125-year-old Colebrook Bank gets name change

COLEBROOK - On March 16, First Colebrook Bank will change its name to Granite Bank.

The First Colebrook Bank was established in Colebrook, New Hampshire in 1889. It has expanded in recent years to markets including, Amherst, Concord, and Portsmouth and continues to serve the banking needs of individuals and small businesses across the state.

The adoption of the Granite Bank name is to more reflect its statewide presence, bank officials said.

The name change will have minimal impact on customers and no effect on staffing. Online banking will continue to function just as it does today.

Bank signage will be replaced along with brochures and marketing materials on or around March 16. It is not necessary for customers to take any action as their existing checks and debit cards will continue to work as they always have. Customers can simply substitute "Granitebank.com" for "Firstcolebrookbank.com" in an employee's email address. Though, email sent to a First Colebrook Bank address will be forwarded initially.