Author: HCN Staff

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will apply a $296,904 state grant to support a new, affordable professional-development program for early-childhood

BOSTON — Once again this year, Massachusetts is leading the nation when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to

PHILLIPSTON — The first-ever Paws & Pints at the Brew Barn fundraising event, hosted by Moon Hill Brewing Co. and

CHICOPEE — Phillips Insurance Agency Inc. donated $5,000 to the Berkshire Hills Music Academy (BHMA) in South Hadley, which offers

BELCHERTOWN — Belchertown Internal Medicine recently welcomed Dr. Bart Soar to its rapidly growing primary-care practice. A native of Western

EAST LONGMEADOW — Timm Marini, president of HUB International New England, recently presented a check for $5,000 to the Mental

HOLYOKE — On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m., Hope for Holyoke is hosting a guest reading with poets from

SPRINGFIELD — American Family Care (AFC) announced it is now an approved contracted network provider with the U.S. Department of

HADLEY — The United Arc will host its annual gala and auction on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 9

SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. will host a morning briefing for employers on Tuesday, Sept. 10 about the

SPRINGFIELD — Not everyone welcomes the summer heat and the health risks that have accompanied the region’s several official heat waves

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Foundation Inc. announced it will give Way Finders $1.5 million to help fund the organization’s new

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in 2018 to honor

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Family Medicine recently welcomed Dr. Emily Lash to a growing roster of primary-care providers at its 22

SPRINGFIELD — The Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament announced JM&A Group as its presenting sponsor for 2019.

NORTHAMPTON — Richard Venne, president and CEO of Viability, announced longtime staffer Richard Horton’s promotion to vice president of Administration

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center received the Defect-free Care Award and three additional stroke-care honors from the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke

HOLYOKE — The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently welcomed Jill Monson-Bishop into the role of Community Development manager. She comes to

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in 2018 to honor

CHICOPEE — On the weekend of Sept. 7-8, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield is hosting a car-wash fundraiser benefiting Chris Thibault and

SPRINGFIELD — In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7, Mercy Medical Center will host a “Global Big Latch On”

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Work Opportunity Center Inc. will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 23 at its newly acquired

WARE — Leanne Vallee, physician assistant, has joined Dr. Scott Siege, medical director of Baystate Medical Practice-Quabbin Pediatrics, Dr. Lori

Bob Cummings has been re-elected to serve as president of The National Association of Professional Benefits Administrators (NAPBA). A  NAPBA

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in 2018 to honor

SPRINGFIELD — The 39th Annual Brightside Golf Classic turned out to be a great success, with 130 golfers raising $88,000

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber is seeking nominations for its annual Super 60 awards program, presented by Health New

EASTHAMPTON — Matthew S. Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, announced that the Easthampton Savings Bank Foundation has awarded a

GREAT BARRINGTON, GREENFIELD — Fairview Commons in Great Barrington and Charlene Manor in Greenfield, both operated by Berkshire Healthcare, have

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Survival Center invites the public to join in its 40th-anniversary celebration with events in August and

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in 2018 to honor

SPRINGFIELD — Ruth Banta, executive director of Pathlight, a Valley leader in residential and community services for people with intellectual

CHICOPEE — Theory Wellness, a craft cannabis company, has received a special permit from the city of Chicopee to move

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents to practice safe food-handling practices following an increase

WARE — The Baystate Health Blood Donor Mobile will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m.

BOSTON — The Cannabis Control Commission announced it has begun accepting applications from entities seeking to achieve state certification as

SPRINGFIELD — Since 1991, Springfield College has been a supporter of the Massachusetts Senior Games, hosting the annual event on

SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Viriato Manuel Fiallo, director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Mercy Medical Center, announced its bariatric surgical

SOUTHBOROUGH — With a new school year just around the corner, the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) is encouraging parents to schedule

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in 2018 to honor