Rochester Voice 12:20 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 12:20 pm
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MEREDITH - Meredith Village Savings Bank is proud to once again support the nonprofit Humble Grunt Work and its capital campaign to build a new Meredith Veterans Memorial. MVSB made an initial $25,000 donation to the project in early 2022 and recently matched that for a total of $50,000.
The monument will be situated on the front lawn of the recently renovated Meredith Public Library and will feature the names of all Meredith residents who honorably served throughout all of the nation's conflicts since the Revolutionary War. It will be made of granite or a combination of granite/bronze with an accessible walkway, new flagpole, lighting and granite benches.
Humble Grunt Work has raised more than $160,000 of its $250,000 fund-raising goal to construct the monument and plans to break ground in late spring or summer. The group is also currently collecting public input for veteran names that may qualify for the wall.
"We have received overwhelming support from the town of Meredith and the local community to build this permanent memorial that will give future generations an opportunity to honor and remember our veterans," said James McFarlin, Meredith Veterans Memorial Capital Campaign Chair. "With the in-kind donation of the design by Norman Larson, an architect for Christopher P Williams PLLC, the memorial will enhance Meredith's Main Street and complement the recent library renovations."
"Humble Grunt Work is an invaluable community organization and we are proud to once again support this project that honors Meredith veterans in such a wonderful way," said Marcus Weeks, MVSB president.
Humble Grunt Work is a local nonprofit with a mission to recognize and honor veterans through a variety of projects throughout New Hampshire. Go to humblegruntwork.org to learn more, submit a veteran name or make a donation.
About MVSB
Unlike a stock bank, MVSB is a mutual savings bank that operates for the benefit of its depositors, borrowers and surrounding communities. As a result, MVSB has remained steadfast in fostering the economic health and well-being of the community since it was founded in 1869. For over 150 years, Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), has been serving the people, businesses, nonprofits and municipalities of New Hampshire. MVSB and its employees are guided by the values of accountability, mutuality, excellence, respect, integrity, teamwork and stewardship. To learn more, visit any of the local branch offices located in Alton, Ashland, Center Harbor, Gilford, Laconia, Melvin Village, Meredith, Moultonborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Rochester or Wolfeboro, call 800.922.6872 or visit mvsb.com.