North Shore Bank and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Honored as One of Massachusetts’ Most Charitable Companies

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — August 26, 2025 —

North Shore Bank is proud to announce that, along with its Abington Bank division, it has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal with the prestigious 2025 Corporate Citizenship Award, reaffirming its status as one of Massachusetts’s most charitable companies. This marks the first year that North Shore Bank and Abington Bank, a division of

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Pig Butchering Scams – A Pig-ture Perfect Plot to Steal Your Money

August 19, 2025 —

Investment scams, known as “Pig Butchering,” have become increasingly common. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported losing $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024 and victims lost more than $9,000 on average. The term “pig butchering” refers to the agricultural practice of fattening pigs before slaughter, demonstrating how scammers “fatten” their

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Abington Bank promotes three to VP, regional branch manager

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — July 23, 2025 —

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, recently announced the promotions of Carolyn Brunette, Karen Dwyer, and Lucas Lawson to vice president, regional branch manager. In this newly created position, Brunette, Dwyer, and Lawson will provide leadership and support to regions of Abington Bank’s retail banking network, working closely with retail branch staff in

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North Shore Bank promotes three to VP, regional branch manager

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — July 23, 2025 —

North Shore Bank recently announced the promotions of Vicki Cormier, Jonathan Johnson, and Erin Riley to vice president, regional branch manager. In this newly created position, Cormier, Johnson, and Riley will provide leadership and support to regions of North Shore Bank’s retail banking network, working closely with retail branch staff in several communities to deliver

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What to Know About Tech Support Scams in 2025

July 22, 2025 —

Tech support scammers try to steal money and sensitive information by tricking individuals into believing their computer or device has a serious issue, such as a virus or system failure. Here are five things know about tech scams in 2025. Scams are evolving with AI. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed many industries, but unfortunately, it

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Fraud Alert: “Gold Bar” Government Impersonation Scam is Making the Rounds

July 9, 2025 —

The FBI and other federal government agencies are warning consumers about a “Gold Bar” government impersonation scam that has bilked Americans out of millions of dollars. The bank is aware of several cases of this scheme taking place locally. We’re providing this Fraud Alert to help you remain on-guard and protect yourselves. How The Scam

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Hometown Mortgage secures nearly $1.5 million in grants for local homebuyers

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — July 9, 2025 —

Hometown Mortgage, our mortgage company, recently announced it had helped more than 50 low- and moderate-income families across Massachusetts and neighboring states buy homes through securing nearly $1.5 million in grants from homeownership programs in 2025. Hometown Mortgage helped borrowers secure more than $1 million in grants from three programs funded by FHLBank Boston. The

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Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Commits $30,000 to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth’s Emergency Department Expansion

Abington, Massachusetts — June 24, 2025 —

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, has announced a three-year, $30,000 commitment to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth (BID Plymouth) in support of its Emergency Department expansion project. This contribution reflects the bank’s ongoing dedication to strengthening healthcare services in the community. BID Plymouth’s Emergency Department expansion aims to enhance patient care

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Fraud Prevention Awareness: Watch Out for Elder Abuse Scams.

June 18, 2025 —

Did you know that older adults lost more money to fraud in 2024 than any other age group? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that victims in their 60s lost more than $1.18 billion to fraud! Most of that was through imposter scams, investment scams, and romance scams. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and

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Beware: Scammers are impersonating your boss!

June 18, 2025 —

Have you ever received an urgent text message or email from your boss that required immediate attention? Most people have, which is why fraudsters are posing as your boss to steal money or sensitive information about you or your company. What is a boss impersonation scam? The scam begins with a simple text message, claiming

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