Dear Valued Sawyer Savings Bank Customers, We are pleased to report that all Sawyer Savings Bank branches will reopen on Monday, August 10, 2026. We have worked with third-party specialists to securely restore and test all systems that were affected by the recent disruption. Thank you once again for your patience and understanding as we […]
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Technical Disruption Update
Important updates for our customers: On Monday, August 3, 2026, Sawyer Savings Bank experienced a technical disruption affecting portions of our network. This resulted in the temporary closure of our branch locations, though customers can continue to access their accounts through online and mobile banking for deposits, withdrawals, and balance inquiries. Immediately upon experiencing this […]
Taylor Papka Hired as Human Resource Officer
Sawyer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Papka as Human Resource Officer. Papka brings more than a decade of banking, leadership, and customer service experience to Sawyer Savings Bank. She began her banking career in 2014 where she advanced through a series of roles including teller, lead teller, service manager, and […]
Sandra Miller Welcomed as A.V.P., Director of Customer Experience
Sawyer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Miller as Assistant Vice President, Director of Customer Experience. In this role, Ms. Miller will draw on more than two decades of banking experience to help strengthen customer relationships, enhance service delivery, and support the bank’s continued commitment to exceptional community banking. Sandra began […]
SSB Welcomes New Branch Manager to Saugerties
Sawyer Savings Bank is proud to welcome Amanda Grant as the new Branch Manager of its Saugerties location. With more than ten years of experience in retail banking and deposit operations, Amanda brings a strong background and a friendly, customer-focused spirit to her new role. As Branch Manager, Amanda will oversee the daily operations of […]
Welcome Charles Morris, Loan Originator
Sawyer Savings Bank is excited to welcome the addition of Charles Morris as residential Loan Originator. With over 15 years of mortgage lending knowledge and deep roots in the Hudson Valley, Charles has a strong understanding of the local market. His expertise allows him to guide borrowers through every step of the mortgage process while […]
Nicole Lowrey Promoted to AVP, Director of Bank Operations
Sawyer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Lowrey to Assistant Vice President, Director of Bank Operations. In this new role, Mrs. Lowrey will bring her experience in Finance, Lending and Deposit Operations to support the bank’s continued growth and success throughout all of Sawyer’s Delivery Channels. With over 12 years of […]
What is Social Engineering?
Stop Social Engineering Scams! How To Safeguard Your Personal Information Online With modern technology, we are more interconnected than ever before. While this offers immense opportunities for nearly instantaneous communication all over the world, it can also leave us open to social engineering scams. These scams come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but […]
What is a Credit Freeze?
Fraud Prevention Toolkit: Understanding Credit Freezes In this digital era, identity theft has become a prevalent and insidious threat. It preys on the personal information in your credit report and creates significant financial and emotional risks to everyone, regardless of income. Stealthy threats like identity theft have made personal credit monitoring crucially important to the […]
Protect Yourself from Check Fraud
A Guide to Check Fraud Prevention When was the last time you looked closely at a check? Think for a moment about all the information it contains: your full name, your address, your routing number, your bank account number, and your signature. Now, imagine all that information falling into the hands of a thief. This […]