Michael J. Dias Foundation Appoints Patrick Carpenter Executive Director
SPRINGFIELD — The Michael J. Dias Foundation Inc., a leader in providing safe and supportive sober housing environments for people
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Freedom Credit Union Accepting Donations for Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is once again inviting the community to support its Month of Giving campaign by donating
Read MoreSecond Annual Light and Love Amherst Community Food Drive to Be Held on Jan. 19
AMHERST — The second annual Light and Love Amherst Community Food Drive, organized by state Rep. Mindy Domb, will be
Read MoreMassachusetts Public Health Officials Report High Flu Activity
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide
Read MoreAMA Urges Congress to Make Telehealth Changes Permanent Ahead of Deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of the impending expiration of the Medicare telehealth waiver on Jan. 30, the American Medical
Read MoreNew Study Shows Increased Seatbelt Use in Massachusetts
BRAINTREE — During 2025, more Massachusetts road users than ever are likely to use their seatbelts to ensure safe travels.
Read MoreNominations Open for 40 Under Forty Class of 2026
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards. The 40 Under Forty program
Read MoreState Announces Grants to Support Inclusive, Accessible Outdoor Recreation
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced nearly $190,000 in grants to support equitable access to outdoor recreation events through the
Read MoreFaces of Grief Exhibit to Spotlight Personal Stories of Loss Through Photography
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice and the Garden: a Center for Grieving Children and Teens announced a collaborative photography
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Marks 10 Years of Cancer Care Collaboration with Mass General Brigham
NORTHAMPTON — Among its milestones of 2025, Cooley Dickinson Hospital marked 10 years since welcoming the first patient to its
Read MoreRick’s Place Receives $25,000 Grant from Community Foundation
SPRINGFIELD — Rick’s Place Inc. has been awarded a $25,000 Flexible Funding grant from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
Read MoreBay Path DNP Program Earns Maximum 10-year Accreditation from CCNE
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University recently announced that its doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program has received 10-year accreditation from
Read MoreHealth New England Awards $176,000 to 49 Nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England recently awarded $176,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that are creating more inclusive, accessible, and
Read MoreYouth Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2027
PITTSFIELD — Do you know a Berkshire high school sophomore ready for a one-of-a-kind experience that will introduce them to
Read MoreApplied Mortgage Team Embraces Community in Fourth Quarter
NORTHAMPTON — The Applied Mortgage team, a branch of HMA Mortgage, wrapped up 2025 with a fourth quarter filled with
Read MorePediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation to Host Fundraising Night with Thunderbirds
HOLYOKE — The Massachusetts Chapter of Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation invites community members to an evening of hockey as the Springfield
Read MoreNine Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a regional law firm with offices in Springfield and Northampton, announced that nine
Read MoreApplications Open Jan. 1 for Local Farmer Awards
AGAWAM — Farmers in Western Mass. are invited to apply for the 12th year of the Local Farmer Awards, which
Read MoreState Awards $2.1 Million to Eight Community Health Centers
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $2.1 million in grant awards to implement, sustain, or expand family nurse practitioner (FNP)
Read MoreHaulin’ 4 Hunger Donates to Our Community Table Westfield Soup Kitchen
WESTFIELD — Throughout December, Advantage Truck Group (ATG) employees, customers, and business partners delivered thousands of meals to food pantry
Read MoreSecond Chance Brings Residential Community Composting Program to Lenox
LENOX — Second Chance Composting is launching its Residential Community Composting Program in Lenox on Jan. 1. Memberships are now
Read MoreIncrease Your Sales with the BusinessWest Book of Lists
SPRINGFIELD — Are you looking for new business in 2026? Do you have marketing dollars that you need to spend?
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Pledges $50,000 to Baystate Health Foundation
MONSON — Earlier in 2025, Monson Savings Bank pledged $50,000 to the Baystate Health Foundation in support of Baystate Wing
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England Recommends Masking in Patient Care Areas
HARTFORD, Conn. — With safety as a top priority and in light of seasonal, respiratory viral illnesses, Trinity Health Of
Read MoreMiraVista Doctor Shares Holiday Sobriety Tips, Encouragement
HOLYOKE — As the holiday season brings celebrations, stress, and countless social invitations, Dr. Dean Singer, an opioid treatment physician
Read MoreBacon Wilson, P.C. Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in
Read MorePittsfield Cooperative Bank Supports Berkshire County Nonprofits
PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank successfully concluded its year-end community giving initiative, combining direct donations with interactive Where’s the Action
Read MoreSpringfield Thunderbirds to Host Annual Sensory-friendly Sunday on Dec. 28
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, in partnership with the Center for Human Development (CHD) and Springfield College’s Occupational Therapy department,
Read MoreERC5 Senior Alliance Team to Present Fall Prevention Workshops
LUDLOW — The ERC5 Senior Alliance Team will host an informative presentation on fall prevention on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at
Read MoreArea Nonprofits Benefit from HCC’s 24th Giving Tree Campaign
HOLYOKE — For the 24th year, Holyoke Community College (HCC) students, staff, and faculty collected hundreds of holiday gifts for
Read MoreShould You Give a Pet as a Gift? Second Chance Shares Better Idea
EAST BROOKFIELD — The holiday season brings sweet videos of puppies and kittens bursting out of gift boxes and into
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Receives Primary Stroke Center Certification from DNV
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center announced it has received certification from DNV as a primary stroke center, affirming the hospital’s
Read MoreNorth Brookfield Savings Bank Celebrates Successful Food Drive, Toy Drive
NORTH BROOKFIELD — In the spirit of season of giving, North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB) announced the success of its
Read MoreCommunity Leaders Highlight Need for Health Insurance as Coverage Deadline Looms
SPRINGFIELD — Local and state healthcare and community leaders met on Dec. 17 at Caring Health Center’s Tania M. Barber
Read MoreTime Running Out to Nominate a 2026 Difference Maker
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards, but time is almost up, as
Read More6 Brick’s, Green Meadows Continue Partnership with Patton Alliance for Veterans
SPRINGFIELD — Cannabis dispensaries 6 Brick’s and Green Meadows, along with the Shubrick and Patton families, continued their collaborative partnership
Read MoreBFAIR Promotes Leanne Martin to Director of Day Habilitation Services
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the promotion of Leanne Martin to director of Day Habilitation Services, effective Nov. 5. Martin
Read MoreAccess Care Partners to Offer Healthy Living Workshops in 2026
HOLYOKE — Access Care Partners is launching a robust, year-long series of free Healthy Living workshops in 2026 designed to
Read MoreBerkshire United Way Awards $51,630 to 15 Organizations for Food Assistance
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire United Way (BUW) has awarded $51,630 to 15 local organizations to strengthen food distribution efforts in response
Read MoreFaces of Grief Exhibit to Spotlight Personal Stories of Loss Through Photography
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice and the Garden: a Center for Grieving Children and Teens announced a collaborative
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