Kevin C. Merchant, president and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank, announced today that the Bank plans to open a new full-service branch office in Preston.

Located at 353 Route 165 in Flemings Center, the new office will feature a drive-up window and a 24-hour drive-up ATM for customer convenience. It will be the first banking office in the Town of Preston.

“We are pleased to be able to offer our trademark brand of community banking to the residents and businesses of Preston,” said Merchant.

An October opening is planned. The Preston location will be Jewett City Savings Bank’s 5th full-service office location. Other offices are located in Jewett City, Brooklyn, Dayville and Central Village.