bankESB In The News

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Banks BANKESB, Easthampton, Massachusetts has petitioned the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with BANKHOMETOWN, Oxford, Massachusetts and TRUNORTH BANK, Peabody, Massachusetts. Under the terms of Agreements and Plans of Merger, BANKHOMETOWN and TRUNORTH BANK will merge with and into BANKESB under the charter and by-laws of BANKESB, …

bankESB is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Missle as vice president, cash management. Missle has 25 years of banking experience, and a deep expertise in treasury and payment services. In his new role, Missle will lead the bank’s cash management strategy, delivering innovative solutions to help business clients optimize liquidity, streamline operations, and …

bankESB is proud to celebrate the success of its Funding Their Futures program, a community-driven initiative that supports local education while helping to strengthen the communities it serves. In 2025, the program raised more than $8,000, benefiting 13 local schools, school systems, and educational foundations. As part of The Giving Tree, bankESB’s charitable giving initiative …

bankESB invites customers and members of the community to a free Shred Day on Saturday, May 23 at their Belchertown office located at 40 State Street. Residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements or bills, cancelled checks, pay stubs, medical records, or any other unwanted paper documents containing …

bankESB is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffry Pierce as senior vice president of SBA Lending. In this role, Pierce will be based out of the bank’s Elm Street, Millbury office and will lead efforts to expand and enhance the bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs. Pierce has more than 40 years of …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a staple in everyday life. As we become more accustomed to AI tools, so are scammers. Here are common AI scams to keep on your radar. AI-powered scams to look out for: Voice cloning scams. Scammers copy audio of someone talking to manipulate, or clone, their voice, tricking their victims …

bankESB’s parent company, Hometown Financial Group, announced today it has earned the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award for the fourth time in five years. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for …

bankESB is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to the City of Easthampton Fire Department in support of its ongoing mission to protect the safety and well-being of Easthampton residents. The Easthampton Fire Department plays a critical role in the community, providing emergency response, fire suppression, medical assistance, and public safety education. The department’s dedicated …

Scammers are targeting businesses nationwide that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans using publicly available data to impersonate financial institutions and steal your data. They may contact you about an “issue” with a fake payment or transaction (ACH, wire transfer, or check) or “warn” you about suspicious account activity or fraud in your Online + …

Tax season is upon us, and so are identity theft schemes and other forms of fraud that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals. The IRS’s annual list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams highlights what to look out for: IRS impersonation by email and text (phishing and smishing). Look out …