Dr. Oscar Hills Steps into Leadership Role at Austen Riggs Center
STOCKBRIDGE — Dr. Oscar Hills has assumed the role of medical director and CEO of the Austen Riggs Center, effective
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Dakin Humane Society Halving Adoption Fees Through July 11
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will reduce adoption fees for all cats, kittens, and tiny spirit kittens by 50% from
Read MoreUnited Way Pioneer Valley to Host Kickoff for Summer Step Up Initiative
SPRINGFIELD — United Way Pioneer Valley (UWPV) is celebrating the beginning of a new Step Up Springfield season with a
Read MoreRachel’s Table Celebrates New Truck, New Office
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts (RTWM), a food rescue and hunger alleviation organization, introduced its new gleaning vehicle
Read MorePast Meets Present Initiative Connects Armbrook Village Seniors, Local Teens
WESTFIELD — Residents from Armbrook Village Assisted Living recently visited Westfield High School for their third annual Past Meets Present
Read MoreGlenmeadow Appoints Liz Marquis Vice President for Sales and Marketing
LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow, a nonprofit senior living organization with more than 140 years of service to Western Mass., announced the
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England to Join Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative
HARTFORD, Conn. — Trinity Health Of New England announced it has engaged Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to assess the organization’s oncology
Read MoreWestfield State Expands Summer Learning with Teen U, Baystate Health Partnership
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University will host two dynamic summer initiatives in July, Teen University (Teen U) on July 19-24,
Read MoreMassachusetts Senate Adopts Biomass Reform in Energy Bill
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez announced that the Massachusetts Senate adopted his amendment #25 as part of the Senate’s
Read MoreHeat Wave Prompts Urgent Rescue of Cats, Kittens After Owner Enters Assisted Living
EAST BROOKFIELD — As New England braces for a dangerous heatwave, Second Chance Animal Services is asking for the public’s
Read MorePublic Health Institute Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) announced the appointment of four new members to its board
Read MoreReese Fund Day of Compassion Surpasses Goals for Monetary, Pet Food Donations
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals held the Reese Fund Day of Compassion event and pet food drive on
Read MoreMassachusetts Community Living Initiative Marks One Year
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration celebrated the successful first year of the Massachusetts Community Living Initiative, a coordinated effort to
Read MoreLuis Márquez Named Director of UMass Amherst’s Cranberry Research Station
AMHERST — UMass Amherst recently announced the appointment of Luis Márquez as the next director of the UMass Amherst Cranberry
Read MoreFirstLight Announces Recipients of 2026 FirstLight Sustains Grant Program
BURLINGTON — FirstLight, a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company, announced that 17 organizations will receive funding
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Wins Patient Experience Program of the Year Award
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center, an independent community hospital, was recently named the winner of the 2026 Swaay.Health Patient Experience
Read MoreCommunity Action Pioneer Valley Opens New WIC Office at Hadley Crossing
HADLEY — On June 25, Community Action Pioneer Valley opened a new office of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Read MoreEastern States Exposition Welcomes Mary Lee Walsh as Executive Assistant
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mary Lee Walsh has started a full-time venture as executive assistant to the president and CEO of
Read MoreBert Carter, President and CEO of Willie Ross School for the Deaf, to Retire
LONGMEADOW — Officials of Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) announced that Bert Carter will retire at the end
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for 2026 Healthcare Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest and HealthcareNews.com are now accepting nominations for the 10th annual Healthcare Heroes awards. Nominations for the Healthcare
Read MoreFormer Gateway City Arts Property Opening as Creators Campus for Teens
HOLYOKE — Two years after LightWorks Collective took ownership of the former Gateway City Arts property, the organization is opening
Read MoreBFAIR in Bloom Fundraising Event Raises $40,000
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the success of its annual BFAIR in Bloom signature fundraising event, held on June 4
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has once again received the American Heart Assoc. Get with the Guidelines – Stroke
Read MoreGolfers Encouraged to Register for Second Chance Charity Golf Tournament
EAST BROOKFIELD — With just weeks remaining before the 14th annual Second Chance Charity Golf Tournament, Second Chance Animal Services
Read MoreUCP of Western Massachusetts Awards Two Students Lisa Jacobs Memorial Scholarship
PITTSFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts announced that Brooklynn Lamke of Lenox Memorial High School and Edward Ferris of Taconic
Read MoreBaystate Academy Invites Prospective Families to Open House on July 9
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Academy Charter Public School will welcome prospective students and their families to an open house on Thursday,
Read MoreWomen’s Fund of Western Massachusetts Awards $195,000 in Grants
SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts announcde $195,000 in general cycle grant awards to 17 organizations serving women,
Read MoreBikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride Raises More Than $425,000
EASTHAMPTON — More than 600 cyclists and 125 volunteers gathered at Tree House Brewing Co. in South Deerfield for Bikes
Read MoreBFAIR, UCP Announce Merger Progress, Leadership Transition, CEO Appointment
PITTSFIELD and NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR and UCP of Western Massachusetts announced a significant milestone in their ongoing merger exploration,
Read MoreTotally Adaptive Receives Grant from Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
EAST LONGMEADOW — Totally Adaptive announced it is a recipient of a $6,500 Autism Community Impact Grant from the Doug
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for 2026 Healthcare Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest and HealthcareNews.com are now accepting nominations for the 10th annual Healthcare Heroes awards. Nominations for the Healthcare
Read MoreValley Opportunity Council to Host WIC Day Celebration for Families on June 26
HOLYOKE — Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) will host a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Day Celebration for families on Friday,
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley to Host CLC Leaders Lounge Celebrating Summer Step Up
SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) will host a Community Leadership Connect (CLC) Leaders Lounge on Wednesday, July
Read MoreSTCC Celebrates Groundbreaking for Health and Patient Simulation Relocation
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) celebrated a major milestone in its commitment to healthcare education on June 17
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital Recognized for LGBTQ+ Inclusion
PITTSFIELD — The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer
Read MoreArmbrook Village Named Best Senior Living Community for 2026
WESTFIELD — Armbrook Village has earned the honor of U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Senior Living award in
Read MoreRiver Valley Counseling Center Slates 11th Annual Golf Tournament for Sept. 18
HOLYOKE — River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), a member of ServiceNet, will hold its 11th annual golf tournament on Friday,
Read MoreLegislature Passes Bill to Make Traffic Stops Safer for Drivers with Autism
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation establishing a statewide ‘blue envelope’ program, giving motorists with autism spectrum disorder a
Read MoreHampden County Chambers of Commerce Unite to Fill Food Bank
CHICOPEE — Six Hampden County chambers of commerce once again joined forces this spring to make a meaningful impact in
Read MoreLocal Amputees Invited to Try Advanced Prosthetic Technology for Free
SPRINGFIELD — OP Labs will host its third annual Technology Day on Thursday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 3
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