Aviella Abramchuk

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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North Shore Bank and Abington Bank Launch Annual Veterans Drive

Peabody, Massachusetts — May 20, 2025 —

North Shore Bank and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, are proud to announce their annual Veterans Drive to honor and assist local veterans in need. All North Shore Bank branches will be collecting supplies for Operation Troop Support, a Danvers-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting U.S. service members and veterans. Abington Bank,

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North Shore Bank Presents $4,000 to Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn

Peabody, Massachusetts — May 20, 2025 —

North Shore Bank is proud to announce a $4,000 donation to Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn, supporting the organization’s mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. The contribution includes a $2,000 grant from the Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation, for which North Shore Bank nominated the organization, as well as

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What’s the Difference Between Phishing, Smishing and Vishing?

May 16, 2025 —

Cybercrime is on the rise and with it are evolving methods that fraudsters use to steal from you. Phishing, smishing, and vishing are common scams that try to steal your money, personal info, or identity. Phishing is when fraudsters pose as a company you do business with or trust, like your bank, credit card company,

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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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Zelle® Safety 101

April 23, 2025 —

April is financial literacy month and the perfect time to learn how to better manage your money and stay safe from scammers, especially when using convenient payment tools like Zelle®! Zelle® is a convenient way to send and receive money with friends, family, and others you trust. However, scammers often use Zelle® because money is

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Abington Bank to Host Two Free Shred Days

Abington, Massachusetts — April 1, 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, April 12: Cohasset 3A office, 800 Chief Justice Cushing Highway Saturday, May 17:

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Hometown Mortgage offers homebuyer grant programs Available to low- and moderate-income homebuyers across New England

Peabody, Massachusetts — March 27, 2025 —

Hometown Mortgage, a division of bankESB, recently announced that four homeownership assistance programs will soon be available to lower-income homebuyers across Massachusetts and neighboring states. Hometown Mortgage has been selected to participate in three grant programs funded by FHLBank Boston. The Equity Builder Program provides grants of up to $25,000 to income-eligible, first-time homebuyers to

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