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Posted: March 7, 2025
North Branch Construction celebrates topping-off of 3,700 s/f St. Mary’s Bank facility
Concord, NH St. Mary’s Bank with North Branch Construction, celebrated a major milestone in the construction of their new branch at 16 Manchester St. The “topping-off” ceremony marks the completion of the structural framework for the new, banking facility, which is set to serve the growing needs of the community.
The 3,700 s/f facility will feature a full-Service Credit Union branch, complete with two drive-through lanes, a drive-up interactive teller machine (ITM), and a interior designed to support both traditional and digital banking services. These enhancements will offer greater accessibility and convenience to the members of the Concord community.
“North Branch Construction has been an essential and trusted partner throughout our build process in Concord,” said Ken Senus, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Bank. “This build milestone is so exciting as it signifies that we are one step closer to opening our doors which will enable us to more closely serve our Concord members as well as grow our member base in this cornerstone community in New Hampshire.”
Joseph Campbell, president of North Branch said, “We’re proud to be a part of this important project for St. Mary’s Bank. The new branch will provide the Concord community with enhanced banking services, and we are excited to bring our expertise in high-quality commercial construction to deliver a space that truly reflects St. Mary’s values of customer service and community involvement.”
Scheduled to open in the summer of 2025, the new branch will incorporate new banking technology while maintaining the personalized, customer-centric approach St. Mary’s Bank is known for. The topping-off ceremony signifies a significant step forward in the construction of the new branch, and the St. Mary’s team is looking forward to the grand opening in 2025.
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