The Mount’s 2022 Summer Lecture Series Kicks Off on July 11
LENOX — The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, announced its 2022 Summer Lecture Series line-up. Now in its 29th year, the
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Departments
WNEU to Offer Free ‘CarFit’ Event on July 7
SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University Department of Occupational Therapy will present ‘CarFit’; on Thursday, from 1 to 3
Read MoreFlorence Bank Donates $50,000 to the Easthampton Community Center
FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced that it recently donated $50,000 to the Easthampton Community Center through its Florence Savings Easthampton
Read MoreCDC Designates UMass Amherst as Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases
AMHERST — UMass Amherst has received a $10 million, five-year award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Read More$475 Million Courthouse Plan Proposed
SPRINGFIELD — Developer Peter A Picknelly, along with Springfield city officials, on Thursday unveiled a proposal to build a new
Read MoreGrand Opening Slated for HONEY Dispensary
NORTHAMPTON — HONEY, a recreational cannabis dispensary, located in the former home of Sierra Grille, will stage its grand opening
Read MoreGirls Inc. of the Valley to Partner with Wellness for the Culture
HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley announces partnership with Wellness for the Culture (WFTC) that will put mental health
Read MoreMSB Partners with Agencies for Build-a-Bike Event
MONSON — In the spirit of its 150thAnniversary, Monson Savings Bank launched its 150 Build-a-Bike campaign this year, with more
Read MoreSenator Velis Lauds Efforts to Keep Leeds VA Facility Open
WESTFIELD —State Sen. the Senate chairman of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, on Tuesday praised efforts to
Read MoreState Maintains R&D Leadership, Says New Innovation Economy Index
BOSTON – The echoes of the COVID-19 global health crisis were apparent in the latest edition of The Index of the Massachusetts
Read MoreClosing of Veterans Hospital Blocked
A Veterans Affairs restructuring plan that would have closed the Edward P. Boland VA Center in Leeds has been blocked
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Partners with Nest Collaborative
SPRINGFIELD—Mercy Medical Center’s Family Life Center for Maternity (FLC) announced that it now offers virtual lactation consultation to families through
Read MoreNominations Sought for Super 60 Program
SPRINGFIELD— The Springfield Regional Chamber (SRC) is seeking nominations for its annual Super 60 awards program. Super 60 recognizes the
Read MoreBaystate Wing Recognized for Stroke Care
PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital has earned national recognition by the American Heart Association with the Gold Plus/Target Stroke Honor Roll/Target Type 2
Read MoreSpringfield College President Named to NCAA Board of Governors
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper will serve as a voting member on a new NCAA Board of Governors,
Read MoreWestfield Bank Supports Camp Atwater Capital Campaign
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank President and CEO James C. Hagan on Thursday presented Springfield Urban League CEO Henry M. Thomas
Read MoreCountry Bank Appoints New Corporators
WARE — Country Bank announced the appointment of 16 new Corporators from local businesses within the communities it serves at
Read MoreUnited Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region Presents Awards
NORTHAMPTON — United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region staged its annual meeting last week, offering two awards in
Read MoreHNE, Peoplesbank Donate $20,000 to Gardening the Community
SPRINGFIELD — PeoplesBank and Health New England have partnered to donate $20,000 to Gardening the Community (GTC) of Springfield. The
Read MoreAmerican Medical Association Announces New Chief Health and Science Officer
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the hiring of Frederick M. Chen, M.D., M.P.H., as its new
Read MoreOutdoor Mega Tag Sale to Benefit Dress for Success Western Mass.
Dress for Success Western Massachusetts will host another of its popular clothing tag sales June 17-23 — this time outside
Read MoreState’s Rate of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths Rose 8.8% in 2021
BOSTON — The rate of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts increased by 8.8% in 2021 compared to 2020, according to
Read MoreLifePath Seeks Volunteers to Help with Neighborhood Food Delivery Programs
GREENFIELD — LifePath, the organization that cares for older adults and people with disabilities in Franklin County and the North
Read MoreWestern Mass Founders Network Announces First Demo Day
SPRINGFIELD — The Western Mass Founders Network announced its first demo day will be held June 14, from 4 to
Read MoreVein Specialist Joins Berkshire Surgical Services of BMC
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the appointment of Dr. David Cohen, a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in vascular medicine
Read MorePortable Sensor Technology Aims to Quickly Detect Foodborne Contaminants Outside the Lab
AMHERST — An international team led by a UMass Amherst food and environmental virologist has received a $750,000 USDA National
Read MoreSkoler, Abbott & Presser to Stage Labor and Employment Law Briefing
SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a labor and employment law firm serving employers in the greater Springfield and Worcester
Read MoreWestern Massachusetts Nursing Collaborative Slates Celebration Event
On Wednesday, the Western Massachusetts Nursing Collaborative (WMNC) will honor past and present nurse leader and educator members at a
Read MoreA Cautionary Tale
Opinion By Max Hartshorne Every time a fancy new building goes up, or a renovation is almost complete, I often
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Here Are Steps Employers Can Take to Ensure FMLA Compliance
The DOL Is Set to Ramp Up Audits By Alexander J. Cerbo, Esq. The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced
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Career Pulse
Community Health Programs Names Faber Chief Medical Officer GREAT BARRINGTON — Community Health Programs (CHP) has named Dr. Kenneth Faber
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On the Calendar
‘Rewire: Finding Purpose and Fulfillment After Retirement’ April 27: Holyoke Community College (HCC) will present a three-hour, in-person workshop focusing
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Best Practices to Prepare for Your Nonprofit’s Year-end Audit
The Art of Being Ready By Chelsea Russell Each year goes by faster than the last, and before you know
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Deciphering the ‘Crypto Market’
What Are the Risks, Rewards, and Unknown Tax Implications? By Brendan Cawley, EA and Ian Coddington, CPA While cryptocurrency has
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Efforts to Curb Surprise Medical Billing Go into Effect
By Jodi K. Miller, Esq. and Ryan J. Barry, Esq. A woman injures her ankle while jogging and goes to
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About COVID-19 Boosters
Opinion By Dr. Armando Paez If you haven’t received your COVID-19 booster shot yet, now is the time. There are
Read MoreLet’s Address Youth Homelessness
Opinion By Olivia Bernstein More than 4 million youth and young adults experience homelessness annually in this country. It is
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Picture This
Celebrating a Legacy Ensuring a Legacy Every Dollar Counts Step by Step
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Career Pulse
Moniz Promoted to VP of Ambulatory Operations at HMC HOLYOKE — Carl Cameron, chief operating officer of Holyoke Medical Center
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