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Hometown Financial Group, the parent company of bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, and Hometown Mortgage, announced today it has earned the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award for the third time in four years. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that are dedicated …

North Shore Bank is proud to announce its continued support for LEAP for Education as the lead sponsor of the organization’s annual Great Expectations Gala. The bank has made a $15,000 contribution to the event, underscoring its dedication to empowering local youth and advancing educational opportunities in the North Shore community. LEAP for Education, a …

The FTC reported that between 2000 and 2024, reports of fraud involving businesses nearly tripled and losses grew from $90 million to $501 million. Last year’s AFP® Payments Fraud and Control Survey Report showed that 80% of organizations were victims of payment fraud attacks or attempts in 2023. And, wire transfers were the most vulnerable …

Tax season is nearing its halfway point! As you gather what you need file, be on guard against tax scammers who could try to steal your refund or your personal information! At North Shore Bank and Abington Bank, we want to help protect you. Here’s some info on the latest tax scams and how to …

North Shore Bank recently promoted Geoff Leahy to senior vice president, commercial loan officer, based in its 248 Andover St., Peabody office. Leahy, of Gloucester, has 15 years of banking experience. He joined North Shore Bank in 2016 as branch manager in Saugus before moving over to the commercial department in 2018. Prior to joining …

North Shore Bank recently promoted Colin Scott to branch officer of its 29 South Main St., Newton, NH office. Scott, of Kittery, has 20 years of banking experience, and joined the bank in 2023 as branch manager in Newton. He was previously branch manager at Member’s Plus Credit Union, and before that, branch manager at …

What is an imposter scam? When someone pretends to be a representative of a company or organization you trust to get you to send money or provide sensitive personal information, it’s called an imposter scam. Unfortunately, imposter scams come in all shapes and sizes. The more information fraudsters have on you, the more creative they …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, is proud to announce its commitment as a $25,000 Pacesetter sponsor of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. This significant investment underscores the bank’s dedication to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and enriching the communities it serves. A Pacesetter Partner is a leader in the South …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, is proud to announce a $5,000 contribution to Veterans Legal Services (VLS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal aid to economically disadvantaged veterans in Massachusetts. This donation will support the organization’s general operating expenses, enabling them to continue their vital work of serving those …

In time for this winter’s home heating season, Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, has donated $40,000 toward local fuel assistance programs. The donations were made to Self Help Inc. of Brockton and Quincy Community Action Programs, which will administer the funds for fuel assistance to qualifying families in Abington, Avon, Braintree, Brockton, …

Abington Bank recently promoted Kathleen Mahoney to assistant branch manager of its 800 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset office. Kate, of Cohasset, has eight years of banking experience. She joined Abington Bank in 2022 as a Teller Supervisor, and before that, was a Teller at Pilgrim Bank. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration …

Hometown Financial Group, a $6.5 billion mutual multibank holding company headquartered in Easthampton and parent company of bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, and Hometown Mortgage, has hired Reed Whitman as executive vice president, chief financial officer. Whitman, of Boston, joins Hometown Financial from Brookline Bancorp, Inc., where …

Kevin M. Tierney, Sr., chief executive officer of North Shore Bank announced that the bank’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign raised $16,500 for the 11 local food pantries that participated in the inaugural fundraising drive. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors appeal is part of the bank’s charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 27-31. This week, we’re covering all things Identity Theft and offering up ways to protect yourself. What are the different types of identity theft? Unfortunately, identity theft comes in many forms, and fraudsters’ methods are always evolving. Below are some types of identity theft to look out for: Financial …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 27-31. This week, we’re covering all things Identity Theft and offering up ways to protect yourself. According to the FTC, people in their 30s are most likely to become victims of identity theft. However, the elderly are more likely to suffer large monetary losses. That said, Identity theft can …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 27-31. This week, we’re covering all things Identity Theft and offering up ways to protect yourself. The most prevalent type of identity theft is credit card fraud, with nearly 400,000 incidents reported to the FTC in 2023 alone. Identity Theft can happen to anyone, but there are simple steps …

Identity Theft Awareness Week is January 27-31. This week, we’re covering all things Identity Theft and offering up ways to protect yourself. Did you know, fraud and identity theft cases have nearly tripled over the last decade? Identity thieves are crafty and always coming up with new ways to scam unsuspecting victims. It’s important to …

Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to South Shore Habitat for Humanity in support of the organization’s efforts to build a home at 26 Poquanticut Avenue in Easton. This contribution reflects the bank’s commitment to fostering strong, vibrant communities by supporting initiatives that provide safe and …

Our identities are more than just our names. They represent who we are, where we live, and the accounts that power our financial lives. Unfortunately, they have become a prime target for the fastest-growing crime in America: identity theft. Today marks the start of Identity Theft Awareness Week, which sheds light on this invasive type …

Abington Bank recently promoted Marymargaret Morrissey to assistant branch manager of its 129 N. Main St., Randolph office. Morrissey, of Braintree, started her career in banking in 2023 as a teller at Abington Bank and was promoted to teller supervisor in 2024. In her new role, she will assist in managing the Randolph team to …