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North Shore Bank Supports Local Food Pantries with Inaugural Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

Peabody, Massachusetts — October 24, 2024 —

Kevin M. Tierney, Sr., Chief Executive Officer of North Shore Bank, announced the kick-off of the bank’s 2024 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. This marks the first year the bank will host what it hopes will be an annual appeal, inviting bank customers, employees, and members of the community

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Abington Bank Supports Local Food Pantries through 4th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

Abington, Massachusetts — October 24, 2024 —

Kevin M. Tierney, Sr., Chief Executive Officer of Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, is kicking off the bank’s 2024 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. This marks the fourth year of the bank’s annual appeal, which invites customers, employees, and community members to donate money between November

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Abington Bank promotes Taylor to Commercial Lending Officer

Abington, Massachusetts — October 16, 2024 —

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, recently promoted Ben Taylor to commercial lending officer based in its 95 North Franklin St., Holbrook office. Taylor, of Boston, joined Abington Bank in 2023 as a commercial lending relationship manager. Previously, he was a capital markets analyst at Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL) in Boston. In

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North Shore Bank and Abington Bank Complete Merger

Easthampton and Peabody, Massachusetts — September 23, 2024 —

Creates a premier community bank with over $3 billion in assets and 25 branches serving eastern Massachusetts. Hometown Financial Group, Inc., the multibank mutual holding company for bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, announced today that the merger of Abington Bank with North Shore Bank is complete,

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Abington Bank hires O’Herron as Assistant Branch Manager in Braintree

Abington, Massachusetts — September 20, 2024 —

Abington Bank has hired Cristina O’Herron as assistant branch manager of its 1 Rockdale St., Braintree office. O’Herron, of South Weymouth, has 15 years of banking experience. She was previously assistant manager at Hingham Institution for Savings, and before that, was associate manager at Cambridge Trust Company. She was also previously a premier relationship banker

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Abington Bank promotes Kenyon to assistant vice president, security & fraud risk officer

Abington, Massachusetts — September 4, 2024 —

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, has promoted Christen Kenyon to assistant vice president, security and fraud risk officer. Kenyon, of Stoughton, has more than 24 years of banking experience. She was previously assistant vice president, branch officer of Abington Bank’s 129 N. Main St., Randolph office. In her new role, Kenyon will

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Abington Bank to Host Two Free Shred Days

Abington, Massachusetts — August 20, 2024 —

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. No appointment is necessary. Saturday, September 14: Holbrook office, 95 North Franklin St. Saturday, September

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Abington Bank promotes Wall to vice president, commercial credit risk reporting

Abington, Massachusetts — July 5, 2024 —

Congratulations to Marlena Wall on her recent promotion to vice president, commercial credit risk reporting! Wall, of East Bridgewater, has nearly 14 years of banking experience. She joined Abington Bank in 2010 as a junior credit analyst and has held various roles in the credit department. Most recently, she was vice president, senior credit officer.

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NSB Supports Citizens Inn Back To School Drive

Peabody, Massachusetts — July 5, 2024 —

Now through Thursday, August 8th, North Shore Bank’s Peabody branches will be assisting the Citizens Inn Back To School Drive by collecting new backpacks and school supplies to support local families in need. Items collected from this effort will be distributed to children and teenagers residing in the Citizens Inn Shelters. Citizens Inn aims to break the patterns of

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Abington Bank Hires Kelly as Branch Officer in Braintree

Abington, Massachusetts — July 1, 2024 —

Join us in welcoming Euanna Kelly to Abington Bank as branch officer of our Rockdale Street, Braintree office! Kelly, of Brockton, has nearly 30 years of banking experience, and was previously a branch manager at Envision Bank which merged into Abington Bank in 2022. She has held various branch management roles at Hingham Institution for

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NOTICE OF MERGER

Abington, Massachusetts — June 7, 2024 —

NORTH SHORE BANK, A CO-OPERATIVE BANK, Peabody, Massachusetts (NORTH SHORE BANK) has petitioned the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with ABINGTON BANK, Abington, Massachusetts. Under the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, ABINGTON BANK will merge with and into NORTH SHORE BANK under the charter, by-laws, and name of NORTH SHORE

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Abington Bank promotes Brunette to Assistant Vice President, Branch Officer

Abington, Massachusetts — May 10, 2024 —

Abington Bank has promoted Carolyn Brunette to assistant vice president, branch officer of its Front Street, Marion location. Brunette, of West Wareham, has more than 16 years of banking experience, and joined Abington Bank in 2022 after holding various retail banking positions with Rockland Trust and TD Bank. As assistant vice president, Brunette will maintain

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Abington Bank’s “Funding Their Futures” Program Provides $17,000 to Local Schools

Abington, Massachusetts — May 3, 2024 —

Abington Bank’s Funding Their Futures program recently awarded more than $17,000 in donations to a dozen schools, school systems, or educational foundations across the South Shore and South Coast. President and CEO Andrew J. Raczka said the funds are part of the bank’s longstanding commitment to supporting education through funding a variety of programs that

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Protect Yourself from Zelle® Scams

April 11, 2024 —

Who doesn’t love a convenient and easy way to move money? That’s why Zelle, the person-to-person payment service offered by Abington Bank, has become a popular way to send and receive money quickly. Unfortunately, it’s also become popular among scammers who use it to defraud unsuspecting victims. As part of our commitment to helping you

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Abington Bank to Host Free Shred Day

Abington, Massachusetts — March 22, 2024 —

Abington Bank invites customers and members of the community to a free Shred Day on Saturday, April 27, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. (or until the truck is full) at the bank’s Randolph office at 129 N. Main St. Local residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or

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Abington Bank Parent Wins 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award

Abington, Massachusetts — March 20, 2024 —

Hometown Financial Group, parent company of Abington Bank, bankESB, and bankHometown, announced today it was named a winner of the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award by Energage and USA Today. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that are dedicated to building an exceptional people-first culture. Winners are chosen based solely on

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Beware of Fraud This Tax Season!

March 20, 2024 —

Tax season is in full swing. For many, it’s time to get a little extra money back as a refund. Unfortunately, it’s also a time that scammers look to steal money and the identities of unsuspecting victims. At Abington Bank, we want to help protect you. Here’s some info on the latest tax scams and

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Abington Bank promotes Epps to Assistant Branch Manager

March 7, 2024 —

Abington Bank recently promoted Fredrick Epps to assistant branch manager of its 497 Washington Street, Stoughton office. Fredrick, of Boston, has more than 5 years of banking experience and was previously teller supervisor in Stoughton. He started as a teller at Envision Bank in 2018. In his new role, Fred will be there to help

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Abington Bank Sponsors 2024 Cotter Tournament

Abington, Massachusetts — February 23, 2024 —

Abington Bank served as the exclusive sponsor of the Shawn P. Cotter Memorial Basketball Tournament that took place February 19 to 21, 2024 at Abington High School. The tournament featured boys’ and girls’ teams from Abington, Rockland, and Sandwich high schools as well as Cape Cod Academy. Mr. Cotter was an attorney and a distinguished,

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A message to our customers on our recent merger announcement

February 22, 2024 —

Dear Valued Customer: We’re truly excited about our recent agreement to merge Abington Bank and North Shore Bank under our parent company, Hometown Financial Group. While both banks are already strong, we know that together we’ll be even better able to unlock potential for our employees, our communities, and especially you, our valued customers. Enhanced

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