WHITMAN AND HALIFAX, MA, ISSUED DECEMBER 19, 2007.

Mutual Bank, a community bank with eight branches throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and on Cape Cod, has named Julie A. Burgess of Plymouth Assistant Treasurer.

Burgess serves as Branch Manager of Mutual Bank's Halifax location.

Burgess has diverse experience in the banking and customer service industries, beginning her career as a teller and intern at Mutual Bank while attending Salve Regina University in Newport, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Prior to returning to Mutual Bank, she served as an Account Executive in the Advertising/Sales division of Comcast and a Client Services Analyst with Bisys Retirement Services.

"It is with great pleasure that we announce Julie's appointment as Assistant Treasurer," said Glen S. White, Chief Executive Officer of Mutual Bank. "Her industry background combined with a strong commitment to the needs of our customers makes her a valuable asset to our strong team of professionals."

About Mutual Bank

Mutual Bank is an independent, mutually-owned bank serving the community's personal and small business banking needs, with full-service offices in Whitman, Brockton, Carver, Falmouth, Halifax, Hanson. and Middleboro. The Bank has operated continuously as an independent, local institution for more than a century. The main office is located at 570 Washington Street in Whitman, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.MyMutualBank.com or call Christine Grundy, Vice President/Director of Marketing, at 781-447-4488.