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bankESB petitions the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with bankHometown and TruNorth Bank

May 1, 2026 —

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,

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bankESB Welcomes Michael Missle as Vice President, Cash Management

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS —

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

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bankESB Welcomes Jeffry Pierce as Senior Vice President of SBA Lending

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — April 22, 2026 —

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

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bankESB to Host a Free Shred Day

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — April 22, 2026 —

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

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TruNorth Bank Welcomes David Twiss as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — April 22, 2026 —

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,

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TruNorth Bank Promotes Michael Sabanty to Vice President, Commercial Lending

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — April 21, 2026 —

TruNorth Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Sabanty to vice president, commercial lending at the bank’s 95 North Franklin St., Holbrook office. Sabanty will continue to support the growth and success of commercial clients while contributing to the strategic expansion of the bank’s lending portfolio. Sabanty brings eight years of banking experience

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TruNorth Bank Parent Wins 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — April 13, 2026 —

TruNorth Bank’s parent company, Hometown Financial Group, announced today it has earned the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award for the fourth time in five years. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized

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TruNorth Bank to Host Free Shred Day

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — April 3, 2026 —

TruNorth Bank invites customers and members of the community to a free Shred Day on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the bank’s 412 Lynne Fells Parkway office in Saugus, MA. Local residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, cancelled checks, pay

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bankESB Donates $10,000 to Support the Easthampton Fire Department and First Responders

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — April 2, 2026 —

bankESB is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to the City of Easthampton Fire Department in support of its ongoing mission to protect the safety and well-being of Easthampton residents. The Easthampton Fire Department plays a critical role in the community, providing emergency response, fire suppression, medical assistance, and public safety education. The department’s dedicated

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TruNorth Bank Welcomes Stephen Jussaume as Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Team Lead

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS — March 30, 2026 —

TruNorth Bank announced that Stephen Jussaume has joined the organization as senior vice president and team lead in the commercial lending division. He will be based in the bank’s 95 North Franklin Street, Holbrook office and will focus on expanding commercial lending relationships and supporting businesses throughout the region. Jussaume brings extensive experience in commercial

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