Bank Closing Another Blow to Williamsburg

Williamsburg may be losing another business as the town’s only bank announced last week that is will be closing, with March 4 targeted as the last day.

Around three weeks ago Mid Penn Bank announced it was merging with Riverview Bank, followed a few days later by a letter informing customers of the impending closing of its CBT Bank in the borough.

The letter dated Dec. 3 and signed by Mid Penn President and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi, stated that Mid Penn was going to transfer customer accounts to its Martinsburg branch.

The announcement was met with sadness and anger from Williamsburg residents and...