The Inn at Weathersfield, noted as one of the top 10 culinary inns by Bon Appetit magazine, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Luc Matécat as executive chef. Chef Jean-Luc's responsibilities include creating and overseeing the culinary experience for both inn and dinner guests, teaching classes at the inn's non-professional classroom studio, The Hidden Kitchen, and managing the inn's organic vegetable and herb garden.

DominionTech Inc., Vermont’s premier IT and Computer Services Company announced today that Ray Chamberland has joined the team as a senior network engineer. Ray has extensive experience in the IT industry and comes to DominionTech with a wealth of knowledge. Ray joins DominionTech at a very exciting time as they prepare to upgrade and implement new technologies for their many new and existing clients and he is certain to be an asset in the process.

Last week, Vermont farmers and members of agricultural agencies gathered at the annual Vermont Farm Show, which took place at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction on January 28-30. The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association (VMSMA) was among the exhibitors and held its annual meeting on the first day of the show. At the meeting, the VMSMA announced new leadership for 2014, including new two board members and two association officers.

The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) is pleased to announce that Brad Bauman, VMEC Professional Manufacturing and Business Growth Advisor, has completed the requirements to be named an American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor, or ASQ CQA. As such, Brad has reached a significant level of professional recognition, indicating a proficiency in and a comprehension of auditing principles and practices.

Collaborative Solutions Corporation (CSC) is pleased to announce that James McDonald has recently been named as the Executive Director of the Corporation. Jim has been with the company in the Program Director role since May 2010 and he has over 20 years experience working in the Human Services field. Prior to joining CSC, Jim was the Director of Children, Youth and Family Services for Lamoille Community Connections in Morrisville VT and he served a the Program Director at United Services Inc in Dayville CT.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has promoted Peter A. Turley to Store Manager of the Waterbury store located at 14 South Main St. in Waterbury, Vt. He is responsible for new business development, consumer and business lending, managing personnel and overseeing the day-to-day operations at the store serving customers in Waterbury, Waterbury Center, Duxbury, Moretown and Bolton.

Turley joined TD Bank in 2011 and most recently served as a Financial Services Representative.

Paul Frank + Collins P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2014 edition of Benchmark Litigation as being one of the six most highly recommended law firms in the state of Vermont for litigation work.

In addition, five directors of the firm received individual recognition as being “local litigation stars” in practice areas as follows:

• S. Crocker Bennett, II - personal injury, product liability and general commercial litigation

• Robert G. Cain - labor and employment and general commercial litigation

CENTURY 21 Jack Associates is pleased to announce that Lisa Meyer, Broker and Manager of the Waterbury branch office, has earned the CENTURY 21 Masters Ruby Award for 2013 in addition to the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award for the fourth consecutive year.

Ross Environmental Associates, Inc. (R.E.A.) is pleased to announce that Justin Whipple and Mike Pinard have been certified by the Eastern Regional Radon Training Center for Radon Measurement and Radon Mitigation. Both certifications were issued by the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) and are recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon is naturally occurring and is prevalent in many areas of Vermont. The Vermont Department of Health and U.S.

The Rock of Ages Granite Quarry Visitors Center in Barre is celebrating Valentine’s Day with granite rings, pendants, and pins made on site as well as a host of cheese boards, mortar & pestles, lazy susans, clocks and other eclectic rock and mineral gifts from around the world. The jewelry is handcrafted at the Visitors Center by Barre native Marcelle Moran, who turns 84 this year. Moran follows the legacy of turn-of-the-century author and notable Barre physician Dr. DeForest Clinton Jarvis.