Middlesex Savings Bank

The coronavirus pandemic and the economic pain it is causing has brought a flood of new deposits to banks in Central Massachusetts and nationally. But banks are also putting aside far more money for potential loan losses.

Middlesex Savings Bank of Natick plans to open a new branch in Maynard in spring 2021, the Capital Group Properties said in a statement announcing the lease agreement Monday morning.

Natick-based Middlesex Savings Bank will distribute $1 million to local nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced in a press release.

A cogeneration facility at the 150-acre Southbridge Innovation Center expected to provide over 70 percent of the project's energy needs has been completed.

Middlesex Savings Bank in Natick has given $100,000 to the new Discovery Museum in Acton.

Who's on the move in Central Massachusetts?

Rick Bennett, the CEO of Main Street Bank and its predecessor in Marlborough for 17 years, is retiring, the bank announced Tuesday.

Movers and shakers in Central Massachusetts from July 9 to July 23.

The American Antiquarian Society, the Boys & Girls Club, Quality Beverage and Bethany Hill Place were among those making appointments and promotions.

The Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation, Inc. board of directors has three new members. KEITH D. BOISSONEAU...