State Awards $2.4 Million to Expand Day Programs for Older Adults
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded approximately $2.4 million to 20 organizations and communities across Massachusetts to broaden supportive and
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Strength in Her Story Conference Slated for May 18
SPRINGFIELD — Moms in Power will present the Strength in Her Story Conference on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m.
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Awarded $124,000 from John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society has been awarded a grant in the amount of $124,000 from the John T. and
Read MoreCarla Cosenzi Honors Local Nurses with Gifts on Nurse Appreciation Day
NORTHAMPTON — On May 6, Carla Cosenzi, owner of TommyCar Auto Group, delivered personalized tote bags to local nurses at
Read MoreMax on Monday Event on May 13 to Feature Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
SPRINGFIELD — Max Tavern at the Basketball Hall of Fame will host the seventh Max on Monday networking event on
Read MoreHCC Students Hunt Campus Woods for Salamander Pathogen
HOLYOKE — Environmental science students at Holyoke Community College (HCC) spent their last Friday class of the spring semester searching
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Poison Ivy, Prevention Takes Priority
PALMER — If you grew up in a rural area, you’ve probably heard the saying, “leaves of three, let it
Read MoreSip & Shop Event Supporting Christina’s House Happening Today, Rain or Shine
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) isn’t letting a little rain stop an evening of shopping, sipping, and
Read MoreSen. Velis Receives Hope for Holyoke’s Lifetime Achievement Award
HOLYOKE — On May 3, state Sen. John Velis joined community members at Hope for Holyoke’s eighth annual Hopey Awards.
Read MoreHealth New England Honors Tania Barber with Grant to Caring Health Center
SPRINGFIELD — In honor of Tania Barber’s eight years of service on the board of directors of Health New England
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Foundation Makes Philanthropic Contributions to 107 Nonprofits
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank announced that its foundation made $401,190 in philanthropic investments during the first quarter of 2024. The
Read MoreA Better Life Homecare to Host Cocktail Hour on June 5
SPRINGFIELD — A Better Life Homecare will host a cocktail hour at Dewey’s Jazz Lounge in Springfield on Wednesday, June
Read MoreState Grants Aim to Safeguard Drinking Water, Protect Public Health
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced more than $1.5 million in grant funding to protect and conserve drinking water resources
Read MoreState Awards $900,000 to Help Young Adults with Disabilities Prepare for Employment
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $900,000 in grants to fund nine organizations that provide job training, employment placement, and
Read MoreBuddy Baseball Kicks Off 30th Season on May 11
GREENFIELD — Buddy Baseball, a program for children and adults with disabilities (ages 6 and up) will be taking to
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Collecting Cash Donations to Provide a Bed for Every Child
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union believes every child deserves a great night’s sleep, every night. That’s why it is again
Read MoreBusinessWest Accepting Nominations for 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — When BusinessWest launched its 40 Under Forty program in 2007, it did so to identify rising stars across
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Celebrates 80,000th Spay/Neuter Surgery
SPRINGFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced a significant milestone: 80,000 spay/neuter surgeries performed, an achievement that coincides with the
Read MoreBFAIR Selected as Big Y Community Bag Program Beneficiary
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR has been selected as a beneficiary of the Big Y Community Bag Program for May. The
Read MoreUMassFive Collecting Personal-care Items for Local Survival Centers
HADLEY — During the month of May, the Hadley, Northampton, and Springfield Mercy Medical Center branches of UMassFive College Federal
Read MoreLegacy Counsellors, P.C. Celebrates 30 Years in Business
EASTHAMPTON — On April 19, Legacy Counsellors, P.C. celebrated 30 years in business with a celebration at Springfield Country Club.
Read MoreMassachusetts Receives Federal Earmark to Expand Healthy Air Network
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts received a $370,000 federal earmark to expand the Healthy Air Network,
Read MoreLiberty Bank Donates $5,000 to Square One
SPRINGFIELD — Square One’s school-age childcare program received a $5,000 boost from Liberty Bank this week. The funds will be
Read MoreMiraVista Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center will mark Mental Health Awareness Month with a flag raising on Thursday, May 9
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Earns Distinction as TeamBirth Recognized Site
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced the achievement of TeamBirth recognition, which is a testament to the dedication of Mercy
Read MoreThe Loomis Communities to Honor Carol Constant, Peter Courtney at Spring Reception
SOUTH HADLEY — The Loomis Communities will hold its annual Spring Reception on Wednesday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m. at
Read MoreNonotuck Resource Associates Announces Partnership with the Grievery
NORTHAMPTON — Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc. announced a partnership with the Grievery, which has developed a grief-inclusive approach to care
Read MoreBerkshire Health Systems Provider Clinics Win MHQP Patient Experience Awards
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced that three of its primary-care provider clinics have received awards from Massachusetts Health Quality
Read MoreCancer Connection to Host ‘American Symphony’ Screening, Panel Discussion at Bombyx
NORTHAMPTON — On Wednesday, May 1, Cancer Connection will host a free screening of the acclaimed 2023 documentary American Symphony
Read MoreGCC Partners with Veterans Administration for Informational Gathering Tonight
GREENFIELD — The Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans Services District and Greenfield Community College’s (GCC) Office of Veteran Services will be
Read MoreHealth New England Grant Addresses Maternal Health Inequities in Indian Orchard
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England granted $20,000 to Indian Orchard Citizens Council (IOCC) in honor of Dora Robinson. This grant
Read MoreThe Atrium at Cardinal Drive Again Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
AGAWAM — The Atrium at Cardinal Drive, a Benchmark Mind & Memory Care community, has ranked among the best assisted-living
Read MoreRevitalize CDC’s Annual #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild Slated for April 27
SPRINGFIELD — Revitalize CDC’s 32nd annual #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild will work on 12 homes in the North End of Springfield
Read MoreGoodwill Industries Receives Grant for Food-insecurity Aid
PITTSFIELD — Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont announced it has received a $1,500 grant from Fallon Health
Read MoreEastman to Donate Vital Monitoring Equipment to Springfield Fire Department
SPRINGFIELD — Eastman, in partnership with Northern Safety, will donate vital medical equipment, known as oximeters, to the Springfield Fire
Read MorePeoplesBank Supports Square One Capital Campaign
HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank announced its support for the Square One capital campaign to build a new, state-of-the-art facility at the
Read MoreBusinessWest to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with May 13 Issue
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine, the biweekly business journal covering Western Massachusetts, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in the May 13
Read MoreBaystate to Hold Community Conversation Today About Cancer Prevention, Survivorship
SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to virtually attend the 2024 Faces of Faith: A Community Conversation About Cancer Prevention
Read MoreRachel Dionne of Polish National Credit Union Joins Providence Ministries Board
CHICOPEE — Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced that Rachel Dionne, assistant vice president and credit risk officer, has joined
Read MoreWestfield State University to Introduce Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University announced the introduction of its new occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program. Housed within the university’s
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