BFAIR Names Theresa Denette Interim Chief Operating Officer
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the appointment of Theresa Denette as interim chief operating officer. A dedicated leader with more
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Bulkley Richardson Supports Baystate Children’s Hospital Facility Dog Program
SPRINGFIELD — From her tail wags to the instant smiles she inspires, Isabela, Baystate Children’s Hospital’s first-ever facility dog, earns
Read MoreAllied Flooring Holiday Donation Drive Generates $3,616 for Jenna’s Blessing Bags
AGAWAM — Allied Flooring, Paint and Design announced a donation of $3,615.97 to Jenna’s Blessing Bags, made possible through the
Read MorePeace and Wellness Series to Address Financial Well-being for Older Adults
LONGMEADOW — A conversation about navigating the financial side of caring for an older adult will be held on Tuesday,
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Names Molly Biechele Director of Development and Marketing
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society named Molly Biechele director of Development and Marketing. Biechele joined Dakin in 2017 as an
Read MoreThree County Fair Food Drive Set for April 11
NORTHAMPTON — The Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society, the nonprofit organization that manages the Three County Fair and fairgrounds,
Read MoreBay Path to Host Trauma-Informed Practice in ABA Conference on April 10
LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s graduate program in applied behavior analysis (ABA) is set to host the fourth annual Trauma-Informed
Read MorePediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation to Host Quarter Auction Fundraiser on April 12
HOLYOKE — The Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation (PHF) will host a quarter auction fundraiser on Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m.
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Seeks Foster Homes for Cats, Kittens
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is urgently seeking foster families to care for cats and kittens in need.
Read MoreAusten Riggs Center Selects Dr. Oscar Hills as Next Medical Director, CEO
STOCKBRIDGE — The board of trustees of the Austen Riggs Center, a longer-term psychiatric residential treatment center, has selected Dr.
Read MoreEast Longmeadow Entrepreneur Erin Rosario Launches Ryse 361
EAST LONGMEADOW — A new leadership development initiative designed to support student-athletes in sports and in life has launched nationally
Read MoreState Awards Nearly $5 Million to Protect Nonprofits from Hate Crimes
BRAINTREE — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that 167 nonprofits across Massachusetts have been awarded $4,965,000 in grants to improve security
Read MoreEasthampton Wellness to Host Inaugural Event on March 13
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Wellness will kick off its inaugural event on Friday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Read MoreLoomis Communities, Stone Soul Inc. to Honor Six Women Leaders on March 19
SPRINGFIELD — The Loomis Communities will host a Women’s History Month celebration in partnership with Stone Soul Inc., where six
Read MorePolish National Credit Union Hosts Collection Drive for Alianza at Front Street Branch
CHICOPEE — Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) is hosting a community collection drive in support of Alianza, a nonprofit organization
Read More$245,000 Grant Enables HCC Child Watch Center to Add Evening Hours
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been awarded a $245,000 grant from the Irene E. and George A. Davis
Read MoreNew Survey Underscores Need to Rebuild Trust in Evidence-based Health Information
CHICAGO — New survey findings from the Annenberg Public Policy Center highlight a widening trust gap in the nation’s health
Read MoreNBA’s Leah Wilcox Wins 2026 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the recipient of the 2026 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award:
Read MoreEasthampton to Provide Free Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Fire Department will partner with the Easthampton Council on Aging & Enrichment this year to install
Read MoreState Budget Provides $100,000 Through LifePath for Local Village Organizations
GREENFIELD — Following successful legislative advocacy by state Sens. Jo Comerford and John Velis, an earmark in Gov. Maura Healey’s FY
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 MoreBFAIR Promotes Safety, Prevention During Brain Injury Awareness Month
NORTH ADAMS — March is recognized nationwide as Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of brain
Read MoreERC5 Senior Alliance Team Announces Presentation at Pleasant View Senior Center
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce (ERC5) Senior Alliance Team announced an informative
Read MoreGrow Food Northampton’s Annual Seed Share Offers Free Seeds, Growing Workshops
NORTHAMPTON — On Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Grow Food Northampton (GFN) will host its annual
Read MoreHCC to Host Health Careers Open House on March 26
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host an open house at its Center for Health Education & Simulation on
Read MoreJoint Commission Awards Mercy Medical Center Primary Stroke Center Certification
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Assoc. Heart-Check
Read MoreHealey-Driscoll Administration Highlights Importance of Child Nutrition
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey has declared March 2-6 Massachusetts School Breakfast Week, recognizing the critical role school breakfast programs
Read MoreRetired Healthcare Executive Patricia Samra Appointed to HCC Board of Trustees
HOLYOKE — Patricia Samra, a recently retired healthcare executive, has been appointed to the Holyoke Community College (HCC) board of
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Supports Shriners Children’s New England
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is inviting members and the community to support Shriners Children’s New England in Springfield through
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Honored with Community Impact Award
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society was honored with the Harmony & Compassion Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Impact Award
Read MoreSen. John Velis Honored by Assoc. of Developmental Disabilities Providers
BOSTON — During a virtual gathering hosted from the Massachusetts State House, the Assoc. of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) honored
Read MoreBrain Health Equity Nurse Fellowship to Advance Early Alzheimer’s Detection
WASHINGTON, D.C. — UsAgainstAlzheimer’s announced the launch of the fifth cohort of its Brain Health Equity Nurse Fellowship, a national
Read MoreSen. Adam Gómez Nominates Gillian Hinkson as 2026 Black Excellence Honoree
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez announced the nomination of Gillian Hinkson for the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus’
Read MoreAccess Care Partners Seeks Volunteers to Deliver Meals
HOLYOKE — Access Care Partners is seeking compassionate volunteers to deliver meals to older adults through its Nutrition Program. This
Read MoreThree UMass Faculty Named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors
AMHERST — UMass Amherst faculty Lili He, Govindarajan Srimathveeravalli, and VP Nguyen have been named senior members of the 2026
Read MoreJersey Mike’s Month of Giving Supports Special Olympics
MASSACHUSETTS — The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with 56 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout Massachusetts for
Read MoreBaystate Children’s Hospital Debuts Newly Renovated Play Deck
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital debuted its newly renovated Play Deck, a vibrant indoor and outdoor therapeutic play space that
Read MoreWestfield to Observe First Official RMC Awareness Day on March 16
WESTFIELD — Westfield will observe its first official RMC Awareness Day on Monday, March 16 with a community gathering and
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 MoreAdvancing Chicopee Together/Adelantando Chicopee Juntos Coalition to Launch
CHICOPEE — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) and the city of Chicopee announced the launch of Advancing
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