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In time for this winter’s home heating season, Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, has donated $40,000 toward local fuel assistance programs. The donations were made to Self Help Inc. of Brockton and Quincy Community Action Programs, which will administer the funds for fuel assistance to qualifying families in Abington, Avon, Braintree, Brockton, …

Abington Bank recently promoted Kathleen Mahoney to assistant branch manager of its 800 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset office. Kate, of Cohasset, has eight years of banking experience. She joined Abington Bank in 2022 as a Teller Supervisor, and before that, was a Teller at Pilgrim Bank. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration …

Hometown Financial Group, a $6.5 billion mutual multibank holding company headquartered in Easthampton and parent company of bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, and Hometown Mortgage, has hired Reed Whitman as executive vice president, chief financial officer. Whitman, of Boston, joins Hometown Financial from Brookline Bancorp, Inc., where …

Kevin M. Tierney, Sr., chief executive officer of North Shore Bank announced that the bank’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign raised $16,500 for the 11 local food pantries that participated in the inaugural fundraising drive. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors appeal is part of the bank’s charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 27-31. This week, we’re covering all things Identity Theft and offering up ways to protect yourself. What are the different types of identity theft? Unfortunately, identity theft comes in many forms, and fraudsters’ methods are always evolving. Below are some types of identity theft to look out for: Financial …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 27-31. This week, we’re covering all things Identity Theft and offering up ways to protect yourself. According to the FTC, people in their 30s are most likely to become victims of identity theft. However, the elderly are more likely to suffer large monetary losses. That said, Identity theft can …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 27-31. This week, we’re covering all things Identity Theft and offering up ways to protect yourself. The most prevalent type of identity theft is credit card fraud, with nearly 400,000 incidents reported to the FTC in 2023 alone. Identity Theft can happen to anyone, but there are simple steps …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 27-31. This week, we’re covering all things Identity Theft and offering up ways to protect yourself. Did you know, fraud and identity theft cases have nearly tripled over the last decade? Identity thieves are crafty and always coming up with new ways to scam unsuspecting victims. It’s important to …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to South Shore Habitat for Humanity in support of the organization’s efforts to build a home at 26 Poquanticut Avenue in Easton. This contribution reflects the bank’s commitment to fostering strong, vibrant communities by supporting initiatives that provide safe and …

Our identities are more than just our names. They represent who we are, where we live, and the accounts that power our financial lives. Unfortunately, they have become a prime target for the fastest-growing crime in America: identity theft. Today marks the start of Identity Theft Awareness Week, which sheds light on this invasive type …