Secretary of Health and Human Services Begins Community Mental Health Tour
LAWRENCE — Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Kiame Mahaniah began his months-long Community Mental Health Tour with
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Easthampton Board of Health Adopts Nicotine-free Generation Regulation
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Board of Health has adopted amendments to the city’s Board of Health regulation restricting the sale of
Read MoreO’Connell Development Group to Be Presenting Partner of Western Mass 10, NoHo 5K
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — The Hartford Marathon Foundation announced O’Connell Development Group as the presenting partner of the Western Mass
Read MoreShriners Children’s New England Highlights Waterproof Casting for Active Recovery
SPRINGFIELD — Summer is a time for swimming, vacations, and outdoor adventures, but for children recovering from a broken bone,
Read MoreCooper’s Accepting Supply Donations, Rounding Up for Foundation for TJO Animals
AGAWAM — For a limited time, Cooper’s Gifts, Apparel, Home of Agawam is accepting shelter supply donations for the Foundation
Read MoreHCS Head Start Celebrates Three Educators for 25 Years of Service
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start Inc. announced that three longtime members of its team have each reached
Read MoreAdult Caregiver Summit on Nov. 19 to Offer Support, Resources
SPRINGFIELD — An Adult Caregiver Summit, designed as a resource for adult children caring for aging parents, family caregivers, and
Read MoreThe Good Dog Spot to Host Full-day Pet First Aid + CPR Certification Class
NORTHAMPTON — Pet emergencies can happen in an instant, and knowing how to respond can make all the difference. In
Read MoreNominations Close on Sept. 3 for 2026 Women of Impact
SPRINGFIELD — Time is running out to submit a nomination for BusinessWest’s ninth annual Women of Impact awards. Nominations for
Read MoreVital Care of Springfield to Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting, Open House
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce and Vital Care of Springfield invite the community to
Read MoreSecond Chance Celebrates 100,000 Spay, Neuter Surgeries
NORTH BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is celebrating a major milestone in its commitment to improving the health and
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Cardiovascular Care
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, and North Adams Regional Hospital have received 18 American Heart Assoc. Get with
Read MoreMassMutual Foundation Supports Square One’s Workforce Development Initiatives
SPRINGFIELD — In support of Square One’s multi-dimensional approach to serving families in Greater Springfield, the MassMutual Foundation recently provided
Read MoreWilbraham YMCA to Add Two Dedicated Pickleball Courts
WILBRAHAM — The Scantic Valley YMCA, located in Wilbraham, is moving forward with plans to create two dedicated pickleball courts,
Read MoreEve Schlüter Appointed Director of MassWildlife
WESTBOROUGH — The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) announced that Everose (Eve) Schlüter will serve as its next
Read MoreExhibit on Impact of Opioid Epidemic in the Berkshires to Appear Across County
PITTSFIELD — A powerful exhibit that puts the spotlight on the real human impact of the opioid epidemic in Berkshire
Read MoreMassachusetts Department of Correction Launches New Digital Patient Portal
MILFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) announced a new digital patient portal program across its facilities to provide
Read MoreState Awards $6.6 Million to Strengthen Early Education, Out-of-school-time Facilities
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $6.6 million in grants to 19 early education and out-of-school-time programs across Massachusetts to
Read MoreINHALE Breathwork Workshop Coming to Great Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON — Breathwork doesn’t require experience, special equipment, or a particular kind of person. It begins with something everyone
Read MoreThe Caring Force Returning to Westfield for Third Annual Rally on Sept. 18
WESTFIELD — The Caring Force, the grassroots advocacy initiative of the Dorchester-based Providers’ Council, will host a Western Mass. rally
Read MoreEight Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers
SPRINGFIELD — Eight attorneys from Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. have been recognized in the Best Lawyers 2027 edition, including
Read MoreSen. Velis Announces $100,000 Earmark for Westfield YMCA Camp Shepard
WESTFIELD — State Sen. John Velis joined members of the Westfield community to celebrate a $100,000 state earmark secured in the
Read MoreFlorence Bank Donates $50,000 to Northampton Survival Center
FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced it has pledged $50,000 to the Northampton Survival Center to help expand food access in
Read MoreNominations Close Friday for Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s A+ Awards
AMHERST — There is still time to nominate an outstanding individual, business, or organization for the Amherst Area Chamber of
Read MoreFoundation for TJO Animals Celebrates 10 Years of Pets Rock Fundraiser
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals held its annual Pets Rock event on Aug. 8, raising more than $13,000
Read MoreBFAIR Names Theresa Denette Chief Operating Officer on Permanent Basis
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced that Theresa Denette has been named the organization’s permanent chief operating officer following her tenure
Read MoreCommunity Foundation’s Joanna Ballantine Earns CAP Designation
SPRINGFIELD — Joanna Ballantine, vice president for Philanthropic Services at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, has earned the chartered
Read MoreFamilies Encouraged to Make Mental Health Part of Back-to-school Checklist
HOLYOKE — As students prepare to return to the classroom, behavioral health experts at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke
Read MoreWestfield Bank Supports Behavioral Health Network’s Kamp for Kids
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank has donated $10,000 to Behavioral Health Network (BHN) in support of its Kamp for Kids program,
Read MoreNominations 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 MoreState Awards $4.3 Million to Strengthen Family Childcare Programs
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $4.3 million in grants to 225 family childcare programs across Massachusetts through the second
Read MoreStone Soup Café to Celebrate 21st Annual Harvest Supper
GREENFIELD — Stone Soup Café invites neighbors from across Franklin County and beyond to its 21st annual Harvest Supper on
Read MoreU.S. Sens. Markey, Warren to Address Cost of Living at HCC Town Hall Forum
HOLYOKE — U.S. Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren will hold a town hall meeting Saturday, Aug. 15 at Holyoke
Read MoreCutchins Expands Neurodiversity Services with Acquisition of Fields Center
NORTHAMPTON — Cutchins Programs for Children & Families announced the acquisition of the Fields Center, a community-based program serving neurodiverse
Read MoreRiley Home Realty Raises $15,000 for Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry
CHICOPEE — A recent community fundraiser hosted by Kate and Nick Riley of Riley Home Realty raised more than $15,000
Read MoreNorth Adams Lions Club, NBSWMD Place Eyeglass Recycling Boxes at Transfer Stations
NORTH ADAMS — The North Adams Lions Club, Lions Club District 33-Y, and the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District
Read MoreHMC Expands Oncology & Hematology Services
HOLYOKE – Holyoke Medical Center is expanding its Oncology & Hematology services to provide greater access to high quality, compassionate
Read MorePediatricians Applaud HHS Ruling
ATLANTA — The American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers
Read MoreBerkshire Climate Career Lab Opens Pathways to Climate Careers
NORTH ADAMS — As communities across the Berkshires invest in clean energy and resilient infrastructure to prepare for a changing
Read MoreLiberty Bank Foundation Supports Square One
SPRINGFIELD —The Liberty Bank Foundation recently doubled its support for Square One’s workforce development initiatives, presenting a check for $20,000.
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