The Buzz Online

Nicholson Law Firm, PLLC recently added three to its staff: Keith Diaz, Esq., Jane Brouillet, legal administrative assistant, and Jennifer Nicholson, business manager.

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Jacqueline Bristol has been named president of the Weber Packaging Solutions Honor Council for excellence in her territory account management in NH, New England and New York in 2021. Bristol is the second woman to earn this award in the Illinois-based company's 90 year history.

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Bi-State Primary Care Association hired Katherine A. Shamel, BSN, MSN, for the new position of program manager for workforce initiatives. The position supports Bi-State’s Recruitment Center for the recruitment and retention of primary care doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse midwives for NH and Vermont health centers.

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NHTrust hired Joe Dudek, as a Financial Advisor. Dudek will be based at NHTrust’s Meredith office inside Meredith Village Savings Bank.

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With the return of The Flat Track at NH Motor Speedway comes more on-track action for race fans to enjoy during major event weekends. The Laconia Short Track and inaugural Musket Dirt Shootout will bookend Motorcycle Week at NHMS on June 11 and 18, and Friday Night Dirt Duels will kick up the dirt during New England’s only NASCAR weekend on July 15.

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Reporter Mara Hoplamazian, who started at NH Public Radio in 2021 as a fellow, was named the energy and environment reporter and will anchor NHPR’s By Degrees climate reporting initiative.

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Eversource is encouraging customers to take advantage of additional energy assistance funds available to help pay energy bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This expanded program which not only helps customers pay their energy bills, but also provides weatherization funds to help make their home more energy efficient and comfortable during the winter.

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Jersey Mike’s Subs has opened in Londonderry. Franchise owner Matt Goyette is holding a grand opening and fundraiser through Sunday, February 13 to support Londonderry High School. Customers with a special fundraising coupon can make a minimum $3 contribution to Londonderry High School in exchange for a regular sub.

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Meredith Village Savings Bank supported the Santa Fund of the Greater Lakes Region by donating $15,000. The Santa Fund provides assistance to children year round, including summer camps, enrichment activities, sports programs, personal care needs and more. Go to santafund.weebly.com for more information on the organization.

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NEADS World Class Service Dogs, based in Princeton, Mass., is actively recruiting volunteer Full-Time Puppy Raisers and Weekend Puppy Raisers in New England (Mass., Conn., Maine, N.H., R.I., and Vt.) Applications are available online here.