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Newburyport Bank has donated $4,000 to the Boy Scouts of America Spirit of Adventure Council. The donation will allow the organization to continue to support its volunteers and deliver exceptional programs that foster leadership, character development, and outdoor adventure for young people. By investing in the Spirit of Adventure Council, Newburyport Bank reaffirms its steadfast commitment to nurturing the growth and potential of youth in our communities. The Bank understands that empowering young...

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Newburyport Bank donated $15,000 as a sponsor of Exeter Hospital’s Spring Bloom Gala, presented by the Bauman Family Foundation. This event was held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Abenaqui Country Club in Rye Beach, NH fulfilling its goal of raising funds and awareness to support pediatric programs and services, including the expansion of pediatric mental health services. Exeter Hospital is well known for its core pediatrics serving more than 17,000 babies, children and adolescents in the...

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The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Amesbury Educational Foundation, Inc. (AEFI) in support of their 22nd Annual Hall of Honor. Honorees are chosen and honored each year from one of three categories: former students, former educators, and friends of education. The honorees are inducted at the annual Hall of Honor ceremony, which is AEFI’s largest and most significant event of the year. It was held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 6 pm at St. Joseph’s Hall, St....

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Newburyport Bank has donated $6,000 to Scouting America New Hampshire (formerly the Daniel Webster Council). The donation will allow the organization to continue to deliver exceptional programs that foster leadership, character development, and outdoor adventure for young people across the Granite State. “Scouting New Hampshire offers a wide range of programs for young people up to age 21,” said Jim McCarthy, President and COO of the Bank. “From Camp Carpenter in Manchester to...

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The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $3,500 to the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley as a sponsor of their 23rd Annual Starry Night Auction. This event is one of the organization’s largest fundraisers with proceeds supporting the community’s youth. It was held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Club located at 18 Maple Street, Salisbury, MA. For over 25 years the Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley has delivered on its mission to inspire and enable...

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The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $2,500 to the FRAXA Research Foundation. The donation is in support of World Fragile X Day, launched and led by the FRAXA Research Foundation. It is a global awareness initiative held each year on July 22nd and dedicated to shining a light on Fragile X Syndrome – a genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges, and is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability linked to autism....

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The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $4,000 to Seacoast Eat Local in support of their Summer and Winter Farmers’ Market. The Winter Market typically runs from November through April in Rollinsford and Stratham, NH. The Summer Market runs from May through October in Durham, Dover, Exeter and Portsmouth, NH. Newburyport Bank, through its Charitable Foundation, is honored to support this essential work. As part of its broader mission, the Bank committed to addressing food...

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In its ongoing mission to serve the needs of local communities, the Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $5,000 to the Prescott Park Arts Festival of Portsmouth, NH. The donation is to support Community Showcases. Each summer the Arts Festival hosts a variety of groups and organizations to showcase their talents on the Park’s Wilcox main stage. Newburyport Bank is deeply committed to enriching lives through access to the arts, understanding that creative expression strengthens...

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The Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation has donated $10,000 to Yankee Homecoming, in support of their Market Square Concert Stage and the Waterfront Concert Series at Waterfront Park located at 22 Merrimac Street in Newburyport. Yankee Homecoming, established in 1958, is a cherished celebration of Newburyport’s history, culture, and arts that brings the community together each summer. Supporting cornerstone events like Yankee Homecoming reflects Newburyport Bank’s broader vision:...

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July 18, 2025 (Newburyport, MA) — Jim McCarthy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Newburyport Bank, is pleased to announce Elliot Smith has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. With more than 12 years of experience in commercial lending, Elliot brings deep industry knowledge and a thoughtful approach to structuring financing solutions that support long-term business success. In his expanded role, Elliot will be responsible for helping drive prudent and...

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