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bankESB is pleased to announce the promotion of Meagan Barrett to senior vice president, human resources, based at the company’s headquarters at 36 Main St. in Easthampton. Barrett, of West Springfield, brings nearly two decades of dedicated service to bankESB, having joined the bank in 2008 as a human resources assistant. Over the course of her tenure, she has steadily advanced through leadership roles, demonstrating a strong commitment to employee engagement, operational …

TruNorth Bank is pleased to announce that Michael Roberge has joined the bank as vice president, commercial lending, based in its 95 North Franklin St., Holbrook office. Roberge brings 23 years of banking experience to his new role. Most recently, he served as vice president of business development at HarborOne Bank, where he was responsible for building and strengthening client relationships and driving …

TruNorth Bank is thrilled to announce the promotions of three team members to assistant vice president, branch officer: Megan Shea, Julieann Garland, and Colin Scott. Each brings a strong track record of customer service, leadership, and community involvement to their expanded roles. Megan Shea, of Peabody, joined TruNorth Bank in 2016 and serves as branch …

bankESB is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Tabin to vice president, branch officer, of its 297 King St., Northampton office. In her expanded role, Tabin will continue to lead branch operations while playing a key role in advancing retail strategy, supporting team development, and enhancing the customer experience. She will contribute to driving …

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Banks BANKESB, Easthampton, Massachusetts has petitioned the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with BANKHOMETOWN, Oxford, Massachusetts and TRUNORTH BANK, Peabody, Massachusetts. Under the terms of Agreements and Plans of Merger, BANKHOMETOWN and TRUNORTH BANK will merge with and into BANKESB under the charter and by-laws of BANKESB, …

bankESB is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Missle as vice president, cash management. Missle has 25 years of banking experience, and a deep expertise in treasury and payment services. In his new role, Missle will lead the bank’s cash management strategy, delivering innovative solutions to help business clients optimize liquidity, streamline operations, and …

bankESB is proud to celebrate the success of its Funding Their Futures program, a community-driven initiative that supports local education while helping to strengthen the communities it serves. In 2025, the program raised more than $8,000, benefiting 13 local schools, school systems, and educational foundations. As part of The Giving Tree, bankESB’s charitable giving initiative …

bankESB is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffry Pierce as senior vice president of SBA Lending. In this role, Pierce will be based out of the bank’s Elm Street, Millbury office and will lead efforts to expand and enhance the bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs. Pierce has more than 40 years of …

bankESB invites customers and members of the community to a free Shred Day on Saturday, May 23 at their Belchertown office located at 40 State Street. Residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, cancelled checks, pay stubs, medical records, or any other unwanted paper documents containing …

TruNorth Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of David Twiss as senior vice president of Commercial Lending. He will be based out of the bank’s office located at 248 Andover Street in Peabody. Twiss brings more than 20 years of banking experience to TruNorth Bank, with a strong background in commercial lending, relationship management, …