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Medical director and founder of Biologic Integrative Healthcare (BIH), Dr. Samantha K. Eagle, is pleased to announce the addition of Drs. Liz Kaltman and Jody E. Noé to the practice. BIH is a multidisciplinary group of naturopathic and medical doctors, and other practitioners, providing family care with a comprehensive approach to restoring and maintaining health.

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) has announced the following changes to the membership of the Boards of Directors of both the Company and its subsidiary, Berkshire Bank:

Scotty Aquilino, former co-owner of the Winhall Market, has purchased the Bromley Market, on Route 11 in Peru, and has brought her chef and manager from the Winhall Market with her.

Rick Milliken, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington has announced that David Goodman has received the hotel’s 2012 Manager of the Year Award. Goodman serves as Controller and manages financial operations, forecasting and budgeting for the hotel and Trader Duke’s restaurant.

James J. Gozzo, Ph.D., President of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, announced today that U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont will be the commencement speaker at the first graduation ceremony of the school's Colchester Campus. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Champlain Valley Exposition.

Vermont Catholic Charities, Inc. has announced that Mr. Lawrence F. Assell, the Executive Director of Vermont Catholic Charities, Inc., will retire effective June 30, 2013, completing a remarkable tenure of five years of leadership for the diocesan charitable organization.

Secretary of State Jim Condos announced today that State Archivist Tanya Marshall has appointed Mary Ide of Brattleboro, Leah Korce of Huntington, and Brian Lindner of Waterbury to the Vermont Historical Records Advisory Board (VHRAB).

Tyler Dumont of Dracut, Mass., a junior in Lyndon State College’s Electronic Journalism Arts program, has been nominated for three Emmy™ Awards by the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. An Emmy is the television industry’s most coveted peer-recognition symbol of distinction.

Dr. Karen Gross, President of Southern Vermont College, has announced

two important changes within the SVC Athletic Department effective today. Michael

McDonough has been promoted to full-time Director of Athletics and Dan Engelstad, until recently assistant basketball coach at the College of Holy Cross, has been named SVC’s head men’s basketball coach.

People’s United Bank has announced that Scott D. Carpenter has joined People’s United Bank as Senior Vice President, Director of Wealth Management and Private Banking in Vermont. As Director, Carpenter will oversee all aspects of wealth management and private banking operations. Carpenter succeeds Sylvia MacKinnon who recently announced her retirement.

Jack Russell, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Jack Associates announced that Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the world’s largest residential real estate sales organization recently recognized sales associate Lisa Meyer with the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award.

The New England Secondary School Consortium announced recipients of their first annual NESSC Champions awards recognizing seven leaders from across New England.

Receiving regional awards were:

• Tim Donovan, chancellor of the Vermont State College System; and

• Lou DiPalma, state senator from Rhode Island.

Receiving state awards were: