News Release: 6/23/2026
Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President & CEO and member of the Monson Free Library Finance Committee met with Hope Bodwell, Monson Free Library Director, to present her with a $2,000 donation on behalf of the Bank.
Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is proud to support the Monson Free Library with a $2,000 donation as part of its 2026 Community Giving Initiative, a program driven by community participation and dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations.
Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank and former member of the Monson Free Library Finance Committee, recently met with Hope Bodwell, Director of the Monson Free Library, to present the donation on behalf of the Bank. They were joined by Michael Rouette, EVP and COO of Monson Savings Bank, and Kim Golinski, Monson Free Library Board of Directors member. The contribution reflects the voices of the community, as the Monson Free Library was selected through public voting in the Bank’s annual initiative.
“We are proud to present this donation to the Monson Free Library on behalf of Monson Savings Bank,” said Moriarty. “As someone with deep roots in this community, I have seen firsthand how valuable the library is for residents of all ages. From educational programming to access to important resources, it plays an essential role in enriching lives throughout Monson and the surrounding area.”
“Supporting organizations like the Monson Free Library is a meaningful way for us to invest in the strength and vitality of our community,” said Michael Rouette, EVP and COO of Monson Savings Bank. “Libraries are essential spaces for learning, connection, and opportunity, and we are proud to stand alongside them in serving residents of all ages.”
The Monson Free Library serves as a vital resource for the community, offering free access to reading materials, educational programming, technology, and cultural opportunities. Focused on supporting community priorities, the library provides a welcoming environment where individuals and families can learn, connect, and grow. Learn more about the Monson Free Library: https://monsonlibrary.com/
“We are incredibly grateful for Monson Savings Bank’s continued partnership and support,” said Hope Bodwell, Director of the Monson Free Library. “We also extend our sincere thanks to the community members who voted for us through the Community Giving Initiative. Their support means so much and helps us continue to provide valuable services to the people we serve.”
Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative invites local residents to vote for nonprofit organizations they would like the Bank to support. By incorporating community feedback, the Bank ensures that its charitable giving reflects the needs and priorities of the communities it proudly serves.
To learn more about the Monson Savings Bank annual Community Giving Initiative, please visit: https://www.monsonsavings.bank/connect/our-community/community-giving-initiative.html
ABOUT MONSON SAVINGS BANK
Incorporated as a mutually chartered community bank in 1872, Monson Savings Bank has one of the longest tenures of service and stability in its market. Civic leaders chartered the bank with the intent to give working men and women the opportunity to save, which – incredibly, they could not do prior to the bank’s inception. Today, Monson Savings Bank retains its legacy of empowerment through savings but has expanded to serve its customers with a variety of innovative financial services, including digital banking, online mortgage applications and business banking, and commercial lending. The bank has expanded on its promise of “where people save, businesses prosper, and communities benefit” by opening offices in Hampden, Wilbraham, Ware, and most recently East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The bank also opened a retail and business loan operations center in Wilbraham in 2020. Member FDIC, Member DIF, Equal Housing Lender. Monson Savings Bank's National Mortgage Licensing System unique identifier is 613363.
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Carla N. Carnevale Community Relations Manager
