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It was only a year ago when data from the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance identified Brockton as one of the top ten communities in Massachusetts with the highest rates using SNAP benefits – over 33% of its population. Now with SNAP benefits at risk, delayed, or missed entirely due to the federal government shutdown, the City of Brockton is building upon its efforts to address the challenge of food insecurity experienced by far...

BOSTON, MA & BROCKTON, MA, October 28, 2025 – Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (“Eastern”) (NASDAQ Global Select Market: EBC), the holding company for Eastern Bank, and HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. (“HarborOne”) (NASDAQ Global Select Market: HONE), the holding company for HarborOne Bank, today jointly announced the following:The closing occurred today under the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 24, 2025, among Eastern, Eastern Bank,...

Recently Retired Foundation President and champion for philanthropic innovation and community collaborations recognized for her transformative leadership and enduring impactBOSTON, MA, October 22, 2025 — Eastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, hosted more than 1,200 business, philanthropic, and community...

BOSTON, MA, October 15, 2025 – Eastern Bank is pleased to welcome Diana Kenneally as a Senior Vice President, Private Banker with Cambridge Trust Private Banking. Ms. Kenneally brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services, with expertise in escrow services and high-net-worth client relationship management.

Provides Full-Service Banking Relationship To Support Affordable Housing Development And National ExpansionBOSTON, MA, October 9, 2025 – Eastern Bank is pleased to announce NEI General Contracting (NEI) as a new commercial banking customer. Founded in 1998, NEI General Contracting is a leading general contractor specializing in affordable and market-rate housing, with extensive experience in ground...

Eastern joined with the City of Lynn to celebrate a repurposing of the 195 Market Street building to support the Lynn Public Schools. Along with Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson, Lynn Superintendent Dr. Evonne Alvarez, and Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler, Eastern celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Frederick Douglass Collegiate Academy’s (FDCA) new Downtown Lynn campus – now located at 195 Market Street – and the Eastern Bank...

BOSTON, MA, September 30, 2025 – Eastern Bank is pleased to welcome Beata Mazen in a new role as Senior Vice President, Consumer Banking Strategy Manager. Ms. Mazen brings 25 years of experience in sales, customer experience and consumer banking strategies, including leading approaches around operations and customer experience processes for up to 1,000 retail locations.“Beata Mazen is an accomplished...

BOSTON, MA & BROCKTON, MA, September 26, 2025 – Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (“Eastern”) (NASDAQ Global Select Market: EBC), the holding company for Eastern Bank, and HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. (“HarborOne”) (NASDAQ: HONE), the holding company for HarborOne Bank, today jointly announced they have received all the necessary regulatory approvals to complete their proposed merger (the “Merger”), which was previously announced on April 24, 2025. Eastern...

Provides Comprehensive Financing Solutions, Including Revolving Line Of Credit And Treasury Services, To Support Ongoing Financial Needs BOSTON, MA, September 18, 2025 – Eastern Bank is pleased to announce LOUD Security Systems, Inc., a leading provider of security, fire, access control and video systems for residential, commercial and government customers, as a new commercial banking customer.

BOSTON, MA, September 10, 2025 – Eastern Bank has once again been recognized by the Boston Business Journal at its annual 2025 Corporate Citizenship Awards, a recognition of the region's top corporate charitable contributors. Eastern ranks in the top 10 for the 14th time in the Boston Business Journal’s Most Charitable Companies.The Boston Business Journal annually publishes this list...