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February 28, 2023
HarborOne Appoints Susan Stewart Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

HarborOne Bank today announced its new Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Susan Stewart, a finance veteran with twenty years of extensive experience in human resources.

December 13, 2022
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island Awards $57,500 in Grants

Nine organizations received grants to support children and families across the state.

December 13, 2022
HarborOne Foundation Awards $245,000 in Grants

Thirty-Four nonprofits receive grants supporting children and families across Southeastern MA and Greater Boston.

December 7, 2022
HarborOne Bank Donates $100,000 To Father Bill’s Brockton Housing Resource Center Project

HarborOne Bank announced today that it will be donating $100,000 to Father Bill’s & MainSpring to assist in the construction of their innovative Brockton Housing Resource Center.

September 28, 2022
Quincy based Alskinny Brothers Health Foods awarded $10,000 as winner of HarborOne Bank’s Small Business Pitch Contest

Eight finalists had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges at HarborOne’s branch in Providence, RI.

September 13, 2022
HarborOne Bank finances R.J. Kelly Co.'s acquisition of 14 industrial properties in six New Hampshire communities

Bank syndicates $76.3 million in financing for Burlington, MA commercial real estate firm.

July 15, 2022
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island Awards $201,000 in Grants

Sixteen different organizations receive grants supporting children and families across Rhode Island

July 11, 2022
HarborOne Foundation Awards $220,000 in Grants

Twenty-six different organizations receive grants supporting children and families across Southeastern MA and Greater Boston

May 11, 2022
HarborOne Bank poll finds consumers in MA and RI are enthusiastic about supporting small businesses in their communities

Survey finds people want communities to do more for small merchants hurt by a two-year global health crisis. A larger share of spending will flow to local businesses post-pandemic.

January 27, 2022
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. Announces Retirement of James W. Blake; Names Joseph F. Casey Successor CEO

Announces Retirement of James W. Blake; Names Joseph F. Casey Successor CEO

January 10, 2022
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island provides $100,000 in grants to nine local organizations

Including a $5,000 grant to College Vision to empower students from historically underserved communities to achieve the promises of higher education.

December 13, 2021
HarborOne Bank Opens Three New Greater Boston Branches

New HarborOne branches located in Brighton, Cambridge and Brookline will further expand the bank’s footprint in Greater Boston

November 29, 2021
HarborOne Bank Named #1 Small Business lender in Rhode Island

For the third year HarborOne is state’s top SBA lender

October 25, 2021
New England Quarterback Mac Jones: The new face of HarborOne Bank

Two-year agreement with New England’s top draft pick and 2020 National Champion. Jones will be featured in all aspects of the Bank’s marketing and advertising

September 30, 2021
Rhode Island Pitch Contest

Local Entrepreneurs Win Business Start-Up and Expansion Funds in HarborOne Bank’s First Annual Rhode Island Small Business Pitch Contest

September 23, 2021
HarborOne Bank to acquire four former East Boston Savings Bank branch locations from Rockland Trust

New HarborOne branches located in Brighton, Cambridge and Brookline will further expand the bank’s footprint in Greater Boston

September 16, 2021
HarborOne Foundation Awards Grant to South Boston Neighborhood House

$10,000 grant to support the South Boston Neighborhood House Senior Program

August 2, 2021
HarborOne Bank Earns Highest Possible Rating For Community Service, Lending, Investment

Community Reinvestment Act “Outstanding” ratings across the board recognize the positive role of the bank in the communities it serves

July 28, 2021
HarborOne Bank Partners with EforAll South Coast to Launch Success for Small Business

HarborOne Bank announced today it has partnered with Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) South Coast for the Success for Small Business (SSB) Loan/Line of Credit program.

July 22, 2021
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island Awards Grant to College Crusade

HarborOne Foundation RI awards $85,000 in grants to 12 organizations

July 13, 2021
HarborOne Bank’s New Middleboro Branch Opens for Business

 State of the art retail, consumer, commercial and business banking opens at 2 West Grove St

July 9, 2021
HarborOne Bank to Host Two Small Business Pitch Contests for Area Entrepreneurs in MA and RI

Small business owners in MA and RI compete to win $10,000 for their business

June 14, 2021
HarborOne Bank Awards 20 Students College Scholarships Totaling $100,000

As part of a 10-year, $1 million commitment to education, HarborOne Bank awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in MA and RI

May 20, 2021
HarborOne Bank Names Michelle R. Saunders Vice President, Talent Management

HarborOne Bank Names Michelle R. Saunders Vice President, Talent Management

May 20, 2021
HarborOne Bank Names Fioralba Shaba as Branch Manager of New South Boston Office

Experienced banker Fioralba Shaba has been named Branch Manager of the new South Boston office.

April 28, 2021
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island Awards $58,680 in Grants

Seven different organizations, including Community College of Rhode Island receive grants supporting individuals and families across Rhode Island

March 3, 2021
HarborOne Bank Announces Building Brockton Mortgage Program

Goal of $20 million in home purchases to help Brockton residents invest in the City

January 28, 2021
HarborOne Bank Announces Landmark Programs As Part of New Diversity, Equality and Opportunity Strategy

Assistance centers on creating pathways towards homeownership, college access and job skills for Brockton families and youth

January 27, 2021
HarborOne Bank Named FY 2020 SBA 7a Lender of the Year in Rhode Island

During an unprecedented year for small business, HarborOne provided much needed assistance.

December 10, 2020
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island Awards New Round of Non-Profit Grants

Eleven community support organizations receive grants aiding individuals and families across Rhode Island

November 17, 2020
HarborOne Bank’s Harvest for Hunger Program Donates Over $25,000 to Local Food Programs and Pantries

HarborOne Bank has donated more than $125,000 through this program over the last six years

November 12, 2020
Joseph Casey Elected Chair of Metro South Chamber, Region’s Leading Business Association

HarborOne Bank President Joseph F. Casey has been elected Chair of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, the region’s oldest business association with hundreds of business members throughout the communities south of Boston

October 21, 2020
HarborOne Bancorp Names Andreana Santangelo to Board of Directors

HarborOne Bancorp Names Andreana Santangelo to Board of Directors

October 19, 2020
HarborOne Bank to Open First Quincy Branch

Full-service branch to open October 19 at One Chestnut Place

August 13, 2020
HarborOne Bank Announces Staffing Re-Alignment, as Bank Prepares to Open New Quincy, South Boston Branches

Fall opening planned for Quincy at One Chestnut Place, and winter opening planned for West Broadway in South Boston; Staffing at all branches to be aligned with new servicing model

July 7, 2020
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island Awards $62,500 in Grants

Twelve different organizations receive grants supporting individuals and families across Rhode Island

May 11, 2020
HarborOne Bank Continues Commitment to Small Business with 5th Annual Small Business Pitch Contest for Area Entrepreneurs

Winners will receive $10,000 to help launch or grow their small business

May 8, 2020
HarborOne Bank Invests $125,000 in Local Communities

Grants go to dozens of nonprofit partners serving Greater Boston, Southeastern Mass and Rhode Island

April 7, 2020
HarborOne Bank Donates N95 Respirator Masks to Area Hospitals

2,000 N95 masks donated to help keep region’s doctors and nurses safe during crisis

March 31, 2020
HarborOne Bank Dedicates $125,000 in Community Support

Funds will support healthcare, food and housing needs for those most affected by COVID-19

February 18, 2020
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island awards University of Rhode Island’s Talent Development Program $50,000

URI is one of the 14 area organizations to receive a total of $92,500 in grants from the HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island.

January 27, 2020
HarborOne Foundation Awards $200,000 in Grants

Twenty-two different organizations receive grants supporting children and families across Southeastern MA and neighborhoods of Boston

January 21, 2020
HarborOne Bank Names Inez H. Friedman-Boyce as SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

In this position, Inez will be responsible for the oversight of all legal matters at HarborOne Bank, including providing strategic legal and compliance review and advice; managing SEC reporting and corporate governance related matters; maintaining bank policies and procedures; overseeing legal and regulatory compliance in all areas of the bank; and handling litigation and consumer complaints.

November 4, 2019
HarborOne Bank Announces Team at First Boston Branch

HarborOne Bank announced today it will open it’s first branch office in Boston on November 4, 2019. The branch – opening at 64 Broad Street – will be staffed by a seasoned team of banking professionals serving retail, small business and commercial banking customers.

August 15, 2019
HarborOne Foundation Awards $200,000 in Grants

Twenty-two different organizations receive grants supporting educational opportunity, access to affordable housing and aid for our most vulnerable citizens

July 18, 2019
Forbes says HarborOne Bank is the “Best-In-State” financial institution in Massachusetts for Second Year in a Row

Nationwide survey places HarborOne as #1 bank in Massachusetts

July 15, 2019
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island Awards $32,500 in Grants

Nine area organizations receive grants from the HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island

June 24, 2019
HarborOne Bank Awards $15,000 to Winning Entrepreneurs in Small Business Pitch Contest

HarborOne Bank awarded two prizes totaling $15,000 to two small business entrepreneurs as part of their fourth annual Small Business “Pitch Contest,” hosted by HarborOne U. On June 12, eight entrepreneurs were selected from a pool of 30 to present their business plan to three judges in competition for a $10,000 first place prize to help grow and develop their business. The runner-up received a $5,000 prize.

June 12, 2019
HarborOne Bank Depositors Approve Plan of Conversion

BROCKTON, MA – June 12, 2019 – HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the stock holding company for HarborOne Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that the depositors of the Bank have approved the previously announced Plan of Conversion, pursuant to which the Company will reorganize into a fully public stock holding company structure and will conduct a second-step stock offering of new shares of common stock.

June 6, 2019
HarborOne Bank Awards 20 College Scholarships Totaling $100,000

As part of a 10-year $1 million commitment to education, HarborOne Bank awards scholarships to outstanding local high school seniors

April 30, 2019
HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island Awards $75,000 in Grants

Ten area organizations receive grants from the HarborOne Foundation Rhode Island
 

April 29, 2019
HarborOne Bank to host “Shark Tank” competition for area entrepreneurs

HarborOne Bank announced today it will host the fourth annual small business “Pitch Contest,” Southeastern Massachusetts’ own version of “Shark Tank,” next month. In coordination with Small Business Week the on-line Application opens May 1, 2019 and the deadline to apply is May 31, 2019.

March 5, 2019
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. Announces Adoption of Plan of Conversion for Second-Step Offering

HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), Brockton, MA (NASDAQ: HONE), the holding company for HarborOne Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors, together with the Board of Trustees of HarborOne Mutual Bancshares (the “MHC”), has adopted a Plan of Conversion pursuant to which the Company will reorganize into a fully public stock holding company structure and will conduct a second-step stock offering of new shares of common stock.

January 15, 2019
HarborOne Bancorp Names Mandy Lee Berman and Damian W. Wilmot to Board of Directors

HarborOne Bancorp Names Mandy Lee Berman and Damian W. Wilmot to Board of Directors

January 15, 2019
HarborOne Bank to Open First Boston Branch

Milestone HarborOne location will serve retail, small business and commercial banking customers Q3 opening planned for Downtown Boston branch at 64 Broad Street

January 2, 2019
HarborOne Foundation Awards $205,500 in Grants

Interfaith Social Services was among eighteen recipients of the annual HarborOne Foundation grants benefitting dozens of communities and organizations stretching from Attleboro to Plymouth to Quincy to Southern New Hampshire. HarborOne Foundation awarded a total of $205,500 in grants, bringing the 2018 total to over $400,000.

November 19, 2018
HarborOne Bank’s Harvest for Hunger Benefits Local Programs

HarborOne Bank hosted its 4th Annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign and accepted donations of food throughout the month with the goal of providing local food pantries and hunger programs with in-kind donations of non-perishable food and financial support during this Thanksgiving season.

November 13, 2018
HarborOne Bank Names Brenda Kerr as Senior Vice President of Retail

HarborOne Bank recently announced that is has named Brenda Kerr as Senior Vice President of the Retail Division. In this role, Kerr will be responsible for leading retail banking for the organization. She will be charged with the continued development of the strategic vision, delivering on overall profitability and growth while focused on maintaining the Harbor One Bank Culture.

October 29, 2018
SBA Names HarborOne Bank the “Rhode Island 7(a) & 504 Combined Lender of the Year”

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named HarborOne Bank the Fiscal Year 2018 Rhode Island 7(a) and 504 Combined Lender of the Year. Throughout fiscal year 2018, HarborOne approved 54 total loans for over $10.3 million using the SBA’s 7(a) and 504 loan programs, more total loans than any other SBA lender in Rhode Island.

August 14, 2018
HarborOne Bank Names Luba Levin as Vice President Premier Relationship Officer

Levin will be based in HaborOne’s new downtown Boston branch
 

August 13, 2018
HarborOne Foundation Awards $195,000 in Grants

Seventeen different organizations receive grants supporting educational opportunity, access to affordable housing and aiding our most vulnerable citizens
 

August 6, 2018
Forbes says HarborOne Bank is the “Best-In-State” financial institution in Massachusetts

HarborOne Bank announced today that it has been rated by Forbes as the top bank in Massachusetts and one of the two top banks in New England, based on data and rankings compiled by Forbes in collaboration with the analytics firm Statista.

July 11, 2018
HarborOne Bank Opens First Boston Office

Loan Production Office will be staffed with experienced banking professionals serving the commercial, small business and professional services markets

June 19, 2018
HarborOne Bank Awards $7,000 to Winning Entrepreneurs in Small Business Pitch Contest

HarborOne Bank awarded three prizes totaling $7,000 to three small business entrepreneurs as part of their third annual Small Business “Pitch Contest,” hosted by HarborOne U. 

May 24, 2018
HarborOne Bank awards 20 college scholarships totaling $100,000

As part of a 10-year $1 million commitment to education, HarborOne Bank awards scholarships to outstanding local high school seniors
 

May 11, 2018
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. Elects Michael J. Sullivan Chairman of the Board

Senior leadership team re-appointed: CEO James Blake; President & COO Joseph Casey; CFO Linda Simmons
 

May 4, 2018
HarborOne Bank to host “Shark Tank” competition for area entrepreneurs

Southeastern Massachusetts will have its own version of “Shark Tank” next month when HarborOne Bank holds its third annual small business “Pitch Contest.” Applications opened May 1, 2018 and the deadline to apply is May 31, 2018. Please visit www.harborone.com/pitchcontest to apply or find out more.

April 3, 2018
HarborOne Bank Establishes ‘HarborOne Mortgage’

HarborOne Bank announced today the establishment of HarborOne Mortgage – consolidating HarborOne Bank’s residential lending business with Merrimack Mortgage into a single wholly-owned subsidiary.
 

March 14, 2018
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. To Acquire Coastway Bancorp, Inc.

HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. (“HarborOne”)(NASDAQ: HONE) and Coastway Bancorp, Inc. (“Coastway”) (NASDAQ: CWAY) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HarborOne will acquire Coastway in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $125.6 million. Coastway stockholders will receive $28.25 for each share of Coastway common stock.  The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.

February 12, 2018
HarborOne Bank Promotes Scott Sanborn to Executive Vice President

​HarborOne Bank announced today that Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending Scott Sanborn has been promoted to Executive Vice President.  As Executive Vice President, Sanborn will continue to drive the Bank’s strategy and growth for all commercial and small business lending activities.

February 1, 2018
HarborOne Bank Acquires Cumberland County Mortgage

HarborOne Bank today announced the acquisition of Cumberland County Mortgage of South Portland, ME – giving the Bank a strong new mortgage lending foothold in northern New England.

January 16, 2018
HarborOne Bank Announces Availability of $100,000 in College Scholarships to High School Seniors

HarborOne seeks applicants for annual ONECommunity College Scholarship program to honor 20 young leaders in local communities 

December 27, 2017
​HarborOne Bank Moves to $15 Minimum Wage and Pays $500 Bonuses to More than 600 hundred Employees

HarborOne Bank announced it will accelerate its plan to implement a $15-per-hour minimum wage and will provide a one-time $500 bonus to more than six-hundred employees of the bank and its mortgage lending subsidiary, Merrimack Mortgage Company, LLC,  as a result of federal tax reform legislation.

December 20, 2017
HarborOne Foundation’s Grants Total $224,500 for 2017

Twenty different organizations receive grants from the HarborOne Foundation

August 7, 2017
HarborOne Bank to Donate New Backpacks, School Supplies to Local Children

HarborOne Bank and Merrimack Mortgage partner to assemble and donate over 4,000 backpacks to help local children start the school year off right

June 16, 2017
​HarborOne Bank Names Linda H. Simmons Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

HarborOne Bank today announced that Linda H. Simmons has been named Senior Vice President and  Chief Financial Officer. She succeeds Joseph F. Casey, who was appointed President in February and also named to the Board of Directors.

May 3, 2017
​HarborOne Bank Appoints Peter Makowiecki President of Merrimack Mortgage Company

HarborOne Bank announced today that Pete Makowiecki, HarborOne Senior Vice President of Residential Lending, will become President of Merrimack Mortgage the Bank’s mortgage banking subsidiary on June 30. Pete is replacing Dan McKenney who is retiring after 19 years of leading the company.

March 13, 2017
HarborOne Bank Launches Charitable Foundation

As part of its one-hundred year birthday celebration, HarborOne Bank announced today the launch of the HarborOne Foundation with donations totaling, $100,000 divided among four outstanding organizations. 

February 23, 2017
HarborOne Bank Names Joseph F. Casey President

HarborOne Bank today announced that Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Joseph F. Casey has been named President of HarborOne Bank. Casey was appointed to the bank’s Board of Directors and will continue in his role as COO. HarborOne Bank today announced that Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Joseph F. Casey has been named President of HarborOne Bank. Casey was appointed to the bank’s Board of Directors and will continue in his role as COO.

February 6, 2017
HarborOne Bank will award $100,000 in scholarships to 20 college-bound students

HarborOne seeks applicants for annual ONECommunity College Scholarship program to honor young leaders in local communities 

December 19, 2016
HarborOne Bank Welcomes Kerri Mooney as Director of Branch Banking

HarborOne Bank announced that it has named Kerri A. Mooney as Director of Branch Banking.

October 11, 2016
Maureen Wilkinson named Community Impact Award winner

American Banker will honor Wilkinson as part of 2016 Most Powerful Women in Banking  

June 15, 2016
HarborOne Bancorp provides update on Minority Stock Offering

HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the proposed holding company for HarborOne Bank formed in connection with its reorganization into mutual holding company form, concluded the subscription and local community offerings of its common stock on June 10, 2016.

June 14, 2016
HarborOne awards 20 college scholarships totaling $100,000

As part of $1 million commitment to education, HarborOne Bank awarded 20 scholarships on Monday to area high school seniors

April 21, 2016
HarborOne Bank to host “Shark Tank” competition for area entrepreneurs

Winners will receive money to help grow and develop a small business

April 5, 2016
HarborOne Bank expands into Merrimack Valley with opening of Westford office

New residential lending office will be the first in the Merrimack Valley

April 4, 2016
HarborOne is expanding the ONECommunity Scholarship Program

HarborOne Bank will commit $1 million over the next 10 years to provide college scholarships to area students

March 31, 2016
HarborOne Bank depositors approve plan of Reorganization and Minority Stock Issuance and Charitable Foundation

HarborOne Bank announced today that its depositors have approved the plan of reorganization and minority stock issuance pursuant to which HarborOne Bank will reorganize into a two-tier mutual holding company structure

March 1, 2016
HarborOne Bank donates donates over 150 new games to School on Wheels

As part of the bank’s second annual GameTime initiative, HarborOne employees donated the games as well as $500 to support School on Wheels’ Family Game Night Program

February 12, 2016
HarborOne Bank will award ten $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors

Brockton-based HarborOne seeks applicants for annual ONECommunity College Scholarship program to honor young leaders in local communities 

January 29, 2016
HarborOne donates $124,000 to United Way of Greater Plymouth County during Boys & Girls Club visit

HarborOne Bank made a $124,000 donation to their long-standing community partner United Way of Greater Plymouth County

November 30, 2015
HarborOne donates $10,000 and contributes food for Harvest for Hunger

HarborOne Bank donated $10,000 to community nonprofit organizations throughout Southeastern Massachusetts

November 24, 2015
The Boston Globe Names HarborOne Bank a Top Place to Work for 2015

HarborOne Bank wins honor for the seventh straight year
 

October 27, 2015
HarborOne CEO James Blake receives Massasoit honorary degree and Presidential Medallion award

Massasoit Community College selected Blake for his commitment to the college and to the City of Brockton

August 24, 2015
Apple Pay Now Available to HarborOne Bank’s Customers Offering an Easy, Secure & Private Way to Pay

Apple Pay provides an added layer of security for in-store and in-app purchases by enabling payments using a HarborOne credit or debit card without having to use the physical card.

August 16, 2015
HarborOne Bank Names Michael Sullivan to Board of Directors

Michael Sullivan, a former U.S. Attorney with extensive ties in Southeastern Massachusetts, brings unique background and leadership to HarborOne board

August 14, 2015
HarborOne Bank names Kashif “Kash” Khan new manager of Plymouth retail branch

Khan, of Kingston, brings over 21 years of experience as a branch manager

August 14, 2015
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg visits Brockton financial empowerment program

Goldberg met with Brockton residents taking free financial education classes provided through a unique partnership between HarborOne Bank and NeighborWorks Southern Mass.

August 6, 2015
HarborOne Bank Names Adam Cupples new Vice President of Digital Marketing

​In expanded role, Cupples will focus on using technology to help HarborOne grow

August 4, 2015
HarborOne Bank Names Murray Charron as Vice President of Commercial Banking

Charron joins new Providence office to bolster growing commercial lending team

July 1, 2015
HarborOne completes acquisition of Merrimack Mortgage Company, Inc.

Acquisition significantly increases HarborOne’s mortgage business, as Manchester, New Hampshire-based Merrimack provides strong market foothold throughout New England

June 30, 2015
Groundbreaking financial education program connects HarborOne U participants with small business loans

Graduating participants could obtain up to $5,000 line of credit to expand small businesses

June 8, 2015
HarborOne Bank announces 10 winners of ONECommunity college scholarships

The $1,000 scholarships will to be utilized for educational expenses in the upcoming academic year.

June 2, 2015
HarborOne Bank staff volunteer at Plymouth’s Camp Clark

On June 2, over 50 HarborOne employees, including President and CEO James Blake, spent a day of service at Plymouth’s Camp Clark

June 1, 2015
HarborOne Bank expands into Rhode Island with opening of Providence office

New commercial lending office will be the first in Rhode Island

April 28, 2015
HarborOne to Acquire Merrimack Mortgage Company, Inc.

Transaction to purchase privately held home loan originator will significantly increase HarborOne’s mortgage business. Manchester, New Hampshire-based Merrimack provides strong market foothold throughout New England

March 18, 2015
Joseph F. Casey named Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Casey, a 30-year industry veteran who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, also became Chief Operating Officer as of March 1st and will focus on deposit and loan operations and business development. 

 

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