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WSB takes pride in offering its customers the
convenience of mobile and online banking with an
app and a website that is easy to use.

“Any of our customers can pick up the phone and call
me directly,” said Mr. Lavarnway. “There are not a
lot of other banks that can make that claim.”
A few of the awards that grace the
In 2017, WSB was recognized as “Top walls of Watertown Savings Bank.
Community Supporter” in New York State by
Banking New York magazine. The bank was funds established at the Northern New York
recognized for its charitable donations in the Community Foundation. WSB history continues
community of more than $335,000 last year for a Many of the agencies supported by Watertown to be made as this
variety of nonprofit organizations. Savings Bank have shown their appreciation publication goes to press.
Watertown Savings Bank has earned a over the years. A multitude of award plaques Almost to the day, 125
years after receiving
reputation as the largest donor among financial hang on WSB walls from agencies such as authorization to
institutions in the area because of its strong and the United Way of Northern New York, the open our doors, New
loyal customer base, Mr. Lavarnway said. WSB’s Disabled Persons Action Organization, and the York State Senator Patty Ritchie presented the bank
support of charitable organizations throughout Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of with her first ever NYS Empire Award. The award
the north country represents the bank’s Commerce, just to name a few. recognizes “outstanding contributions and dedication
to the growth, prosperity, and betterment of their
“philanthropic mindset” that has become well- “Since it started, Watertown Savings Bank has community and New York State.” President and CEO
known in the community, he added. continued to build a strong relationship with our Mark Lavarnway was proud to accept on behalf of all the

The bank also provides college scholarships community,” said Mr. Lavarnway. “It’s worked for us men and women who worked so diligently to achieve that
goal over the last century and a quarter.
to graduating high school seniors through for a very long time.”

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