bankHometown In The News

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 …

bankHometown’s parent company, Hometown Financial Group, announced today it has earned the 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award for the fourth time in five years. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for …

bankHometown invites customers and members of the community to two free Shred Days. The first will be on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the bank’s 569 Southbridge Street location in Auburn, MA, and the second will be held on Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the bank’s …

bankHometown is proud to celebrate the success of its Funding Their Futures program, a community-driven initiative that supports local education while helping to strengthen the communities it serves. In 2025, the program raised more than $20,000, benefiting 16 local schools, school systems, and educational foundations. As part of The Giving Tree, bankHometown’s charitable giving initiative …

Scammers are targeting businesses nationwide that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans using publicly available data to impersonate financial institutions and steal your data. They may contact you about an “issue” with a fake payment or transaction (ACH, wire transfer, or check) or “warn” you about suspicious account activity or fraud in your Online + …