Exhibit 99.1

SBT Bancorp Announces Quarterly Dividend

SIMSBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 17, 2016--The Board of Directors of SBT Bancorp, Inc., (OTCQX: SBTB, CUSIP 78391C106), the holding company of Simsbury Bank, declared on November 16, 2016 a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.14 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 16, 2016 to shareholders of record on December 2, 2016.

Robert J. Bogino, Chairman of the SBT Bancorp and Simsbury Bank boards, said, "Your board of directors is pleased to announce this dividend reflecting the ongoing growth and profitability of Simsbury Bank. We express our gratitude to our shareholders for their commitment in continuing to support the Bank."

Simsbury Bank is an independent, community bank for consumers and businesses based in Connecticut. Simsbury Bank Home Loans is a division of Simsbury Bank serving the home financing needs of consumers throughout Southern New England. Simsbury Bank is wholly-owned by publicly traded SBT Bancorp, Inc., whose stock is traded on the OTCQX marketplace under the ticker symbol of SBTB. For more information, visit www.simsburybank.com.

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of SBT Bancorp, Inc., The Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, or their directors or officers, are “forward-looking” statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

CONTACT:
SBT Bancorp, Inc.
Richard Sudol, CFO, 860-408-5493
860-408-4679 (fax)
rsudol@simsburybank.com