HCN News & Notes

PITTSFIELD — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and two Berkshire moms are making a splash, with a fundraiser in

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2018, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been celebrating outstanding women from all industries through its Women of

SPRINGFIELD — Ron Bryant, president of Baystate Noble Hospital and Baystate Franklin Medical Center – Northern Region, will extend his

SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network’s (BHN) two self-advocacy groups, which meet weekly in Holyoke and Westfield, are seeking new members.

SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that eight of its attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America for

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2018, BusinessWest, HCN’s sister publication, has been celebrating outstanding women from all industries through its Women of

SPRINGFIELD — Twenty-six college students have been awarded a total of $26,400 in scholarships from the Baystate Springfield Educational Partnership

LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) will hold its annual gala on Thursday, Oct. 13 at Twin

HOLYOKE — Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems, announced the appointment of Margaret-Ann

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family and Individual Resources), a human-services agency that serves individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and

BOSTON — Last week, Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, joined by Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education

WHATELY — Cancer Connection will host a Harvest Picnic and book launch for Words to Live By: Poems and Images

BOSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will send almost $12.6 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse

BOSTON — On Thursday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the first human case of West Nile virus

GREAT BARRINGTON — Flying Cloud Institute (FCI) has hired Angela Parker as a science and art educator. In this role,

SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced that 16 lawyers from the firm were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in

SPRINGFIELD — Local law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin announced that eight of its attorneys were listed in Best Lawyers

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR recently promoted Caroline Prew to director of Family & Individual Services. Prew joined the agency in

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) President Christina Royal will retire from the college after the 2022-23 academic year, she

AMHERST — Amherst Rotary Club announced it will host the annual Amherst Rotary Town Fair on the Amherst Town Common

PALMER — Molly Gray, president and chief administrative officer of the Baystate Health Eastern Region, has announced her retirement, effective

WESTFIELD — Whip City Animal Sanctuary will host its annual Back to School Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10

LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) is offering American Sign Language classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13 at

NORTH ATTLEBORO — The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF), providing help and hope to New England cancer patients and their families

BOSTON — The state’s July total unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.5% over the month,

ENFIELD, Conn. — Asnuntuck Community College’s 50th-anniversary celebration will be taking flight on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 8

AMHERST — The Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council announced that its next event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) is currently seeking adult volunteers to assist in a variety of different tasks at

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield WORKS, a community-wide initiative with the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC) announced in May they had

LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) announced that Laurie Brown, who previously served as assistant education director

WESTFIELD — Armbrook Village recently reached the Platinum accreditation level from SAGECare, demonstrating the senior community’s dedication to providing a

NORTHAMPTON — Marcella, a mission-driven, ethically made direct-to-consumer designer fashion brand committed to advancing women and girls globally, experienced a

NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) announced that Tara Jacobsen has been promoted to director of Development.

SPRINGFIELD — The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will hold its annual Adult Field Day on Saturday, Aug.

BOSTON — The state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development’s Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) is now accepting Workplace

SPRINGFIELD — Dr. Molly Ingemi, a member of the Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health (PURCH) class of 2022, is