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SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin announced that eight attorneys from the firm were selected to the 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers List and three attorneys were selected to the 2018 Massachusetts Rising Stars List. 

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a multi-phase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

• Shareholder Michele Feinstein was recognized for the 12th year in the fields of estate planning and probate;

• Shareholder Gary Fentin was selected for the 13th year in the field of government finance;

• Shareholder Carol Cioe Klyman was recognized for the 14th year in the field of elder law;

• Managing Partner Timothy Mulhern was selected in the field of tax law for the 11th consecutive year;

• Shareholder Steven Schwartz was selected for the 13th time in the field of business and corporate law;

• Shareholder James Sheils was selected for the fourth consecutive year in the field of banking law;

• Shareholder Ann (Ami) Weber was selected for the 15th consecutive year in the field of elder law; and

• Shareholder Steven Weiss was selected in the field of business bankruptcy for the 12th consecutive year.

Additionally, three attorneys have been selected to the 2018 Massachusetts Rising Stars list. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

• Attorney Mark Esposito was recognized in the field of general litigation;

• Attorney Michael Fenton was selected for the fifth consecutive year in the fields of business and corporate law; and

• Shareholder David Webber was honored in the field of closely held business for the seventh consecutive year.

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SPRINGFIELD — As ValleyBike Share started taking shape in several municipalities in the Pioneer Valley this year, veteran-owned and operated service contractor Corps Logistics was tasked with building and maintaining the 48 stations and more than 200 bikes.

Corps Logistics provides a military-grade approach to bike-share system implementation and operations. It works to find talented veterans that care about their community and the mission at hand. Many of its veteran employees come home with physical and emotional limitations, and Corps Logistics offers them the opportunity to continue the utilization of their talents and skills to better the lives of the community around them.

“Corps Logistics is proud to have a team comprised of qualified veterans, people who have gained unparalleled experience while serving the United States of America,” CEO Jim Duffney said. “The veteran employees do not simply apply their military experience to provide exceptional service, but they do this with a level of conviction and efficiency that can only be mastered through military training. I deeply love all my veteran brothers and sisters that make this team so strong.”

Launched this past June, the ValleyBike Share system offers electric-assist bicycles to users. The service is available 24/7 and is ideal for errands, commuting, or recreation.

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank President and CEO John Heaps Jr. announced the bank has hired three well-known and banking professionals with long-term industry experience in the Springfield area. They will be charged with helping to grow the bank’s Hampden County presence as it expands in that region.

Michael Moriarty will serve as senior vice president/commercial team leader, Joseph Kulig will serve as vice president/commercial loan officer, and Candace Pereira will be assistant vice president/commercial portfolio manager.

“We are very excited about bringing in these three professionals who truly are renowned in the region’s commercial lending world. The trio will focus on further developing commercial relationships in Hampden County and Northern Connecticut,” Heaps said. “This is a big move for us and solidifies our strategic direction. Florence Bank is committed to expanding in Hampden County, and we are thrilled to have these banking leaders from the region join our commercial team to shepherd new growth. They will make Florence Bank even stronger.”

Florence Bank will open a branch on Allen Street in Springfield this fall; last year, it opened the Hampden County Banking Center in West Springfield, its first branch in the county.

Moriarty, Kulig, and Pereira previously worked at Farmington Bank, a $3 billion commercial bank whose assets were recently purchased by Peoples United Bank. At Farmington, Moriarty was senior vice president and regional commercial team leader, Kulig was a relationship manager, and Pereira was assistant vice president. All three previously worked with United Bank.

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ENFIELD, Conn. — Asnuntuck Community College announced new degree options for students looking to enter a career in the healthcare field. The college has received approval to award associate degrees in massage therapy and registered medical assisting. In addition to the new degrees, the college is also offering certificate programs for certified phlebotomy technician, health career pathway, health information management technician, and certified administrative medical office skills.

The college continues to offer career certification and licensure programs in areas where the Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected growth, including basic skin esthetics, advanced skin esthetics, certified pharmacy technician, certified EKG technician, certified sterile processing technician, CNA/certified patient care technician, dental assistant (X-ray and infection-control certified), emergency medical technician, medical coding and billing (CPC-certified professional coder and CIC-certified inpatient coder), nail technician, ophthalmic assistant, personal trainer (national certification), and veterinary assistant. The college will also be offering a certificate in cosmetology in the near future.

Asnuntuck’s Massage Therapy Clinic is now open to the public. The sessions are available for $25 for one hour or $50 for a two-hour session. Gift certificates are available. Reservations are required. Call (860) 253-3081 to schedule an appointment. The Spa at Asnuntuck is also open. Treatments include back facials, waxing, body treatments, customized facials, makeup application, manicures, and pedicures. Call (860) 253-3083 to make an appointment.

Asnuntuck will host an open house on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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EAST LONGMEADOW — EMA Dental will accept donations now through December for new, unwrapped children’s toys for ages 1 to 18, and also new or gently used clothing.

There are hundreds of kids in foster care in the Springfield area alone, along with families that cannot afford gifts. To help meet these needs, EMA will accept donations at both its locations at 16 Gerrard Ave., East Longmeadow, and 64 Gothic St., Northampton. As a thank you, EMA will offer coupons for this year’s Festival of Trees.