MASSENA — Massena-based SeaComm Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking for its new branch location at 20565 State Route 3, Watertown. The planned 3,500 sq. foot building is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2022.

“We are very pleased to be expanding our footprint in the greater Watertown community,” states Scott A. Wilson, SeaComm President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our new location across from the Towne Center on Route 3, will give our membership access to a highly visible ever-expanding retail location.”

The anticipated full-service financial center will offer member solutions for all types of financial needs; including personal accounts, auto and recreational vehicle loans, mortgages, business solutions, investment advisor services and more. The branch will include a two-lane drive-through area, a 24/7 ActiveEdge® ATM that offers game-changing security solutions and electronic cash recyclers at the teller stations. Construction of the branch includes awareness of environmentally friendly materials.

The project design firm is P.W. Campbell of Pittsburgh PA, who will also provide on-site supervision of this project. The layout and design of the newest location will integrate into the SeaComm brand and logo. “This is the sixth project with P.W. Campbell, which focuses on using as many local contractors as possible,” states Wilson. Also included on the project are Contech Building, Gouverneur, NY; Colton Glass and Mirror, Watertown, NY; Tmachanical, Inc., Glenfield, NY; and Ruston Paving, Watertown.

Wilson adds, “The Town of Watertown from day one was very supportive of our building project throughout the planning phase. We are very excited and look forward to the opportunity to serve this market in a new location from our current one at 605 Coffeen Street. All of the current staff at that location will relocate to the new branch upon its completion.”

SeaComm is a member owned financial cooperative, headquartered in Massena with over 51,850 members and assets exceeding $760 million. The credit union has nine branches located in Massena, Potsdam, Malone, Canton, Ogdensburg, Plattsburgh, Watertown, South Burlington and Essex both in Vermont. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties, New York and Grand Isle, Chittenden and Franklin Counties, Vermont.