Second Chance Animal Services Receives $150,000 Grant from ASPCA
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention
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Raise a Glass for Kind Hands Fundraiser to Support Families Living with Dementia
SPRINGFIELD — Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program invites the community to raise a glass for a meaningful cause at
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Donates $3,000 to Magic for Maddie
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank is supporting Magic for Maddie with a $3,000 donation as part of its 2026 Community
Read MorePaws Finding Peace Donates Pet Oxygen Masks to Blandford Fire Department
CHICOPEE — Paws Finding Peace, a locally owned and operated provider of compassionate pet aftercare services, is partnering with the
Read MoreOrmond Hamilton Joins MiraVista as Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced the appointment of Ormond Hamilton as its new associate chief Nursing officer, adding
Read MoreDavid Sweeney Named Executive Director of Wales Community Pantry
BRIMFIELD — The Wales Community Pantry announced the appointment of David Sweeney as its new executive director. Sweeney brings more
Read MoreBaystate Wing Hospital Named Among Most Socially Responsible in Nation
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital has been named one of the most socially responsible hospitals in the nation, earning an
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for 2026 Healthcare Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest and HealthcareNews.com are now accepting nominations for the 10th annual Healthcare Heroes awards. Nominations for the Healthcare
Read MoreO’Dell Women’s Center Doubles Grantmaking to $1 Million
SPRINGFIELD — The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation is committing $1 million in funding to nonprofit organizations serving low-income women and
Read MoreSen. Gómez Highlights Workforce Grant to Expand Healthcare Career Pathways
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez is highlighting a $500,000 state investment that will expand healthcare workforce training in Hampden
Read MoreRiver Valley Co-op’s Strawberry Ice Cream Social Raises $26,358 for Tapestry Health
EASTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op celebrated the arrival of summer and the local strawberry harvest with more than 850 community
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has received the Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Dedicates Fairview Hospital Laboratory to Gene Dellea
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) dedicated the renovated Fairview Hospital Laboratory to Eugene Dellea, the longtime former president
Read MorePioneer Valley Financial Charitable Fund Donates $10,000 to TJO Animal Shelter
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals announced a $10,000 donation from Pioneer Valley Financial Charitable Fund to support the
Read MoreUMass Amherst Receives More Than $2.1 Million in Grants from MLSC
AMHERST — The Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at UMass Amherst has received two grants totaling more than $2.1
Read MoreHCS Head Start Launches Tomorrow’s Teachers Program
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield (HCS) Head Start is investing in the future of early childhood education through Tomorrow’s Teachers,
Read MoreMale Breast Cancer Searches Surge 131%, but Men Still Often Miss Signs
AUSTIN, Texas — Interest in male breast cancer has surged over the past year, highlighting growing awareness of a condition
Read MoreBig Y to Celebrate 90 Years with Big Bash on July 11
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y is inviting customers to join a one-day, company-wide celebration in honor of its 90th anniversary. On
Read MoreMiraVista Chief Nursing Officer Helps Children Build Confidence for Summer Camp
HOLYOKE — For many children, summer camp is filled with adventure, new friendships, and memories that last a lifetime. But
Read MoreCommunity Action Pioneer Valley to Open New Head Start Classroom in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — Community Action Pioneer Valley Head Start and Early Learning Programs is returning to the Easthampton community for the first
Read MoreCongressman Neal Announces $599,000 Earmark for New Charlemont Fire Truck
CHARLEMONT — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Charlemont Town Administrator Sarah Reynolds, interim Fire Chief Dennis Annear, and members of
Read MoreUMass Research Team Develops Techniques to Fight World’s Deadliest Infection
AMHERST — Tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is the world’s deadliest single-agent-caused infection, responsible for 1.23 million
Read MorePediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Pig Roast Returns to Westhampton on Sept. 12
WESTHAMPTON — Families, friends, and community supporters are invited to attend the 2026 Pig Roast benefiting the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation
Read MorePVPC Releases Draft Plan for Pioneer Valley Safe Streets
SPRINGFIELD — In late June, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) initiated Pioneer Valley Safe Streets in an effort to
Read MoreDr. Oscar Hills Steps into Leadership Role at Austen Riggs Center
STOCKBRIDGE — Dr. Oscar Hills has assumed the role of medical director and CEO of the Austen Riggs Center, effective
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Halving Adoption Fees Through July 11
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will reduce adoption fees for all cats, kittens, and tiny spirit kittens by 50% from
Read MoreUnited Way Pioneer Valley to Host Kickoff for Summer Step Up Initiative
SPRINGFIELD — United Way Pioneer Valley (UWPV) is celebrating the beginning of a new Step Up Springfield season with a
Read MoreRachel’s Table Celebrates New Truck, New Office
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts (RTWM), a food rescue and hunger alleviation organization, introduced its new gleaning vehicle
Read MorePast Meets Present Initiative Connects Armbrook Village Seniors, Local Teens
WESTFIELD — Residents from Armbrook Village Assisted Living recently visited Westfield High School for their third annual Past Meets Present
Read MoreGlenmeadow Appoints Liz Marquis Vice President for Sales and Marketing
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow, a nonprofit senior living organization with more than 140 years of service to Western Mass., announced the
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England to Join Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative
HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England announced it has engaged Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to assess the organization’s oncology
Read MoreWestfield State Expands Summer Learning with Teen U, Baystate Health Partnership
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University will host two dynamic summer initiatives in July, Teen University (Teen U) on July 19-24,
Read MoreMassachusetts Senate Adopts Biomass Reform in Energy Bill
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez announced that the Massachusetts Senate adopted his amendment #25 as part of the Senate’s
Read MoreHeat Wave Prompts Urgent Rescue of Cats, Kittens After Owner Enters Assisted Living
EAST BROOKFIELD — As New England braces for a dangerous heatwave, Second Chance Animal Services is asking for the public’s
Read MorePublic Health Institute Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) announced the appointment of four new members to its board
Read MoreReese Fund Day of Compassion Surpasses Goals for Monetary, Pet Food Donations
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals held the Reese Fund Day of Compassion event and pet food drive on
Read MoreMassachusetts Community Living Initiative Marks One Year
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration celebrated the successful first year of the Massachusetts Community Living Initiative, a coordinated effort to
Read MoreLuis Márquez Named Director of UMass Amherst’s Cranberry Research Station
AMHERST — UMass Amherst recently announced the appointment of Luis Márquez as the next director of the UMass Amherst Cranberry
Read MoreFirstLight Announces Recipients of 2026 FirstLight Sustains Grant Program
BURLINGTON — FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, announced that 17 organizations will receive funding
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Wins Patient Experience Program of the Year Award
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center, an independent community hospital, was recently named the winner of the 2026 Swaay.Health Patient Experience
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