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Brookline Bank, History

The following are major historical events for Brookline Bank, including mergers and acquisitions.

1871-01-01Institution established: Original name:Brookline Savings Bank
1991-03-14Acquired Coolidge Corner Co-operative Bank (26557) in BROOKLINE, MA
1998-03-24Changed organization type to STOCK SAVINGS BANK
1998-03-24Reorganized.
2001-07-17Acquired Lighthouse Bank (35449) in WALTHAM, MA
2001-07-17Changed primary regulatory agency from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION to OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION
2001-07-17Changed institution class to OCC SUPERVISED SAVINGS BANKS
2003-01-17Changed name to Brookline Bank
2005-01-07Acquired Medford Co-operative Bank (26572) in MEDFORD, MA
2011-07-21Changed primary regulatory agency from OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION to COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY
2012-06-29Changed institution class to INSURED COMMERCIAL OR SAVINGS BANKS, STATE, MEMBERS FRS
2012-06-29Changed organization type to STOCK SAVINGS BANK
2012-06-29Changed primary regulatory agency from COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY to FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD
2018-03-01Acquired First Commons Bank, National Association (58923) in NEWTON CENTER, MA
2019-07-31Changed organization type to COMMERCIAL BANK
2020-02-15Acquired First Ipswich Bank (2595) in IPSWICH, MA