Elms College Announces New Partnership with the State University of Haiti
CHICOPEE — Elms College intends to ratify a new partnership agreement with the State University of Haiti to create a
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40 Under Forty Nominations Due Feb. 24
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards. The 40 Under Forty program
Read MoreSuccessful MLK Day Community Food Drive Benefits Amherst Survival Center
AMHERST — State Rep. Mindy Domb announced that the second annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day community food drive resulted
Read MoreBig Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Local Food Banks
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y’s annual Sack Hunger campaign once again delivered a powerful show of community support, providing 1 million
Read MoreState Announces Higher Reimbursement Rates for Childcare Providers
BOSTON — The Board of Early Education and Care (EEC) unanimously voted to approve the Healey-Driscoll administration’s proposed increases to
Read MoreTickets Now on Sale for 2026 Difference Makers Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the 18th annual Difference Makers awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event
Read MoreVisiting Angels West Springfield Wins Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award
HOLYOKE — Visiting Angels West Springfield announced that it has earned the 2026 Best of Home Care – Provider of
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware Customers Raise $113,930 Through Round Up for Kids
SPRINGFIELD — A few cents at the register turned into a powerful show of community support as Rocky’s Ace Hardware
Read MoreAlekman DiTusa Developing Leaders of Tomorrow Through Support of Square One
SPRINGFIELD — In keeping with its long-term commitment to the children and families served by Square One, the principals of
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Announces $25,000 in Community Giving Initiative Donations
MONSON — The people have voted, and the results are in. In late 2025, Monson Savings Bank asked local community
Read MoreMCLA Green Living Seminar to Feature ‘Mindful Birding and the Science of Awe’
NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Green Living Seminar continues its spring 2026 “Nature and Spirituality” theme
Read MoreBaystate Health Announces Two Executive HR Appointments
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced the appointments of Jen Azuri-Humm as vice president, Talent Acquisition and Provider Recruitment, effective Jan.
Read MoreHelix Human Services Announces 160th Celebration Gala
SPRINGFIELD — For 160 years, Helix Human Services has persevered as a beacon of hope, compassion, and resilience, supporting children,
Read MoreSpringfield Museums Seek Nominations for 2026 Ubora, Ahadi Awards
SPRINGFIELD — The African Hall committee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the prestigious Ubora Award and Ahadi
Read MoreNominations Now Open for Alumni Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is accepting nominations for its 12th annual 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations are due by
Read MoreState Grants Expand Access to Healthy, Local Food in Schools, Childcare Centers
BOSTON — Members of the Healey-Driscoll administration visited Watertown Public Schools on Feb. 5 to celebrate $1.2 million in grants and
Read MoreERC5 Legislative Breakfast to Celebrate Community, Cultural Heritage
EAST LONGMEADOW — On Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Ludlow Country Club, the East of the
Read MoreTickets Now on Sale for 34th Annual Autism Conference on April 30
NORTHAMPTON — Autism Connections, a Pathlight program of ServiceNet, will host its 34th annual Autism Conference on Thursday, April 30
Read MoreChic Salon Beauty Bar to Celebrate New Holyoke Location with Grand Opening
HOLYOKE — Chic Salon Beauty Bar Inc., led by husband-and-husband team José Ocaña and Josh Esteva, announced the grand opening
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Raises Funds for Local Animal Shelters in February
SPRINGFIELD — Stray, lost, and unwanted animals across Western Mass. will receive critical care, medical treatment, and support this February
Read MoreBulkley Richardson’s Lisa Harty Named to YMCA Leadership Role
SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced that Lisa Harty has been named vice chair of the YMCA of Greater Springfield’s corporate
Read MoreState Awards $900,000 to Help Young Adults with Disabilities Prepare for Employment
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $900,000 in grant funding for six organizations across Massachusetts to provide job training, employment
Read MoreState Awards $3.4 Million to Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking
BOSTON — Last month, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $3.4 million in grant funding to support 42 organizations across Massachusetts that
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Second Chance Animal Services Launches Career Exposure Program
Behind the Paw Second Chance Animal Services, a nationally recognized nonprofit improving the lives of pets through veterinary care,
Read MoreFrom Hypothermia to Cardiac Stress, Cold Weather Creates Serious Health Risks
SPRINGFIELD — As cold temperatures continue to impact Western Mass., American Medical Response (AMR) is urging residents to understand that
Read MoreUMass Amherst Earns Fifth Top Producer Honors for Fulbright Scholars
AMHERST — UMass Amherst has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the fifth time, a designation awarded to
Read More40 Under Forty Nominations Due Feb. 24
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards. The 40 Under Forty program
Read MoreShriners Children’s Warns Parents About Pediatric Burn Risks at Home, Online
BOSTON — Each year, more than 100,000 children in the U.S. are treated in emergency departments for burn injuries, with
Read MorePaul & Elizabeth’s to Host Benefit Brunch for Cancer Connection on Feb. 22
NORTHAMPTON — On Sunday, Feb. 22, Paul & Elizabeth’s will host a brunch to benefit Cancer Connection, sponsored by bankESB.
Read MoreKitchen Table Talks/Community Care Sessions Slated for February, March, April
GREAT BARRINGTON — The South Berkshire Community Health Coalition, a program of Railroad Street Youth Project, has partnered with the
Read MoreAmerican Hospital Assoc. Names Dr. Robert Roose to Regional Policy Board
HARTFORD, Conn. — Dr. Robert Roose, president of Community Hospitals at Trinity Health Of New England, has been appointed as
Read MoreMichael’s Café to Reopen on JGS Lifecare Campus on Feb. 19
LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare, a healthcare system serving seniors and their families and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, announced the
Read MoreAnimal Aura Yoga to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
HADLEY — Animal Aura Yoga will celebrate its opening at the Hampshire Mall in Hadley with a ribbon cutting ceremony,
Read MoreStratum Dermatology Welcomes Dr. Mark Blumberg to Clinical Team
SPRINGFIELD — Stratum Dermatology announced the addition of Dr. Mark Blumberg to its clinical team, further strengthening the practice’s commitment
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Receives Advanced Spine Surgery Certification
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center announced it is one of the first hospitals in Massachusetts to receive advanced spine surgery
Read MoreLoomis Communities to Host Chowder Bowl on Feb. 13 to Benefit Food Bank
SOUTH HADLEY — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts will be the beneficiary of a fun competition to select a
Read MoreServiceNet Clinics to Join River Valley Counseling Center Feb. 1
HOLYOKE — Two of the leading non-profit community mental health care providers in Western Mass. will be taking the next step in
Read MoreWillie Ross School for the Deaf Offering Sign Language Classes
LONGMEADOW —Willie Ross School for the Deaf has announced its spring term of American Sign Language classes beginning Feb. 3 at the
Read MoreLisa Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications
PITTSFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts is now accepting applications for the Lisa Jacobs Memorial Scholarship Fund, a scholarship honoring the
Read MoreMonson Savings Pledges $100,000 to Scantic Valley Y’s Capital Campaign
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank has announced a $100,000 pledge to support the Scantic Valley YMCA’s Capital Campaign, helping fund major
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