Polish National Credit Union Hosts Collection Drive for Alianza at Front Street Branch
CHICOPEE — Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) is hosting a community collection drive in support of Alianza, a nonprofit organization
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$245,000 Grant Enables HCC Child Watch Center to Add Evening Hours
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been awarded a $245,000 grant from the Irene E. and George A. Davis
Read MoreNew Survey Underscores Need to Rebuild Trust in Evidence-based Health Information
CHICAGO — New survey findings from the Annenberg Public Policy Center highlight a widening trust gap in the nation’s health
Read MoreNBA’s Leah Wilcox Wins 2026 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the recipient of the 2026 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award:
Read MoreEasthampton to Provide Free Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Fire Department will partner with the Easthampton Council on Aging & Enrichment this year to install
Read MoreState Budget Provides $100,000 Through LifePath for Local Village Organizations
GREENFIELD — Following successful legislative advocacy by state Sens. Jo Comerford and John Velis, an earmark in Gov. Maura Healey’s FY
Read MoreNominations Now Open for Alumni Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is accepting nominations for its 12th annual 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations are due by
Read MoreBFAIR Promotes Safety, Prevention During Brain Injury Awareness Month
NORTH ADAMS — March is recognized nationwide as Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of brain
Read MoreERC5 Senior Alliance Team Announces Presentation at Pleasant View Senior Center
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce (ERC5) Senior Alliance Team announced an informative
Read MoreGrow Food Northampton’s Annual Seed Share Offers Free Seeds, Growing Workshops
NORTHAMPTON — On Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Grow Food Northampton (GFN) will host its annual
Read MoreHCC to Host Health Careers Open House on March 26
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host an open house at its Center for Health Education & Simulation on
Read MoreJoint Commission Awards Mercy Medical Center Primary Stroke Center Certification
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Assoc. Heart-Check
Read MoreHealey-Driscoll Administration Highlights Importance of Child Nutrition
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey has declared March 2-6 Massachusetts School Breakfast Week, recognizing the critical role school breakfast programs
Read MoreRetired Healthcare Executive Patricia Samra Appointed to HCC Board of Trustees
HOLYOKE — Patricia Samra, a recently retired healthcare executive, has been appointed to the Holyoke Community College (HCC) board of
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Supports Shriners Children’s New England
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is inviting members and the community to support Shriners Children’s New England in Springfield through
Read MoreDakin Humane Society Honored with Community Impact Award
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society was honored with the Harmony & Compassion Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Impact Award
Read MoreSen. John Velis Honored by Assoc. of Developmental Disabilities Providers
BOSTON — During a virtual gathering hosted from the Massachusetts State House, the Assoc. of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) honored
Read MoreBrain Health Equity Nurse Fellowship to Advance Early Alzheimer’s Detection
WASHINGTON, D.C. — UsAgainstAlzheimer’s announced the launch of the fifth cohort of its Brain Health Equity Nurse Fellowship, a national
Read MoreSen. Adam Gómez Nominates Gillian Hinkson as 2026 Black Excellence Honoree
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez announced the nomination of Gillian Hinkson for the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus’
Read MoreAccess Care Partners Seeks Volunteers to Deliver Meals
HOLYOKE — Access Care Partners is seeking compassionate volunteers to deliver meals to older adults through its Nutrition Program. This
Read MoreThree UMass Faculty Named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors
AMHERST — UMass Amherst faculty Lili He, Govindarajan Srimathveeravalli, and VP Nguyen have been named senior members of the 2026
Read MoreJersey Mike’s Month of Giving Supports Special Olympics
MASSACHUSETTS — The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with 56 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout Massachusetts for
Read MoreBaystate Children’s Hospital Debuts Newly Renovated Play Deck
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital debuted its newly renovated Play Deck, a vibrant indoor and outdoor therapeutic play space that
Read MoreWestfield to Observe First Official RMC Awareness Day on March 16
WESTFIELD — Westfield will observe its first official RMC Awareness Day on Monday, March 16 with a community gathering and
Read MoreNominations Now Open for Alumni Achievement Award
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is accepting nominations for its 12th annual 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations are due by
Read MoreAdvancing Chicopee Together/Adelantando Chicopee Juntos Coalition to Launch
CHICOPEE — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) and the city of Chicopee announced the launch of Advancing
Read MoreBHN’s Kamp for Kids Announces Golf FUNraiser on March 19
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network’s Kamp for Kids program will host its 2026 Golf FUNraiser on Thursday, March 19 from
Read MoreBerkshire South to Host 16th Annual Splash-A-Thon Fundraiser on April 11
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire South Regional Community Center (BSRCC) will host its 16th annual Splash-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, April 11,
Read MoreCommunication Group Launched for People with Memory Change, Care Partners
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Council on Aging (ECOA), in partnership with the Easthampton Public Library, is offering a new, creative,
Read MoreTransformation Fitness WMA Opens in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG — Transformation Fitness WMA, a new, locally owned fitness business offering personal training, recently launched services in Williamsburg. The
Read MoreCornell Indigenous Leader to Share Haudenosaunee Teachings at MCLA
NORTH ADAMS — Wahieñhawi “Hawi” Hall, assistant director of Counseling and Psychological Services and Community Liaison for Indigenous Students at
Read MoreCancer Connection Offers Variety of Winter, Spring Programs
NORTHAMPTON — Winter weather is not slowing down Cancer Connection’s array of programs and activities for people experiencing cancer. Here
Read MoreViability Welcomes Paul Murphy to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — Viability Inc., a human services organization dedicated to building a world in which individuals with disabilities and other
Read MoreChic Salon Beauty Bar Postpones Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
HOLYOKE — Due to the snowstorm, Chic Salon Beauty Bar Inc. has postponed the grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration
Read MoreVOC Seeks Senior Volunteers for Growing Senior Companion Program
CHICOPEE — Valley Opportunity Council’s (VOC) Senior Companion Program (SCP) is seeking new volunteers to serve in Chicopee, Holyoke, and
Read MoreResilient Valley Coalition Celebrates First Match My DAF Winners
HOLYOKE — On Wednesday, Feb. 11, more than 70 nonprofit leaders, donors, and community advocates gathered at De la Luz
Read MoreTickets on Sale Now for 2026 Difference Makers Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the 18th annual Difference Makers awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event
Read More6 Brick’s Lends Support to Square One
SPRINGFIELD — 6 Brick’s Cannabis Dispensary recently concluded its “Shop for a Cause” initiative, raising nearly $7,500 to support Square
Read MoreSecond Chance Urges Pet Owners to Take Action for Spay and Neuter Awareness Month
EAST BROOKFIELD — In recognition of Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, Second Chance Animal Services is highlighting the lifesaving impact
Read MoreQuaboag Hills Chamber Opens Online Voting for 2026 Choice Awards
PALMER — Online voting has opened for the 2026 Choice Awards on the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce website, qhma.com.
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