North Shore Bank Hires Karwowski as Commercial Loan Administrator

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — August 29, 2025 —

North Shore Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Jill Karwowski as a commercial loan administrator and officer of the bank. In this role, she will support the bank’s commercial lending team by managing loan documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional service to business clients throughout the region. Karwowski brings 33 years of

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bankESB Contributes $5,000 to Belchertown Senior Center Toward Purchase of New Van

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

bankESB proudly announces a $5,000 contribution to the Belchertown Senior Center to support the purchase of a new van that will provide reliable transportation for local seniors. The new vehicle, which features the bankESB logo, will help ensure older residents have safe, accessible transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, and community events. The donation underscores

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Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Donates $25,000 to Wellspring Multi-Service Centers’ Expanding Access Campaign

ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — August 27, 2025 —

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, has announced a $25,000 contribution to Wellspring Multi-Service Centers in support of the organization’s Expanding Access Campaign—a comprehensive initiative aimed at increasing access to vital support services for individuals and families on the South Shore. The Expanding Access Campaign is designed to enhance Wellspring’s capacity to serve

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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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bankESB Honored Again as One of Massachusetts’ Most Charitable Companies

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

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

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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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Pig Butchering Scams – A Pig-ture Perfect Plot to Steal Your Money

August 19, 2025 —

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

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bankESB promotes Costa to facilities maintenance and operations officer

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

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

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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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