Glenmeadow Announces 2026 Age of Excellence Award Honorees
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow announced the recipients of the 2026 Age of Excellence Awards: Celebrating Success over 60. These are individuals
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Nominations Open for 2026 Women of Impact
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the ninth annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreAlianza Launches Cider Donut Dash to Support Domestic Violence Survivors
HOLYOKE — On any given day in Massachusetts, 73% of requests for emergency shelter from domestic violence survivors go unmet
Read MoreCaring Health Center Welcomes Shawn Lewinson as Chief Human Resources Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center announced the appointment of Shawn Lewinson as its new chief Human Resources officer, effective immediately.
Read MoreUMassFive Members, Staff Donate More Than 1,000 Personal Care Items
HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union recently completed its annual personal care items drive, collecting essential hygiene products throughout
Read MoreBerkshire South Regional Community Center to Receive $1,015,000 Earmark
GREAT BARRINGTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Jenise Lucey, executive director of the Berkshire South Regional Community Center, the
Read MoreSecond Chance Community Pet Vaccine Clinic Slated for Sept. 11 in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Pet owners in Chicopee and surrounding communities can now register for a low-cost Community Vaccine Clinic for cats
Read MoreWhat Families Fight About Most After a Death — and How to Prevent It
SPRINGFIELD — The attorneys at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. say some of the most painful family disputes following a
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names Baystate Medical Center Among Best Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026-2027 Best Hospital. Baystate
Read MoreAge & Dementia Friendly Wilbraham to Host Wine-tasting Fundraiser on Nov. 6
WILBRAHAM — Age & Dementia Friendly Wilbraham is inviting the community to an evening of connection, remembrance, and support. “A
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Recognized for Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer Surgery
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing hospital for
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Supports Salvation Army Housing Assistance Program
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank has donated $10,000 to the Salvation Army’s Ware/Monson Area Housing Assistance Program. This contribution will
Read MoreCancer Connection Begins Bilingual Services at New Springfield Location
SPRINGFIELD — Cancer Connection’s new Springfield location is opening in August, and the organization welcomes Ashley Colon as its new
Read MoreRachel’s Table Partners with PV Financial Group in Growing Gardens Program
SPRINGFIELD — PV Financial Group joined Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts’ Growing Gardens sponsorship program as a Seed Sustainer, offering
Read MorePickleball Tournament on Sept. 26 to Benefit Berkshire Bounty
GREAT BARRINGTON — The third annual Fun(D)raising Pickleball Tournament for the benefit of Berkshire Bounty will take place, rain or
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Hospitals Receive High Marks from CMS
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) reported that all three of its hospitals have earned high marks from the Centers
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware Fundraiser Supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD — A five-gallon bucket can hold a lot of hardware. Next week, it can also help fill a much
Read MoreHampden County Sheriff’s Posse Donates $50,000 to YWCA of Western Massachusetts
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County Sheriff’s Posse, an organization created a year ago to support domestic violence awareness and
Read MoreCity Tire Launches August, September Fundraiser for America’s VetDogs
SPRINGFIELD — City Tire is making it easier for drivers to maintain their vehicles while supporting a cause that is
Read MoreMiddlefield Senior Center to Receive $750,000 Earmark for Renovations
MIDDLEFIELD — U.S. Sen. Richard Neal joined Middlefield Town Administrator Evan Kenney, Select Board Chair Ann Marie Visconti, Select Board
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $1,000 to Miracle League of Western Massachusetts
MONSON — Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen local communities, Monson Savings Bank recently donated $1,000 to
Read MorePublic Health Institute Welcomes Kat Kowalski, Shirley Rodríguez to Team
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) recently welcomed two new team members, Data Coordinator Kat Kowalski
Read MoreMassachusetts Life Sciences Center Continues Investment in Life Sciences at AIC
SPRINGFIELD — Students at American International College (AIC) will have expanded opportunities for hands-on learning, skill development, and career preparation
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club Launches Teen Center Expansion, Capital Campaign
WESTFIELD — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield announced the launch of its Teen Center: Next Chapter capital
Read MoreBaystate Health Oncologist Named Fellow of American Society of Clinical Oncology
SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Rawad Elias, vice president and medical director of Cancer Services at Baystate Health, has been named a
Read MoreState Grants to Expand Employment Opportunities Through Social Enterprises
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $1 million in grants to four organizations through the Executive Office of Economic Development’s
Read MoreRush Insurance Group Named YMCA of Greater Springfield Corporate Partner Gold
SPRINGFIELD — Protecting what matters most has always been at the heart of Rush Insurance Group. While that often means
Read MoreCommunity Action Pioneer Valley Opens New WIC Office at Hadley Crossing
HADLEY — On June 25, Community Action Pioneer Valley opened a new office of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Read MoreElms College Awarded $469,000 Grant from Massachusetts Life Science Center
CHICOPEE — The Massachusetts Life Science Center (MLSC) has awarded Elms College a $469,651 grant, planned for the Division of
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley to Share Nonprofit Resource Center Plans, Recruit Experts
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) will share rollout plans for a new Nonprofit Resource Center and recruit
Read MoreRural Health Transformation Program Appoints Community Advisory Council Members
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the members of the Rural Health Transformation Program’s Community Advisory Council, which will provide
Read MoreBay Path to Modernize Chemistry Labs with Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Grant
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University has been awarded funding in the amount of $374,222 through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s
Read MoreJewish Federation of the Berkshires to Present Discussion of ‘Judaism and Tai Chi’
PITTSFIELD — On Thursday, July 30 at 10:45 a.m., the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will present Joel Friedman, who
Read MorePars for a Purpose Hosting Women’s Golf Tournament to Benefit Cancer Connection
TURNERS FALLS — On Friday, July 24 at 8 a.m., the Thomas Memorial Golf Club Women’s League will tee off
Read MoreWestern Mass. Author Unveils ‘Calming the Chaos’ at Cover Reveal
SOUTH HADLEY — Western Mass. author, speaker, and holistic practitioner Mary-Anne Schelb unveiled the cover of her forthcoming book, Calming
Read MoreBaystate Health Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has received four American Heart Assoc. Get with the Guidelines achievement awards for its commitment to
Read More‘Making Meaning’ Exhibition Returns to Austen Riggs Center
STOCKBRIDGE — For more than a century, artmaking has played a vital role in life and treatment at the Austen
Read MorePro & Local Detailing Inc. to Host Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament
ENFIELD, Conn. — Pro & Local Detailing Inc. will host its inaugural charity golf tournament on Friday, July 31 at
Read MoreAmerican Eagle Financial Credit Union Invests in Area Nonprofits
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — American Eagle Financial Credit Union announced the latest recipients of its Cash Back to the Community
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Recognized Among Forbes Top Hospitals by State for 2026
PALMER — Baystate Health announced that Baystate Wing Hospital has been named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals by State
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