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bankESB is proud to announce that 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 11th consecutive year bankESB has earned this recognition—an acknowledgment of the bank’s deeply rooted commitment to community support through both …

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 …

bankESB recently promoted Carlos Costa to facilities maintenance and operations officer, based at its 36 Main St., Easthampton office. Costa, of Ludlow, has nearly 20 years of facilities experience, and joined bankESB in 2006 as a maintenance specialist. With this expanded leadership role, he will oversee the daily operations of the facilities departments for his …

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 …

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 …

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 …

TruNorth 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. TruNorth Mortgage helped borrowers secure more than $1 million in grants from three programs funded by FHLBank Boston. The …

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 …