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bankESB Raises $42,000 for Local Food Pantries

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — December 15, 2025 —

Matthew S. Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, announced that the bank’s fifth annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $42,000 for local food pantries. This brings the program’s five-year total to $161,734.92. The appeal is part of bankESB’s charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment to making a difference in …

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bankESB Makes a Major Commitment to Valley Community Development to Support First-Time Homebuyers and Economic Growth

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — December 1, 2025 —

bankESB is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to Valley Community Development (Valley) to support its critical efforts in fostering affordable housing, economic development, and entrepreneurship in the local community. This contribution is part of a three-year, $30,000 commitment and made through the Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) program, which allows businesses and individuals to …

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bankESB Supports West Springfield Boys and Girls Club with $6,400 Season Ticket Holder Sponsorship

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

bankESB is proud to announce its continued support for the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club as a $6,400 Season Ticket Holder Sponsor. This sponsorship helps provide critical funding for youth programs that empower and inspire local children to reach their full potential. In addition to this support, bankESB is pleased to share that Michael …

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bankESB Sponsors Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Golf FORE Health Tournament with $10,000 Contribution

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

bankESB is proud to announce its $10,000 sponsorship of Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s annual Golf FORE Health Tournament, a premier fundraising event that supports vital healthcare programs and services for the community. The Golf FORE Health Tournament, which was held on September 16th at The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick, MA, brought together local businesses, community …

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Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Contributes $3,000 to Support New Wheelchair-Accessible Van for Local Veterans

ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — October 29, 2025 —

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, recently made a $3,000 contribution to the Abington Rotary Club and the Town of Abington’s Office of Veterans’ Services to support the purchase of a new, wheelchair-accessible van dedicated to serving local veterans and their widows. The new van will provide safe, reliable transportation to medical appointments, …

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bankESB Commits $100,000 to Support Mercy Medical Center’s Sister Mary Caritas Endowed Nurses’ Education Fund

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

bankESB announced a $100,000 multi-year commitment to Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, in support of the Sister Mary Caritas Endowed Nurses’ Education Fund. This investment will help provide critical resources for the ongoing education, training, and professional development of nurses, ensuring patients in Western Massachusetts continue to receive the highest quality of compassionate care. …

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Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, Donates $2,500 to Plymouth County Family Support, Inc. and Staffs Local Food Pantry

ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS — October 16, 2025 —

Abington Bank has announced a $2,500 donation to Plymouth County Family Support, Inc. (PCFS) to help address food insecurity in the Plymouth community. The funds will support PCFS’s efforts in partnership with Algonquin Heights, a low-income housing complex in Plymouth, to provide consistent access to nutritious food for local families in need. In addition to …

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bankESB Contributes $5,500 to Hampshire YMCA as Signature Sponsor

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

bankESB is proud to announce a contribution of $5,500 to the Hampshire Regional YMCA, supporting the organization as a signature sponsor. The donation will help the YMCA continue its mission of strengthening the community through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. “bankESB has a long-standing commitment to investing in the communities …

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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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