Advancing 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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BHN’s Kamp for Kids Announces Golf FUNraiser on March 19
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network’s Kamp for Kids program will host its 2026 Golf FUNraiser on Thursday, March 19 from
Read MoreBerkshire South to Host 16th Annual Splash-A-Thon Fundraiser on April 11
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire South Regional Community Center (BSRCC) will host its 16th annual Splash-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, April 11,
Read MoreCommunication Group Launched for People with Memory Change, Care Partners
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Council on Aging (ECOA), in partnership with the Easthampton Public Library, is offering a new, creative,
Read MoreTransformation Fitness WMA Opens in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG — Transformation Fitness WMA, a new, locally owned fitness business offering personal training, recently launched services in Williamsburg. The
Read MoreCornell Indigenous Leader to Share Haudenosaunee Teachings at MCLA
NORTH ADAMS — Wahieñhawi “Hawi” Hall, assistant director of Counseling and Psychological Services and Community Liaison for Indigenous Students at
Read MoreCancer Connection Offers Variety of Winter, Spring Programs
NORTHAMPTON — Winter weather is not slowing down Cancer Connection’s array of programs and activities for people experiencing cancer. Here
Read MoreViability Welcomes Paul Murphy to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — Viability Inc., a human services organization dedicated to building a world in which individuals with disabilities and other
Read MoreChic Salon Beauty Bar Postpones Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
HOLYOKE — Due to the snowstorm, Chic Salon Beauty Bar Inc. has postponed the grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration
Read MoreVOC Seeks Senior Volunteers for Growing Senior Companion Program
CHICOPEE — Valley Opportunity Council’s (VOC) Senior Companion Program (SCP) is seeking new volunteers to serve in Chicopee, Holyoke, and
Read MoreResilient Valley Coalition Celebrates First Match My DAF Winners
HOLYOKE — On Wednesday, Feb. 11, more than 70 nonprofit leaders, donors, and community advocates gathered at De la Luz
Read MoreTickets on Sale Now 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 More6 Brick’s Lends Support to Square One
SPRINGFIELD — 6 Brick’s Cannabis Dispensary recently concluded its “Shop for a Cause” initiative, raising nearly $7,500 to support Square
Read MoreSecond Chance Urges Pet Owners to Take Action for Spay and Neuter Awareness Month
EAST BROOKFIELD — In recognition of Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, Second Chance Animal Services is highlighting the lifesaving impact
Read MoreQuaboag Hills Chamber Opens Online Voting for 2026 Choice Awards
PALMER — Online voting has opened for the 2026 Choice Awards on the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce website, qhma.com.
Read MoreMercy Medical Center’s Nurses Education Fund Secures $1 Million in Donations
SPRINGFIELD — Thanks to the generosity of numerous donors, Mercy Medical Center has received gifts totaling $1 million for the
Read MoreSTCC to Host Eighth Annual Community Dental Day Offering Free Dental Care
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Dental Sciences Department, in partnership with the Valley District Dental Society, will
Read MorePeace of Mind Series to Feature Conversationon Legal, Financial Well-being
HAMPDEN — Legal and financial well-being will be the focus of a community conversation on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 4:30
Read MoreBaroco Corp. Expands Day Habilitation Services with New Program in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Baroco Corp., a provider of community-based support services, announced the launch of its new program in Holyoke. This
Read MoreBerkshire Talking Chronicle Launches Audio Drama for Sight-impaired Audiences
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Talking Chronicle, a radio reading service provided by UCP of Western Massachusetts, has launched The 413, a
Read MoreCountry Bank Supports Scantic Valley YMCA with $25,000 Donation
WARE — Country Bank announced a $25,000 donation to the Scantic Valley YMCA in Wilbraham in support of its ongoing
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center to Offer Cancer Support Group
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center will host a Cancer Support Group for community members and/or caregivers dealing with cancer on
Read MoreElms 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
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 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
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