SALEM, Mass., Jan. 12, 2004 – Eastern Bank’s new Pickering Wharf branch opened today, replacing a smaller office one block away on Derby Street, the bank announced. 

The new location, 19 Congress St., features a drive-up ATM and will maintain the same hours of operation, which are: Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The drive-up window opens at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. 

Eastern Bank has three other Salem branches, located at 6 Traders Way, 72 Loring Ave., and 125 Washington St. 

Based in Boston, Eastern Bank is the largest independent, mutually owned commercial bank in New England.  With $4.7 billion in assets and 51 branches in Greater Boston, Eastern offers a full range of financial products for consumers, businesses, investors, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Its wholly owned subsidiaries are Eastern Insurance, one of New England’s largest insurers, and Fantini & Gorga/iCap Realty Advisors, a real estate advisory firm.

For more information, contact: Joe Bartolotta, Public Relations Director, Eastern Bank, (781) 596-4411, or e-mail Joe Bartolotta.