NORTH ANDOVER — Through its Charitable Foundation, Stoneham Savings Bank has pledged $15,000 to the Stone Zoo's Black Bear Exhibit campaign fund. The contribution will be paid over three annual installments. The exhibit which is the new home to two adolescent black bears from Tennessee, named Smokey and Buba, will be opened year-round.
Richard Donovan, president and CEO of Stoneham Savings Bank stated, "Over the years, Stoneham Savings Bank has been an ardent supporter of the Stone Zoo. In keeping with our commitment to this beloved institution, it is with great pleasure that I present the Stone Zoo with this financial contribution."
Stoneham Savings Bank serves North Andover and surrounding communities.
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HAVERHILL — Aubuchon Hardware in Haverhill celebrated the company's 100th anniversary milestone during the town's Fourth of July with special giveaways at the store and fireworks.
After 100 years of business, Aubuchon Hardware, a family-owned hardware provider, remains committed to the community it serves.
For information about Aubuchon Hardware, visit the company's Web site at www.hardwarestore.com.
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NORTH ANDOVER — Paul Roy, president of Elliot Whittier Insurance, and Cindy Traverso, managing member of MTM Insurance Associates LLC, announce the formation of Elliot Whittier-MTM Insurance Associates LLC. The new organization leverages the resources of two agencies to give both entities access to each other's insurance markets. "The new alliance increases our access to companies by 50 percent, Roy reported, making us even more competitive in both personal and commercial business." Roy went on to say that "the new alliance will bring many more benefits not only for our clients, but also to both our entities providing a stronger position for even more opportunities and growth for all."
MTM Insurance is an independent insurance agency located in North Andover. MTM Insurance's three managing partners have more than 60 years of combined experience in the insurance industry and have strong ties to the community. Elliot Whittier Insurance is also an independent agency with offices in Winthrop and Peabody and has been serving individuals, families, nonprofits and businesses since 1882.
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METHUEN — Jose Cruz, business development manager of TD Banknorth in Methuen, has been named Rotarian of the Year by the Methuen-Salem Rotary Club. This award is presented annually. The recipient is selected by club members based on his or her service to the club, the community, and Rotary International.
In addition to serving as the public relations chairperson, Cruz provides assistance to local service projects such as the Club's annual Charity Golf Tournament, holiday food basket drive, and cooking and serving food to athletes and their families at the Special Olympics event the club sponsors annually at Salem (N.H.) High School.
Cruz is also a member of the Methuen Board of Trade. He resides in Salem, N.H., with his wife, Grace, and daughter, Kelsey.
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NORTH ANDOVER — MTM Insurance, a community business in North Andover, held a business before hours event for the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. "What a wonderful way to introduce people to our business and to learn about theirs,"said Cindy Traverso, principal. The principals of MTM Insurance, Paul MacDonald, Cindy Traverso and Laurie Mancinelli, have more than 60 years of combined experience in the insurance industry.
The MTM staff prides themselves on providing their customers with outstanding products, competitive rates and exceptional service. The chamber is dedicated to helping small and large business grow and develop in the Merrimack Valley.
For information about MTM Insurance, call 978-681-5700 or visit www.mtminsure.com. For information about the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.
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SALEM, N.H. — The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce will hold the Second Annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, Oct. 4. This year's event will focus on "Family Health," and is being coordinated with the help of the Salem School District's Woodbury PTA. The event will feature "expo style" vendor displays, product demonstrations, tips for family health, an interactive "Fun Zone" for Children of all ages sponsored by Best Buy of Salem, as well as a cooking demonstration by Tommy Grella Jr., of The Next Food Network Star fame.
Booths are now available for vendors wishing to participate in this event. The booths include table, table coverings, skirt, backdrop "pipe & drape" and side rails, and two chairs. The event will be held at Woodbury Middle School in Salem from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and will include activities for children of all ages, demonstrations and free giveaways, as well as raffles throughout the day. For additional information or to register for participation, please contact the chamber office at 603-893-3177 or visit online at www.gschamber.com.
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Kevin Verge has joined Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP as an associate in its Litigation Law Group. Verge practices in the area of general litigation law and advises clients on a broad range of matters. He represents individuals, businesses, educational institutions and governmental entities.
Verge grew up in Plaistow, N.H., and now resides in Manchester. He is a graduate of Timberlane Regional High School, where he was awarded the Union Leader William Loeb Scholarship in 1999. He is a graduate of Columbia University and Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, where he received his J.D. degree.
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LAWRENCE — The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce is auctioning two tickets to the Red Sox vs. White Sox baseball game, taking place on Aug. 30 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are for Section 10, Box 7, Row C, Seats 1 and 2. All bids are binding. Online bidding closes at noon on Aug. 25. Visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com to see highest bid, changed daily. For more information, call 978-686-0900.
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HAVERHILL — The Duxbury Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Richard MacDonald have agreed on a new three-year contract. MacDonald, a Haverhill resident, has been town manager in Duxbury for the past three years.
Duxbury, a community of 15,000 people, was recently rated AAA by Standard and Poor, one of only 12 communities in Massachusetts with the highest financial rating offered by the rating agency.
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SALISBURY BEACH — Shihan Larry F. Giordano, chief instructor of Giordano Family MKA, hosted the annual summer beach training at Salisbury Beach Reservation on June 3. More than 100 students attended, along with 20 Black Belts. MKA Beach training is open to all staff and students.
Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, set the precedence for beach training with his students, including Shihan Giordano. A favorite among MKA students, beach training offers unique training conditions to test each individual's capacity for balance, mental endurance and strength conditioning. MKA's Beach training included a brisk run, karate basics and swimming in the Atlantic Ocean.
"This training program is vitally important to the development of our students at MKA, and this year we had many younger students attend," Shihan Larry Giordano said. "The beach conditions push each student's mental and physical endurance, making it a challenging, yet rewarding experience. The students appreciate the variation in our training program, and look forward to our annual event."
For more information, visit www.methuenkarate.com.
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LAWRENCE — SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business), offers free one-hour counseling every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, 264 Essex St., Lawrence. An appointment is required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Trudy at 978-686-0900.
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ZOOTS invites dog-lovers to bring their pooches into any of its locations on Wednesday, Aug. 20, for discounted cleaning of pet's clothing and treats for four-legged friends, which include Old Mother Hubbard Mini Assorted Biscuits and Wellness Wellbites, courtesy of Wellness Inc.
To celebrate the day, ZOOTS will donate the day's proceeds to the Great Dog Rescue of New England. GDRNE is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit, shelterless, all-breed rescue group headquartered in Massachusetts. The group is comprised of volunteers from all over New England who love dogs and want to help those that end up homeless. Its goal is to meet the needs of each dog as an individual and to assure proper placement in a loving forever home.
For more information or to find the closest store location, visit www.zoots.com or call 1-888-699-6687.
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ANDOVER — Helium Inc. in Andover has added three industry veterans to its team. Peter Newton, who most recently served as Monster.com's senior vice president and GM of Monster's media alliances, has been named Helium's vice president of business development. Joining the Helium Board of Directors is former president of Monster Steven Pogorzelski, and joining the Helium Board of Advisors is former executive vice president of the Boston Globe Alfred S. Larkin Jr.
Newton will focus on driving partnerships and strategic relationships with media companies, including newspapers, worldwide. Newton acquired more than 200 partners during his tenure at Monster.com. As Monster's senior vice president/GM, he was responsible for growing the company's small- and medium-sized business (SMB) segment. A longtime newspaper industry veteran, he spent 18 years with The Boston Globe, where he served as vice president of advertising.
Pogorzelski spent more than a decade in various executive roles at Monster where he was responsible for sales and customer development in more than 40 countries worldwide. Pogorzelski has 23 years of recruitment and advertising agency experience.
Larkin recently served as executive vice president of The Boston Globe. During his 36-year tenure there, he served as vice president and assistant to the publisher, and has held a variety of positions including political reporter, Sunday Magazine editor, assistant managing editor for local news, and Sunday managing editor.
For information about Helium Inc., visit www.Helium.com.
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LAWRENCE — Metro Credit Union will collect supplies for its School Supply Drive through Aug. 30, at its Lawrence branch, 215 South Broadway. Donations of backpacks, pencils, pens, notebooks, crayons and any other new school supplies are needed. Metro will distribute the supplies to local school districts for children in need before the school year starts.
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NORTH ANDOVER — Jodie Leibowitz of North Andover has been hired as a full-time Spanish teacher by Lynnfield public schools. She will be teaching Spanish honors and college placement courses at Lynnfield High School.
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