Attorney Jeffrey M. Messina has joined the Labor and Employment Group and Attorney L. Raymond Sun has joined the Litigation and Regulated Entities Groups at the northern New England law firm of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. Both associates have prior experience at the firm and both will work from the firm’s Burlington Office.

Jaime Losch has completed a 40-Hour National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Airborne Asbestos Sampling and Analysis Course. Ms Losch is an Indoor Air Quality, Asbestos, and Lead Project Scientist with the Waterbury, VT office of Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (ECS).

Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP is pleased to announce that Karen M. Lascelle has attained the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA). Karen joins the ranks of approximately 5,000 CVAs nationwide. To attain the credential, Karen attended an intensive training regimen, took and passed a rigorous examination, and finally submitted a comprehensive valuation report.

Steve Getz has recently joined the team as Organic Valley's New England East Pool Coordinator. Getz will be expanding the farmer's presence in the Northeast, allowing the organization to strengthen regional resources and continuously decrease miles from farm to table.

Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing recently held a ceremony to recognize the three employees honored by the Vermont Health Care Association (VHCA). VHCA presented Outstanding Caregivers Awards to Registered Dietician Janis Belforti, Dietician of the Year, long-time volunteer Lydia Lewis, Volunteer of the Year and Crystal Sayers, LNA, Secretary of the Year.