Columbia Bank actively supports many community-based activities, especially programs that encourage continuing education, promote financial literacy and acknowledge academic achievement. Shown at a recent scholarship presentation are Margot Watson, Columbia Bank’s West Milford Branch Manager and Zachary Stumpf, scholarship recipient and West Milford High School graduate. Columbia regularly underwrites scholarships for local graduating high school seniors in the communities they serve. With current assets of more than $4 billion, Columbia Bank is the third largest mutual banking institution in the United States. Columbia operates 40 offices in ten counties statewide. This year, the bank will celebrate their 80th anniversary.