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– New Newton, Mass., Bank Has One-Time Investment Gain Resulting in Profitability for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2010 –

Newton Centre, Mass. – October 20, 2010 – First Commons Bank, N.A., reported its first quarterly profit after less than 15 months of operations due principally to a one-time investment gain. Additionally, its assets have grown to more than $105 million during its fifth quarter of operations ended September 30, 2010. The bank opened for business on July 22, 2009 and serves businesses and individuals in Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, and eastern Massachusetts.

First Commons Bank reported net income of $28,415 (unaudited) for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 compared to a net loss of $646,104 (unaudited) for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 (last quarter) and a net loss of $1,305,876 (audited) for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 (year ago). The bank’s one-time investment gain, resulting from the sale of mortgage-backed securities, totaled $505,000.

“I am pleased that we can report our first profitable quarter after less than 15 months of operations. Although the third quarter profit was primarily due to a one-time investment gain, we believe that it demonstrates our attention to detail in every aspect of the bank as we work toward sustained profitability with continued growth,” said Tony Nuzzo, Chairman, President and CEO. He noted that the bank expects that it will not achieve sustained profitability for at least the next several quarters.

“We are pleased that with nearly 7,800 FDIC-insured banks in the U.S. filing second quarter reports, First Commons Bank assets have now surpassed more than 2,800 banks, or almost 37%, after five quarters of operations – reflecting our ability to fill consumer and business voids created by the large banks,” Nuzzo said.

About First Commons Bank

First Commons Bank, N.A., a nationally-chartered, FDIC-insured, full-service, community bank, is dedicated to serving the banking needs of small to mid-sized businesses and individuals in Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, and eastern Massachusetts. First Commons Bank combines the industry’s most advanced technology with a highly-experienced, onsite, management team to provide clients with superior, personalized service and the highest quality banking experience. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, online banking, ATM/debit cards, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, home equity loans, residential and commercial mortgages, consumer and business loans, and cash management services. Of note, Tony Nuzzo, Chairman, President and CEO, was named Financial Services Executive of the Year in the prestigious 2010 American Business Awards. First Commons Bank (http://www.firstcommonsbank.com) is headquartered at 718 Beacon Street in Newton Centre, Massachusetts.

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Public Relations contact, Boston:  Don Goncalves, dgoncalves@tizinc.com, 781-793-9380, for Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

Company contact: Tony Nuzzo, First Commons Bank, 617-243-4410

Newton Centre, Mass. – September 15, 2010 – First Commons Bank, N.A., celebrating “First Commons Bank Day” and its first anniversary of operation on Sept. 14th, was pleased to receive a special visit and Certificate of Commendation award from Newton Mayor Setti Warren.

The Mayor’s proclamation recognized First Commons Bank as a “tremendous addition to Newton’s business community.” It also commended Chairman President and CEO Tony Nuzzo for winning the prestigious Financial Services Executive of the Year award from the American Business Awards. Mayor Warren also wished the bank “many years of success and prosperity in the future.”

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“When we founded First Commons Bank a little over a year ago, we set about to create the ‘Future of Banking’ by making banking simple and sensible. We are clearly succeeding. We recently surpassed $100 million in assets in less than 14 months of operation. We are now larger than 2,700, or 35-percent, of all FDIC-insured banks in the U.S. filing second quarter reports,” Nuzzo said.

To mark First Commons Bank Day and thank the community for its tremendous support, the bank-sponsored free parking on Sept. 14th in Newton Centre for all residents, shoppers and visitors.

“We were pleased to pick up the tab for the Newton Centre parking meters wrapped with our special First Commons Bank Day celebration covers as a special thank you to the community for its support. Additionally, due to popular demand, we are extending most of our new special banking offers through the end of September,” Nuzzo said.

About First Commons Bank
First Commons Bank, N.A., a nationally-chartered, FDIC-insured, full-service, community bank, is dedicated to serving the banking needs of small to mid-sized businesses and individuals in Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, and eastern Massachusetts. First Commons Bank combines the industry’s most advanced technology with a highly-experienced, onsite, management team to provide clients with superior, personalized service and the highest quality banking experience. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, online banking, ATM/debit cards, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, home equity loans, residential and commercial mortgages, consumer and business loans, and cash management services. Of note, Tony Nuzzo, Chairman, President and CEO, was named Financial Services Executive of the Year in the prestigious 2010 American Business Awards. First Commons Bank (http://www.firstcommonsbank.com) is headquartered at 718 Beacon Street in Newton Centre, Massachusetts.

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Public Relations contact, Boston:  Don Goncalves, dgoncalves@tizinc.com, 781-793-9380, for Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations