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Abington Bank served as the exclusive sponsor of the Shawn P. Cotter Memorial Basketball Tournament that took place February 19 to 21, 2024 at Abington High School. The tournament featured boys’ and girls’ teams from Abington, Rockland, and Sandwich high schools as well as Cape Cod Academy. Mr. Cotter was an attorney and a distinguished, …

Dear Valued Customer: We’re truly excited about our recent agreement to merge Abington Bank and North Shore Bank under our parent company, Hometown Financial Group. While both banks are already strong, we know that together we’ll be even better able to unlock potential for our employees, our communities, and especially you, our valued customers. Enhanced …

Will create a $3 billion premier community bank with 25 branches serving eastern Massachusetts. Hometown Financial Group, Inc., the holding company for bankESB, bankHometown, and Abington Bank, and North Shore Bancorp, the holding company for North Shore Bank, jointly announced today that the organizations have entered into an agreement in which North Shore Bank will …

Abington Bank President and CEO Andrew J. Raczka recently announced the promotion of Jennifer Gendreau of Abington to Commercial Loan Administrator Officer. Gendreau joined Abington Bank from Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America in 2001. She began her career with the bank as a Teller, later transitioning to the Loan department as a Loan Coordinator …

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS (www.northshore-bank.com) – North Shore Bank proudly announces its Headline sponsorship of The Cabot’s Big Night, cementing its commitment to supporting local arts and culture. As the $25,000 Headliner sponsor, the Bank underscores its dedication to fostering vibrant communities and enhancing the cultural landscape. This year’s event, being held on Saturday, May 11th will …

Andrew J. Raczka, president and CEO of Abington Bank, announced that the bank’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign raised $71,500 for the 13 local food pantries that participated in the third annual fundraising drive. At the same time, the bank made an additional $5,000 donation to the Wellspring Multi-Service Food Distribution Center, which supports more than …

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS (www.northshore-bank.com) – North Shore Bank is proud to announce that on behalf of the Bank, CEO, Kevin M. Tierney, Sr., will be honored by The Progeria Reseaerch Foundation (PRF) with the Amy Award at their upcoming Night of Wonder gala. The award is dedicated to Amy Foose (1969-1985), whose sunny personality and love …

PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS (www.northshore-bank.com) – North Shore Bank is proud to announce its commitment to supporting underserved youth through a $10,000 donation to LEAP for Education. The bank will serve as a Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming Great Expectations Gala, an event dedicated to raising funds for programs that prepare young individuals for successful careers. The …

Abington Bank, and its charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, recently awarded $50,000 to NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS), in support of their mission to provide housing, housing resources, and financial education to families in need. The Giving Tree reflects the roots we have in our communities, our commitment to making a real difference in the …

In time for this winter’s home heating season, Abington Bank has donated $42,000 toward local fuel assistance programs for low-income families in seven communities. 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, …