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Abington Bank was named one of Massachusetts’ top performing banks for trustworthiness, placing second in the category in the 2021 Banking Choice Awards. The bank finished in the number two spot from among more than 200 banks and credit unions whose Massachusetts customers participated in the survey. Rankings are based on interviews with thousands of …

Abington Bank invites customers and members of the community to a free Shred Day on Saturday, September 18, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at the bank’s Abington office, 6 Harrison Ave. Local residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, cancelled checks, pay stubs, medical records, or …

Abington Bank recently awarded $6,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors from five local area high schools. President and CEO Andrew J. Raczka said the scholarships are part of the bank’s longstanding commitment to supporting education through funding a variety of programs that benefit local elementary and secondary schools and their students, including donations used for …

Abington Bank President and CEO Andrew J. Raczka recently announced that the bank was selected to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s 2021 Equity Builder and Housing Our Workforce programs. These programs provide grants through approved lenders that assist lower income homebuyers with specific costs associated with buying a home. “Home ownership …

Abington Bank recently announced that Erin Magliano of Marshfield was promoted to vice president, loan servicing. Magliano joined Pilgrim Bank as a teller in 2000 and later was promoted to assistant branch manager. She also held positions in the accounting and deposit operations departments before ultimately joining loan servicing in 2013. Pilgrim Bank merged with …

Abington Bank recently announced the additions of Patricia M. Boyle as assistant branch manager and Evan K. Zalios as mortgage loan originator. Both will be located in the bank’s Holbrook office. Zalios joins the bank from Beeline Loans where he was an approval loan guide. Before that, he was a senior home advisor with Own …

In connection with Massasoit Community College’s virtual Celebration of Excellence event, Abington Bank’s charitable giving program recently donated $2,500 to the college’s Educational Enrichment Fund. Massasoit Community College provides an affordable education that positions and supports students from all socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their academic and professional goals. The Celebration of Excellence showcases students’ work …

Abington Bank’s charitable giving program recently donated $2,500 to Self Help, Inc., a nonprofit Community Action Agency offering a range of services for families and households across southeastern Massachusetts. Self Help, Inc. was created to help low-income families and individuals stabilize and secure their lives through education, strategic assistance, and building on opportunities in their …

Abington, Massachusetts, December 11, 2020 — As part of its holiday outreach efforts, Abington Bank’s charitable giving program made donations totaling $9,100 to local food pantries and food insecurity-related programs in nine communities across southeastern Massachusetts. “We recognize the continued and meaningful difference these organizations make to the families in our communities, not only at …

Abington, Massachusetts, December 3, 2020 — Abington Bank President and CEO Andrew J. Raczka recently announced the promotion of Katie Moar of Norwell to Senior Vice President, Loan Servicing. Moar joined Abington Bank in 2018 as Vice President, Lending. Last year, Abington Bank merged with Pilgrim Bank, a member of Hometown Financial Group, and Moar …

Abington, Massachusetts, May 26, 2020 – Abington Bank has approved over 140 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling more than $8 million, allowing dozens of local businesses across southeastern Massachusetts to keep their employees on the payroll. The program has helped small businesses like bank customer Brockton Area ARC, a not-forprofit organization that supports children …

March 19, 2020 A Message To Our Valued Customers: For more than 100 years, Abington Bank has supported its customers and communities during times of prosperity and optimism and through times of hardship and doubt. Through it all, Abington Bank has been dedicated to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our customers, employees, and …

Abington, Massachusetts, March 17, 2020 – Effective today, The Co‐operative Central Bank (CCB) and its Share Insurance Fund (SIF) merged into the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). As a result, Abington Bank has become a member of the DIF. Rest assured that your deposits with Abington Bank will continue to be insured in full. Each depositor …

March 16, 2020 – (COVID-19) Update: Effective Wednesday, March 18 Branch Locations Open for Drive-up Only The health and safety of our customers, employees, and communities continues to be our top priority. To accomplish that and do our part to slow the spread of the virus, we will close our branch lobbies to customer traffic …

Abington, Massachusetts, February 7, 2020 — Andrew J. Raczka, president and CEO of Abington Bank, announced that Erik McHugh of Rockland has been promoted to vice president and controller. In his new role, Mr. McHugh will oversee the day‐to‐day operations of the bank’s Accounting department. Mr. McHugh joined Abington Bank in October 2010 as a …

Abington, Massachusetts, January 3, 2020 – Patrick G. Waters, senior executive officer at Abington Bank, was recently elected to the Board of Directors at the South Shore Chamber of Commerce.   Before Abington Bank merged with Holbrook Cooperative in 2017, Waters was the president and CEO of Holbrook Cooperative. Waters joined Holbrook Cooperative in 2010 as …

Abington, Massachusetts, April 1, 2019 — Andrew J. Raczka, president and CEO of Abington Bank, announced the promotion of Nicole Smith to vice president/compliance officer and Marlena Wall to vice president/credit officer. Prior to joining Abington Bank in 2006, Smith was the assistant treasurer and lending officer at Meetinghouse Bank, which was later acquired by …