WCAX-TV announced today that Matt Henson will become the news station's New York reporter based out of Plattsburgh.

“Matt has shaped our newscasts as producer and assignment editor and we are delighted he will be taking his skills to the field as a reporter,” said WCAX-TV News Director Anson Tebbetts.

Henson added, “I've been fortunate to have visited New York often, and can't wait to begin reporting there full time. I am looking forward to spending time with the people of the North Country and telling their stories.

WCAX-TV has announced that Scott Waterman has been named the news station's assignment manager and special projects producer. A veteran of the WCAX-TV newsroom, Waterman has worked as a photographer and co-producer for 16 years. His story telling skills have won numerous awards including recognition from the National Press Photographers Association and the Associated Press.

Alec Newcomb, executive vice president of MyWebGrocer, joined the Greater Burlington Y's Board of Directors last week. His nomination was unanimously approved during the organization's annual meeting, held on May 20 at the Burlington Country Club.

Attorney Peter D. Van Oot of the northern New England law firm of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC has moved to the Upper Valley and will continue his land use, environmental and corporate law practice primarily from the firm's Lebanon office. Van Oot will continue to work part-time in the firm's Brattleboro office and will be available to the firm's southern Vermont clients in Brattleboro whenever needed going forward. DRM CEO and Managing Partner Paul H. Ode Jr. announced the change on May 22.

Michael R. Tuttle, President and CEO of Merchants Bank, today announced the promotion of Geoffrey R. Hesslink to the office of Executive Vice President. Mr. Hesslink leads the Commercial, Government and Business Banking Division and is Senior Lender.

“I am pleased to announce this very well-deserved promotion and recognition of Geoff's many significant contributions to Merchants Bank over the past 15 years. We are all very fortunate to have him as part of the Merchants Bank team,” commented Mr. Tuttle.

Mobile Medical International Corporation, based in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, has announced that Rick Cochran, President & CEO is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Award in New England. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Mr. Cochran was selected as a finalist from nearly 80 nominees by a panel of independent judges.