Bank Celebrates 80th Anniversary

Robert C. Hauck, manager of the Webster Bank branch at 244 Post Road East in Colonial Green, today welcomes Brendan Sherriff of Westport and his daughter Tierney, 1-1/2, during a celebration of the bank’s 80th anniversary. The Waterbury-based bank, founded in 1935 by Harold Smith during the depth of the depression, has occupied the Westport location for 18 years, according to longtime Webster Bank employee, Edith Marfia, who has worked at the bank since it opened at the site. Reminiscing about the current site, she said the space was previously occupied by Village Bank, Fleet and Westport National Bank.  She said part of the bank’s space was occupied by the Ed Mitchell clothing store before Webster expanded. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com