Reading Co-operative Bank awards winners of the Burlington Pride Day Coloring Contest

Burlington, MA - Reading Co-operative Bank was pleased to award three extraordinary prizes to a group of exceptionally talented children who participated in the Burlington Pride Day Coloring Contest. This was the first year Reading Co-operative Bank participated in the Burlington event as the bank’s newest branch, located on 10 Wall Street in Burlington.  The first place prize was awarded to Kayla Santiano who received a backpack full of school supplies valued at $100.00. The second place winner, Aditi Bhattamishra, received an ice cream themed gift basket with a $50.00 gift certificate to School House Ice Cream.  And finally, third place winner, Alex Murray, was awarded a pizza themed gift basket which included a $25.00 gift certificate to Pizza Works.

“Our family has always enjoyed going to the Celebrate Burlington festivities.  Over the years we have watched the event grow and welcome many new participants, like the Reading Co-operative Bank.  It's great the way the local businesses support this event and give back to the community.” Says  Barbara Santiano, Esq., mother of our first place contest winner.

“What a great experience this was - not only introduce ourselves, but meet such amazing children with so much talent. I would like to congratulate all of the prize recipients on an excellent job, and thank all of the children who participated in this event. There is no better feeling when you see a child’s face light up. You’ll have to wait and see what we have in store for next year”, says Reena Scott, Assistant Branch Manager of the Burlington Branch.

Reading Co-operative Bank is a dynamic, 21st-century community bank, founded in 1886 on the principle that profit and growth go hand-in-hand with responsible banking and service to the community. They are a 5-star bank that is rated in the top 7% of banks in the country for overall financial condition by Bauer Financial. Customer Service Specialists can be reached at 781.942.5000, readingcoop.com or by visiting one of the locations in Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, Woburn and now in Andover and Burlington.

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