State Awards More Than $2 Million to Prevent Gun Violence
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently awarded more than $2 million in federal funding to help local police departments and
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Springfield Partners for Community Action Welcomes Ramona Matos
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action, an anti-poverty agency, announced the hiring of Ramona Matos as SNAP Outreach and
Read MoreTrinity Health Of New England Names Dr. Robert Roose President of Community Hospitals
HARTFORD, Conn. — Dr. Robert Roose has been named president of Community Hospitals for Trinity Health Of New England. In
Read MoreVisiting Angels West Springfield Offers Transitional Care with Reducing Readmission Program
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Transitioning home after a hospital stay can be a difficult adjustment for seniors. With their homecoming, there
Read MoreSen. Gomez Touts Bills to Automate Process for CORI Record Sealing
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gomez joined his legislative colleagues and members of Clean Slate Massachusetts at the State House
Read MoreState Launches New Mental-health Resources for Early Education and Childcare
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced a new partnership between the Department of Early Education and Care and the Office
Read MoreLiberty Bank Announces Record-breaking Community Impact in 2024
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — David Glidden, president and CEO of Middletown-based Liberty Bank and president of the Liberty Bank Foundation, announced
Read MoreCommunity Action Pioneer Valley Executive Director Clare Higgins to Retire
GREENFIELD — Clare Higgins will retire in the summer of 2025 after nearly 14 years as executive director of Community
Read MoreBaystate Cuts 98 Corporate Positions
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced today that it has cut 98 corporate positions as it continues what it calls a
Read MoreFreedom Credit Union Accepting Donations to Support Local Animal Shelters
SPRINGFIELD — During February, Freedom Credit Union is inviting the community to donate money at any of its branches throughout
Read MoreCancer Mortality Continues to Drop Despite Rising Incidence in Women
ATLANTA — The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released “Cancer Statistics 2025,” the organization’s annual report on cancer facts and
Read MoreBerkshire Medical Center Named Among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
PITTSFIELD — U.S. News & World Report named Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care.
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced new appointments and promotions to its executive leadership team: Lisa Yin, assistant
Read MoreFlorence Bank Helps Ice Out Hunger in the Valley
FLORENCE — For the second consecutive year, Florence Bank has partnered with UMass Sports Properties and the UMass Amherst hockey
Read MoreThe Winter Blues: Warming Up to Children’s Mental Health
HOLYOKE — The post-holiday season can be a challenging time for children and families. With shorter days, colder weather, and
Read MoreBaystate Health Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced several transitions of its board of trustees for 2025. Harriet DeVerry, retired senior vice president
Read MoreGreenfield Cooperative Bank Partners with All Our Kids Inc. for Pajama Drive
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Northampton Cooperative Bank announced a partnership with All Our Kids Inc. for a month-long
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Hospital Announces First Recipient of Nurse Recognition Program
NORTHAMPTON — Last fall, Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) announced the rollout of the DAISY Awards, a recognition program to celebrate
Read MoreState Awards Funds to Support Well-being of First Responders
BRAINTREE — For the third year, the Healey-Driscoll administration is awarding grants to support the well-being of first responders. This
Read MoreBig Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Food Banks
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y’s annual Sack Hunger campaign provides funds for four food banks within its two-state marketing area. In
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Hospital Names New President, Chief Operating Officer
NORTHAMPTON — After an extensive national search, Kevin Whitney has been selected as president and chief operating officer for Cooley
Read MoreSpringfield Anesthesia Service Physicians, Nurses Join Baystate Health Team
SPRINGFIELD — Following a longstanding partnership, Baystate Health and Springfield Anesthesia Services (SAS) announced that, as of Jan. 1, anesthesiologists
Read MoreBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Announces Board Appointments
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced the appointment of Sarah Iselin, president and CEO of
Read MoreVisiting Angels West Springfield Receives Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels West Springfield announced that it has received the 2025 Best of Home Care – Provider
Read MoreConstruct Launches 18th Annual Warm Up the Winter Campaign
GREAT BARRINGTON — Construct announced its 18th annual campaign to Warm Up the Winter for South Berkshire County residents facing
Read MoreBerkshire Bank Foundation Invests $1.7 Million in Local Communities in 2024
BOSTON — The Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $1.7 million in local communities
Read MoreBaystate Health to Present Free Virtual Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health will offer its popular, free Virtual Heart & Vascular Health Lecture Series during the month of
Read MorePublic Health Institute of Western Massachusetts Names Five to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of five new members to its board of
Read MoreBusinessWest Seeks 40 Under Forty Nominations
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2025. The deadline for nominations is
Read MoreUCP of Western Massachusetts Hires Justine Buckley as Director of Quality Compliance
PITTSFIELD — UCP of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of Justine Buckley as director of Quality Compliance. In that role,
Read MoreRide to Remember Sign-up Party Slated for Feb. 2 at White Lion Brewing
SPRINGFIELD — Registration for the region’s largest cycling event will officially kick off on Sunday, Feb. 2. Organizers of the
Read MoreADDP Workforce Survey Shows Continued Challenges Amid Modest Progress
FRAMINGHAM — Despite incremental improvements over the last year, staffing shortages continue to challenge human-services providers, according to the latest
Read MoreThunderbirds, Springfield Fire Department Announce Fundraising Effort for Los Angeles
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, the Springfield Fire Department, the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, and the Springfield International Assoc. of
Read MoreTickets on Sale for 2025 Difference Makers Awards Gala
SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the 17th annual Difference Makers awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event
Read MoreCommunity Bank Contributed More Than $3.9 Million in 2024 Charitable Giving
DEWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank announced that its charitable giving, in conjunction with its parent company and affiliated subsidiaries, totaled
Read MoreMassachusetts Ranks Second Among States with Quickest EMS Response Times
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — A new study has revealed the states with the quickest average EMS response time in the
Read MoreRabbi Devorah Jacobson Honored at Retirement Luncheon for 23 Years of Service
LONGMEADOW — A retirement luncheon was held recently to honor Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, director of Spiritual Life at JGS Lifecare,
Read MoreAll Berkshire Bank Employees Volunteered in Their Communities in 2024
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank employees achieved a milestone in 2024: 100% participation in the company’s award-winning volunteer program. In all,
Read MoreShriners Children’s Boston Educates Parents About Dangers of Frostbite
BOSTON — With periods of extreme cold and heavy snowfall a guarantee throughout the winter months, Shriners Children’s Boston wants
Read MoreFlorence Bank Pledges $75,000 to Cooley Dickinson’s Emergency Department Campaign
FLORENCE — Florence Bank has pledged $75,000 to Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s $26 million Transforming Emergency Care Campaign to renovate, expand,
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