Needham Bank Introduces ‘Dementia-Friendly’ Banking Hours
Needham Bank will introduce dedicated “dementia-friendly” banking hours at its Natick branch beginning on Oct. 17.
Community Good Works
J Barret & Company real estate agents rallied their community to collect bins of supplies for students and teachers at two Ipswich elementary schools. See who else gave back.
Needham Bank Opens New Hampshire Branch
Needham Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch at Tuscan Village in Salem, New Hampshire.
Needham Bank Opens Branch in Prudential Center
Needham Bank has opened the doors to its newest branch in Boston’s Prudential Center, bringing its total to 22 in Greater Boston and New Hampshire.
Post-Acquisition, Needham Bank Reports $2B Boost to Gross Loans
With its purchase of BankProv now completed, Needham Bank says its loan book has grown substantially.
Needham Bank Expansion into New Hampshire Continues
Needham Bank has opened a new location in New Hampshire as it, like several of its peer Massachusetts institutions, looks for growth to the north.
Personnel File – No. 442
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Needham Bank Opens New Allston Branch
Needham Bank has opened a new branch in the Allston Yards development, and plans three more in the next 18 months.
Needham Bank Sees Growth In First Quarter
With the merger between Needham Bank and BankProv in the rearview mirror, the bank’s top leader says he’s looking ahead.
Needham Bank Adds New Financial Education Program
Needham Bank has launched “NB Financial Foundations,” a free financial education program created with content from education and worker training company EverFi.
The Massachusetts Bank Mergers That Defined 2025
Massachusetts saw some major bank M&A deals in 2025, but five deals, in particular, helped grow local players’ deposit share.
Others’ Mergers Create an Opening
When Amesbury-based BankProv came up for sale, Needham Bank faced plenty of competition. Deal in hand, CEO Joseph Campanelli said, his bank is looking forward to “a lot more synergies than we anticipated.”
BankProv Branches to Rebrand as Needham Bank Completes Merger
Needham Bank and BankProv announced that the merger of their mutual holding companies has been completed.
Needham Bank and BankProv Merger Receives Approval
Needham Bank now has official approval for its latest acquisition: Amesbury-based BankProv.
Personnel File – No. 417
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Personnel File – No. 416
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Big Costs Could Limit Small Banks’ Ability to Merge
This year started off looking like a bumper year for bank M&A in Massachusetts. But there’s an anchor out there that’s likely holding back more combinations.
Needham Bank to Acquire BankProv for $211M
Needham Bank will acquire Amesbury-based BankProv, representing its first foray outside of Massachusetts’ borders.
Needham Bank Finances East Boston Apartments
An East Boston apartment building is set to get underway with financing from Needham Bank.
Needham Bank Names Former Citizens Exec as COO
Christine Roberts has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of the bank.
