30 -Year Industry Veteran Joins Bank of Canton

January 2006- James D. Egan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Canton, is pleased to announce that Kevin Wentzell has recently joined the company as a Residential Lending Manager. Wentzell will be working at Bank of Canton's corporate office, located at 490 Turnpike Street in Canton, servicing the residential lending needs of consumers throughout western Massachusetts, from his hometown of Milford, to his career roots in Marlborough, as well as all surrounding towns.

Wentzell is a banking industry veteran with more than 30 years of professional experience. Before joining Bank of Canton, he spent 18 years at Marlborough Savings Bank, where he most recently held the title of Sr. Vice President Mortgage and Consumer Lending . Prior to that, he spent 11 years at Hudson National Bank in Hudson where he was Assistant Vice President Retail Lending. He has also served on the Massachusetts Bankers Real Estate Loan Committee.

"Bank of Canton's dedication to its customers and employees makes it stand apart from other banks," Wentzell said. "The bank has a genuine commitment to the financial well being of its customers and the success of its employees."

"Kevin's extensive industry experience, customer dedication and regional knowledge equip him to provide the high-quality financial consultation services our customers are accustomed to receiving," Egan said. "He has a natural ability to 'fit' borrowers with the 'right' products to meet their individual financial needs. We are excited have him as the latest member of Bank of Canton's Residential Lending Division."

Wentzell, a Milford resident, attended Babson College, Wellesley, Mass. He has served on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Tri-County and the Marlborough Boys and Girls Club. He is also a fundraising volunteer for the American Heart Association and the Special Olympics. In his spare time, Wentzell coaches youth racquetball and participates in competitive racquetball as a member of the United States Racquetball Association.