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Beware of Fraud This Tax Season!

March 20, 2024 —

Tax season is in full swing. For many, it’s time to get a little extra money back as a refund. Unfortunately, it’s also a time that scammers look to steal money and the identities of unsuspecting victims. At Abington Bank, we want to help protect you. Here’s some info on the latest tax scams and

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Abington Bank Sponsors 2024 Cotter Tournament

Abington, Massachusetts — February 23, 2024 —

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,

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A message to our customers on our recent merger announcement

February 22, 2024 —

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

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North Shore Bank and Abington Bank to Merge

Easthampton and Peabody, Massachusetts — February 15, 2024 —

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

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Abington Bank Promotes Gendreau to CLA Officer

Abington, Massachusetts — February 15, 2021 —

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

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Hometown Financial Group, Inc., Parent of Abington Bank, and Randolph Bancorp, Inc. Announce Receipt of Regulatory Approvals and Targeted Closing Date of Merger

EASTHAMPTON AND QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS — September 27, 2022 —

Hometown Financial Group, Inc. (“Hometown”), the multi-bank holding company for bankESB, bankHometown and Abington Bank, and Randolph Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNDB) (“Randolph”), the bank holding company for Envision Bank, jointly announced today that all regulatory approvals relating to the acquisition by Hometown of Randolph and Envision Bank have been received. Randolph shareholders previously approved the

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Abington Bank to Host Free Shred Day

Abington, Massachusetts — March 22, 2024 —

Abington Bank invites customers and members of the community to a free Shred Day on Saturday, April 29, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at the bank’s Randolph office at 129 N Main St. Local residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, cancelled checks, pay stubs, medical

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Safe, Reliable, and Fully Insured

Abington, Massachusetts — March 13, 2023 —

This past weekend, federal regulators seized the assets of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. In light of these events, we’d like to assure you that your deposits are safe, sound, and fully insured at Abington Bank. As a strong local community bank, Abington Bank provides our customers the peace of mind that comes from

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Four Steps to a Healthy Financial Future

Abington, Massachusetts — January 24, 2023 —

Unbiased Financial Information Provided by Financial Finesse Remember learning about the food pyramid in school? Maybe you didn’t pay attention when the school nurse talked about it. After all, adults were responsible for giving us our meals. But look at the food pyramid today. We get our own meals now and the food pyramid can

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Abington Bank Raises $33,800 for Local Food Pantries in Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

Abington, Massachusetts — December 20, 2022 —

Andrew J. Raczka, president and CEO of Abington Bank, announced that the bank’s second annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $33,800 for local food pantries. The appeal is part of the bank’s charitable giving program, called The Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment to making a real difference in the neighborhoods it serves.

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