Farmington Bank Opens Bloomfield, CT Branch

Farmington, Connecticut – May 18, 2012 – Farmington Bank announced today it is opening a new branch banking office in Bloomfield on Tuesday, May 22.  The branch is located at 782 Park Avenue.

“Farmington Bank is excited to open our Bloomfield office where we will become an active and engaged community partner,” said John J. Patrick, Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Farmington Bank.  “Our complete line of financial products and services will bring the best in banking to both the consumers and businesses of Bloomfield, and will be delivered by a staff of trusted financial professionals who know the area and can make local decisions quickly.”

To mark its new presence in Bloomfield, Farmington Bank will host a month-long Grand Opening at the branch from June 4-30, which will include raffles and a series of Saturday events fit for the entire family.

Farmington Bank is a full-service community bank with 18 branch locations throughout central Connecticut. Established in 1851, Farmington Bank is a diversified consumer and commercial bank with an ongoing commitment to contribute to the betterment of the communities in our region. Farmington Bank, with assets of $1.7 billion, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Market: FBNK). For more information about Farmington Bank, visit farmingtonbankct.com.