Millbury Savings Bank President and Chief Executive Officer William J. Walsh presents the $2,500 check to Millbury Town Planner and Habitat for Humanity Construction Committee member Laurie Connors at 41 MacArthur Drive.

MILLBURY, MASSACHUSETTS, December 7, 2009—Millbury Savings Bank has donated $2,500 to Habitat for Humanity—MetroWest/Greater Worcester, a non-profit organization that provides simple, decent, affordable housing to low-income families. The money will be used in the construction of the housing unit at 41 MacArthur Drive, which recently broke ground.

“We’re proud to support Habitat for Humanity,” said Millbury Savings Bank President and Chief Executive Officer William J. Walsh. “We are committed to partnering with organizations that improve the quality of life for families who live and work in our community.”

Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds affordable houses with the help of homeowner families at no profit. New homeowners are required to contribute between 400 and 500 hours of labor to build their home or homes of others.

Building on MacArthur Drive broke ground on November 1 and is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2010.

About Millbury Savings Bank
Millbury Savings Bank, with assets of more than $190 million, is a full-service, community-based, mutual savings bank with two offices located in Millbury. Established in 1854, the bank offers an array of savings and loan products for individuals, families, and small to mid-size businesses within Central Massachusetts. All deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). Recently, and for the 78th consecutive quarter, Millbury Savings Bank earned the prestigious 5-star “Superior” rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., of Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm.

 Millbury Savings Bank has made a significant and long-standing commitment to give back to the neighborhoods it serves. Through its charitable giving program, the bank has provided much-needed financial support to community organizations in Central Massachusetts. In fact, since 1995, Millbury Savings Bank has contributed more than $750,000 to local charitable and civic organizations, youth and senior citizen groups, and other non-profit organizations.

About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity—MetroWest/Greater Worcester is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian organization dedicated to making shelter a matter of conscience. Our mission is to build simple, decent, affordable houses and sell them interest-free at no profit to low-income families seeking adequate housing. The families contribute hundreds of sweat equity hours toward their homes and/or other Habitat projects.