Merrimack County Savings Bank Donates Astro Van to Second Start

Second Start

CONCORD (May 6, 2008) - Merrimack County Savings Bank today donated a 2004 Chevy Astro van to Second Start in Concord. “We were pleased to be able to find an organization able to put the vehicle to good use,” said Ron Wilbur, Chairman and CEO of Merrimack County Savings Bank.

James Snodgrass, Second Start Executive Director, said, “With today’s gas prices, this van will provide a more economical way to transport students to off campus activities, eliminating our need to run larger school buses for small groups of students. We are grateful for such a timely gift.”

About Second Start
Second Start is a private non-profit educational corporation located in Concord, New Hampshire since 1971. Second Start offers a wide variety of programs designed to improve the economic and educational well-being of New Hampshire residents. It provides supportive, affordable and effective educational programs, including: adult basic education, job training and career counseling, education and training for at-risk youth, and child care services.

Founded in 1867, Merrimack County Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, with seven full service offices in Bow, Concord, Contoocook, and Nashua. The bank offers a wide variety of deposit, loan, and convenience services to individuals, businesses and organizations. Deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Bank assets total over $575 million.