bankHometown In The News

“You won’t find this deal anywhere else, it’s a steal.” “If we keep this off the site, I can give you an even better deal.” “I accidentally overpaid for shipping. Could you just send back the difference?” Online marketplace scams are more common, and more costly, than many people realize. FTC data shows that in …

“The email address looked almost identical, I didn’t notice the difference.” “We’ve made similar payments before, so nothing seemed unusual.” “I skipped our usual verification process because it felt urgent.” Most businesses are used to spotting obvious scams involving suspicious emails, strange links, or urgent requests that don’t feel right. But evolving cyberthreats are designed …

“They promised me I’d make a guaranteed 300% return on my investment!” “They said my bank might try to ‘get in the way.’ I didn’t realize they were the only ones trying to help.” “When I finally realized I’d been scammed, it wasn’t just the money. I was embarrassed.” That’s how it starts. Today’s investment …

bankHometown is proud to announce the launch of its annual Veterans Drive, a community-wide campaign supporting two local veterans’ organizations. 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. Through Friday, June 12, the bank’s Massachusetts branches will …

bankHometown is pleased to announce the promotion of Jo-Ann Bussiere to vice president, branch officer of the bank’s 31 Sutton Ave., Oxford office. In her expanded role, Bussiere will continue to lead branch operations while taking on a greater leadership role in driving retail strategy, mentoring team members, and enhancing the customer experience across the bank’s network. She will play an integral role in supporting the bank’s growth and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality service. Bussiere joined bankHometown in 2016 as branch …

bankHometown 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 …

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, …

We are 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 …

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 …

bankHometown is pleased to announce the appointment of Amber Rodriguez as assistant branch manager of its 3 Central St., Killingly office. In her new role, Rodriguez will support the daily operations of the branch, assist in leading customer services initiatives, and help drive team performance to ensure a positive and efficient experience for customers. She will work closely with branch leadership to strengthen customer …