bankHometown In The News

Robert J. Morton, president and CEO of bankHometown, is kicking off the bank’s annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive for 2025 to help support local food pantries. The annual appeal is part of the bank’s charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, which reflects the bank’s commitment to making a real difference in the neighborhoods it …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …