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BankFive

Fall River-based BankFive has appointed William H. Lapointe as its new board chairman. He will be replacing Richard L. Lafrance, who is retiring after nine years as chairman.

BayCoast Bank 

Swansea-based BayCoast Bank announced the promotion of John P. Sperduti to home equity loan officer.

Casner & Edwards 

Boston law firm Casner & Edwards has hired Caitlin Romasco as an associate in its litigation, corporate and real estate groups.

MountainOne Bank

North Adams-based MountainOne, the parent company of MountainOne Bank, announced the election of Mary Grant to its board of directors and the bank’s board of directors. Grant is president of Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Nitsch Engineering

Boston-based Nitsch Engineering has promoted Aaaron Gallagher to chief operating officer. He will remain vice president.

The Procopio Cos.

Middleton-based developer and multifamily landlord The Procopio Cos. announced it has hired Meghan Funk as a human resources associate. Funk was previously a human resources manager for Barkan Management Co.

Rockland Trust Co.

Hanover-based Rockland Trust Co. has hired Tom Golden as a vice president and community investment officer. Golden was most recently a compliance examiner for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Tighe & Bond 

Boston engineering firm Tighe & Bond project manager Daniel O. Roop has been given the 2021 Young Professional Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts.

West Shore

Boston-based West Shore, a multifamily real estate investment firm, announced it’s promoted Kristi Sinnott to vice president of property management.