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Abington Bank to Host Two Free Shred Days

ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — August 27, 2025 —

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,

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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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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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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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North Shore Bank to host free event for local entrepreneurs and business owners

Peabody, Massachusetts — June 2, 2025 —

North Shore Bank is thrilled to be hosting an event for local businesses to learn about important business banking solutions on Wednesday, June 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at their 140 Brimbal Ave., Beverly office. Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend a free educational event to explore a wide range of

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North Shore Bank Announces Leadership Transition: Michael R. Wheeler Named Chief Executive Officer

Peabody, Massachusetts — May 22, 2025 —

The Board of Directors of North Shore Bank is pleased to announce Michael R. Wheeler as the new president and chief executive officer of North Shore Bank. Mr. Wheeler succeeds Kevin M. Tierney, Sr., who will be transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman, continuing to contribute his strategic insight and leadership to the bank.

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Hometown Financial Group, Inc. to Acquire CFSB Bancorp, Inc.

PEABODY AND QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS — May 20, 2025 —

Hometown Financial Group, Inc. (“Hometown”), the holding company for bankESB, bankHometown, and North Shore Bank (including its Abington Bank division), and CFSB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: CFSB), the holding company for Colonial Federal Savings Bank, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement in which Hometown will acquire CFSB and

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Abington Bank Announces Strategic Retail Promotions to Support Continued Growth

Abington, Massachusetts — May 16, 2025 —

Abington Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of two outstanding employees. Luis Figueroa was promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer at the bank’s 129 N. Main St., Randolph office, and Joao “John” Jatoba was promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer at the bank’s 497 Washington St., Stoughton office. Luis Figueroa, of Rockland,

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North Shore Bank Contributes $10,000 to the Peabody International Festival Committee

Peabody, Massachusetts — May 16, 2025 —

The committee for the 40th annual Peabody International Festival received a $10,000 contribution from North Shore Bank for their Title Sponsorship of this year’s event. This donation from North Shore Bank will be used to help offset the costs associated with the festival, which will be held on Sunday, September 7th. The International Festival is

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