Our Community
At Sugar River Bank, we firmly believe in being there for our community. Whether overseas serving in our military or down the street-you are our neighbor and we are grateful to serve you. Our employees generously donate their time and talent to support local organizations, events and charitable causes.
We are committed to making our communities better places to work and live whether it’s through our hard work ethic or financial contributions. After over 100 years, we’re proud to say that Sugar River Bank is still locally owned and operated by dedicated people who live and work in the communities we serve.
Trunk or Treat in Warner Downtown
Karissa Lander, Internal Audit/Compliance Assistant and Ginger Marsh, Regional Branch Manager at trunk or treat in downtown Warner. They did a fantastic job creating a gumball machine for the kids. A great time was held by all. Thank you Karissa and Ginger.
1st Annual Trunk or Treat at Verani Realty
Frank Donlan the Commerical Loan Officer in Concord attended the 1st Annual Trunk or Treat at Verani Realty. Frank made the participants earn their candy with a fun fish game. A great time was had by all and can't wait to see everyone next year.
Our 3rd Annual Shred Event
Sugar River Bank participated in New Hampshire Banks Give Back 2024 by hosting two community shred events & food drives. Over 4700 pounds was shredded & over 1000 pounds of non-perishable food was collected for the Newport Food Pantry & Loudon Food Pantry. Thank you volunteers & everyone that participated. Sugar River is proud to help its communities.
Newport National Night Out August 6th, 2024
The Newport community came together to celebrate National Night Out! National Night out is celebrated every year on the first Tuesday in August in the United States and Canada. The day is meant to enhance the relationship between neighborhoods and communities and raise awareness as a community-based day. This was Newport’s first time participating in the event. The event was on the town common and very well attended. Hope to see you next year!
Sugar River Bank Scholarship Awards 2024
August 2024, Sugar River Bank awarded scholarships to three outstanding students from Kearsarge Regional High School, Newport Middle High School and Sunapee Middle High School.
Caroline Gong Jingbo Allen, Kearsarge Regional High School
Caroline will be attending Northeastern University. Caroline scholastics include, National Honor Society, Student Council, Actor's Guild, Kearsarge New Hub, Dance, Band and Chorus. She also completed her community service hours scanning documents for Warner Conservation Commission, Freshman orientation, selling tickets for Bektash Shrinners, and participation in Warner's Memorial Day and Fall Foliage Festivals.
Jenna Caron, Sunapee Middle High School
Jenna will be attending SUNY Binghamton to major in philosophy, politics
and law. 
Jenna's scholastics include National Honor Society, Student Council, Drama Club and Book club. Jenna also was the recipient of the Dartmouth Book Award, American Legion Oratorical Contest, Teen Writers Project Award and was recognized as a NHADA & NHIAA Scholar Athlete.
Jenna's scholastics include National Honor Society, Student Council, Drama Club and Book club. Jenna also was the recipient of the Dartmouth Book Award, American Legion Oratorical Contest, Teen Writers Project Award and was recognized as a NHADA & NHIAA Scholar Athlete.
Emmah O'Connor, Newport Middle High School
Emmah will be attending Colby Sawyer College in the fall to major in nursing. Emmah has taken honors courses throughout high school, and she has participated in two duel-enrollment courses. Emmah was the president of the Student Council, National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. 
98th Annual New London Hospital Days Aug. 1-3rd, 2024
New London Hospital Days started Thursday August 1st with Meet the Chamber Night. Local businesses gathered under the tent with giveaways, raffles and more. It was a wonderful start to a great community weekend. The weekend continued Friday and Saturday with a carnival, craft fair, parade and more. Fun was had by all! Thank everyone who attended. The 2024 Hospital Days fundraising was dedicated to advancing breast health at New London Hospital in the Kearsarge and Lake Sunapee Region. NLH has a goal to bring stereotactic breast biopsies to our community,
Sugar River Bank Donates to Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center
Sugar River Bank is pleased to sponsor Newport's Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center with a $25,000 donation towards renovations. The renovation project will repair and upgrade the 8 programs offered by SRVRTC. The overdue renovations will transform the center into a modern learning environment and better prepare students for the work force. The estimated completion date of the project is Fall 2024.
Above: Kristie A. Howe, College & Career Specialist at SRVRTC & Mark Pitkin, President and CEO of Sugar River Bank.