Bank Branches To Close Soon

Milford, Schenevus on Chopping Block

By TED MEBUST
OTSEGO COUNTY
The Milford and Schenevus branches of Community Bank NA will permanently close their doors on Friday, April 28, the organization announced. The decision came due to a recognition that “branch business has slowed,” according to Sarah Doud, the bank’s public relations representative.

“This is not a decision we make lightly,” said Doud. “We need to continue to serve the people of Schenevus and Milford through nearby locations and through our online and mobile services.”

Community Bank has more than 200 branches across Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and the Southern and Northern tiers of New York. Community Bank’s Schenevus branch began operations in 2011, following its purchase of Wilber National Bank.

After the closure of the Schenevus and Milford branches in late April, the bank will continue to operate through five remaining locations in Otsego County: Cooperstown, Morris, and three branches in the City of Oneonta.

Community Bank will continue to support the community organizations aided by the Milford and Schenevus branches, namely the Worcester Free Library, Milford Fire Department, United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, and the Milford Central School Education Foundation Inc. golf tournament.

“Community Bank is deeply invested in the communities where we work. And always will be,” said Doud.