Monson Savings Bank Supports Monson Summerfest with $2,500 Donation
Since 1979, Monson Summerfest Inc. has brought together residents and visitors from throughout the region for a celebration of community spirit, local pride, and summertime fun. The festivities traditionally include a fireworks display, parade, live entertainment, food vendors, family activities, and activities that attract thousands of attendees each year.
“Monson Summerfest Inc.’s Fourth of July celebration is one of the events that truly makes our community special,” said Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “As a lifelong Monson resident, Summerfest’s Fourth of July celebration has been a part of my life for a long time. It is an event that brings generations together, creates lasting memories, and highlights the incredible community spirit that makes Monson such a wonderful place to live. We are proud to support the volunteers and organizers who work so hard to make this tradition possible year after year.”
Monson Summerfest Inc. is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing community spirit through a variety of local traditions and events. In addition to organizing the annual Fourth of July Summerfest celebration, the organization supports community initiatives such as the June fireworks display and the seasonal American flags displayed along Main Street. The organization relies on the support of local businesses, sponsors, and community members to continue these efforts and provide meaningful experiences for residents and visitors.
“We are incredibly grateful for Monson Savings Bank's continued support of Monson Summerfest Inc. and our mission to bring the community together,” said Stephen Slozak, Chairperson of Monson Summerfest Inc. and Monson Citizen of the Year. “Community partnerships like this are essential to the success of our event and help ensure that we can continue offering the traditions and experiences that so many families look forward to each year.”
Jo Sauriol, Board Member of Monson Summerfest Inc., echoed that sentiment.
“Monson Summerfest Inc.’s events are made possible through the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of local organizations that believe in the value of community,” said Sauriol. “We deeply appreciate Monson Savings Bank's investment in our event and their longstanding commitment to the Town of Monson and the surrounding area.”
Monson Savings Bank is committed to giving back to the communities it serves through charitable donations, sponsorships, volunteerism, and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations. Supporting organizations like Monson Summerfest Inc. reflects the Bank's ongoing mission to strengthen the region and foster community engagement.
To learn more about Monson Summerfest Inc., visit www.monsonsummerfestinc.com.
To learn more about Monson Savings Bank's commitment to local communities, visit www.monsonsavings.bank/connect/our-community/our-community-commitment.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
Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President & CEO (left), presents a $2,500 donation to Stephen Slozak, Chairperson of Monson Summerfest Inc. and Monson Citizen of the Year, and Jo Sauriol, Board Member of Monson Summerfest Inc., in support of the 2026 Monson Summerfest celebrations.
Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank continues its longstanding commitment to supporting local organizations and events that strengthen community connections throughout the region. Recently, the Bank donated $2,500 to Monson Summerfest Inc., a local nonprofit organization, in support of the 2026 Monson Summerfest Fourth of July celebrations.