The Buzz Online

In the spotlight: The certified public accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA hired Staff Accountant Stephanie Eno, Client Accounting Services Supervisor Jeni Lauder, and Administrative Assistant Leslie Gordon to the firm.

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Portsmouth Regional Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards.

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Bank of New Hampshire in Laconia hired Deborah Clapp to its commercial services team as assistant VP–senior credit analyst.

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Brookstone Builders, Inc., construction managers and general contractors in Manchester, completed a new construction project at the TDS Telecommunications building a new garage and office space in Wilton.

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St. Mary’s Bank in Manchester hired Richard Sciaudone as residential lending sales manager. He brings 26 years of mortgage lending, sales and leadership experience to his new position.

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The running and walking store Runner’s Alley named Justin Paynter as the manager of their Concord location. He has more than 15 years of retail management experience at companies such as REI, Sketchers, Pet Smart, and most recently Nike.

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Liza McSwain joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as assistant VP, branch relationship manager for the Claremont location. She has more than 35 years of experience, often serving in financial roles and 18 years in retail banking, most recently, at Mascoma Bank.

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Merchants Fleet in Hooksett was appointed to the Northwestern University Transportation Center’s Business Advisory Council, a group of experts focused on the complex issues facing the nation’s transportation industry.

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Savings Bank of Walpole in Keene promoted Kristen Noonan to community engagement assistant. She joined the bank in 2006. 

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Sister banks Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank and Savings Bank of Walpole have launched the annual community photo contest for 2021. Winning full color photographs will be featured on four websites as well as in desktop and wall versions of complimentary community calendars for all three community banks. Photos may also be selected for holiday cards and note cards.