If you use Quicken or Quickbooks, you know how much easier these programs make managing your household or business finances.

Now you can connect with your Jewett City Savings Bank accounts directly through the programs you are using everyday! With Online Banking through Quicken or Quickbooks Direct Connect you can:

• Access your Jewett City Savings Bank personal or business account information
• Check balances, transfer funds, and pay bills
• Download account information quickly and directly; no more files to export
• and much more!

Online Banking through Quicken is free for 6 months, then $4.95 or $7.95 with Bill Payment.

Online Banking through Quickbooks is free for 6 months, then $9.95 or $12.95 with Bill Payment.

To activate your account, click here to log in to Online Banking, then click on Account Services.

Not using Online Banking?

What are you waiting for? We are regularly adding new services designed to make your banking easier and more convenient. Click here to sign up today.

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Jewett City Savings Bank is offering local teens a unique opportunity to be part of a national Lights, Camera, Save! video competition focused on the value of saving.

“The contest will let kids combine their technology and communication skills to capture on video their thoughts about saving, and why it is so important,” says Kevin C. Merchant, president and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank.

The Lights, Camera, Save! Video contest is part of the American Bankers Association’s Teach Children to Save campaign. It is a nationwide movement designed to guide young people towards lifelong savings habits and inspire their peers to become lifelong savers, as well.

“We hope that the young people of our community will live the ‘Start young, save more’ message,” said Merchant.

To participate, youths aged 13-16 can stop by Jewett City Savings Bank for an entry form and contest details. The Bank will host the first round of judging awarding local prizes, and will submit one winning video to compete at the national level for prizes including $3,000, $1,500 and $500 in U.S. Savings Bonds and an iPod® Touch.

Just log on to your online account, or sign up for an online account today to get started.

No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. For complete rules and additional important information, visit https://secure.orcc.com/promo/q32010/rules.html or ask for additional details.

Be sure to enter our prize drawing to win a night at the movies.

Each week in August and September we’ll be giving away $40 gift cards to use at O’neil Cinemas at Lisbon Landing. A drawing for each branch will be held every Friday until September 24th.

Download our entry form and return it to any of our branch locations.

Winners will be notified by phone. Limit one pack per household. Employees of Jewett City Savings Bank are not eligible.

Jewett City Savings Bank is participating in the FDIC’s Transaction Account Guarantee Program.

Under that program through December 31, 2010, all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account.  Coverage under the Transaction Account Guarantee Program is in addition to and separate from the coverage available under the FDIC’s general deposit insurance rules.

All noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, including NOW accounts with interest rates no higher than 0.25 percent, are eligible under the Transaction Account Guarantee Program.

Whether you are upgrading your heating system or replacing your windows, you could probably use a hand (or two).

While we can’t promise to help with the hammer and nails, at your hometown bank, we can put your energy efficiency improve­ment projects on track with our fixed rate GREEN home equity loan. Eligible home improvements include the instal­lation of energy efficient windows, doors, insulation, a new furnace, and even solar and wind energy systems.

• Fixed Rate
• Fixed Payment
• Tax Deductible²

To apply, visit any of our offices or apply online.

*Annual Percentage Rate (APR) as of July 1, 2010 and subject to change. Maximum loan-to-value 80%. Requires 60 monthly payments of $18.76 per $1,000 borrowed. Minimum loan $5,000. 1- and 2- family owner-occupied only. No condominiums. No homes listed for sale or intended for sale. Other terms and rates available. Other restrictions may apply. 1. GREEN home equity loan available for energy efficiency home improvements as defined by the IRS for residential and nonbusiness energy credits. 2. Check with a tax advisor on the deductibility of interest.

The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation is now accepting 2010 grant applications from local 501(c)(3), 170(c)(1) organizations, and other qualified non-profits whose work benefits the population of those communities where Jewett City Savings Bank has a major presence.

Guidelines and grant applications are available online here and at all offices of Jewett City Savings Bank. Completed applications must be received no later than August 31, 2010. Funding for approved projects will be made by December 31, 2010.

Financial support will be offered for existing program support, general support, special projects, and/or start-up endeavors covering a variety of issues impacting the community. The Foundation does not provide funding for individuals, sports, individual schools or religious groups.

The maximum grant amount is $5,000, determined by demonstrated needs and existing resources.

In 2009, Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation grant funding exceeded $48,000. A total of 37 area non-profit civic and charitable groups benefited, including local fire companies, libraries, and a number of programs advancing education, health and youth initiatives.

“As a true hometown bank, we are pleased to be able to make a difference in this way,” said Kevin C. Merchant, bank president and CEO.

The Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation, established in 2003 to reinforce, encourage, and support the Bank’s ongoing commitment to the well being of the communities it serves, has awarded nearly $250,000 since its founding.

Kevin C. Merchant, president and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank, has announced the promotion of Katherine E. Quackenbush to the position of human resources officer. She replaces Shirley Pierce, who recently retired after 42 years of dedicated service to the Bank.

Quackenbush joined the Bank in 2007, and served as a teller and customer service representative prior to her most recent position as human resources assistant.

A Plainfield resident, she holds a bachelor’s degree from Grove City College in Pennsylvania.

Dianne Chiavarini of Plainfield has been named as branch manager of Jewett City Savings Bank’s Central Village office, according to an announcement by Kevin C. Merchant, president and CEO.

In her new role, Chiavarini replaces longtime Central Village branch manager Sandra Boucher, who was recently promoted to retail banking officer at the Bank’s corporate offices in Jewett City.

Chiavarini joined Jewett City Savings Bank in 1992 and has served in positions of increasing responsibility including teller, customer service representative, and assistant branch manager since that time.

Also at the Central Village office, Sue Duggan has been promoted to assistant branch manager, and Jennifer Beams was promoted to the position of head teller.

Kevin C. Merchant, president and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank, has announced the promotion of vice president Sandra Y. Boucher to the position of retail banking officer, with oversight responsibility for branch administration.

Boucher joined Jewett City Savings Bank in 1984. During her career with the Bank, she has served as head teller at the Central Village office, assistant manager of the Brooklyn office, and, for the past two decades, as branch manager of the Central Village office.

A Moosup resident, Boucher is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Finance and Management, and has received several First in Class awards in courses offered by the American Institute of Banking.