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Bank of Millbrook branch to open in Millerton on Aug. 16

Bank of Millbrook branch to open in Millerton on Aug. 16

The new Bank of Millbrook branch on Route 44 in Millerton will mark its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 16.

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MILLERTON — The Bank of Millbrook’s new branch in Millerton at 110 U.S. Route 44 will open this Saturday, Aug. 16.

A grand opening event at which the Millerton community can acquaint themselves with the Bank of Millbrook and its leadership is set for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, said George T. Whalen III, the bank’s president.

The Bank of Millbrook purchased the building for its Millerton branch in October of last year. Formerly the location of Elizabeth’s Jewelry and Fine Gifts, the building has undergone a significant renovation with interior designs by architect Douglas E. Larson of Larson Architecture Works, Whalen said.

In addition to its Millbrook headquarters, the Bank of Millbrook has four additional full-service branches in Amenia, Pine Plains and Stanfordville.

Its Millerton location, too, will be a full-service branch, offering both personal and commercial deposit accounts; loan services; and trust and investment services, Whalen said.

Aimee Filosidis, who previously managed the Bank of Millbrook’s Stanfordville, will lead the new Millerton location. Filosidis previously worked in banking in Millerton before joining the Bank of Millbrook; Millerton natives will staff other positions at the bank, as well, Whalen said.

George T. Whalen Sr. was elected president of the Bank of Millbrook’s board in 1938, 47 years after its founding in 1891. Today, the bank remains under the leadership of the Whalen family: George Whalen III serves as its president and George Whalen IV as its Vice President of Lending.

Salisbury Bank’s merger with NBT Bank two years ago left Millerton without a local financial presence.

“We feel there is a strong demand for a community bank in Millerton where decisions are made locally and customer service is paramount,” Whalen said, adding that the timing appears right for the Bank of Millbrook to expand to Millerton.

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