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Eastern Bank Recognized Among Massachusetts’ Most Charitable Companies by the Boston Business Journal

September 17, 2026

BOSTON, MA, September 17, 2026 – Eastern Bank has once again been recognized by the Boston Business Journal at its annual 2026 Corporate Citizenship Awards, a recognition of the region's top corporate charitable contributors. Eastern ranks in the top 10 for the 15th time among the Boston Business Journal’s Most Charitable Companies.The Boston Business Journal annually publishes this list to recognize...

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Eastern Bank Foundation Honors Deval Patrick With 2026 Social Justice Award, and Recognizes Nonprofit Just A Start With Inaugural Collaborative Impact Award

September 14, 2026

BOSTON, MA, September 14, 2026 – Eastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, honored Massachusetts’ 71st Governor, Deval Patrick, with its 2026 Social Justice Award at its annual Celebration of Social Justice. The event also recognized the nonprofit Just A Start with the inaugural Nancy Huntington Stager Collaborative...

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Cambridge Trust Wealth Management named the Largest Bank-Owned Independent Investment Adviser in Massachusetts in 2026

August 24, 2026

BOSTON, MA, August 24, 2026 – Cambridge Trust Wealth Management was named the largest bank-owned independent investment adviser in Massachusetts for the third year in a row by the Boston Business Journal. This annual list is based on total assets under management among Massachusetts-based advisers. Cambridge Trust Wealth Management appears 12th overall on this year's list, with $10.6 billion in assets under management."We thank the Boston...

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Eastern Bank Is Recognized As A Top Disability Inclusive Business

July 30, 2026

BOSTON, MA, July 30, 2026 – Eastern Bank has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the Disability Index®, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business. “We are honored to receive this recognition from Disability:IN and remain committed to building a workplace where everyone has the...

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Eastern Bank Provides Financing For Multi-Site Affordable Senior Housing Development Project In New Hampshire

July 16, 2026

The project will preserve 122 affordable senior housing units and create 28 new homes for moderate-income seniors in four communitiesBOSTON, MA, July 16, 2026 – Eastern Bank is pleased to announce financing for a multi-site affordable senior housing development in four New Hampshire communities—Tamworth, Bethlehem, Manchester and Pelham. Sponsored by Housing Initiatives of New England Corporation, a nonprofit developer and...

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Eastern Bank Foundation Recognizes Community Leaders Working To Expand Civic Knowledge and Strengthen Democracy With 2026 Community Advocacy Awards

June 25, 2026

BOSTON, MA, June 25, 2026 – Eastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, today announced the 2026 Community Advocacy Award recipients, recognizing 11 organizations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island advancing civic education and giving people a stronger voice in the decisions that shape their communities. From fostering public...

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Paul Davis Joins Eastern Bank As Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager

June 23, 2026

Mr. Davis Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience In Commercial Real Estate LendingBOSTON, MA, June 23, 2026 – Eastern Bank is pleased to welcome Paul Davis as a Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager. Mr. Davis brings more than 25 years of experience in banking and the commercial real estate industry spanning the financing of large-scale developments, structuring of commercial real estate investments...

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Eastern Bank Provides Financing To Support Surety Bond Professionals’ Transition To Employee Ownership

June 4, 2026

BOSTON, MA, June 4, 2026 – Eastern Bank today announced it has provided financing to support the conversion of Surety Bond Professionals (SBP), a Massachusetts-based, independent surety-only agency, to a 100% employee-owned company. The financing includes a term loan to facilitate the establishment of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a revolving line of credit to...

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Eastern Bank Provides Financing For Wood Partners’ Alta Altitude Housing Development In Warwick, RI

May 21, 2026

New luxury multifamily housing development supports long-term growth and revitalization efforts in Warwick’s City Centre districtBOSTON, MA, May 21, 2026 – Eastern Bank is pleased to announce it has led the financing of Wood Partners’ Alta Altitude housing project, a 214-unit luxury, 100% market-rate apartment development in Warwick, RI. Eastern provided a $31 million construction loan for the...