bankESB to Host Two Free Shred Days

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB invites customers and members of the community to two free shred days at local offices. No appointment is necessary.

The events will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. (or until the truck is full) on the following dates and locations: Saturday, Oct. 4, Home Depot, 350 Russell St., Hadley (in partnership with TRIAD of Hampshire and Franklin County); and Saturday, Oct. 25, bankESB, 241 Northampton St., Easthampton.

Residents can reduce their risk of identity theft by bringing old mail, receipts, statements, bills, canceled checks, pay stubs, medical records, or any other unwanted paper documents containing personal or confidential information and having them shredded them safely and securely for free. A professional document destruction company will be on site in the bank’s parking lot and can accept up to two boxes of documents per person.