HCN News & Notes

SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware announced the results of its semiannual Round Up for Kids fundraiser, with its Western Mass.

CHICOPEE — Elms College and the St. Augustine Center for Ethics, Religion, and Culture will present the fifth annual Rev.

HOLYOKE — Attorney Karen Jackson of Jackson Law in Holyoke will lead three one-hour estate-planning workshops at Holyoke Community College,

GREAT BARRINGTON — Fairview Hospital announced that, for the 12th consecutive year, it has been recognized as a 2024 Outstanding

NORTHAMPTON — The 13th annual Get Your Pink On fundraiser at Ludlow Country Club raised more than $12,000 for the

SPRINGFIELD — Square One President and CEO Dawn DiStefano will be among three panelists from across the country to present

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University will present its second annual ABA conference, “Trauma Informed Practice in ABA & Beyond,” on

BOSTON — Last week, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to make early education and care more accessible and affordable

SPRINGFIELD — Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing, a member of the Loomis Communities, will host a free Easter egg hunt

GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield welcomed Michael Theroux as its new Health director, starting March 18. “I am excited

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall will host its spring job fair on Wednesday, April 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. on

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels West Springfield sponsors free weekly chair yoga classes for seniors or anyone who would like

LENOX — Kimball Farms Life Care will host a real-estate panel discussion for seniors on Friday, March 22 from 10

SPRINGFIELD — American Family Care (AFC) announced the opening of its third location in North Springfield. The medical facility is

SPRINGFIELD — The Baystate Health board of trustees announced it has appointed Peter Banko as Baystate Health’s new president and

SPRINGFIELD — With more than 300 participants, Springfield Rescue Mission announced that its 2024 Run to End Homelessness raised nearly

HOLYOKE — When describing her motivation for her recent donation of six large boxes of books for the adolescents and

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University is offering a certificate in trauma-informed professional practices designed for educators and professionals who work

EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is calling on all animal lovers to place their bids in its 25th

SPRINGFIELD — Kim Casineau, board chair of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, announced that the YWCA Golf Tournament will be

SPRINGFIELD — Clean Slate Massachusetts’ monthly virtual meeting will take place on Thursday, March 14 from 6 to 7 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD — Tech Foundry, the regional leader in IT workforce development and training, announced the appointment of 12 new members

BOSTON — The state’s January total unemployment rate was 3.0%, down 0.2% from the revised December estimate of 3.2%, the

SPRINGFIELD — What if you, your child athlete, or your sports team could use data-backed physiological testing services to improve

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the launch of a first-in-the-nation community grant program for substance-use disorder (SUD) prevention, recovery,

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society announced the reopening of its Kitten ICU (intensive care unit), scheduled for July at its

NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet announced the appointment of Megan Reed as director of its Wellness Program. Reed brings a rich background

BOSTON — State Sen. Jo Comerford was honored at the State House by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC), receiving

NORTHAMPTON — The Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society, the nonprofit organization that manages the Three County Fair and fairgrounds,

SPRINGFIELD — The Melha Shriners, a philanthropic organization based on fun, fellowship, and Masonic principles, announced the election and installation

SPRINGFIELD — Viability Inc., a human-services organization dedicated to building a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations through March 30 at its branches throughout Western Mass. to benefit

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host an open house at its Center for Health Education & Simulation on

BOSTON — The Executive Office of Health and Human Services announced new eligibility guidelines for the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

BRAINTREE — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that more than $165,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 80 Massachusetts municipalities,

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the promotion of Laura Baran to senior director of Employment and Community Based Day Services

SPRINGFIELD — Common Threads, the signature event of Dress for Success Western Massachusetts (DFSWM), is coming up on Thursday, April

SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) announced the addition of four new members to its board