Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Donates $5,000 to Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc.

ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — September 29, 2025 —

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, recently announced a $5,000 donation to the Friends of Abington Seniors, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for local seniors through a variety of programs, services, and activities. The funding will help support the organization’s ongoing initiatives, including social, educational, wellness, and

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bankESB Supports Local Food Pantries through 5th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

Matthew S. Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, is kicking off the bank’s 2025 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. This marks the fifth year of the bank’s annual appeal, which invites bank customers, employees, and community members to donate money between October 1 and October 31 to help fight

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Abington Bank Supports Local Food Pantries through 5th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — September 25, 2025 —

Michael R. Wheeler, president and chief executive officer of Abington Bank, a division 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 fifth year of the bank’s annual appeal, which invites customers, employees, and community members to donate money between

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North Shore Bank Supports Local Food Pantries through 2nd Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — September 25, 2025 —

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

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The Key to Secure Passwords

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

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Protect Your Business from Check and ACH Fraud.

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

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bankESB Commits $20,000 to Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School for New ADA-Compliant Play Structure

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

bankESB has announced a $20,000 commitment over the next two years to support the construction of a new ADA and safety-compliant play structure at Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School in Easthampton. This donation underscores the bank’s ongoing dedication to supporting inclusive education and community well-being. The planned playground upgrade will replace aging equipment with a

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bankESB to Host Two Free Shred Days

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

bankESB invites customers and members of the community to two free Shred Days at local offices. Events will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or until the truck is full) on the following dates and locations. No appointment is necessary. Saturday, October 4: The Home Depot, 350 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035 (In

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bankESB Donates $5,000 to It Takes a Village to Support Programs and Capital Project in Huntington

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

bankESB has announced a $5,000 donation to It Takes a Village, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in the rural Hilltown communities of Western Massachusetts. The funding will help secure the future of Hilltown Village’s vital programs and contribute to its transformative capital project to establish a permanent community anchor in downtown Huntington, MA.

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North Shore Bank petitions the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with Colonial Federal Savings Bank

Peabody, Massachusetts — August 29, 2025 —

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Banks NORTH SHORE BANK, A CO-OPERATIVE BANK, Peabody, Massachusetts (NORTH SHORE BANK) has petitioned the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with COLONIAL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Quincy, Massachusetts in a multi-step transaction. Under the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, COLONIAL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK will merge

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