HCN News & Notes

EASTHAMPTON — On Saturday, Feb. 11, the 10th annual Easthampton WinterFest will be held in locations throughout the city. The

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire County Arc was awarded more than $650,000 in funding to help pay for a house in Russell

CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce announced the four recipients of its prestigious Shining Stars Awards, to be

NORTHAMPTON — Jake Hooker, a 2012 Northampton High School graduate, has passed the state’s bar exam and joined his father,

AMHERST — The Massachusetts AI and Technology Center for Connected Care in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease (MassAITC), housed at UMass

SPRINGFIELD — The next Hampden Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) quarterly network meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26 at

DEERFIELD — Now through Feb. 3, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is accepting pitches for its live storytelling event,

BOSTON — The recently passed Congressional Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 ends the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) extra temporary

BOSTON — The Children’s League of Massachusetts (CLM) thanks legislators who worked late into the early-morning hours of Jan. 4

AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the newest office location in Amherst for long-time

NORTH ADAMS — Community members and residents are invited to downtown North Adams today, Jan. 6, for the monthly FIRST

BOSTON — In one of its final actions this week, the Baker-Polito administration announced the implementation of its Roadmap for

SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced that its new centers for well-being officially launched this week, born out

SPRINGFIELD — Advanced Vein Care Center (AVCC) is now part of Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), the largest physician-led vein

HOLYOKE — For a second year in a row, PeoplesBank set a new annual record for donations to civic and

SPRINGFIELD — HomeCare Hands and Social Media Coordinator Kimberly Pothoff will present two six-part series called “Home for the Holidays”

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that dozens of law-enforcement, criminal-justice, and victim-services organizations have been awarded grants through the

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced $1,000,000 in grants to 23 Massachusetts farms to implement practices that improve food safety

BOSTON — The Department of Transitional Assistance’s DTA Works internship program launched two new career tracks in healthcare and education

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced $800,000 in workplace-safety grants awarded to 99 Massachusetts-based and operating employers, which will help

SPRINGFIELD — After a yearlong national search, the board of directors at Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts (JFSWM) announced

GREENFIELD — As members of the LGBTQIA+ community, the Rainbow Elders of LifePath share time together that is social, recreational,

EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is asking for the public’s help as it prepares to help pets in

BOSTON — Bank of America announced a $275,000 donation to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, the Greater Boston Food

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University was included in community project funds secured by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal. Of the $20,367,800

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that more than $46 million has been awarded to 85 community organizations for workforce

NORTHAMPTON — Franklin-Hampshire CASA has been awarded a $31,000 needs-based grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced plans to distribute another 3.5 million free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that 20 community organizations across the Commonwealth have been selected as partners for the

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently awarded more than $10 million in state funding through the Senator Charles E. Shannon

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced a new round of funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) as part of the

BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Matilde “Mattie” Castiel to the Health Policy Commission (HPC) board.

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently donated $1,000 to Girls Inc. of the Valley in support of its event, Speaking

HOLYOKE — Anyone resolving to eat healthier in the new year may consider enrolling in two new cooking series running

HOLYOKE — Providence Ministries will open its first warming shelter of the season tonight, Dec. 23. Doors will open at

SPRINGFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Springfield hosted a successful Santa event on Dec. 16 in downtown Springfield’s Tower Square.