M&T Bank Celebrates Opening Of New Wallingford Branch

WALLINGFORD, CT — M&T Bank celebrated the opening of its new branch in Wallingford with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $10,000 donation to the Wallingford Family YMCA.

The ceremony took place at the newly constructed location at 809 North Colony Rd., along with the $10,000 check presentation to the Wallingford Family YMCA.

“The Wallingford Family YMCA has been a cornerstone of our community for 80 years, building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities,” Executive Director Sean Doherty said. “This generous donation from M&T Bank demonstrates that they are equally committed to the Wallingford community. These funds will go a long way toward helping us deliver programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.”

Officials said in a news release that the new M&T Bank will be a “full-service traditional branch with a comprehensive suite of consumer and business deposit and lending products, including residential mortgages. There will also be a drive-up teller and ATM, serving customers from Wallingford and surrounding towns.”

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With two locations in town, the $10,000 donation will support the mission of the Wallingford Family YMCA to strengthen the foundation of the community through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA is an effective resource and influential community partner by building meaningful, caring relationships and promoting healthy, productive lifestyles.

“M&T is a bank for communities, delivering the capabilities of a big bank with the care and empathy of a locally focused institution,” said Frank Micalizzi, M&T Bank’s Regional President and Head of Commercial Banking for Connecticut. “We partner with communities to understand the challenges they face and their opportunities for growth so we can help every town and city we serve reach its fullest potential. Opening this branch in Wallingford means our customers can better help us understand their needs and aspirations so that we can provide the support, guidance, and financial solutions they need to achieve their dreams.”

As a full-service bank, the Wallingford branch includes in-branch as well as online and digital solutions to meet customers’ banking preferences. The branch will provide a wide array of consumer, commercial, and wealth management products and services. Seven full-time employees will staff the branch.

“At M&T Bank, we believe strongly in serving the community, and we are excited to open this state-of-the-art branch in Wallingford,” said Denis Ramadanov, Assistant Vice President at M&T Bank and Wallingford Branch Manager. “We are also extremely proud to provide support for organizations that keep our communities happy, healthy, and safe, and are thrilled to provide a donation of $10,000 to the Wallingford Family YMCA in recognition of all the wonderful work they do for our community.”

Wallingford Mayor Vincent Cervoni said, “Our town is always looking for business growth within our community that helps make Wallingford attractive to residents and businesses alike. M&T Bank is a great example of business growth within our community, by taking an existing footprint and making it larger and more attractive. We are pleased that M&T is opening this newly constructed branch at a convenient location where residents and businesses can access financial services with bankers who understand and appreciate the meaning of serving their community.”

“This new branch underscores M&T’s dedication to expanding access to financial services and commitment to Connecticut,” State Representative Mary Mushinsky said. “M&T's presence will support economic growth and opportunity for residents and businesses alike.”

Renee Miller, Executive Director of the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, said: “Our financial institutions are a key part of the economic engine of this community. Opening this beautiful new branch will bring greater access to financial expertise for the people and businesses of Wallingford. We are grateful to M&T Bank and its leadership for recognizing and fulfilling the needs of our community.”