MA Board of Bank Incorporation Hearing: Mutual Bancorp Merger with Bluestone Bank

MA Div Banks News

Published February 19th, 2026

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Massachusetts Division of Banks will hold a virtual hearing on February 19, 2026, regarding Mutual Bancorp's petition to acquire Bluestone Bank. The Board of Bank Incorporation will consider the impact on competition and public convenience. Interested parties can submit written comments by February 27, 2026.

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The Massachusetts Board of Bank Incorporation is holding a public hearing on February 19, 2026, concerning Mutual Bancorp's petition to acquire Bluestone Bank. This merger, if approved, would result in Mutual Bancorp becoming the mutual holding company for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, Fidelity Co-operative Bank, and Bluestone Bank. The Board will assess whether the proposed transaction will unreasonably affect competition among banking institutions and promote public convenience and advantage.

Regulated entities and interested parties are encouraged to participate in the virtual hearing or submit written comments by February 27, 2026. The Division of Banks will review these submissions to inform its decision on the petition. Failure to submit comments by the deadline may result in their exclusion from consideration.

What to do next

Review the merger application details for Mutual Bancorp and Bluestone Bank.
Submit written comments or testimony to dob.comments@mass.gov by February 27, 2026, if participation is desired.
Monitor the Board of Bank Incorporation's decision regarding the merger approval.

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Board of Bank Incorporation Virtual Hearing: merger of Mutual Bancorp with Bluestone Financial, MHC

Thursday February 19, 2026: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

2/03/2026
- Division of Banks
- Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Mutual Bancorp, Hyannis, Massachusetts has petitioned the Board of Bank Incorporation (Board), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 167A, sections 2 and 4, for approval to acquire Bluestone Bank, Raynham, Massachusetts. Mutual Bancorp is the mutual holding company of The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, Hyannis, Massachusetts and Fidelity Co-operative Bank, Leominster, Massachusetts. The transaction will be effected through a merger of Mutual Bancorp with Bluestone Bank’s mutual holding company, Bluestone Financial, MHC. Upon consummation of the transaction, Mutual Bancorp would be the mutual holding company for The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, Fidelity Co-operative Bank and Bluestone Bank.

In determining whether or not to approve this petition the Board must decide whether competition among banking institutions will be unreasonably affected and whether public convenience and advantage will be promoted by this proposal. A virtual public hearing will be given to all interested parties on the petition before the Board on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The link for the virtual hearing is below.

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Meeting ID: 235 777 729 314 78

Passcode: XQ3T9JK3

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+1 857-327-9245,,656592042# United States, Boston

Phone conference ID: 656 592 042#

Written testimony and requests for copies of the merger applications or comments can also be sent in advance via email to dob.comments@mass.gov.

All comments concerning this petition must be filed with the Board via electronic mail to dob.comments@mass.gov by the close of business on Friday, February 27, 2026. Comments may also be mailed to the Division of Banks’ Boston office at One Federal Street, Suite 710, Boston, Massachusetts 02110-2012. The application and all communications relative to this matter are available by request at dob.rao@mass.gov. To request interpretive services, please submit your request at least three (3) business days prior to the public hearing to Christopher Buzzell at 617-956-1500 x 61548 or christopher.buzzell@mass.gov.

Division of Banks

The Division of Banks (DOB) is the chartering authority and primary regulator for financial service providers in Massachusetts. DOB's primary mission is to ensure a sound, competitive, and accessible financial services environment throughout the Commonwealth.

Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation protects and empowers consumers through advocacy and education, and ensures a fair playing field for the Massachusetts businesses its agencies regulate.