bankESB In The News

bankESB is proud to announce a contribution of $5,500 to the Hampshire Regional YMCA, supporting the organization as a signature sponsor. The donation will help the YMCA continue its mission of strengthening the community through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. “bankESB has a long-standing commitment to investing in the communities …

Matthew S. Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, is kicking off the bank’s 2025 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries. This marks the fifth year of the bank’s annual appeal, which invites bank customers, employees, and community members to donate money between October 1 and October 31 to help fight …

The most common form of financial fraud that businesses encounter is check fraud. Over 60% of organizations reported that they faced check fraud in 2024, according to the Association for Financial Professionals 2025 survey. With evolving technology and more reliance on electronic payments, ACH (Automated Clearing House) fraud is also on the rise. Learn more …

In 2024, the most commonly used password in the United States was “secret,” followed by “123456” and “password,” according to NordPass, a provider of cybersecurity and password management tools for individuals and businesses. Because passwords are a primary line of defense against identity theft, using weak or recycled passwords like these makes it easy for …

bankESB has announced a $20,000 commitment over the next two years to support the construction of a new ADA and safety-compliant play structure at Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School in Easthampton. This donation underscores the bank’s ongoing dedication to supporting inclusive education and community well-being. The planned playground upgrade will replace aging equipment with a …

bankESB invites customers and members of the community to two free Shred Days at local offices. Events will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or until the truck is full) on the following dates and locations. No appointment is necessary. Saturday, October 4: The Home Depot, 350 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035 (In …

bankESB has announced a $5,000 donation to It Takes a Village, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in the rural Hilltown communities of Western Massachusetts. The funding will help secure the future of Hilltown Village’s vital programs and contribute to its transformative capital project to establish a permanent community anchor in downtown Huntington, MA. …

bankESB proudly announces a $5,000 contribution to the Belchertown Senior Center to support the purchase of a new van that will provide reliable transportation for local seniors. The new vehicle, which features the bankESB logo, will help ensure older residents have safe, accessible transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, and community events. The donation underscores …

bankESB is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal with the prestigious 2025 Corporate Citizenship Award, reaffirming its status as one of Massachusetts’s most charitable companies. This marks the 11th consecutive year bankESB has earned this recognition—an acknowledgment of the bank’s deeply rooted commitment to community support through both …

Investment scams, known as “Pig Butchering,” have become increasingly common. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported losing $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024 and victims lost more than $9,000 on average. The term “pig butchering” refers to the agricultural practice of fattening pigs before slaughter, demonstrating how scammers “fatten” their …