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Creates a premier community bank with over $3 billion in assets and 25 branches serving eastern Massachusetts. Hometown Financial Group, Inc., the multibank mutual holding company for bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, announced today that the merger of Abington Bank with North Shore Bank is complete, …

Abington Bank has hired Cristina O’Herron as assistant branch manager of its 1 Rockdale St., Braintree office. O’Herron, of South Weymouth, has 15 years of banking experience. She was previously assistant manager at Hingham Institution for Savings, and before that, was associate manager at Cambridge Trust Company. She was also previously a premier relationship banker …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, and its charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, recently committed $125,000 to support South Shore Health in its mission of healing, caring, and comfort. Abington Bank joined South Shore Health’s President’s Circle in 2019 and continues its support with an annual gift of $25,000 earmarked toward maintaining …

What would you do if your Social Security number and other highly personal information were compromised? Unfortunately, that situation could be a harsh reality for hundreds of millions of unsuspecting people who may have been impacted by a massive data breach of National Public Data. The organization, which houses data that employers, investigators, and other …

North Shore Bank is proud to announce that its CEO, Kevin M. Tierney, Sr. will be honored with the prestigious Community Compass Award by the YMCA of Metro North at their upcoming “Where in the World” celebration on September 26, 2024. This recognition celebrates Mr. Tierney’s outstanding leadership, dedication to community service, and his ongoing …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, has promoted Christen Kenyon to assistant vice president, security and fraud risk officer. Kenyon, of Stoughton, has more than 24 years of banking experience. She was previously assistant vice president, branch officer of Abington Bank’s 129 N. Main St., Randolph office. In her new role, Kenyon will …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, has received the 2024 Corporate Citizenship Award from Boston Business Journal, recognizing the bank as one of Massachusetts’ top corporate charitable contributors. It’s the second year in a row that Abington Bank has received the honor. The Business Journal annually publishes this list to showcase companies that …

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. No appointment is necessary. Saturday, September 14: Holbrook office, 95 North Franklin St. Saturday, September …

How romance scams work With romance scams, which can happen to people of all genders, fraudsters create fake online dating or social media profiles to attract and earn the trust of unsuspecting users. Their goal is to trick users into sending money or providing personal information that they can use for nefarious purposes.  Here’s how …

Has this happened to you?  You’re on your computer surfing the internet when a pop-up message appears on your screen. The message warns you that your computer has been infected with a serious virus and instructs you to call a phone number immediately to get technical support.  While that pop-up may look official and real, …

Congratulations to Marlena Wall on her recent promotion to vice president, commercial credit risk reporting! Wall, of East Bridgewater, has nearly 14 years of banking experience. She joined Abington Bank in 2010 as a junior credit analyst and has held various roles in the credit department. Most recently, she was vice president, senior credit officer. …

Now through Thursday, August 8th, North Shore Bank’s Peabody branches will be assisting the Citizens Inn Back To School Drive by collecting new backpacks and school supplies to support local families in need. Items collected from this effort will be distributed to children and teenagers residing in the Citizens Inn Shelters. Citizens Inn aims to break the patterns of …

Join us in welcoming Euanna Kelly to Abington Bank as branch officer of our Rockdale Street, Braintree office! Kelly, of Brockton, has nearly 30 years of banking experience, and was previously a branch manager at Envision Bank which merged into Abington Bank in 2022. She has held various branch management roles at Hingham Institution for …

North Shore Bank is pleased to announce a $5,000 donation to Building a Better Beverly’s 2024 Summer Literacy Learning Program. This contribution underscores the bank’s commitment to fostering education and literacy within the community. The Building a Better Beverly Summer Literacy Learning Program is a vital initiative that encourages children to engage in reading during …

Abington Bank recently announced a $25,000 donation to Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS) to support a new model of shelter, housing, and services for individuals at-risk of or struggling with homelessness in the region. This new housing project features a multi-use facility on Manley Street in Brockton with an array of 24-hour services. The new …

NORTH SHORE BANK, a co-operative bank, Peabody, Massachusetts (North Shore Bank) has petitioned the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with Abington Bank, Abington, Massachusetts. Under the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, Abington Bank will merge with and into North Shore Bank under the charter, by-laws, and name of North Shore …

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. And, unfortunately, the number of scams targeting seniors is rising rapidly. That’s because scammers believe those 60 and older have more money, are more willing to trust people, and are less willing to report crimes against them. Here are some common elder scams and how you can stop them …

NORTH SHORE BANK, A CO-OPERATIVE BANK, Peabody, Massachusetts (NORTH SHORE BANK) has petitioned the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with ABINGTON BANK, Abington, Massachusetts. Under the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, ABINGTON BANK will merge with and into NORTH SHORE BANK under the charter, by-laws, and name of NORTH SHORE …

Making a difference in our community is one way that Abington Bank unlocks potential in the neighborhoods we serve. Abington Bank was recently recognized by FHLBank Boston for its commitment to affordable housing, and awarded a $2,000 grant to My Brother’s Keeper, the Easton and Dartmouth-based nonprofit organization selected by Abington Bank. In response, Abington …

There’s only one you, and at Abington Bank, we want to help you keep it that way! Here’s what you need to know about common scams that try to steal your personal info or identity! Phishing: Watch your email With a phishing scam, you may receive an email that appears to be from a company …