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 270 Broad St Windsor CT 06095  See map

Windsor Federal Savings will be holding a Free Shred Day on:

 

Saturday, APRIL 28, 2012

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Windsor Center “Loan” Office

270 Broad Street

Windsor Center

(Enter on Elm Street)

 

Free to customers and the general public.  There is a two box limit per person; staples do not have to be removed but all documents must be taken out of folders and binders.  For further information, please call 860-298-1435, email stanwick@windsorfederal.com  or visit their website www.windsorfederal.com.

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