently instituted an increase in deposit insurance limits from $100,000 to $250,000 per depositor. Secondly, NSB is participating in the FDIC's Transaction Account Guarantee Program which provides unlimited coverage for non-interest bearing transaction accounts. For more information on these initiatives click the 'details' link below.
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Free Shredding & Customer Appreciation Day
Fall 2008 - NSB is saying 'thank you' to its customers with a grand celebration. Join us for refreshments, giveaways, and more. Enter to win a personal shredding machine or a $100 gas card. Click below for more information.  Details >>



31st Annual NSB Flying Pig Footrace!
August 2008 - Northfield Savings Bank's 31st Annual Flying Pig Footrace kicked off the Northfield Labor Day festivities. This year's race benefited the Boys & Girls Club of Northfield and the Washington County Youth Service Bureau. Click on the "Details" link below for complete race results and video of the 5K race start.  Details >>



New Anti-Hunger Model Shows Real Results in Vermont Communities
July 17, 2008 – Burlington, VT – A new report highlights successes of the first two years of an exciting local partnership to end hunger. In mid-2006, the Northfield Savings Bank Foundation awarded a three-year, $450,000 grant to the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger to develop a community-based anti-hunger model in Washington and Chittenden Counties. The model, dubbed the “Community Hunger Assessment, Intervention & Resources Project”, uses assessment of existing resources, public education, community mobilization, and technical assistance to build strong nutrition safety nets in the target region.

“This report shows that after just two years of the partnership, more kids in Washington and Chittenden County are being fed,” says Robert Dostis, Executive Director of the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, “For example, in Washington County, access to summer food is greatly improved – in 2006, 184 children accessed summer food at 7 meal sites. This summer, an estimated 350 children will be served at 12 sites. That’s an increase of 90%. This kind of program improvement would not have been possible without the help of the Northfield Savings Bank Foundation.”

The comprehensive report on the first two years of the partnership was prepared by the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, and can be viewed on the Campaign’s website at www.vtnohunger.org/CHAIRYear2Report.pdf. In addition to outlining the growth in nutrition program participation, the report also describes the work of the Hunger Councils of Washington and Chittenden Counties – which are comprised of over 80 community leaders who have come together to help strategize solutions to hunger in their hometowns – and many of the other exciting results of this innovative partnership.

Tom Pelletier, President and CEO of Northfield Savings Bank, is pleased with the results of this partnership to date: “On making the decision to consolidate its charitable giving with the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, the Foundation’s Board of Directors hoped to see a significant reduction in childhood hunger. This report illustrates the successes of the past two years. We are very excited to see how the project will continue to grow in the coming year.”   Details >>



NSB Brings You The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
May 28,2008 - Northfield, Vt. NSB is the proud presenting sponsor of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, Vermont's 10-day multicultural music celebration, brings the entire city alive with excitement and the sweet sounds of jazz from May 30-June 8,2008. For more information about the festival visit www.discoverjazz.com  Details >>



Oprah's BigGive VT Causes Tails and Tongues to Wag !
April 25, 2008 - Williston,Vt. The pay-it-forward spirit of Oprah's BigGive spread a wave of support across Vermont to help raise over $38,000 for Therapy Dogs of Vermont. At a "big reveal" reception Thursday to celebrate the effort, many volunteers shared stories about the impact their furry, four-legged miracle workers have with children in hospitals, seniors in nursing homes, reading programs in schools, and more.  Details >>



Northfield Savings Bank Supports Women's Rape Crisis Center
Feb 2008 - NSB Staff, Vermont Frost Heaves players, Bump the Moose and the NSB Flying Pig escorted NSB's float through the streets of Burlington as part of the Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade. Thousands of people young and old lined the streets to catch beads, chocolates and piggy key chains tossed from the NSB float. The parade raised funds for the Women's Rape Crisis Center. In addition to the entrance fee, NSB made a donation of $700 to support this worthy cause. Thank you to all who came out to the event.  Details >>



NSB's Passport Club Presents Dolls to Salvation Army
Dec 2007 - As part of its annual Holiday Tea, Northfield Savings Bank's Passport Club presented 152 dolls to the Salvation Army of Barre, VT. The dolls feature clothes lovingly provided by NSB Passport Club members and Bank employees. The Salvation Army will deliver the dolls to local children this holiday season. NSB's Passport Club is a great way for people 50 and better to enjoy social and educational events, plus exciting travel year-round.  Details >>



30th Annual Flying Pig Footrace Raises Over $3,000
for Local Boys & Girls Clubs
Sept 2007 - More than 300 runners between the ages of 5 and 70 participated in the 30th Annual Northfield Savings Bank Flying Pig Footrace. Runners from across Canada and the eastern U.S. traveled to Northfield to join in this Labor Day Weekend sporting tradition. Over $3,000 was raised for the Washington County Youth Service Bureau and the Boys and Girls Club of Northfield. 65 volunteers from the local community and Norwich University assisted with event logistics. Additional thanks go to Spike Advertising, Central Vermont Runners, WDEV, and Pepsi Cola Bottling for helping with prizes, promotions, and event management.



NSB Becomes Presenting Sponsor of the Burlington Discover
Jazz Festival
Dec 2006 - Northfield Savings Bank has become the new Presenting Sponsor of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, an annual 10-day community celebration. In keeping with its commitment to community, Northfield Savings Bank is helping to ensure the Festival, a 24-year Vermont tradition, continues to enthrall Vermonters and visitors alike and seves to energize the city and local businesses.



Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger Convenes First Meeting of Hunger Council of Washington County
Nov 2006 - Community leaders from throughout Washington County joined together for the first time as the Hunger Council of Washington County. The meeting, held at the Statehouse in Montpelier, was intended to introduce the newly appointed members to the Community Hunger Assessment, Intervention and Resources (CHAIR)program, a joint venture betweeen the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger (VCECH) and the Northfield Savings Bank Foundation.



NSB Foundation Partners With Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger
April 2006 - The NSB Foundation, established in 2000 by the Northfield Savings Bank, announced this month its partnership with the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger (VTCECH) to develop and implement sustainable solutions in the fight against childhood hunger in Central Vermont and Chittenden County. The NSB Foundation has committed $450,000 in funding over the next three years for this effort.  Details >>



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