Monson Savings Bank helping out

Date: 6/15/2011

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank has announced that they are taking steps to help people who have been adversely impacted by the devastating tornado on June 1.

First, the bank has said that Monson Savings Bank mortgage and commercial customers should contact the Loan Center at 267-4513 if they have short term financial needs as a result of the recent tornado damage. The bank has stated that it is in a position to help.

Secondly, the bank has established a fund to help Monson residents who have suffered losses due to the storm and made an initial contribution of $5,000. Anyone wishing to make donations can do so at any Monson Savings Bank branch. People can also write a check made out to the Monson Savings Bank Tornado Assistance Fund and mail it to Monson Savings Bank Tornado Assistance Fund, Monson Savings Bank, 107 Main St., Monson, MA 01057.

"Our hearts go out to anyone who has been adversely impacted by the tornado. We want to help our customers and communities as much as we can during this difficult time," Steven Lowell, president of Monson Savings Bank, said.