First County Bank

Giving back to the roots of our community! 🌹🌿 Members of the First County Bank team spent a wonderful afternoon volunteering at the beautiful Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens in Stamford. Our team pitched in to weed the Mehlquist Rose Garden and spread fresh wood chips across the grounds under the guidance of Joe Tully, Buildings & Grounds Manager. To top off an enriching afternoon, Bartlett Arboretum CEO Tracy Kay took our volunteers on a guided tour, sharing the fascinating history of the gardens and their diverse plant collections. Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is an incredible local nonprofit, and we are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with an organization that does so much to preserve green space and inspire environmental stewardship in our community. Thank you to everyone at the Arboretum for hosting us and to our amazing team of volunteers for lending a hand! 💚

First County Bank was honored to support the 13th Annual Saraswathi Pooja event, a celebration of education, culture, and connection. As a mutual community bank, we are proud to support local events that bring people together and strengthen the communities we serve. Our CEO, Nitin Mhatre, shared brief remarks during the event, alongside First County Bank representatives Bharat Chelluboina, Ben Peter, MBA, and Camilo Duque Jr.. We were also pleased to connect with State Senator Bob Duff and State Senator Ceci Maher as we joined together to celebrate this special occasion.

Fall’s first Foundation Friday spotlights SoundWaters and Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County – two outstanding local nonprofits and 2026 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. Join us in congratulating them both! SoundWaters 📸: First County Bank Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Banking Officer, Karen M. Kelly (center), pictured with SoundWaters Vice President – Development, Robert Mazzone, and President, Leigh Shemitz. Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County 📸: First County Bank Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer, Thomas Berta (left), pictured with Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County’s Assistant Executive Director, Carolina Mendez, and Executive Director, Duncan Lawson.

For 175 years, First County Bank has stood as a trusted financial partner, dedicated to serving our neighbors, supporting local businesses, and strengthening communities across Fairfield County. To mark this incredible anniversary, we have a special message from our CEO, Nitin Mhatre, reflecting on our rich heritage, our commitment to remaining a mutual community bank, and our vision for the future. Thank you to our dedicated employees, loyal customers, and community partners for making this 175-year milestone possible. We look forward to serving our customers and communities through our purpose-driven bankers for decades to come. #FirstCountyBank #175Years #CommunityBank

This edition of Foundation Friday highlights Laurel House, Inc. and Stamford JCC. These local nonprofits are 2026 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. Congratulations to these outstanding organizations! 📸 1: First County Bank AVP, Summer Street – Stamford Branch Manager, Camilo Duque (right-center), pictured with several members of the Laurel House team. 📸 2: First County Bank VP, Cash Management Services Manager, Mark Rosenbloom (center), pictured with Stamford Jewish Community Center CEO, Marshall Karland, and VP – Advancement, Rebecca Isenstein.

First County Advisors' September Outlooks breaks down recent economic shifts and what they mean for investors: 🔹 Inflation Snapshot: Headline CPI moderated to 3.4% year-over-year through July (down from May's 4.2% peak), while core CPI fell to 2.5%. 🔹 Fed Perspective: Despite better-than-expected inflation numbers, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh noted at Jackson Hole that underlying trends require continued vigilance—shifting market expectations toward a potential rate hike. Read our complete September 2026 report to get deeper insights into economic, equity, and fixed income strategies: 👉 https://lnkd.in/esbAZech First County Advisors products and services are not insured by the FDIC, are not deposits or other obligations of First County Bank, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal.

Attention K-5 public school teachers! 🏫🎒 Applications are officially open for the First County Bank Foundation’s annual FirstClass Grants for Teachers! If you teach K-5 in Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport, or Bridgeport, you are invited to apply. This program helps local public school teachers fund creative, educational, and inspirational initiatives that make a broad impact on their students and community. Visit our website to review grant guidelines and to submit your application today! https://lnkd.in/exY3BHwH

This Foundation Friday, we are delighted to feature Family & Children's Agency and Pacific House, Inc., two Fairfield County-based nonprofits who are 2026 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. Congratulations to these outstanding organizations! 📸 1: First County Bank Vice President, Cash Management Services Manager, Mark Rosenbloom (left), and Senior Vice President, Business Banking Division, Richard Zaremski (right), pictured with Family & Children’s Agency President & CEO, Robert Cashel (center). 📸 2: First County Advisors AVP, Associate Wealth Advisor, Laura Roberts (center), pictured with several members of the Pacific House team.

This edition of Foundation Friday is happy to highlight New Neighborhoods and The Tiny Miracles Foundation! These outstanding organizations are 2026 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. Join us in celebrating these two local nonprofits! 📸 1: First County Bank VP – Commercial Banking Officer, Rob O’Brien, pictured with New Neighborhoods President and CEO, William J. Healy II. 📸 2: First County Bank VP – Darien Branch Manager, Laura Silva (left), and Cash Management Sales Rep, Lisa Zucaro (right), pictured with Tiny Miracles Executive Director, Tina Tison, and Director of Family Programs, Jennifer Johnson.