Aviella Abramchuk

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 …

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 …

The most common form of financial fraud that businesses encounter is check fraud. Over 60% of organizations reported that they faced check fraud in 2024, according to the Association for Financial Professionals 2025 survey. With evolving technology and more reliance on electronic payments, ACH (Automated Clearing House) fraud is also on the rise. Learn more …

North Shore Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Jill Karwowski as a commercial loan administrator and officer of the bank. In this role, she will support the bank’s commercial lending team by managing loan documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional service to business clients throughout the region. Karwowski brings 33 years of …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, has announced a $25,000 contribution to Wellspring Multi-Service Centers in support of the organization’s Expanding Access Campaign—a comprehensive initiative aimed at increasing access to vital support services for individuals and families on the South Shore. The Expanding Access Campaign is designed to enhance Wellspring’s capacity to serve …

Abington Bank invites customers and members of the community to two free Shred Days at local offices. Events will be held from Noon to 3:00 p.m. (or until the truck is full) on the following dates and at the following locations. Saturday, September 27: Cohasset 3A office, 800 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset, MA Saturday, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …