BARRINGTON, NH - Federal Savings Bank is now known as First Seacoast Bank, according to the television advertisement that hasn’t become annoying like many other bank advertisements.

It’s interesting how the company was able to preserve its acronym “FSB” in both names, which will surely help customers remember the new name as well as the old one.

Federal Savings Bank opened its doors in 1890 in Dover, NH, and has served the Seacoast with convenience, courtesy, and a promise that each customer is their first priority. Originally opened under the name of Dover Co-Operative Savings Fund and Loan Association, its original meeting was held in the Cocheco Hose Company on First Street, where the Municipal Parking Lot is presently located.

For over 65 years, the Bank, known as Dover Co-Operative Bank and later as Dover Federal Savings and Loan Association, was housed in the Walker Block at the corner of Locust and Washington Streets. The present main office at 633 Central Avenue was constructed in 1972. The bank’s name was changed to Federal Savings Bank in 1983 to reflect a growing customer base in areas outside of Dover.

First Seacoast is a mutual bank that works hard for their customers and the community. First Seacoast Bank now has locations in Dover, Durham, Barrington, Portsmouth, and Rochester, all with the most personal service, competitive rates, and the widest array of investment options and loan services in New Hampshire. You’ll find that their products and services are effective and affordable, with technology to make your life easier, and they still have a commitment to the communities we all share.

According to the bank’s website, First Seacoast Bank is committed to meeting the financial service expectations of individuals, families and locally owned businesses in their market area by focusing on:

• Providing high-quality, personalized, convenient service;
• Offering a challenging and rewarding work environment to the FSB team of employees;
• Maintaining public trust as an independent mutual community bank by operating in an ethical and sound financial manner, and
• Empowering employees to make a difference by actively and positively contributing to the quality of life in our communities.

For more information, visit the First Seacoast Bank’s website at https://www.firstseacoastbank.com/.