Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) 10-Q 6 May 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Apr. 29, 2016
Document And Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	WESTFIELD FINANCIAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,157,647
Document Type	10-Q
Trading Symbol	WFD
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity a Voluntary Filer	No
Entity's Reporting Status Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		18,267,747
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - U

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS	$ 9,721	$ 9,891
FEDERAL FUNDS SOLD	1,022	100
INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS AND OTHER SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS	144,451	3,712
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	155,194	13,703
SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE - AT FAIR VALUE	302,224	182,590
SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY (Fair value of $237,619 at December 31,2015)		238,219
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF BOSTON AND OTHER RESTRICTED STOCK - AT COST	14,080	15,074
LOANS - Net of allowance for loan losses of $8,855 and $8,840 at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	818,108	809,373
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, Net	13,310	13,564
ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE	3,385	3,878
BANK-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE	50,591	50,230
DEFERRED TAX ASSET, Net	9,863	10,881
OTHER ASSETS	2,189	2,418
TOTAL ASSETS	1,368,944	1,339,930
DEPOSITS:
Noninterest-bearing	161,625	157,844
Interest-bearing	766,499	742,519
Total deposits	928,124	900,363
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS	158,593	128,407
LONG-TERM DEBT	90,943	$ 153,358
SECURITIES PENDING SETTLEMENT	30,570
OTHER LIABILITIES	17,719	$ 18,336
TOTAL LIABILITIES	$ 1,225,949	$ 1,200,464
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock - $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015
Common stock - $.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 18,267,747 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016; 18,267,747 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015	$ 183	$ 183
Additional paid-in capital	108,236	108,210
Unearned compensation - ESOP	(6,822)	(6,952)
Unearned compensation - Equity Incentive Plan	(279)	(313)
Retained earnings	50,761	49,316
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9,084)	(10,978)
Total shareholders' equity	142,995	139,466
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 1,368,944	$ 1,339,930

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - 3

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Securities held to maturity, fair value		$ 237,619
Allowance for loan losses	$ 8,855	$ 8,840
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	75,000,000	75,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	18,267,747	18,267,747
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	18,267,747	18,267,747

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME - UNAUDITED - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
Residential and commercial real estate loans	$ 6,512	$ 5,595
Commercial and industrial loans	1,696	1,598
Consumer loans	42	36
Debt securities, taxable	2,427	2,658
Debt securities, tax-exempt	75	186
Equity securities	52	41
Other investments - at cost	132	68
Federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits and other short-term investments	25	6
Total interest and dividend income	10,961	10,188
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits	1,472	1,341
Long-term debt	842	1,070
Short-term borrowings	404	187
Total interest expense	2,718	2,598
Net interest and dividend income	8,243	7,590
(CREDIT) PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES	(600)	300
Net interest and dividend income after (credit) provision for loan losses	8,843	7,290
NONINTEREST INCOME (LOSS):
Service charges and fees	884	638
Income from bank-owned life insurance	361	367
Loss on prepayment of borrowings	(915)	(593)
Gain on sales of securities, net	685	817
Total noninterest income	1,015	1,229
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits	3,871	3,821
Occupancy	801	840
Computer operations	621	585
Professional fees	516	472
FDIC insurance assessment	190	$ 193
Merger related expenses	154
Other	919	$ 800
Total noninterest expense	7,072	6,711
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	2,786	1,808
INCOME TAX PROVISION	822	470
NET INCOME	$ 1,964	$ 1,338
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.11	$ 0.08
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	17,304,088	17,684,498
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.11	$ 0.08
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	17,304,088	17,684,498

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - UNAUDITED - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income		$ 1,964	$ 1,338
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities		8,149	1,214
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in income	[1]	(685)	(817)
Amortization of net unrealized gain (loss) on held-to-maturity securities	[2]	26	(76)
Net unrealized loss upon transfer of held-to-maturity to available-for-sale	[3]	(2,288)
Net unrealized gains		5,202	321
Tax effect		(1,797)	(112)
Net-of-tax amount		3,405	209
Derivative instruments:
Change in fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges		(2,551)	(2,769)
Reclassification adjustment for loss realized in interest expense	[4]	95	$ 131
Reclassification adjustment for termination fee realized in interest expense	[5]	152
Net adjustments relating to derivative instruments		(2,304)
Tax effect		783	$ 897
Net-of-tax amount		(1,521)	(1,741)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Gain arising during the period pertaining to defined benefit plans			(62)
Reclassification adjustment :
Actuarial loss	[6]	16	31
Net adjustments pertaining to defined benefit plans		16	(31)
Tax effect		(6)	10
Net-of-tax amount		10	(21)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		1,894	(1,553)
Comprehensive income (loss)		$ 3,858	$ (215)
[1]	Gain realized in income on available-for-sale securities is recognized as a component of noninterest income. The tax provision applicable to net realized gains was $236,000 and $281,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
[2]	Amortization of net unrealized gain (loss) on held-to-maturity securities is recognized as a component of interest income on debt securities. Income tax effects associated with the reclassification adjustments were $9,000 and $25,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
[3]	Income tax effect associated with the reclassification adjustments upon transfer of held-to-maturity to available-for-sale was $790,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016.
[4]	Loss realized in interest expense on derivative instruments is recognized as a component of interest expense on short-term debt. Income tax benefits associated with the reclassification adjustment were $32,000 and $45,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
[5]	Termination fee on derivative instruments is recognized as a component of interest expense on short-term debt. Income tax benefit associated with the reclassification adjustment was $52,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016.
[6]	Amounts represent the reclassification of defined benefit plans amortization and have been recognized as a component of salaries and employee benefit expense. Income tax effects associated with the reclassification adjustments were $5,000 and $11,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COM6

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - UNAUDITED (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefits) on realized gains reclassification adjustment	$ 236	$ 281
Income tax expense (benefits) on amortization of net unrealized loss on held-to-maturity securities	9	25
Income tax expense (benefits) on net unrealized loss upon transfer of held-to-maturity to available-for-sale	790
Income tax expense (benefits), derivative instruments	32	45
Income tax benefit on termination fee on derivative instruments	52
Income tax expense (benefits), defined benefit plans	$ 5	$ 11

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANG

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - UNAUDITED - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Unearned Compensation - ESOP [Member]	Unearned Compensation - Equity Incentive Plan [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
BEGINNING BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 187	$ 111,696	$ (7,469)	$ (95)	$ 45,699	$ (7,475)	$ 142,543
BEGINNING BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	18,734,791
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income					1,338	(1,553)	(215)
Common stock held by ESOP committed to be released		10	129				139
Share-based compensation - equity incentive plan				28			28
Excess tax benefit from equity incentive plan		1					1
Common stock repurchased	$ (2)	(1,673)					(1,675)
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	(225,041)
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity incentive plan	$ 1	348		(349)
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity incentive plan (in shares)	48,560
Cash dividends declared and paid					(531)		(531)
ENDING BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2015	$ 186	110,382	(7,340)	(416)	46,506	(9,028)	140,290
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2015	18,558,310
BEGINNING BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 183	108,210	(6,952)	(313)	49,316	(10,978)	139,466
BEGINNING BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015	18,267,747
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income					1,964	1,894	3,858
Common stock held by ESOP committed to be released		23	130				153
Share-based compensation - equity incentive plan				34			34
Excess tax benefit from equity incentive plan		3					3
Cash dividends declared and paid					(519)		(519)
ENDING BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 183	$ 108,236	$ (6,822)	$ (279)	$ 50,761	$ (9,084)	$ 142,995
ENDING BALANCE (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2016	18,267,747

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHAN8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - UNAUDITED (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.03
Cash dividends paid (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.03
Unearned Compensation - ESOP [Member]
Common stock held by ESOP committed to be released, shares	74,430	76,888

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 1,964	$ 1,338
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
(Credit) provision for loan losses	(600)	300
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment	323	335
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities and mortgage loans	1,212	1,283
Net amortization of premiums on modified debt	44	122
Share-based compensation expense	34	28
ESOP expense	153	139
Excess tax benefits from equity incentive plan	(3)	(1)
Net gains on sales of securities	(685)	(817)
Loss on prepayment of borrowings	915	593
Income from bank-owned life insurance	(361)	(367)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accrued interest receivable	493	62
Other assets	229	228
Other liabilities	(2,903)	638
Net cash provided by operating activities	815	3,881
Securities, held to maturity:
Purchases		(2,619)
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal collections	6,835	13,218
Securities, available for sale:
Purchases	(25,843)	(81,243)
Proceeds from sales	136,826	52,711
Proceeds from calls, maturities, and principal collections	5,457	11,334
Purchase of residential mortgages	(9,587)	(6,209)
Loan originations and principal payments, net	1,436	304
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston stock	994
Purchases of premises and equipment	(89)	(2,417)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment	20	23
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	116,049	(14,898)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in deposits	27,761	39,085
Net change in short-term borrowings	30,186	(11,372)
Repayment of long-term debt	(32,845)	(20,593)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	41	36
Cash dividends paid	(519)	(531)
Common stock repurchased		(1,675)
Excess tax benefits in connection with equity incentive plan	3	1
Net cash provided by financing activities	24,627	4,951
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:	141,491	(6,066)
Beginning of period	13,703	18,785
End of period	155,194	12,719
Supplemental cash flow information:
Securities held to maturity reclassified to available for sale	(232,817)
Interest paid	2,845	2,631
Taxes paid	35	$ 35
Net cash due to broker for common stock repurchased	$ 30,570

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Operations The Bank’s deposits are insured to the limits specified by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Bank operates 13 banking offices in western Massachusetts and Granby and Enfield, Connecticut, and its primary sources of revenue are income from securities and earnings on loans to small and middle-market businesses and to residential property homeowners. Elm Street Securities Corporation and WFD Securities Corporation, Massachusetts-chartered security corporations, were formed by Westfield Financial for the primary purpose of holding qualified securities. WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a Massachusetts-chartered limited liability company was formed for the primary purpose of holding real property acquired as security for debts previously contracted by the Bank. Principles of Consolidation – Estimates – Basis of Presentation – These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the “2015 Annual Report”). Reclassifications

BUSINESS COMBINATION

BUSINESS COMBINATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
BUSINESS COMBINATION	2. BUSINESS COMBINATION On April 4, 2016, we announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to acquire Chicopee Bancorp, Inc. (“Chicopee”), the holding company for Chicopee Savings Bank, whereby Chicopee will merge with and into Westfield Financial. Thereafter, pursuant to the terms of the plan of bank merger to be entered into by the Bank and Chicopee Savings Bank, Chicopee Savings Bank will be merged with and into the Bank, with the Bank surviving. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding share of Chicopee common stock will be converted into the right to receive 2.425 shares of the Westfield Financial’s common stock. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals and the approvals of the shareholders of Westfield Financial and Chicopee.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
EARNINGS PER SHARE	3. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share represent income available to shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. No dilutive potential shares were outstanding during the periods presented. Share-based compensation awards that qualify as participating securities (entitled to receive non-forfeitable dividends) are included in basic earnings per share. Earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 have been computed based on the following: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands, except per share data) Net income applicable to common stock $ 1,964 $ 1,338 Average number of common shares issued 18,268 18,725 Less: Average unallocated ESOP Shares (964 ) (1,041 ) Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per common share 17,304 17,684 Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.11 $ 0.08

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME_LOSS

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/LOSS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Comprehensive Incomeloss
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/LOSS	4. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/LOSS Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in shareholders’ equity are as follows: March 31, 2016 December 31, (In thousands) Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale $ 544 $ (2,343 ) Tax effect (185 ) 812 Net-of-tax amount 359 (1,531 ) Net unrealized losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity — (2,314 ) Tax effect — 799 Net-of-tax amount — (1,515 ) Fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges (5,101 ) (6,064 ) Termination fee (5,537 ) (2,270 ) Total derivatives (10,638 ) (8,334 ) Tax effect 3,616 2,833 Net-of-tax amount (7,022 ) (5,501 ) Unrecognized deferred loss pertaining to defined benefit plan (3,669 ) (3,685 ) Tax effect 1,248 1,254 Net-of-tax amount (2,421 ) (2,431 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (9,084 ) $ (10,978 ) The following table presents changes in accumulated other loss for the periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 by component: Securities Derivatives Defined Accumulated (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (728 ) $ (3,788 ) $ (2,959 ) $ (7,475 ) Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 209 (1,741 ) (21 ) (1,553 ) Balance at March 31, 2015 $ (519 ) $ (5,529 ) $ (2,980 ) $ (9,028 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (3,046 ) $ (5,501 ) $ (2,431 ) $ (10,978 ) Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 3,405 (1,521 ) 10 1,894 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 359 $ (7,022 ) $ (2,421 ) $ (9,084 )

SECURITIES

SECURITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
SECURITIES	5. SECURITIES Securities available for sale and held to maturity are summarized as follows: March 31, 2016 Amortized Gross Gross Fair Value (In thousands) Available for sale securities: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 194,757 $ 931 $ (808 ) $ 194,880 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 18,696 75 (208 ) 18,563 Corporate bonds 52,838 453 (103 ) 53,188 State and municipal bonds 2,938 41 (21 ) 2,958 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 24,668 2 (2 ) 24,668 Mutual funds 6,474 24 (152 ) 6,346 Common and preferred stock 1,309 312 — 1,621 Total $ 301,680 $ 1,838 $ (1,294 ) $ 302,224 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Gross Fair Value (In thousands) Available for sale securities: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 138,186 $ — $ (2,227 ) $ 135,959 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 11,030 — (127 ) 10,903 Corporate bonds 21,176 45 (85 ) 21,136 State and municipal bonds 2,794 7 — 2,801 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 4,000 — (49 ) 3,951 Mutual funds 6,438 — (191 ) 6,247 Common and preferred stock 1,309 284 — 1,593 Total available for sale securities 184,933 336 (2,679 ) 182,590 Held to maturity securities: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 148,085 $ 1,319 $ (1,515 ) $ 147,889 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 29,174 166 (66 ) 29,274 Corporate bonds 23,969 64 (316 ) 23,717 State and municipal bonds 6,845 68 (102 ) 6,811 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 30,146 254 (472 ) 29,928 Total held to maturity securities 238,219 1,871 (2,471 ) 237,619 Total $ 423,152 $ 2,207 $ (5,150 ) $ 420,209 U.S. government-sponsored and guaranteed mortgage-backed securities are collateralized by both residential and multifamily loans. Our repurchase agreements and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (“FHLBB”) are collateralized by government-sponsored enterprise obligations and certain mortgage-backed securities (see Note 8). The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale at March 31, 2016, by maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain issuers have the right to call or repay obligations. March 31, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value (In thousands) Mortgage-backed securities: Due after five years through ten years $ 40,198 $ 40,538 Due after ten years 173,255 172,905 Total $ 213,453 $ 213,443 Debt securities: Due in one year or less $ 2,219 $ 2,224 Due after one year through five years 27,070 27,299 Due after five years through ten years 50,821 50,977 Due after ten years 334 314 Total $ 80,444 $ 80,814 Gross realized gains and losses on sales of securities available for sale for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Gross gains realized $ 1,519 $ 887 Gross losses realized (834 ) (70 ) Net gain realized $ 685 $ 817 Proceeds from the sale of securities available for sale amounted to $136.8 million and $52.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2016, and December 31, 2015, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position are as follows: March 31, 2016 Less Than 12 Months Over 12 Months Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value (In thousands) Available for sale: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 67 $ 21,929 $ 741 $ 80,131 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities — — 208 5,601 Corporate bonds 103 17,526 — — State and municipal bonds — — 21 313 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations — 11,500 2 1,667 Mutual funds 13 1,071 139 1,802 Total $ 183 $ 52,026 $ 1,111 $ 89,514 December 31, 2015 Less Than 12 Months Over 12 Months Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value (In thousands) Available for sale: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 2,090 $ 129,731 $ 137 $ 6,228 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 116 10,290 11 613 Corporate bonds 85 13,374 — — Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 49 3,951 — — Mutual funds 32 4,478 159 1,769 Total available for sale 2,372 161,824 307 8,610 Held to maturity: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 947 $ 45,760 $ 568 $ 32,825 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 37 2,522 29 15,401 Corporate bonds 204 5,412 112 13,382 State and municipal bonds — — 102 4,809 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations — — 472 20,193 Total held to maturity 1,188 53,694 1,283 86,610 Total $ 3,560 $ 215,518 $ 1,590 $ 95,220 March 31, 2016 Less Than 12 Months Over 12 Months Number of Amortized Gross Depreciation Number of Amortized Gross Depreciation (Dollars in thousands) Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities 8 $ 21,996 $ 67 0.3 % 21 $ 80,872 $ 741 0.9 % U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 0 — — — 2 5,809 208 3.6 Corporate bonds 6 17,629 103 0.6 0 — — — State and municipal bonds 0 — — — 1 334 21 6.3 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 2 11,500 — — 1 1,669 2 0.1 Mutual funds 1 1,084 13 1.2 1 1,941 139 7.2 $ 52,209 $ 183 $ 90,625 $ 1,111 These unrealized losses are the result of changes in interest rates and not credit quality. Because we do not intend to sell the securities and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, no declines are deemed to be other-than-temporary.

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LO

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES	6. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Loans consisted of the following amounts: March 31, December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Commercial real estate $ 323,050 $ 303,036 Residential real estate: Residential 296,082 298,052 Home equity 45,093 43,512 Commercial and industrial 157,456 168,256 Consumer 1,415 1,534 Total Loans 823,096 814,390 Unearned premiums and deferred loan fees and costs, net 3,867 3,823 Allowance for loan losses (8,855 ) (8,840 ) $ 818,108 $ 809,373 During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we purchased residential real estate loans aggregating $9.6 million and $6.2 million, respectively. We have transferred a portion of our originated commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans to participating lenders. The amounts transferred have been accounted for as sales and are therefore not included in our accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets. We share ratably with our participating lenders in any gains or losses that may result from a borrower’s lack of compliance with contractual terms of the loan. We continue to service the loans on behalf of the participating lenders and, as such, collect cash payments from the borrowers, remit payments (net of servicing fees) to participating lenders and disburse required escrow funds to relevant parties. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we serviced loans for participants aggregating $19.7 million and $19.5 million, respectively. Loans are recorded at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for charge-offs, unearned premiums and deferred loan fees and costs. Interest on loans is calculated using the effective yield method on daily balances of the principal amount outstanding and is credited to income on the accrual basis to the extent it is deemed collectable. Our general policy is to discontinue the accrual of interest when principal or interest payments are delinquent 90 days or more based on the contractual terms of the loan, or earlier if the loan is considered impaired. Any unpaid amounts previously accrued on these loans are reversed from income. Subsequent cash receipts are applied to the outstanding principal balance or to interest income if, in the judgment of management, collection of the principal balance is not in question. Loans are returned to accrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and perform in accordance with contractual terms for a period of at least six months, reducing the concern as to the collectability of principal and interest. Loan fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the estimated average lives of the related loans. The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged-off against the allowance when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance consists of general, allocated, and unallocated components, as further described below. General component The general component of the allowance for loan losses is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors stratified by the following loan segments: residential real estate (includes one-to-four family and home equity), commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and consumer. Management uses a rolling average of historical losses based on a time frame appropriate to capture relevant loss data for each loan segment. This historical loss factor is adjusted for the following qualitative factors: trends in delinquencies and nonperforming loans; trends in volume and terms of loans; effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting standards and other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; and national and local economic trends and industry conditions. There were no changes in our policies or methodology pertaining to the general component of the allowance for loan losses during the periods presented for disclosure. The qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment. Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows: Residential real estate – We require private mortgage insurance for all loans originated with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80% and we do not grant subprime loans. All loans in this segment are collateralized by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment. Home equity loans are secured by first or second mortgages on one-to-four family owner occupied properties. Commercial real estate – Loans in this segment are primarily income-producing investment properties and owner occupied commercial properties throughout New England. The underlying cash flows generated by the properties or operations can be adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy due to increased vacancy rates or diminished cash flows, which in turn, would have an effect on the credit quality in this segment. Management obtains financial information annually and continually monitors the cash flows of these loans. Commercial and industrial loans – Loans in this segment are made to businesses and are generally secured by assets of the business. Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer spending, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment. Consumer loans – Loans in this segment are secured or unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. Allocated component The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. Impaired loans are identified by analysis of loan performance, internal credit ratings and watch list loans that management believes are subject to a higher risk of loss. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. An allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, we do not separately identify individual consumer and residential real estate loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are subject to a troubled debt restructuring agreement. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. We determine the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Unallocated component An unallocated component may be maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance, if any, reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating allocated and general reserves in the portfolio. An analysis of changes in the allowance for loan losses by segment for the periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Commercial Residential Commercial Consumer Unallocated Total (In thousands) Three Months Ended Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 3,705 $ 2,053 $ 2,174 $ 15 $ 1 $ 7,948 Provision (credit) 134 (76 ) 247 11 (16 ) 300 Charge-offs — — (212 ) (13 ) — (225 ) Recoveries — 1 2 9 — 12 Balance at March 31, 2015 $ 3,839 $ 1,978 $ 2,211 $ 22 $ (15 ) $ 8,035 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 3,856 $ 2,431 $ 2,485 $ 22 $ 46 $ 8,840 Provision (credit) (751 ) 47 105 13 (14 ) (600 ) Charge-offs (170 ) (50 ) — (23 ) — (243 ) Recoveries 851 1 — 6 — 858 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 3,786 $ 2,429 $ 2,590 $ 18 $ 32 $ 8,855 Further information pertaining to the allowance for loan losses by segment at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 follows: Commercial Residential Commercial Consumer Unallocated Total (In thousands) March 31, 2016 Amount of allowance for loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired 3,786 2,429 2,590 18 32 8,855 Total allowance for loan losses $ 3,786 $ 2,429 $ 2,590 $ 18 $ 32 $ 8,855 Loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired $ 3,504 $ 451 $ 3,463 $ — $ — $ 7,418 Loans collectively or individually evaluated and not deemed impaired 319,546 340,724 153,993 1,415 — 815,678 Total loans $ 323,050 $ 341,175 $ 157,456 $ 1,415 $ — $ 823,096 December 31, 2015 Amount of allowance for loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired 3,856 2,431 2,485 22 46 8,840 Total allowance for loan losses $ 3,856 $ 2,431 $ 2,485 $ 22 $ 46 $ 8,840 Loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired $ 3,732 $ 399 $ 3,363 $ — $ — $ 7,494 Loans collectively or individually evaluated and not deemed impaired 299,304 341,165 164,893 1,534 — 806,896 Total loans $ 303,036 $ 341,564 $ 168,256 $ 1,534 $ — $ 814,390 The following is a summary of past due and non-accrual loans by class at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: 30 – 59 Days 60 – 89 Days Greater than Total Past Past Due 90 Loans on (In thousands) March 31, 2016 Commercial real estate $ 642 $ — $ 410 $ 1,052 $ — $ 3,011 Residential real estate: Residential 183 262 817 1,262 — 1,481 Home equity 155 38 — 193 — 123 Commercial and industrial 69 — 629 698 — 3,664 Consumer 9 — — 9 — 9 Total $ 1,058 $ 300 $ 1,856 $ 3,214 $ — $ 8,288 December 31, 2015 Commercial real estate $ 348 $ 730 $ 20 $ 1,098 $ — $ 3,237 Residential real estate: Residential 638 — 908 1,546 — 1,470 Home equity 230 124 — 354 — — Commercial and industrial 127 649 445 1,221 — 3,363 Consumer 30 — — 30 — 10 Total $ 1,373 $ 1,503 $ 1,373 $ 4,249 $ — $ 8,080 The following is a summary of impaired loans by class at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: Three Months Ended at March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 Recorded Unpaid Average Interest (In thousands) Impaired loans without a valuation allowance: Commercial real estate $ 3,504 $ 4,392 $ 3,618 $ 12 Residential real estate 451 609 425 — Commercial and industrial 3,463 4,559 3,413 — Total impaired loans $ 7,418 $ 9,560 $ 7,456 $ 12 Three Months Ended at December 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 Recorded Unpaid Average Interest (In thousands) Commercial real estate $ 3,732 $ 4,403 $ 3,082 $ — Residential real estate 399 543 289 — Commercial and industrial 3,363 4,408 4,223 — Total impaired loans $ 7,494 $ 9,354 $ 7,594 $ — No interest income was recognized for impaired loans on a cash-basis method during the three months ended March 31, 2015. We may periodically agree to modify the contractual terms of loans. When a loan is modified and a concession is made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, postponement or forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection. All TDRs are classified as impaired. When we modify loans in a TDR, we measure impairment similar to other impaired loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, or use the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs for collateral dependent loans. If we determine that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs, deferred loan fees or costs and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized through an allowance estimate or a charge-off to the allowance. In periods subsequent to modification, we evaluate all TDRs, including those that have payment defaults, for possible impairment and recognize impairment through the allowance. There were no significant loans modified in TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2016 or 2015. A default occurs when a loan is 30 days or more past due and is within 12 months of restructuring. No TDRs defaulted during the three months ended March 31, 2016 or 2015. There were no charge-offs on TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2016. There were $212,000 in charge-offs on TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2015. Credit Quality Information We utilize an eight-grade internal loan rating system for commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. Performing residential real estate, home equity and consumer loans are grouped with “Pass” rated loans. Nonperforming residential real estate, home equity and consumer loans are monitored individually for impairment and risk rated as “Substandard.” Loans rated 1 – 3 are considered “Pass” rated loans with low to average risk. Loans rated 4 are considered “Pass Watch,” which represent loans to borrowers with declining earnings, losses, or strained cash flow. Loans rated 5 are considered “Special Mention.” These loans exhibit potential credit weaknesses or downward trends and are being closely monitored by us. Loans rated 6 are considered “Substandard.” Generally, a loan is considered substandard if the borrower exhibits a well-defined weakness that may be inadequately protected by the current net worth and cash flow capacity to pay the current debt. Loans rated 7 are considered “Doubtful.” Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable and that a partial loss of principal is likely. Loans rated 8 are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as loans is not warranted. On an annual basis, or more often if needed, we formally review the ratings on all commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. Construction loans are reported within commercial real estate loans and total $24.8 million and $23.1 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. We engage an independent third party to review a significant portion of loans within these segments on a semi-annual basis. We use the results of these reviews as part of our annual review process. In addition, management utilizes delinquency reports, the watch list and other loan reports to monitor credit quality in other segments. The following table presents our loans by risk rating at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: Commercial Residential Home Commercial Consumer Total (In thousands) March 31, 2016 Loans rated 1 – 3 $ 286,993 $ 294,601 $ 44,970 $ 124,946 $ 1,406 $ 752,916 Loans rated 4 29,464 — — 16,405 — 45,869 Loans rated 5 136 — — 408 — 544 Loans rated 6 6,457 1,481 123 15,697 9 23,767 $ 323,050 $ 296,082 $ 45,093 $ 157,456 $ 1,415 $ 823,096 December 31, 2015 Loans rated 1 – 3 $ 269,124 $ 296,582 $ 43,512 $ 135,416 $ 1,524 $ 746,158 Loans rated 4 27,053 — — 16,060 — 43,113 Loans rated 5 138 — — 434 — 572 Loans rated 6 6,721 1,470 — 16,346 10 24,547 $ 303,036 $ 298,052 $ 43,512 $ 168,256 $ 1,534 $ 814,390

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION	7. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Restricted Stock Awards In May 2014, our shareholders approved a new stock-based compensation plan under which up to 516,000 shares of our common stock have been reserved for future grants of stock awards, including stock options and restricted stock, which may be granted to any officer, key employee or non-employee director of Westfield Financial. Authorized but unissued shares are issued to awardees upon vesting of such awards. Any shares not issued because vesting requirements are not met will again be available for issuance under the plans. Restricted shares awarded vest ratably over five years. The fair market value of shares awarded, based on the market price at the date of grant, is recorded as unearned compensation and amortized over the applicable vesting period. At March 31, 2016, 48,560 shares had been granted under this plan. Our stock award and stock option plans activity for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is summarized below: Unvested Stock Awards Shares Weighted Outstanding at December 31, 2015 54,160 $ 7.28 Shares vested (11,200 ) $ 7.18 Outstanding at March 31, 2016 42,960 $ 7.30 Outstanding at December 31, 2014 13,000 $ 8.07 Shares granted 48,560 $ 7.18 Outstanding at March 31, 2015 61,560 $ 7.37 We recorded compensation cost related to the stock awards of $34,000 and $28,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT	8. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT We utilize short-term borrowings and long-term debt as an additional source of funds to finance our lending and investing activities and to provide liquidity for daily operations. Short-term borrowings are made up of FHLBB advances with an original maturity of less than one year, a line of credit with the FHLBB and customer repurchase agreements, which have an original maturity of one day. Short-term borrowings issued by the FHLBB were $120.0 million and $93.8 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. We have an “Ideal Way” line of credit with the FHLBB for $9.5 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Interest on this line of credit is payable at a rate determined and reset by the FHLBB on a daily basis. The outstanding principal is due daily, but the portion not repaid will be automatically renewed. There were no advances outstanding on the line of credit as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Customer repurchase agreements were $38.6 million at March 31, 2016 and $34.7 million at December 31, 2015. A customer repurchase agreement is an agreement by us to sell to and repurchase from the customer an interest in specific securities issued by or guaranteed by the U.S. government. This transaction settles immediately on a same day basis in immediately available funds. Interest paid is commensurate with other products of equal interest and credit risk. In addition, we have lines of credit of $4.0 million and $50.0 million with Bankers Bank Northeast (“BBN”) and PNC Bank, respectively. The interest rates on these lines are determined and reset on a daily basis by each respective bank. There were no advances outstanding under these lines of credit at March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015. As part of our contract with BBN, we are required to maintain a reserve balance of $300,000 with BBN for our use of this line of credit. Long-term debt consists of FHLBB advances with an original maturity of one year or more and customer repurchase agreements linked to deposit accounts with no stated maturity. At March 31, 2016, we had $85.0 million in long-term debt with the FHLBB. This compares to $147.4 million in long-term debt with FHLBB advances at December 31, 2015. Long-term customer repurchase agreements were $6.0 million and $5.9 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we prepaid FHLBB borrowings in the amount $42.5 million and incurred a prepayment expense of $915,000. The borrowings had a weighted average rate of 2.29%. Customer repurchase agreements are collateralized by government-sponsored enterprise obligations with fair value of $6.7 million and $6.5 million, and mortgage backed securities with a fair value of $67.3 million and $63.5 million, at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The securities collateralizing repurchase agreements are subject to fluctuations in fair value. We monitor the fair value of the collateral on a periodic basis, and would pledge additional collateral if necessary based on changes in fair value of collateral or the balances of the repurchase agreements. All FHLBB advances are collateralized by a blanket lien on our owner occupied residential real estate loans and certain mortgage-backed securities.

PENSION BENEFITS

PENSION BENEFITS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
PENSION BENEFITS	9. PENSION BENEFITS The following table provides information regarding net pension benefit costs for the periods shown: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Service cost $ 293 $ 309 Interest cost 240 226 Expected return on assets (274 ) (284 ) Amortization of actuarial loss 16 31 Net periodic pension cost $ 275 $ 282 We maintain a pension plan for our eligible employees. We plan to contribute to the pension plan the amount required to meet the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Additional contributions will be made as deemed appropriate by management in conjunction with the pension plan’s actuaries. We have not yet determined how much we expect to contribute to our pension plan in 2016. No contributions have been made to the plan for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The pension plan assets are invested in group annuity contracts with the Principal Financial Group, who also acts as third-party administrator for our 401(k) and ESOP plans.

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVIT

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	10. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. We principally manage our exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of our core business activities. We manage economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of our assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, we entered into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. Our derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our known or expected cash receipts and our known or expected cash payments principally related to certain variable rate loan assets and variable rate borrowings. Fair Values of Derivative Instruments on the Balance Sheet The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments as well as our classification on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. March 31, 2016 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Fair Value Balance Sheet Fair Value (In thousands) Interest rate swaps Other Assets $ — Other Liabilities $ 5,101 December 31, 2015 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Fair Value Balance Sheet Fair Value (In thousands) Interest rate swaps Other Assets $ — Other Liabilities $ 6,064 Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest income and expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, we entered into interest rate swaps in September 2013 as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for our making fixed payments. The following table presents information about our cash flow hedges at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: March 31, 2016 Notional Weighted Weighted Average Rate Estimated Fair Amount Maturity Receive Pay Value (In thousands) (In years) (In thousands) Interest rate swaps on FHLBB borrowings $ 40,000 2.0 0.62 % 1.52 % $ (616 ) Forward starting interest rate swaps on FHLBB borrowings 35,000 6.5 — 3.54 % (4,485 ) Total cash flow hedges $ 75,000 4.1 $ (5,101 ) December 31, 2015 Notional Weighted Weighted Average Rate Estimated Fair Amount Maturity Receive Pay Value (In thousands) (In years) (In thousands) Interest rate swaps on FHLBB borrowings $ 40,000 2.3 0.32 % 1.52 % $ (330 ) Forward starting interest rate swaps on FHLBB borrowings 67,500 6.5 — 3.42 % (5,734 ) Total cash flow hedges $ 107,500 4.9 $ (6,064 ) The forward-starting interest rate swaps with notional amounts of $35.0 million commence in 2016. During the first quarter of 2016, we terminated a forward-starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $32.5 million and incurred a termination fee of $3.4 million. During 2015, we terminated forward-starting interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $47.5 million and incurred a termination fee of $2.4 million. The termination fees will be amortized as a reclassification of other comprehensive income into interest expense over the terms of the previously hedged borrowings, which were six and five years for the swaps terminate in 2016 and 2015, respectively. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings), net of tax, and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. We assess the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in cash flows of the derivative hedging instrument with the changes in cash flows of the designated hedged transactions. We did not recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2016 or 2015. We are hedging our exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions over a maximum period of six years (excluding forecasted payment of variable interest on existing financial instruments). The table below presents the pre-tax net losses of our cash flow hedges for the periods indicated. Amount of Loss Recognized in OCI on Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Interest rate swaps $ (2,551 ) $ (2,769 ) Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to these derivatives are reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our rate sensitive assets/liabilities. The amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income into income for the effective portion of interest rate swaps was $247,000 and $131,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, no gains or losses were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income for ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges. Credit-risk-related Contingent Features By using derivative financial instruments, we expose ourselves to credit risk. Credit risk is the risk of failure by the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes us, which creates credit risk for us. When the fair value of a derivative is negative, we owe the counterparty and, therefore, it does not possess credit risk. The credit risk in derivative instruments is mitigated by entering into transactions with highly-rated counterparties that we believe to be creditworthy and by limiting the amount of exposure to each counterparty. We have agreements with our derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if we default on any of our indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations. We also have agreements with certain of our derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if we fail to maintain our status as well capitalized, then the counterparty could terminate the derivative positions and we would be required to settle our obligations under the agreements. Certain of our agreements with our derivative counterparties contain provisions where if a formal administrative action by a federal or state regulatory agency occurs that materially changes our creditworthiness in an adverse manner, we may be required to fully collateralize our obligations under the derivative instrument. As of March 31, 2016, the termination value of derivatives in a net liability position related to these agreements, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, was $5.2 million. As of March 31, 2016, we have minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of our derivative counterparties and have no collateral posted against our obligations under these agreements. If we had breached any of these provisions at March 31, 2016, we could have been required to settle our obligations under the agreements at the termination value.

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABIL

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES	11. FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Determination of Fair Value We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for our various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Fair Value Hierarchy Level 1 – Valuation is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 1 assets generally include debt and equity securities that are traded in an active exchange market. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets. Level 2 – Valuation is based on observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 – Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets. Level 3 assets include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Methods and assumptions for valuing our financial instruments are set forth below. Estimated fair values are calculated based on the value without regard to any premium or discount that may result from concentrations of ownership of a financial instrument, possible tax ramifications or estimated transaction cost. Cash and cash equivalents Securities Federal Home Loan Bank and other restricted stock Loans receivable Accrued interest Deposit liabilities Short-term borrowings and long-term debt Interest rate swaps Commitments to extend credit Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: March 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: (In thousands) Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 194,880 $ — $ 194,880 U.S. Government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities — 18,563 — 18,563 Corporate bonds — 53,188 — 53,188 State and municipal bonds — 2,958 — 2,958 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations — 24,668 — 24,668 Mutual funds 6,346 — — 6,346 Common and preferred stock 1,621 — — 1,621 Total assets $ 7,967 $ 294,257 $ — $ 302,224 Liabilities: Interest rate swaps, net $ — $ 5,101 $ — $ 5,101 December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: (In thousands) Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 135,959 $ — $ 135,959 U.S. Government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities — 10,903 — 10,903 Corporate bonds — 21,136 — 21,136 State and municipal bonds — 2,801 — 2,801 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations — 3,951 — 3,951 Mutual funds 6,247 — — 6,247 Common and preferred stock 1,593 — — 1,593 Total assets $ 7,840 $ 174,750 $ — $ 182,590 Liabilities: Interest rate swaps $ — $ 6,064 $ — $ 6,064 Also, we may be required, from time to time, to measure certain other assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy used to determine each adjustment and the carrying value of the related assets at March 31, 2016 and 2015. Total losses represent the change in carrying value as a result of fair value adjustments related to assets still held at March 31, 2016 and 2015. At Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Losses (In thousands) (In thousands) Impaired loans $ — $ — $ 2,010 $ 170 Total assets $ — $ — $ 2,010 $ 170 At Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Losses (In thousands) (In thousands) Impaired loans $ — $ — $ 2,237 $ 212 Total assets $ — $ — $ 2,237 $ 212 The amount of impaired loans represents the carrying value and related write-down and valuation allowance of impaired loans for which adjustments are based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses is generally based on real estate appraisals performed by independent licensed or certified appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Management will discount appraisals as deemed necessary based on the date of the appraisal and new information deemed relevant to the valuation. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. The resulting losses were recognized in earnings through the provision for loan losses. Impaired loans with adjustments resulting from discounted cash flows or without a specific reserve are not included in this disclosure. There were no transfers to or from Level 1 and 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. We did not measure any liabilities at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis on the consolidated balance sheets. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time our entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Where quoted market prices are not available, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates. The estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows: March 31, 2016 Carrying Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 155,194 $ 155,194 $ — $ — $ 155,194 Securities available for sale 302,224 7,967 294,257 — 302,224 Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock 14,080 — — 14,080 14,080 Loans - net 818,108 — — 816,194 816,194 Accrued interest receivable 3,385 — — 3,385 3,385 Liabilities: Deposits 928,124 — — 930,888 930,888 Short-term borrowings 158,593 — 158,599 — 158,599 Long-term debt 90,943 — 91,717 — 91,717 Accrued interest payable 318 — — 318 318 Derivative liabilities 5,101 — 5,101 — 5,101 December 31, 2015 Carrying Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,703 $ 13,703 $ — $ — $ 13,703 Securities available for sale 182,590 7,840 174,750 — 182,590 Securities held to maturity 238,219 — 237,619 — 237,619 Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock 15,074 — — 15,074 15,074 Loans - net 809,373 — — 797,596 797,596 Accrued interest receivable 3,878 — — 3,878 3,878 Derivative assets — — — — — Liabilities: Deposits 900,363 — — 901,400 901,400 Short-term borrowings 128,407 — 128,407 — 128,407 Long-term debt 153,358 — 155,433 — 155,433 Accrued interest payable 446 — — 446 446 Derivative liabilities 6,064 — 6,064 — 6,064

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	12. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The amendments in this Update create Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, including most industry-specific revenue recognition guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the Codification. The core principle of Topic 606 is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted, but only for annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2016. We do not expect the application of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall, (Subtopic 825-10). The amendments in this Update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Targeted improvements to generally accepted accounting principles include the requirement for equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income and the elimination of the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized cost. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We do not expect the application of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In February of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes the requirements in Topic 840, Leases. The objective of Topic 842 is to establish the principles that lessees and lessors shall apply to report useful information to users of financial statements about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from a lease. The core principle of Topic 842 is that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application of the amendments in this Update is permitted for all entities. Management is currently evaluating the impact to the consolidated financial statements of adopting this Update. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718). This Update was issued as part of the FASB’s simplification initiative. The areas for simplification in this Update involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. In addition, amendments eliminate the guidance in Topic 718 that was indefinitely deferred shortly after the issuance of FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for any entity in any interim or annual period. Management is currently evaluating the impact to the consolidated financial statements of adopting this Update.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN22

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations The Bank’s deposits are insured to the limits specified by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Bank operates 13 banking offices in western Massachusetts and Granby and Enfield, Connecticut, and its primary sources of revenue are income from securities and earnings on loans to small and middle-market businesses and to residential property homeowners. Elm Street Securities Corporation and WFD Securities Corporation, Massachusetts-chartered security corporations, were formed by Westfield Financial for the primary purpose of holding qualified securities. WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a Massachusetts-chartered limited liability company was formed for the primary purpose of holding real property acquired as security for debts previously contracted by the Bank.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation –
Estimates	Estimates –
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation – These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 (the “2015 Annual Report”).
Reclassifications	Reclassifications

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Schedule of earnings per common share	Earnings per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 have been computed based on the following: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands, except per share data) Net income applicable to common stock $ 1,964 $ 1,338 Average number of common shares issued 18,268 18,725 Less: Average unallocated ESOP Shares (964 ) (1,041 ) Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per common share 17,304 17,684 Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.11 $ 0.08

COMPRENSIVE INCOME_LOSS (Tables

COMPRENSIVE INCOME/LOSS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Comprehensive Incomeloss
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss in sharesholders equity	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in shareholders’ equity are as follows: March 31, 2016 December 31, (In thousands) Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale $ 544 $ (2,343 ) Tax effect (185 ) 812 Net-of-tax amount 359 (1,531 ) Net unrealized losses on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity — (2,314 ) Tax effect — 799 Net-of-tax amount — (1,515 ) Fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges (5,101 ) (6,064 ) Termination fee (5,537 ) (2,270 ) Total derivatives (10,638 ) (8,334 ) Tax effect 3,616 2,833 Net-of-tax amount (7,022 ) (5,501 ) Unrecognized deferred loss pertaining to defined benefit plan (3,669 ) (3,685 ) Tax effect 1,248 1,254 Net-of-tax amount (2,421 ) (2,431 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (9,084 ) $ (10,978 )
Schedule of changes in accumulated other loss	The following table presents changes in accumulated other loss for the periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 by component: Securities Derivatives Defined Accumulated (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (728 ) $ (3,788 ) $ (2,959 ) $ (7,475 ) Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 209 (1,741 ) (21 ) (1,553 ) Balance at March 31, 2015 $ (519 ) $ (5,529 ) $ (2,980 ) $ (9,028 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (3,046 ) $ (5,501 ) $ (2,431 ) $ (10,978 ) Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 3,405 (1,521 ) 10 1,894 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 359 $ (7,022 ) $ (2,421 ) $ (9,084 )

SECURITIES (Tables)

SECURITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of securities available for sale and held to maturity	Securities available for sale and held to maturity are summarized as follows: March 31, 2016 Amortized Gross Gross Fair Value (In thousands) Available for sale securities: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 194,757 $ 931 $ (808 ) $ 194,880 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 18,696 75 (208 ) 18,563 Corporate bonds 52,838 453 (103 ) 53,188 State and municipal bonds 2,938 41 (21 ) 2,958 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 24,668 2 (2 ) 24,668 Mutual funds 6,474 24 (152 ) 6,346 Common and preferred stock 1,309 312 — 1,621 Total $ 301,680 $ 1,838 $ (1,294 ) $ 302,224 December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Gross Fair Value (In thousands) Available for sale securities: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 138,186 $ — $ (2,227 ) $ 135,959 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 11,030 — (127 ) 10,903 Corporate bonds 21,176 45 (85 ) 21,136 State and municipal bonds 2,794 7 — 2,801 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 4,000 — (49 ) 3,951 Mutual funds 6,438 — (191 ) 6,247 Common and preferred stock 1,309 284 — 1,593 Total available for sale securities 184,933 336 (2,679 ) 182,590 Held to maturity securities: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 148,085 $ 1,319 $ (1,515 ) $ 147,889 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 29,174 166 (66 ) 29,274 Corporate bonds 23,969 64 (316 ) 23,717 State and municipal bonds 6,845 68 (102 ) 6,811 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 30,146 254 (472 ) 29,928 Total held to maturity securities 238,219 1,871 (2,471 ) 237,619 Total $ 423,152 $ 2,207 $ (5,150 ) $ 420,209
Schedule of amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and held to maturity by maturity	The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale at March 31, 2016, by maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain issuers have the right to call or repay obligations. March 31, 2016 Amortized Cost Fair Value (In thousands) Mortgage-backed securities: Due after five years through ten years $ 40,198 $ 40,538 Due after ten years 173,255 172,905 Total $ 213,453 $ 213,443 Debt securities: Due in one year or less $ 2,219 $ 2,224 Due after one year through five years 27,070 27,299 Due after five years through ten years 50,821 50,977 Due after ten years 334 314 Total $ 80,444 $ 80,814
Schedule of gross realized gains and losses on sales of securities available for sale	Gross realized gains and losses on sales of securities available for sale for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Gross gains realized $ 1,519 $ 887 Gross losses realized (834 ) (70 ) Net gain realized $ 685 $ 817
Schedule of securities with gross unrealized losses in continuous loss position	Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at March 31, 2016, and December 31, 2015, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position are as follows: March 31, 2016 Less Than 12 Months Over 12 Months Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value (In thousands) Available for sale: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 67 $ 21,929 $ 741 $ 80,131 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities — — 208 5,601 Corporate bonds 103 17,526 — — State and municipal bonds — — 21 313 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations — 11,500 2 1,667 Mutual funds 13 1,071 139 1,802 Total $ 183 $ 52,026 $ 1,111 $ 89,514 December 31, 2015 Less Than 12 Months Over 12 Months Gross Fair Value Gross Fair Value (In thousands) Available for sale: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 2,090 $ 129,731 $ 137 $ 6,228 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 116 10,290 11 613 Corporate bonds 85 13,374 — — Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 49 3,951 — — Mutual funds 32 4,478 159 1,769 Total available for sale 2,372 161,824 307 8,610 Held to maturity: Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ 947 $ 45,760 $ 568 $ 32,825 U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 37 2,522 29 15,401 Corporate bonds 204 5,412 112 13,382 State and municipal bonds — — 102 4,809 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations — — 472 20,193 Total held to maturity 1,188 53,694 1,283 86,610 Total $ 3,560 $ 215,518 $ 1,590 $ 95,220 March 31, 2016 Less Than 12 Months Over 12 Months Number of Amortized Gross Depreciation Number of Amortized Gross Depreciation (Dollars in thousands) Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities 8 $ 21,996 $ 67 0.3 % 21 $ 80,872 $ 741 0.9 % U.S. government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities 0 — — — 2 5,809 208 3.6 Corporate bonds 6 17,629 103 0.6 0 — — — State and municipal bonds 0 — — — 1 334 21 6.3 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations 2 11,500 — — 1 1,669 2 0.1 Mutual funds 1 1,084 13 1.2 1 1,941 139 7.2 $ 52,209 $ 183 $ 90,625 $ 1,111

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN 26

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of loans	Loans consisted of the following amounts: March 31, December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Commercial real estate $ 323,050 $ 303,036 Residential real estate: Residential 296,082 298,052 Home equity 45,093 43,512 Commercial and industrial 157,456 168,256 Consumer 1,415 1,534 Total Loans 823,096 814,390 Unearned premiums and deferred loan fees and costs, net 3,867 3,823 Allowance for loan losses (8,855 ) (8,840 ) $ 818,108 $ 809,373
Schedule of analysis of changes in allowance for loan losses by segment	An analysis of changes in the allowance for loan losses by segment for the periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Commercial Residential Commercial Consumer Unallocated Total (In thousands) Three Months Ended Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 3,705 $ 2,053 $ 2,174 $ 15 $ 1 $ 7,948 Provision (credit) 134 (76 ) 247 11 (16 ) 300 Charge-offs — — (212 ) (13 ) — (225 ) Recoveries — 1 2 9 — 12 Balance at March 31, 2015 $ 3,839 $ 1,978 $ 2,211 $ 22 $ (15 ) $ 8,035 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 3,856 $ 2,431 $ 2,485 $ 22 $ 46 $ 8,840 Provision (credit) (751 ) 47 105 13 (14 ) (600 ) Charge-offs (170 ) (50 ) — (23 ) — (243 ) Recoveries 851 1 — 6 — 858 Balance at March 31, 2016 $ 3,786 $ 2,429 $ 2,590 $ 18 $ 32 $ 8,855
Schedule of information pertaining to the allowance for loan losses by segment	Further information pertaining to the allowance for loan losses by segment at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 follows: Commercial Residential Commercial Consumer Unallocated Total (In thousands) March 31, 2016 Amount of allowance for loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired 3,786 2,429 2,590 18 32 8,855 Total allowance for loan losses $ 3,786 $ 2,429 $ 2,590 $ 18 $ 32 $ 8,855 Loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired $ 3,504 $ 451 $ 3,463 $ — $ — $ 7,418 Loans collectively or individually evaluated and not deemed impaired 319,546 340,724 153,993 1,415 — 815,678 Total loans $ 323,050 $ 341,175 $ 157,456 $ 1,415 $ — $ 823,096 December 31, 2015 Amount of allowance for loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired 3,856 2,431 2,485 22 46 8,840 Total allowance for loan losses $ 3,856 $ 2,431 $ 2,485 $ 22 $ 46 $ 8,840 Loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired $ 3,732 $ 399 $ 3,363 $ — $ — $ 7,494 Loans collectively or individually evaluated and not deemed impaired 299,304 341,165 164,893 1,534 — 806,896 Total loans $ 303,036 $ 341,564 $ 168,256 $ 1,534 $ — $ 814,390
Schedule of past due and non-accrual loans by class	The following is a summary of past due and non-accrual loans by class at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: 30 – 59 Days 60 – 89 Days Greater than Total Past Past Due 90 Loans on (In thousands) March 31, 2016 Commercial real estate $ 642 $ — $ 410 $ 1,052 $ — $ 3,011 Residential real estate: Residential 183 262 817 1,262 — 1,481 Home equity 155 38 — 193 — 123 Commercial and industrial 69 — 629 698 — 3,664 Consumer 9 — — 9 — 9 Total $ 1,058 $ 300 $ 1,856 $ 3,214 $ — $ 8,288 December 31, 2015 Commercial real estate $ 348 $ 730 $ 20 $ 1,098 $ — $ 3,237 Residential real estate: Residential 638 — 908 1,546 — 1,470 Home equity 230 124 — 354 — — Commercial and industrial 127 649 445 1,221 — 3,363 Consumer 30 — — 30 — 10 Total $ 1,373 $ 1,503 $ 1,373 $ 4,249 $ — $ 8,080
Schedule of impaired loans by class	The following is a summary of impaired loans by class at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: Three Months Ended at March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 Recorded Unpaid Average Interest (In thousands) Impaired loans without a valuation allowance: Commercial real estate $ 3,504 $ 4,392 $ 3,618 $ 12 Residential real estate 451 609 425 — Commercial and industrial 3,463 4,559 3,413 — Total impaired loans $ 7,418 $ 9,560 $ 7,456 $ 12 Three Months Ended at December 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 Recorded Unpaid Average Interest (In thousands) Commercial real estate $ 3,732 $ 4,403 $ 3,082 $ — Residential real estate 399 543 289 — Commercial and industrial 3,363 4,408 4,223 — Total impaired loans $ 7,494 $ 9,354 $ 7,594 $ —
Schedule of loans by risk rating	The following table presents our loans by risk rating at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: Commercial Residential Home Commercial Consumer Total (In thousands) March 31, 2016 Loans rated 1 – 3 $ 286,993 $ 294,601 $ 44,970 $ 124,946 $ 1,406 $ 752,916 Loans rated 4 29,464 — — 16,405 — 45,869 Loans rated 5 136 — — 408 — 544 Loans rated 6 6,457 1,481 123 15,697 9 23,767 $ 323,050 $ 296,082 $ 45,093 $ 157,456 $ 1,415 $ 823,096 December 31, 2015 Loans rated 1 – 3 $ 269,124 $ 296,582 $ 43,512 $ 135,416 $ 1,524 $ 746,158 Loans rated 4 27,053 — — 16,060 — 43,113 Loans rated 5 138 — — 434 — 572 Loans rated 6 6,721 1,470 — 16,346 10 24,547 $ 303,036 $ 298,052 $ 43,512 $ 168,256 $ 1,534 $ 814,390

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Table

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of stock award and stock option plans activity	Our stock award and stock option plans activity for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is summarized below: Unvested Stock Awards Shares Weighted Outstanding at December 31, 2015 54,160 $ 7.28 Shares vested (11,200 ) $ 7.18 Outstanding at March 31, 2016 42,960 $ 7.30 Outstanding at December 31, 2014 13,000 $ 8.07 Shares granted 48,560 $ 7.18 Outstanding at March 31, 2015 61,560 $ 7.37

PENSION BENEFITS (Tables)

PENSION BENEFITS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of net pension benefit costs	The following table provides information regarding net pension benefit costs for the periods shown: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Service cost $ 293 $ 309 Interest cost 240 226 Expected return on assets (274 ) (284 ) Amortization of actuarial loss 16 31 Net periodic pension cost $ 275 $ 282

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIV29

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of fair value of derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments	The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments as well as our classification on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. March 31, 2016 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Fair Value Balance Sheet Fair Value (In thousands) Interest rate swaps Other Assets $ — Other Liabilities $ 5,101 December 31, 2015 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives Balance Sheet Fair Value Balance Sheet Fair Value (In thousands) Interest rate swaps Other Assets $ — Other Liabilities $ 6,064
Schedule of information about cash flow hedges	The following table presents information about our cash flow hedges at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: March 31, 2016 Notional Weighted Weighted Average Rate Estimated Fair Amount Maturity Receive Pay Value (In thousands) (In years) (In thousands) Interest rate swaps on FHLBB borrowings $ 40,000 2.0 0.62 % 1.52 % $ (616 ) Forward starting interest rate swaps on FHLBB borrowings 35,000 6.5 — 3.54 % (4,485 ) Total cash flow hedges $ 75,000 4.1 $ (5,101 ) December 31, 2015 Notional Weighted Weighted Average Rate Estimated Fair Amount Maturity Receive Pay Value (In thousands) (In years) (In thousands) Interest rate swaps on FHLBB borrowings $ 40,000 2.3 0.32 % 1.52 % $ (330 ) Forward starting interest rate swaps on FHLBB borrowings 67,500 6.5 — 3.42 % (5,734 ) Total cash flow hedges $ 107,500 4.9 $ (6,064 )
Schedule of the pre-tax net losses of cash flow hedges	The table below presents the pre-tax net losses of our cash flow hedges for the periods indicated. Amount of Loss Recognized in OCI on Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Interest rate swaps $ (2,551 ) $ (2,769 )

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIAB30

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: March 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: (In thousands) Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 194,880 $ — $ 194,880 U.S. Government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities — 18,563 — 18,563 Corporate bonds — 53,188 — 53,188 State and municipal bonds — 2,958 — 2,958 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations — 24,668 — 24,668 Mutual funds 6,346 — — 6,346 Common and preferred stock 1,621 — — 1,621 Total assets $ 7,967 $ 294,257 $ — $ 302,224 Liabilities: Interest rate swaps, net $ — $ 5,101 $ — $ 5,101 December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: (In thousands) Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 135,959 $ — $ 135,959 U.S. Government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities — 10,903 — 10,903 Corporate bonds — 21,136 — 21,136 State and municipal bonds — 2,801 — 2,801 Government-sponsored enterprise obligations — 3,951 — 3,951 Mutual funds 6,247 — — 6,247 Common and preferred stock 1,593 — — 1,593 Total assets $ 7,840 $ 174,750 $ — $ 182,590 Liabilities: Interest rate swaps $ — $ 6,064 $ — $ 6,064
Schedule of assets measured at fair value on non-recurring basis	Total losses represent the change in carrying value as a result of fair value adjustments related to assets still held at March 31, 2016 and 2015. At Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Losses (In thousands) (In thousands) Impaired loans $ — $ — $ 2,010 $ 170 Total assets $ — $ — $ 2,010 $ 170 At Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Losses (In thousands) (In thousands) Impaired loans $ — $ — $ 2,237 $ 212 Total assets $ — $ — $ 2,237 $ 212
Summary of fair values of financial instruments	The estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows: March 31, 2016 Carrying Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 155,194 $ 155,194 $ — $ — $ 155,194 Securities available for sale 302,224 7,967 294,257 — 302,224 Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock 14,080 — — 14,080 14,080 Loans - net 818,108 — — 816,194 816,194 Accrued interest receivable 3,385 — — 3,385 3,385 Liabilities: Deposits 928,124 — — 930,888 930,888 Short-term borrowings 158,593 — 158,599 — 158,599 Long-term debt 90,943 — 91,717 — 91,717 Accrued interest payable 318 — — 318 318 Derivative liabilities 5,101 — 5,101 — 5,101 December 31, 2015 Carrying Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (In thousands) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,703 $ 13,703 $ — $ — $ 13,703 Securities available for sale 182,590 7,840 174,750 — 182,590 Securities held to maturity 238,219 — 237,619 — 237,619 Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock 15,074 — — 15,074 15,074 Loans - net 809,373 — — 797,596 797,596 Accrued interest receivable 3,878 — — 3,878 3,878 Derivative assets — — — — — Liabilities: Deposits 900,363 — — 901,400 901,400 Short-term borrowings 128,407 — 128,407 — 128,407 Long-term debt 153,358 — 155,433 — 155,433 Accrued interest payable 446 — — 446 446 Derivative liabilities 6,064 — 6,064 — 6,064

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN31

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative)	Mar. 31, 2016N
Massachusetts and Granby and Enfield, Connecticut [Member]
Number of banking offices	13

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Details N

BUSINESS COMBINATION (Details Narrative) - Subsequent Event [Member] - Chicopee Bancorp, Inc [Member]	Apr. 04, 2016shares
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Description of equity interest issued	each outstanding share of Chicopee common stock will be converted into the right to receive 2.425 shares of the Westfield Financial’s common stock
Number of shares issuable in connection with acquisition	2.425

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Net income applicable to common stock	$ 1,964	$ 1,338
Average number of common shares issued	18,268	18,725
Less: Average unallocated ESOP Shares	(964)	(1,041)
Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per common share	17,304	17,684
Basic and diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.11	$ 0.08

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME_LOSS (Deta

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/LOSS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax amount	$ (9,084)	$ (10,978)	$ (9,028)	$ (7,475)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities AFS [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	544	(2,343)
Tax effect	(185)	812
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax amount	359	(1,531)
Net unamortized losses on securities transferred from AFS to HTM [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(2,314)
Tax effect		799
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax amount		(1,515)
Fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	(5,101)	(6,064)
Derivative Termination Fee	(5,537)	(2,270)
Total derivatives	(10,638)	(8,334)
Tax effect	3,616	2,833
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax amount	(7,022)	(5,501)	(5,529)	(3,788)
Unrecognized deferred loss pertaining to defined benefit plan [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	(3,669)	(3,685)
Tax effect	1,248	1,254
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax amount	$ (2,421)	$ (2,431)	$ (2,980)	$ (2,959)

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME_LOSS (De35

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/LOSS (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (10,978)	$ (7,475)
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	1,894	(1,553)
Ending balance	(9,084)	(9,028)
Securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(3,046)	(728)
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	3,405	209
Ending balance	359	(519)
Fair value of derivatives used for cash flow hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(5,501)	(3,788)
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,521)	(1,741)
Ending balance	(7,022)	(5,529)
Unrecognized deferred loss pertaining to defined benefit plan [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(2,431)	(2,959)
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	10	(21)
Ending balance	$ (2,421)	$ (2,980)

SECURITIES (Details)

SECURITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	$ 301,680	$ 184,933
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,838	336
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,294)	(2,679)
Fair Value	302,224	182,590
Held-to-maturity securities
Amortized Cost		238,219
Gross Unrealized Gains		1,871
Gross Unrealized Losses		(2,471)
Fair Value		237,619
Total
Amortized Cost		423,152
Gross Unrealized Gains		2,207
Gross Unrealized Losses		(5,150)
Fair Value		420,209
Government-Sponsored Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	194,757	138,186
Gross Unrealized Gains	931
Gross Unrealized Losses	(808)	(2,227)
Fair Value	194,880	135,959
Held-to-maturity securities
Amortized Cost		148,085
Gross Unrealized Gains		1,319
Gross Unrealized Losses		(1,515)
Fair Value		147,889
US Government guaranteed mortgage backed securities [Member]
Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	18,696	11,030
Gross Unrealized Gains	75
Gross Unrealized Losses	(208)	(127)
Fair Value	18,563	10,903
Held-to-maturity securities
Amortized Cost		29,174
Gross Unrealized Gains		166
Gross Unrealized Losses		(66)
Fair Value		29,274
Corporate bonds [Member]
Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	52,838	21,176
Gross Unrealized Gains	453	45
Gross Unrealized Losses	(103)	(85)
Fair Value	53,188	21,136
Held-to-maturity securities
Amortized Cost		23,969
Gross Unrealized Gains		64
Gross Unrealized Losses		(316)
Fair Value		23,717
States and municipal Bonds [Member]
Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	2,938	2,794
Gross Unrealized Gains	41	7
Gross Unrealized Losses	(21)
Fair Value	2,958	2,801
Held-to-maturity securities
Amortized Cost		6,845
Gross Unrealized Gains		68
Gross Unrealized Losses		(102)
Fair Value		6,811
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations [Member]
Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	24,668	4,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	2
Gross Unrealized Losses	(2)	(49)
Fair Value	24,668	3,951
Held-to-maturity securities
Amortized Cost		30,146
Gross Unrealized Gains		254
Gross Unrealized Losses		(472)
Fair Value		29,928
Mutual funds [Member]
Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	6,474	6,438
Gross Unrealized Gains	24
Gross Unrealized Losses	(152)	(191)
Fair Value	6,346	6,247
Common and preferred Stock [Member]
Available-For-Sale Securities
Amortized Cost	1,309	1,309
Gross Unrealized Gains	312	284
Fair Value	$ 1,621	$ 1,593

SECURITIES (Details 1)

SECURITIES (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Total	$ 301,680	$ 184,933
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Due after five years through ten years	40,198
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Due after ten years	173,255
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Total	213,453
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Value, Due after five years through ten years	40,538
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Value, Due after ten years	172,905
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Value, Total	213,443
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Due in one year or less	2,219
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Due after one year through five years	27,070
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Due after five years through ten years	50,821
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Due after ten years	334
Available for Sale Securities, Amortized Cost, Total	80,444
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Value, Due in one year or less	2,224
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Value, Due after one year through five years	27,299
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Value, Due after five years through ten years	50,977
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Value, Due after ten years	314
Available for Sale Securities, Fair Value, Total	$ 80,814

SECURITIES (Details 2)

SECURITIES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Gross gains realized	$ 1,519	$ 887
Gross losses realized	(834)	(70)
Net gain realized	$ 685	$ 817

SECURITIES (Details 3)

SECURITIES (Details 3) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)N	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 183	$ 2,372
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value	52,026	161,824
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	1,111	307
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Fair Value	89,514	8,610
Held to maturity, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		1,188
Held to maturity, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value		53,694
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		1,283
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Fair Value		86,610
Total Securities, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		3,560
Total Securities, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value		215,518
Total Securities, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		1,590
Total Securities, Over 12 Months Fair Value		95,220
Amortized Cost Basis - less than 12 months	52,209
Gross Loss - less than 12 months	183
Amortized Cost Basis - Over 12 Months	90,625
Gross Loss - Over 12 Months	1,111
Government-Sponsored Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	67	2,090
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value	21,929	129,731
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	741	137
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Fair Value	$ 80,131	6,228
Held to maturity, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		947
Held to maturity, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value		45,760
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		568
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Fair Value		32,825
Number of Securities - less than 12 months | N	8
Amortized Cost Basis - less than 12 months	$ 21,996
Gross Loss - less than 12 months	$ 67
Depreciation from AC Basis (%) - less than 12 months	0.30%
Number of Securities - Over 12 Months | N	21
Amortized Cost Basis - Over 12 Months	$ 80,872
Gross Loss - Over 12 Months	$ 741
Depreciation from AC Basis (%)- Over 12 Months	0.90%
US Government guaranteed mortgage backed securities [Member]
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		116
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value		10,290
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 208	11
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Fair Value	$ 5,601	613
Held to maturity, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		37
Held to maturity, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value		2,522
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		29
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Fair Value		15,401
Number of Securities - less than 12 months | N	0
Number of Securities - Over 12 Months | N	2
Amortized Cost Basis - Over 12 Months	$ 5,809
Gross Loss - Over 12 Months	$ 208
Depreciation from AC Basis (%)- Over 12 Months	3.60%
Corporate bonds [Member]
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 103	85
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value	$ 17,526	13,374
Held to maturity, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		204
Held to maturity, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value		5,412
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		112
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Fair Value		13,382
Number of Securities - less than 12 months | N	6
Amortized Cost Basis - less than 12 months	$ 17,629
Gross Loss - less than 12 months	$ 103
Depreciation from AC Basis (%) - less than 12 months	0.60%
Number of Securities - Over 12 Months | N	0
States and municipal Bonds [Member]
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 21
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Fair Value	$ 313
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		102
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Fair Value		4,809
Number of Securities - less than 12 months | N	0
Number of Securities - Over 12 Months | N	1
Amortized Cost Basis - Over 12 Months	$ 334
Gross Loss - Over 12 Months	$ 21
Depreciation from AC Basis (%)- Over 12 Months	6.30%
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations [Member]
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		49
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value	$ 11,500	3,951
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	2
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Fair Value	$ 1,667
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses		472
Held to maturity, Over 12 Months Fair Value		20,193
Number of Securities - less than 12 months | N	2
Amortized Cost Basis - less than 12 months	$ 11,500
Number of Securities - Over 12 Months | N	1
Amortized Cost Basis - Over 12 Months	$ 1,669
Gross Loss - Over 12 Months	$ 2
Depreciation from AC Basis (%)- Over 12 Months	0.10%
Mutual funds [Member]
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 13	32
Available for sale, Less Than 12 Months Fair Value	1,071	4,478
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	139	159
Available for sale, Over 12 Months Fair Value	$ 1,802	$ 1,769
Number of Securities - less than 12 months | N	1
Amortized Cost Basis - less than 12 months	$ 1,084
Gross Loss - less than 12 months	$ 13
Depreciation from AC Basis (%) - less than 12 months	1.20%
Number of Securities - Over 12 Months | N	1
Amortized Cost Basis - Over 12 Months	$ 1,941
Gross Loss - Over 12 Months	$ 139
Depreciation from AC Basis (%)- Over 12 Months	7.20%

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN 40

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Serviced loans for participants	$ 19,700		$ 19,500
TDR Charge offs		$ 212
Purchase of residential mortgages	9,587	6,209
Loans	823,096		814,390
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Purchase of residential mortgages	9,600	$ 6,200
Loans	341,175		341,564
Commercial Real Estate - Construction Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Loans	$ 24,800		$ 23,100

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN 41

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	$ 823,096	$ 814,390
Unearned premiums and deferred loan fees and costs, net	3,867	3,823
Allowance for loan losses	(8,855)	(8,840)	$ (8,035)	$ (7,948)
Loans, net	818,108	809,373
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	323,050	303,036
Allowance for loan losses	(3,786)	(3,856)	(3,839)	(3,705)
Residential [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	296,082	298,052
Home Equity [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	45,093	43,512
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	157,456	168,256
Allowance for loan losses	(2,590)	(2,485)	(2,211)	(2,174)
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans	1,415	1,534
Allowance for loan losses	$ (18)	$ (22)	$ (22)	$ (15)

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN 42

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 8,840	$ 7,948
Provision (credit)	(600)	300
Charge-offs	(243)	(225)
Recoveries	858	12
Ending balance	8,855	8,035
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Beginning balance	3,856	3,705
Provision (credit)	(751)	134
Charge-offs	(170)
Recoveries	851
Ending balance	3,786	3,839
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Beginning balance	2,431	2,053
Provision (credit)	47	(76)
Charge-offs	(50)
Recoveries	1	1
Ending balance	2,429	1,978
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Beginning balance	2,485	2,174
Provision (credit)	105	247
Charge-offs		(212)
Recoveries		2
Ending balance	2,590	2,211
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Beginning balance	22	15
Provision (credit)	13	11
Charge-offs	(23)	(13)
Recoveries	6	9
Ending balance	18	22
Unallocated [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Beginning balance	46	1
Provision (credit)	(14)	(16)
Ending balance	$ 32	$ (15)

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN 43

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired	$ 8,855	$ 8,840
Total allowance for loan losses	8,855	8,840	$ 8,035	$ 7,948
Loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired	7,418	7,494
Loan collectively or individually evaluated and not deemed impaired	815,678	806,896
Total loans	823,096	814,390
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired	3,786	3,856
Total allowance for loan losses	3,786	3,856	3,839	3,705
Loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired	3,504	3,732
Loan collectively or individually evaluated and not deemed impaired	319,546	299,304
Total loans	323,050	303,036
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired	2,429	2,431
Total allowance for loan losses	2,429	2,431	1,978	2,053
Loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired	451	399
Loan collectively or individually evaluated and not deemed impaired	340,724	341,165
Total loans	341,175	341,564
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired	2,590	2,485
Total allowance for loan losses	2,590	2,485	2,211	2,174
Loans individually evaluated and deemed impaired	3,463	3,363
Loan collectively or individually evaluated and not deemed impaired	153,993	164,893
Total loans	157,456	168,256
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired	18	22
Total allowance for loan losses	18	22	22	15
Loan collectively or individually evaluated and not deemed impaired	1,415	1,534
Total loans	1,415	1,534
Unallocated [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Amount of allowance for loans collectively or individually evaluated for impairment and not deemed impaired	32	46
Total allowance for loan losses	$ 32	$ 46	$ (15)	$ 1

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN 44

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	$ 3,214	$ 4,249
Loans on Non-Accrual	8,288	8,080
30-59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	1,058	1,373
60 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	300	1,503
Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	1,856	1,373
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	1,052	1,098
Loans on Non-Accrual	3,011	3,237
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | 30-59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	642	348
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | 60 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		730
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	410	20
Residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	1,262	1,546
Loans on Non-Accrual	1,481	1,470
Residential [Member] | 30-59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	183	638
Residential [Member] | 60 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	262
Residential [Member] | Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	817	908
Home Equity [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	193	354
Loans on Non-Accrual	123
Home Equity [Member] | 30-59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	155	230
Home Equity [Member] | 60 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	38	124
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	698	1,221
Loans on Non-Accrual	3,664	3,363
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | 30-59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	69	127
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | 60 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		649
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	629	445
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	9	30
Loans on Non-Accrual	9	10
Consumer [Member] | 30-59 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due	$ 9	$ 30

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN 45

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
Recorded Investment	$ 7,418		$ 7,494
Unpaid Principal Balance	9,560		9,354
Average Recorded Investment	7,456	$ 7,594
Interest Income Recognized	12
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
Recorded Investment	3,504		3,732
Unpaid Principal Balance	4,392		4,403
Average Recorded Investment	3,618	3,082
Interest Income Recognized	12
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
Recorded Investment	451		399
Unpaid Principal Balance	609		543
Average Recorded Investment	425	289
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance:
Recorded Investment	3,463		3,363
Unpaid Principal Balance	4,559		$ 4,408
Average Recorded Investment	$ 3,413	$ 4,223

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN 46

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	$ 823,096	$ 814,390
Loans rated 1-3 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	752,916	746,158
Loans rated 4 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	45,869	43,113
Loans rated 5 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	544	572
Loans rated 6 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	23,767	24,547
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	323,050	303,036
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Loans rated 1-3 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	286,993	269,124
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Loans rated 4 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	29,464	27,053
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Loans rated 5 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	136	138
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Loans rated 6 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	6,457	6,721
Residential [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	296,082	298,052
Residential [Member] | Loans rated 1-3 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	294,601	296,582
Residential [Member] | Loans rated 6 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	1,481	1,470
Home Equity [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	45,093	43,512
Home Equity [Member] | Loans rated 1-3 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	44,970	43,512
Home Equity [Member] | Loans rated 6 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	123
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	157,456	168,256
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Loans rated 1-3 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	124,946	135,416
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Loans rated 4 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	16,405	16,060
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Loans rated 5 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	408	434
Commercial and Industrial [Member] | Loans rated 6 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	15,697	16,346
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	1,415	1,534
Consumer [Member] | Loans rated 1-3 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	1,406	1,524
Consumer [Member] | Loans rated 6 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Loans	$ 9	$ 10

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Detai

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 34	$ 28
Directors Officers And Employees Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation reserved for issuance			516,000
Share based compensation, shares available for grant	48,560
Vesting term	5 years
2002 Directors Officers And Employees Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation reserved for issuance	652,664
2007 Directors Officers And Employees Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation reserved for issuance	624,041

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Det48

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Shares
Beginning balance	54,160	13,000
Shares granted		48,560
Shares vested	(11,200)
Ending balance	42,960	61,560
Weighted average grant date fair value
Beginning balance	$ 7.28	$ 8.07
Shares granted		7.18
Shares vested	7.18
Ending balance	$ 7.30	$ 7.37

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LON49

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Detail Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	$ 158,593	$ 128,407
Long-term debt	90,943	153,358
Customer Repurchase Agreements Long Term [Member] | Government-Sponsored Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of collateral pledged	6,700	6,500
Customer Repurchase Agreements Long Term [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of collateral pledged	67,300	63,500
Bankers Bank Northeast [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total amount available to borrow	4,000
Required cash reserve	300
PNC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total amount available to borrow	50,000
FHLBB Advances [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total amount available to borrow	9,500	9,500
Repayment of advances	$ 42,500
Weighted average interest rate	2.29%
Prepayment penalty	$ 915
Federal Home Loan Bank Certificates And Obligations FHLB [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	120,000	93,800
Long-term debt	85,000	147,400
Customer Contracts [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	6,000	5,900
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Customer repurchase agreements	$ 38,600	$ 34,700

PENSION BENEFITS (Details)

PENSION BENEFITS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 293	$ 309
Interest cost	240	226
Expected return on assets	(274)	(284)
Amortization of actuarial loss	16	31
Net periodic pension cost	$ 275	$ 282

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIV51

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 75,000		$ 107,500
Termination value of derivatives in a net liability position	5,200
Reclassifications amount, effective portion	$ 247	$ 131
Forecasted transactions hedging period	6 years
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional value of termintaed derivatives	$ 32,500		47,500
Termination fees	$ 3,400		$ 2,400
Termination fees amortized period	6 years		5 years
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 35,000

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIV52

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative liability	$ 5,101	$ 6,064

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIV53

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 75,000	$ 107,500
Weighted Average Maturity (In years)	4 years 1 month 6 days	4 years 10 months 24 days
Estimated Fair Value	$ (5,101)	$ (6,064)
Interest Rate Swaps On FHLBB Borrowings [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 40,000	$ 40,000
Weighted Average Maturity (In years)	2 years	2 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted Average Rate Received	0.62%	0.32%
Weighted Average Rate Paid	1.52%	1.52%
Estimated Fair Value	$ (616)	$ (330)
Forward Starting Interest Rate Swaps On FHLBB Borrowings [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 35,000	$ 67,500
Weighted Average Maturity (In years)	6 years 6 months	6 years 6 months
Weighted Average Rate Paid	3.54%	3.42%
Estimated Fair Value	$ (4,485)	$ (5,734)

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIV54

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Derivatives Designated As Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of loss recognized in OCI	$ (2,551)	$ (2,769)

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABLI

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABLITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	$ 302,224	$ 182,590
Derivative liabilities, net	5,101	6,064
Fair Value - Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	7,967	7,840
Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	294,257	174,750
Derivative liabilities, net	5,101	6,064
Mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	6,346	6,247
Common and preferred Stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	1,621	1,593
Government-Sponsored Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	194,880	135,959
US Government guaranteed mortgage backed securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	18,563	10,903
Corporate bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	53,188	21,136
States and municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	2,958	2,801
Government-sponsored enterprise obligations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	24,668	3,951
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets	302,224	182,590
Derivative liabilities, net	5,101	6,064
Recurring [Member] | Fair Value - Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets	7,967	7,840
Recurring [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets	294,257	174,750
Derivative liabilities, net	5,101	6,064
Recurring [Member] | Mutual funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	6,346	6,247
Recurring [Member] | Mutual funds [Member] | Fair Value - Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	6,346	6,247
Recurring [Member] | Common and preferred Stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	1,621	1,593
Recurring [Member] | Common and preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value - Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	1,621	1,593
Recurring [Member] | Government-Sponsored Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	194,880	135,939
Recurring [Member] | Government-Sponsored Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	194,880	135,959
Recurring [Member] | US Government guaranteed mortgage backed securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	18,563	10,903
Recurring [Member] | US Government guaranteed mortgage backed securities [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	18,563	10,903
Recurring [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	53,188	21,136
Recurring [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	53,188	21,136
Recurring [Member] | States and municipal Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	2,958	2,801
Recurring [Member] | States and municipal Bonds [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	2,958	2,801
Recurring [Member] | Government-sponsored enterprise obligations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	24,668	3,951
Recurring [Member] | Government-sponsored enterprise obligations [Member] | Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities available for sale	$ 24,668	$ 3,951

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIAB56

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABLITIES (Details 1) - Nonrecurring [Member] - Impaired Loans [Member] - Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 2,010	$ 2,237
Gains (Losses) arising from fair value adjustment of assets	$ 170	$ 212

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIAB57

FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABLITIES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 155,194	$ 13,703
Securities available for sale	302,224	182,590
Securities held to maturity		237,619
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock	14,080	15,074
Loans - net	816,194	797,596
Accrued interest receivable	3,385	3,878
Liabilities:
Deposits	930,888	901,400
Short-term borrowings	158,599	128,407
Long-term debt	91,717	155,433
Accrued interest payable	318	446
Derivative liabilities	5,101	6,064
Fair Value - Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	155,194	13,703
Securities available for sale	7,967	7,840
Fair Value Inputs Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Securities available for sale	294,257	174,750
Securities held to maturity		237,619
Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	158,599	128,407
Long-term debt	91,717	155,433
Derivative liabilities	5,101	6,064
Fair Value Inputs Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock	14,080	15,074
Loans - net	816,194	797,596
Accrued interest receivable	3,385	3,878
Liabilities:
Deposits	930,888	901,400
Accrued interest payable	318	446
Carrying Value [Member]
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	155,194	13,703
Securities available for sale	302,224	182,590
Securities held to maturity		238,219
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston and other restricted stock	14,080	15,074
Loans - net	818,108	809,373
Accrued interest receivable	3,385	3,878
Liabilities:
Deposits	928,124	900,363
Short-term borrowings	158,593	128,407
Long-term debt	90,943	153,358
Accrued interest payable	318	446
Derivative liabilities	$ 5,101	$ 6,064