The Buzz Online

In the Spotlight: Kennebunk Savings promoted Carlos Maldonado (pictured) of the Portsmouth and Hampton branches to retail experience manager for the Seacoast. In this new role, Maldonado will also serve as a team leader.

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Akumina, a Nashua software provider and one of INC Magazine’s Top 200 fastest-growing companies in North America, was selected for the Intranet Choice – North America 2021 award by ClearBox Consulting for the third year in a row. Akumina earned high marks for its versatility and extensive configuration capabilities.

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NHTrust in Concord hired Cody Tibbetts, who has joined the organization as a wealth management assistant. Prior to NHTrust, Tibbetts was a branch service representative for Merrimack County Savings Bank’s Hooksett office.

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HCA Healthcare, which includes Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, was recognized for the 11th time by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies. HCA Healthcare is one of only seven honorees in the Healthcare Providers category.

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Bauer Hockey in Exeter designed a custom skate graphic celebrating the achievements and life of Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s first Black player as an extension of its commitment to making hockey more diverse and inclusive. Built as part of the skate’s boot, the design features an image of O’Ree and inspirational phrases related to the movement for equality.

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The Rotary Club of Merrimack seeks nominations for people who live or work in Merrimack and have displayed outstanding performance in their jobs. If you know such a person, the Merrimack Rotary would like to hear from you and be able to recognize your nominee at the annual Excellence in the Workplace meeting. Deadline for nominations is April 8, 2021. This is not a competition, therefore all nominees who attend will be honored. 

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The NH Department of Environmental Services Watershed Assistance Section has awarded five grants for watershed protection and restoration projects totaling $406,698. The grants focus on nonpoint source pollution prevention and reduction.

• Merrymeeting Watershed Management Plan, Town of New Durham, $94,448             
• Messer Pond Watershed Plan, Messer Pond Protective Association, $36,750
• Nippo Lake Association Watershed Management Plan, Nippo Lake Association, $172,000   
• Lake Sunapee Watershed Plan, Lake Sunapee Protective Association, $50,000
• Lake Warren Watershed Management Plan, Southwest Regional Planning Commission, $53,500