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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-000982"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ECBK"
cik: "0001914605"
company_name: "ECB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/"
filed_at: "2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:06:10.650615+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ECB Bancorp plans new full-service branch in Medford, MA; opening Q3 2026

## Summary
- Wholly owned subsidiary Everett Co-operative Bank files application for branch at 501 High Street, Medford.
- New branch expected to open in third quarter of 2026.
- CEO Richard O'Neil cites commitment to community banking and expansion of physical presence.
- Branch will serve families, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits in Medford.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-000982
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ECBK
- cik: 0001914605
- company_name: ECB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/
- filed_at: 2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1914605/000143774926000982/0001437749-26-000982-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1914605/000143774926000982/ecbk20260106_8k.htm

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