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Stephanie Vincelette Promoted to Vice President, Human Resources Operations

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — June 22, 2026 —

bankESB is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Vincelette to Vice President, Human Resources Operations, based at the bank’s 36 Main St. office in Easthampton. Vincelette joined the bank in 2012 as a part-time payroll specialist and has steadily advanced throughout her tenure, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational excellence and employee support. She has held

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Bozena Dabek Elected to CBERA Board of Directors

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — June 5, 2026 —

Bozena Dabek, executive vice president, chief administrative officer at bankESB, has been elected to the board of directors of the Cooperative Banks Employees Retirement Association (CBERA). CBERA was established in January 1946 to administer pension programs for employees of the Massachusetts cooperative banking industry. Today, the organization serves not only pensions for cooperative banks, but

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bankESB Launches Veterans Drive to Benefit One Call Away Veterans Support Center

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — May 27, 2026 —

bankESB is proud to announce the launch of its annual Veterans Drive, a community-wide campaign supporting the One Call Away Veterans Support Center in Agawam, Massachusetts. The initiative will run from Memorial Day through Independence Day, inviting customers and community members to donate items and funds to help local veterans in need. The One Call

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bankESB Promotes Meagan Barrett to Senior Vice President, Human Resources

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — May 22, 2026 —

bankESB is pleased to announce the promotion of Meagan Barrett to senior vice president, human resources, based at the company’s headquarters at 36 Main St. in Easthampton. Barrett, of West Springfield, brings nearly two decades of dedicated service to bankESB, having joined the bank in 2008 as a human resources assistant. Over the course of her tenure, she has steadily advanced through leadership roles, demonstrating a strong commitment to employee engagement, operational

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bankESB Announces Promotion of Lauren Tabin to Vice president, Branch Officer

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — May 8, 2026 —

bankESB is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Tabin to vice president, branch officer, of its 297 King St., Northampton office. In her expanded role, Tabin will continue to lead branch operations while playing a key role in advancing retail strategy, supporting team development, and enhancing the customer experience. She will contribute to driving

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bankESB petitions the Commissioner of Banks for permission to merge with bankHometown and TruNorth Bank

May 1, 2026 —

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,

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bankESB Welcomes Michael Missle as Vice President, Cash Management

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — April 29, 2026 —

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

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bankESB to Host a Free Shred Day

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — April 22, 2026 —

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

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bankESB Welcomes Jeffry Pierce as Senior Vice President of SBA Lending

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — April 22, 2026 —

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

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Hometown Mortgage offers homebuyer grant programs Available to low- and moderate-income homebuyers across New England

EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS — March 11, 2026 —

Hometown Mortgage, a division of bankESB, recently announced that three homeownership assistance programs will soon be available to lower-income homebuyers across Massachusetts and neighboring states. Hometown Mortgage has been selected to participate in three grant programs funded by FHLBank Boston. The Equity Builder Program provides grants of up to $32,099 to income-eligible, first-time homebuyers to

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