Briefly
Promoted
OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown recently promoted Sean Coveney to vice president, commercial lending, based at its Millbury office. Coveny has nearly 13 years of banking experience and joined bankHometown in 2018 as a commercial credit analyst III. He earned a bachelor’s degree in resource economics from UMass Amherst, as well as an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Coveny also earned a certification through The New England School for Financial Studies with the Massachusetts Bankers Association. He  will develop and manage commercial loan portfolios while building relationships in the business community. He will continue to excel in evaluating credit risk within the commercial lending department.

Kramer Honored
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Health (DKH) announced that Chief Executive Officer Kyle Kramer has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “207 Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know.” The annual list recognizes hospital leaders from across the country for their work to advance healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen their communities. Kramer, who has led Day Kimball Health since 2020, was recognized by Becker’s for his commitment to expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care in northeastern Connecticut, as well as for his leadership during a time of transformation and innovation for the health system.

Shred Days
OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown will offer three free Shred Days* at local offices. No appointment is necessary. Oct. 11, noon to 2 p.m., Brooklyn Office; 13 Canterbury Road, Brooklyn; Sept. 27, 9 to 11 a.m. Webster Office; 4 Gore Road, Webster; and Oct. 4, 9 to 11 a.m.  Lancaster Office; 131 Main Street, Lancaster, Mass. *or until the truck is full.

Bank Recognized
OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown was recently recognized by the Boston Business Journal with the prestigious 2025 Corporate Citizenship Award. This marks the 6th consecutive year bankHometown has earned this recognition. Central to bankHometown’s philanthropic framework is its signature charitable giving initiative, The Giving Tree. Through this program bankHometown champions a range of community needs—supporting food insecurity, affordable housing, education, veteran services, youth sports, and more throughout the cities and towns it serves.

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