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TruNorth Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of David Twiss as senior vice president of Commercial Lending. He will be based out of the bank’s office located at 248 Andover Street in Peabody. Twiss brings more than 20 years of banking experience to TruNorth Bank, with a strong background in commercial lending, relationship management, …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a staple in everyday life. As we become more accustomed to AI tools, so are scammers. Here are common AI scams to keep on your radar. AI-powered scams to look out for: Voice cloning scams. Scammers copy audio of someone talking to manipulate, or clone, their voice, tricking their victims …

TruNorth Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Sabanty to vice president, commercial lending at the bank’s 95 North Franklin St., Holbrook office. Sabanty will continue to support the growth and success of commercial clients while contributing to the strategic expansion of the bank’s lending portfolio. Sabanty brings eight years of banking experience …

TruNorth Bank is proud to celebrate the success of its Funding Their Futures program, a community-driven initiative that supports local education while helping to strengthen the communities it serves. In 2025, the program raised more than $24,000, benefiting 19 local schools, school systems, and educational foundations. As part of The Giving Tree, TruNorth Bank’s charitable …

TruNorth Bank’s parent company, Hometown Financial Group, announced today it has earned the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award for the fourth time in five years. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized …

TruNorth Bank invites customers and members of the community to a free Shred Day on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the bank’s 412 Lynne Fells Parkway office in Saugus, MA. Local residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, cancelled checks, pay …

TruNorth Bank announced that Stephen Jussaume has joined the organization as senior vice president and team lead in the commercial lending division. He will be based in the bank’s 95 North Franklin Street, Holbrook office and will focus on expanding commercial lending relationships and supporting businesses throughout the region. Jussaume brings extensive experience in commercial …

Scammers are targeting businesses nationwide that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans using publicly available data to impersonate financial institutions and steal your data. They may contact you about an “issue” with a fake payment or transaction (ACH, wire transfer, or check) or “warn” you about suspicious account activity or fraud in your Online + …

Tax season is upon us, and so are identity theft schemes and other forms of fraud that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. The IRS’s annual list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams highlights what to look out for: IRS impersonation by email and text (phishing and smishing). Look out …

TruNorth Bank has made a $5,000 contribution to the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to support preservation work at the historic Dorothy Quincy Homestead. The funds will help repair and maintain the historic shed located on the homestead property. Built in 1686, the Dorothy Quincy Homestead is …