CONTACT: Elizabeth Eckel, SVP Marketing, 401-348-1309
DATE: March 8, 2006
Washington Trust Opens New Drive-Up ATM in North Kingstown
March 8, 2006 (Westerly, RI) . . . . The Washington Trust Company has expanded its service in the North Kingstown area by opening a drive-up ATM at 1241 Ten Rod Road next to Dunkin' Donuts and Home Depot (on the corner of Ten Rod Road and Quaker Lane).The new ATM supports the Bank's full-service North Kingstown branch, located at 7625 Post Road. Situated in a high-traffic area, the ATM will provide additional service to a large number of residents and businesses in that area.
"The addition of our newest ATM is part of the Bank's plan to provide the utmost convenience and service for our growing customer base in the North Kingstown area," said John C. Warren, chairman and CEO of The Washington Trust Company. "It is an important step in our continued efforts to expand our financial services in Rhode Island."
The Washington Trust Company is the largest independent bank headquartered
in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers
a full range of financial services, including wealth management,
through its 16 branch offices located in Rhode Island and southeastern
Connecticut. Founded in 1800, the Bank is a subsidiary of Washington
Trust Bancorp, Inc., whose common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock
Market® under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.
