Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Monitor Your Accounts

October 21, 2025 —

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we’re sharing resources all month long on how to stay safe online! Click here to visit our Cybersecurity Webpage and more resources. Preventing fraud before it happens is always better than dealing with the aftermath. Monitor your accounts to detect and block fraud attacks before they lead to real damage.

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Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Donates $2,500 to Plymouth County Family Support, Inc. and Staffs Local Food Pantry

ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — October 16, 2025 —

Abington Bank has announced a $2,500 donation to Plymouth County Family Support, Inc. (PCFS) to help address food insecurity in the Plymouth community. The funds will support PCFS’s efforts in partnership with Algonquin Heights, a low-income housing complex in Plymouth, to provide consistent access to nutritious food for local families in need. In addition to

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Look Out for Phishing Emails Used as Bait!

October 14, 2025 —

It’s week two of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative recognized during the month of October to raise awareness about online safety and empower individuals and businesses to protect against cybercrime! Click here to visit our Cybersecurity Webpage and more resources. This week we’re covering phishing, an online scam that tries to steal your personal

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Tips for Online Safety

October 6, 2025 —

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a global initiative recognized during the month of October to raise awareness about online safety and empower individuals and businesses to protect against cybercrime. As your trusted financial institution, we’ll be offering information each week this month to help you with what you need to know to stay safe online. Click

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Dan Rapoza Named EVP, Senior Commercial Banking Officer at North Shore Bank

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — October 2, 2025 —

North Shore Bank announced that Dan Rapoza has been named executive vice president, senior commercial banking officer, further strengthening the bank’s leadership team and commitment to supporting businesses across the region. In his new role, Rapoza will oversee the commercial banking division for both North Shore Bank, and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore

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North Shore Bank to Host a Free Shred Day

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — October 1, 2025 —

North Shore Bank invites customers and members of the community to a free Shred Day at their 248 Andover Street, Peabody office. This event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or until the truck is full) on Saturday, November 1. Residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail,

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Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Donates $5,000 to Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc.

ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — September 29, 2025 —

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, recently announced a $5,000 donation to the Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for local seniors through a variety of programs, services, and activities. The funding will help support the organization’s ongoing initiatives, including social, educational, wellness, and

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Abington Bank Supports Local Food Pantries through 5th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — September 25, 2025 —

Michael R. Wheeler, president and chief executive officer of Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, is kicking off the bank’s 2025 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. This marks the fifth year of the bank’s annual appeal, which invites customers, employees, and community members to donate money between

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North Shore Bank Supports Local Food Pantries through 2nd Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — September 25, 2025 —

Michael R. Wheeler, president and chief executive officer of North Shore Bank, is kicking off the bank’s 2025 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. This marks the second year of the bank’s annual appeal, which invites customers, employees, and community members to donate money between October 1 and October 31

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The Key to Secure Passwords

In 2024, the most commonly used password in the United States was “secret,” followed by “123456” and “password,” according to NordPass, a provider of cybersecurity and password management tools for individuals and businesses. Because passwords are a primary line of defense against identity theft, using weak or recycled passwords like these makes it easy for

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