Local Experts Provide Counsel for Financial Planning Without Children
SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts recently offered a complimentary breakfast and conversation called “Financial and Estate Planning
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Sen. Velis Reappointed to Lead Mental Health & Substance Use, Veterans & Federal Affairs Committees
BOSTON — Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka announced Senate committee leadership assignments for the new 194th legislative session. State Sen.
Read MoreHCC to Host Fresh Check Day, Promoting Mental Health, Wellness
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host a day dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness on Tuesday, March
Read MoreRocky’s Ace Hardware’s Round Up for Kids Fundraiser Brings in $91,687
SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 50 locations in nine states,
Read MoreGreater Springfield Senior Services Welcomes Beth Chague as Finance Director
SPRINGFIELD — Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. (GSSSI) announced the appointment of Beth Chague as the agency’s new Finance director,
Read MoreUMass Amherst Opens Registration for 14th Annual 5K Dash & Dine
AMHERST — UMass Dining Services invites the community to participate in its 14th annual UMass 5K Dash & Dine on
Read MoreGreater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce to Celebrate Shining Stars
CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce will host its Shining Stars Gala on Friday, Feb. 28 from 6
Read MoreWellpoint, Playworks New England Empower Teachers, Students Through Recess Events
SPRINGFIELD — Wellpoint and Playworks New England hosted a lively recess event at Springfield Public Schools on Feb. 24, showcasing
Read MoreAIC’s GROW-You Scholarship Supports Future Educators, Addiction Counselors
SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has established the GROW-You scholarship program to support Springfield residents pursuing careers in educational
Read MoreUCP of Western Massachusetts to Raffle Off Car in Collaboration with Berkshire Mazda
PITTSFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts announced a new fundraiser brought to UCP by Berkshire Mazda in Lenox beginning on
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center Recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals
Read MoreWillPower Foundation Invites Community to Sip, Bid & Boogie on April 3
EASTHAMPTON — The WillPower Foundation, a source of support for Western Mass. individuals and families with different abilities, announced its
Read MoreTime Is Running Short for 40 Under Forty Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2025. The deadline for nominations is
Read MoreBig Y Appoints Michael Pashko as Director of Pharmacy
SPRINGFIELD — The Big Y board of directors announced the appointment of Michael Pashko as director of Pharmacy. As director,
Read MoreCommonwealth Corp. Aims to Boost Employment for Young Adults with Disabilities
BOSTON — Commonwealth Corp., a quasi-nonprofit under the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, has launched two requests for
Read MorebankESB Donates $50,000 to United Way
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB and its employees recently made donations of $50,000 to the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire
Read MorePartnerships Aim to Improve Maternal, Cardiometabolic Health in Chicopee, New Bedford
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced partnerships with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and Atrius Health Equity Foundation
Read MoreTop Talent from Springfield Thunderbirds to Visit MiraVista
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center announced that top talent from the Springfield Thunderbirds, the American Hockey League affiliate of
Read MoreExcel Dryer Wins Two Sustainability Awards from Business Intelligence Group
EAST LONGMEADOW — Excel Dryer Inc. was recently recognized as a double winner in the 2024 Sustainability Awards, hosted by
Read MoreRegistration Open for Run to End Homelessness on March 8
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rescue Mission is asking runners and walkers to register for its Run to End Homelessness on
Read MoreSTEM Center at STCC to Host Mental-wellness Coach for Stress-reduction Events
SPRINGFIELD — The STEM Center at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will host two events featuring mental-wellness expert Jordan Friedman,
Read MoreGreenfield Savings Bank Reports 2024 Contributions, Volunteer Efforts
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) reported that 2024 marked a significant milestone in contributions and volunteer initiatives. Last year,
Read MoreBerkshire Harm Reduction Places 100th Naloxone Box in Community
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Harm Reduction, a Berkshire Health Systems program funded through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, has
Read MoreSecond Chance Urges Community to Consider Pet Adoption as Shelter Remains Full
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is calling on the community to help pets in need by adopting now. With
Read MoreGreater Springfield Habitat to Launch Free ‘Savvy Seniors’ Series on March 6
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, March 6, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) will introduce its newest series, “Savvy Seniors,”
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Receives Four 2025 Women’s Choice Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award. The 2025
Read MoreBFAIR Raises More Than $140,000 in Celebration of 30 Years of Service
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR is celebrating 30 years of service with a milestone year of fundraising, raising more than $140,000
Read MoreSenate Passes Supplemental Funding for Emergency Shelters
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to allocate $425 million to support emergency housing assistance for unhoused families across
Read MoreVA CWM Nurse Executive Receives Prestigious DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
LEEDS — VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (VA CWM) announced that Dr. Catherine Giasson has been awarded the esteemed
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Peter Banko Elected Trustee of Massachusetts Health & Hospital Assoc.
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health President and CEO Peter Banko was elected to the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Assoc. (MHA) board
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Contributes More Than $194,000 to Local Charities in 2024
SPRINGFIELD — Throughout 2024, Freedom Credit Union contributed financial support to dozens of local charitable organizations throughout the four counties
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Local Bariatric Surgeon Offers Advice to Consider First
Thinking About Losing Weight? The numbers tell the story. Nearly one in three adults are overweight, more than two in
Read More94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital Slated for March 4-5
SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to join in the fun at the 24th annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate
Read MoreBFAIR Promotes Kayla Brown-Wood to Director of Community Services
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the promotion of Kayla Brown-Wood to director of Community Services in recognition of her dedication,
Read MoreRide to Remember to Host Third Annual INSIDE Ride on March 2
WILBRAHAM — The freezing temperatures and icy roads are no match for the third annual Ride to Remember INSIDE Ride.
Read MoreBaystate Health to Hold Free, Virtual Lecture on AFib Treatment, Farapulse Technology
PALMER — Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is a common type of heart arrhythmia in which the heart beats too fast,
Read MoreCountry Bank Supports Communities with More Than $900,000 in Donations in 2024
WARE — Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Mass., reported more than $900,000 in donations for
Read MoreBusinessWest Seeks 40 Under Forty Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2025. The deadline for nominations is
Read MoreBaystate Health’s Dr. Seth Gemme Recognized as One of Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Dr. Seth Gemme, chair and associate professor of the Department of Emergency Medicine, was
Read MoreSTCC Offers Free Dental Treatment in February, March
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) Dental Hygiene Clinic announced that it will offer free preventive dental treatments, including
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