County Federal Credit Union set to open new branch

by Staff Pioneer Times
13 years ago

Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
BU-CFCU-dc-pt-1OPENING SOON — The new County Federal Credit Union on the North Road in Houlton will open for business on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
New location, bigger building for members of ‘The County’ in the Shiretown
    HOULTON — The County Federal Credit Union will celebrate the grand opening of its new Houlton branch at 247 North Road in Houlton on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
    “When The County Federal Credit Union and the Houlton Federal Credit Union merged, we wanted to provide members new services and greater convenience,” said Ken Hensler, president and CEO of the County Federal Credit Union. “Our new building helps accomplish our goals.”
    The County hired Theriault/Landman Associates (TLA, Inc.) of Portland, one of the top designers of financial institutions, to design its new 3,500 square foot Houlton branch. The County awarded construction to Peter Chase’s Buildings Etcetera of Houlton. 
    “Among the contractor and subcontractors, more than 40 people — mostly local workers — took part in building our new branch,” said Hensler. “In all, this is a $1.2 million dollar investment in the community of Houlton.”
    Crews began construction of The County’s new Houlton branch in mid-June.
    “The newest branch offers members ample free parking, a two-lane drive thru, and a drive-up ATM,” said Hensler. “Plus a 500 square foot community meeting room that civic groups might reserve for meetings during the workday and after hours.”
    The lobby of The County Federal Credit Union’s new branch will feature a 27-foot replica of Houlton’s Pedestrian Foot Bridge, suspended from the ceiling.” 
    The County Federal Credit Union will close its 13 Market Square location, move its staff to the 247 North Street branch, and create new job opportunities in Houlton. The County Federal Credit Union currently serves more than 4,000 members in and around Houlton.  The County’s Houlton, Caribou, Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield branches together serve more than 16,400 members.