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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all First County Bank branches will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all First County Bank branches will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

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January 12, 2026

First County Bank Announces Appointment of Nitin J. Mhatre as New Chief Executive Officer

Bank News,Press Releases

January 8, 2026

First County Bank Foundation Now Accepting Annual CommunityFirst Grant Applications: Online Applications Due by 3/31/26

Foundation News,Bank News,Press Releases

December 30, 2025

First County Bank’s FirstPrize Savings Drawing Awarded to Stamford Resident

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October 29, 2025

First County Bank Foundation Announces Annual Reyno A. Giallongo Community Legacy Award Recipient 2025

Press Releases,Bank News,Foundation News,Community Focus

September 10, 2025

First County Bank Named a Top Workplace for the Sixth Consecutive Year By Hearst Media Services Connnecticut

Bank News,Press Releases

September 3, 2025

First County Bank Foundation Now Accepting Applications for FirstClass Grants for Teachers Program Deadline October 31 2025

Foundation News,Bank News,Press Releases

July 29, 2025

First County Bank Announces Executive Leadership Planned Retirement and Succession Plan

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July 9, 2025

Three High School Seniors Receive Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award Scholarships from First County Bank Foundation – 2025

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June 25, 2025

First County Bank Launches Innovative Card Manager in Online and Mobile Banking

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June 18, 2025

Two New Corporators Join First County Bank

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June 4, 2025

First County Bank Foundation Donates $528,500 to over 100 Local Nonprofits

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April 24, 2025

First County Bank Offers Assistance to Homebuyers Through FHLBank Boston Programs 2025

Bank News,Press Releases

Bank News

First County Bank Announces Appointment of Nitin J. Mhatre as New Chief Executive Officer

First County Bank Foundation Now Accepting Annual CommunityFirst Grant Applications: Online Applications Due by 3/31/26

First County Bank’s FirstPrize Savings Drawing Awarded to Stamford Resident

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