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Washington Trust to Open Johnston Branch

Washington Trust, the state's largest independent bank, announced it will open its first Johnston branch sometime next year.

The branch will be located at 1383 Atwood Ave. in the former site of Ribs & Company.

The branch will be the banks nineteenth branch in Rhode Island and it is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2014.

“Washington Trust has a 213 year history of serving Rhode Islanders and providing quality banking services,” said Joseph J. MarcAurele, Washington Trust Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to offer our banking services to residents and businesses in the Johnston community.”

The new branch will be 5,400 square feet and have four teller stations, three customer service areas and walk up ATM. It will also have two drive-up banking lanes, a night deposit box and a drive-up ATM.

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