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bankHometown is pleased to announce the addition of four experienced banking professionals across its retail network. These appointments reflect the bank’s continued investment in customer service, employee development, and community-focused banking throughout Central Massachusetts and northeastern Connecticut. Jerusa DeBrito Appointed AVP, Branch Officer in Leominster Jerusa DeBrito has joined bankHometown as assistant vice president, branch …

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 …

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 …

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 …

bankHometown is proud to announce it was recently named a Top Places to Work award winner by The Boston Globe, an honor that recognizes organizations across Massachusetts for fostering exceptional workplace cultures built on employee engagement, trust, and shared values. The Top Places to Work rankings are based solely on confidential employee feedback gathered through …