News Bulletin 2152 - May 20, 2005

State of Connecticut Department of Banking

The Department of Banking News Bulletin

Bulletin # 2152 Week Ending May 20, 2005

This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be in writing to John P. Burke, Banking Commissioner, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail to john.burke@ct.gov . Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.

BRANCH ACTIVITY State Bank Activity

Section 36a-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that each application for a branch, or for a limited branch at which loans will be made, be accompanied by a plan detailing how adequate services to meet the banking needs of all community residents will be provided. Plans are submitted when such applications are filed and are available for public inspection and comment at this Department for a period of 30 days. Questions concerning branch activity should be directed to the Financial Institutions Division, (860) 240-8180.

Date

Bank

Location

Activity

3/01/05

People's Bank Bridgeport

FROM: 1700 Park Street Hartford, CT 06106 TO: Hartford Stop & Shop 150 New Park Avenue Hartford, CT 06106

relocation

3/09/05

People's Bank Bridgeport

FROM: 59-63 Newtown Road Danbury, CT 06810 TO: Nutmeg Sq. Stop&Shop 72 Newtown Road Danbury, CT 06810

relocation

5/16/05

People's Bank Bridgeport

*50 Mall Road, Suite 212 Burlington, MA

filed

5/17/05

Imperial Capital Bank La Jolla, CA

*FROM: 263 Tresser Blvd, 3rd Fl Suite 934 & 935 Stamford, CT 06901 TO: 1248 Post Road, 3rd Fl Fairfield, CT 06824

approved to relocate

5/17/05

Newtown Savings Bank Newtown

99 Federal Road Brookfield, CT 06804

filed

5/17/05

People's Bank Bridgeport

1937 West Main Street Stamford, CT 06902

filed

5/17/05

People's Bank Bridgeport

100 Main Street North Southbury, CT 06488

filed

5/19/05

People's Bank Bridgeport

766 Villa Avenue Fairfield, CT 06825

filed

5/20/05

NewAlliance Bank New Haven

1700 Park Street Hartford, CT 06106

approved

• Limited Branch - LPO Previously reported as closing

DE NOVO BRANCH

On May 19, 2005, pursuant to Section 36a-412(a)(2) and Section 36a-145(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes, Amelia Family Trust Company , a limited purpose trust company organized under the banking laws of the State of New Jersey, filed an application to establish a de novo limited branch to be located at 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford, Connecticut.

Dated: Tuesday, May 24, 2005

John P. Burke Commissioner