Exhibit on Impact of Opioid Epidemic in the Berkshires to Appear Across County
PITTSFIELD — A powerful exhibit that puts the spotlight on the real human impact of the opioid epidemic in Berkshire
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Massachusetts Department of Correction Launches New Digital Patient Portal
MILFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) announced a new digital patient portal program across its facilities to provide
Read MoreState Awards $6.6 Million to Strengthen Early Education, Out-of-school-time Facilities
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $6.6 million in grants to 19 early education and out-of-school-time programs across Massachusetts to
Read MoreINHALE Breathwork Workshop Coming to Great Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON — Breathwork doesn’t require experience, special equipment, or a particular kind of person. It begins with something everyone
Read MoreThe Caring Force Returning to Westfield for Third Annual Rally on Sept. 18
WESTFIELD — The Caring Force, the grassroots advocacy initiative of the Dorchester-based Providers’ Council, will host a Western Mass. rally
Read MoreEight Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers
SPRINGFIELD — Eight attorneys from Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. have been recognized in the Best Lawyers 2027 edition, including
Read MoreSen. Velis Announces $100,000 Earmark for Westfield YMCA Camp Shepard
WESTFIELD — State Sen. John Velis joined members of the Westfield community to celebrate a $100,000 state earmark secured in the
Read MoreFlorence Bank Donates $50,000 to Northampton Survival Center
FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced it has pledged $50,000 to the Northampton Survival Center to help expand food access in
Read MoreNominations Close Friday for Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s A+ Awards
AMHERST — There is still time to nominate an outstanding individual, business, or organization for the Amherst Area Chamber of
Read MoreFoundation for TJO Animals Celebrates 10 Years of Pets Rock Fundraiser
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals held its annual Pets Rock event on Aug. 8, raising more than $13,000
Read MoreBFAIR Names Theresa Denette Chief Operating Officer on Permanent Basis
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced that Theresa Denette has been named the organization’s permanent chief operating officer following her tenure
Read MoreCommunity Foundation’s Joanna Ballantine Earns CAP Designation
SPRINGFIELD — Joanna Ballantine, vice president for Philanthropic Services at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, has earned the chartered
Read MoreFamilies Encouraged to Make Mental Health Part of Back-to-school Checklist
HOLYOKE — As students prepare to return to the classroom, behavioral health experts at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke
Read MoreWestfield Bank Supports Behavioral Health Network’s Kamp for Kids
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank has donated $10,000 to Behavioral Health Network (BHN) in support of its Kamp for Kids program,
Read MoreNominations Open for 2026 Women of Impact
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the ninth annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreState Awards $4.3 Million to Strengthen Family Childcare Programs
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $4.3 million in grants to 225 family childcare programs across Massachusetts through the second
Read MoreStone Soup Café to Celebrate 21st Annual Harvest Supper
GREENFIELD — Stone Soup Café invites neighbors from across Franklin County and beyond to its 21st annual Harvest Supper on
Read MoreU.S. Sens. Markey, Warren to Address Cost of Living at HCC Town Hall Forum
HOLYOKE — U.S. Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren will hold a town hall meeting Saturday, Aug. 15 at Holyoke
Read MoreCutchins Expands Neurodiversity Services with Acquisition of Fields Center
NORTHAMPTON — Cutchins Programs for Children & Families announced the acquisition of the Fields Center, a community-based program serving neurodiverse
Read MoreRiley Home Realty Raises $15,000 for Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry
CHICOPEE — A recent community fundraiser hosted by Kate and Nick Riley of Riley Home Realty raised more than $15,000
Read MoreNorth Adams Lions Club, NBSWMD Place Eyeglass Recycling Boxes at Transfer Stations
NORTH ADAMS — The North Adams Lions Club, Lions Club District 33-Y, and the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District
Read MoreHMC Expands Oncology & Hematology Services
HOLYOKE – Holyoke Medical Center is expanding its Oncology & Hematology services to provide greater access to high quality, compassionate
Read MorePediatricians Applaud HHS Ruling
ATLANTA — The American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers
Read MoreBerkshire Climate Career Lab Opens Pathways to Climate Careers
NORTH ADAMS — As communities across the Berkshires invest in clean energy and resilient infrastructure to prepare for a changing
Read MoreLiberty Bank Foundation Supports Square One
SPRINGFIELD —The Liberty Bank Foundation recently doubled its support for Square One’s workforce development initiatives, presenting a check for $20,000.
Read MoreRick’s Place Golf Classic Slated
WILBRAHAM — Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, the impact of death loss continues to be felt by families and
Read MoreLegacy Lifecare VNA & Hospice West Receives Hospice CAHPS Honors Award
LONGMEADOW — Legacy Lifecare VNA & Hospice West has received the prestigious Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems
Read MoreAdvance Psychotherapy Practice Announces Virtual Grief and Loss Group
LONGMEADOW — Advance Psychotherapy Practice (APP) announced the upcoming launch of its Grief and Loss Group, a 12-week, virtual group
Read MoreStavros Center Welcomes Donna Decoteau, Christina Gay to Board of Directors
AMHERST — Stavros Center for Independent Living announced that Donna Decoteau and Christina Gay have joined its board of directors.
Read MoreState Awards $5.9 Million to Train, Hire 951 Workers Statewide
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $5.9 million in workforce development grant funding for 12 initiatives across Massachusetts, representing partnerships
Read MoreGlenmeadow Announces 2026 Age of Excellence Award Honorees
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow announced the recipients of the 2026 Age of Excellence Awards: Celebrating Success over 60. These are individuals
Read MoreNominations Open for 2026 Women of Impact
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the ninth annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreAlianza Launches Cider Donut Dash to Support Domestic Violence Survivors
HOLYOKE — On any given day in Massachusetts, 73% of requests for emergency shelter from domestic violence survivors go unmet
Read MoreCaring Health Center Welcomes Shawn Lewinson as Chief Human Resources Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center announced the appointment of Shawn Lewinson as its new chief Human Resources officer, effective immediately.
Read MoreUMassFive Members, Staff Donate More Than 1,000 Personal Care Items
HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union recently completed its annual personal care items drive, collecting essential hygiene products throughout
Read MoreBerkshire South Regional Community Center to Receive $1,015,000 Earmark
GREAT BARRINGTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Jenise Lucey, executive director of the Berkshire South Regional Community Center, the
Read MoreSecond Chance Community Pet Vaccine Clinic Slated for Sept. 11 in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Pet owners in Chicopee and surrounding communities can now register for a low-cost Community Vaccine Clinic for cats
Read MoreWhat Families Fight About Most After a Death — and How to Prevent It
SPRINGFIELD — The attorneys at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. say some of the most painful family disputes following a
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names Baystate Medical Center Among Best Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026-2027 Best Hospital. Baystate
Read MoreAge & Dementia Friendly Wilbraham to Host Wine-tasting Fundraiser on Nov. 6
WILBRAHAM — Age & Dementia Friendly Wilbraham is inviting the community to an evening of connection, remembrance, and support. “A
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