Meenakshi Sharma Promoted to Branch Officer at bankHometown

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS — September 10, 2025 —

bankHometown is proud to announce the promotion of Meenakshi Sharma to branch officer of its 1001 Millbury Street office in Worcester. Sharma has been a valued member of the bankHometown team since 2023, demonstrating exceptional dedication to customer service, leadership, and community engagement. In her new role, she will continue to oversee daily branch operations,

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bankHometown to Host Three Free Shred Days

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS — August 27, 2025 —

bankHometown invites customers and members of the community to three free Shred Days at local offices. Events will be held on the following dates and at the following locations. No appointment is necessary. Saturday, September 27, 2025: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.*, Webster Office; 4 Gore Road, Webster, MA Saturday, October 4, 2025: 9:00 a.m.

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bankHometown Honored Again as One of Massachusetts’ Most Charitable Companies

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS — August 26, 2025 —

bankHometown 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 6th consecutive year bankHometown has earned this recognition—an acknowledgment of the bank’s deeply rooted commitment to community support through both

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bankHometown promotes Coveny to VP, commercial lending

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS — August 21, 2025 —

Coveny has nearly 13 years of banking experience and joined bankHometown in 2018 as a commercial credit analyst III. He earned a bachelor’s degree in resource economics from UMass Amherst, as well as an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Coveny also earned a certification through The New England School for Financial

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Pig Butchering Scams – A Pig-ture Perfect Plot to Steal Your Money

August 19, 2025 —

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

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bankHometown Supports Ascentria Care Alliance’s Move with $5,000 Contribution

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS — August 11, 2025 —

bankHometown is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to Ascentria Care Alliance in support of its relocation to a new community hub at 18 Chestnut Street, in the heart of downtown Worcester. Ascentria Care Alliance—a longstanding nonprofit dedicated to empowering immigrants, refugees, teens, seniors, and families across New England—recently unveiled plans to design a modern,

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bankHometown to Consolidate Webster Offices

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS — July 28, 2025 —

bankHometown President and CEO Robert J. Morton today announced plans to consolidate the bank’s two Webster offices into its 4 Gore Road location. Effective October 29, the bank will close its office at 218R Main Street, Webster, and consolidate all customer accounts into the Gore Road location, about 1.5 miles away. Citing the increased use

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Notice to Close a Branch

Oxford, Massachusetts — July 28, 2025 —

bankHometown, of Oxford, Massachusetts has petitioned the Massachusetts Division of Banks for permission to close a branch office located at 218R Main Street, Webster, Massachusetts 01570.  The proposed date for the closing of this branch office is scheduled for the close of business on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.  Customers of the branch office closing will

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What to Know About Tech Support Scams in 2025

July 22, 2025 —

Tech support scammers try to steal money and sensitive information by tricking individuals into believing their computer or device has a serious issue, such as a virus or system failure. Here are five things know about tech scams in 2025. Scams are evolving with AI. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed many industries, but unfortunately, it

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Fraud Alert: “Gold Bar” Government Impersonation Scam is Making the Rounds

July 9, 2025 —

The FBI and other federal government agencies are warning consumers about a “Gold Bar” government impersonation scam that has bilked Americans out of millions of dollars. bankHometown is aware of several cases of this scheme taking place locally. We’re providing this Fraud Alert to help you remain on-guard and protect yourselves. How The Scam Works

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