Dakin Humane Society Names Samantha Novak Associate Director of Marketing
SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society named Samantha Novak associate director of Marketing, according to Director of Development and Marketing Molly
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Berkshire Visiting Nurse Assoc. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Assoc. has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News
Read MoreMassachusetts Approves Comprehensive Revisions to Residential Program Regulations
BOSTON — The Board of Early Education and Care voted to promulgate revisions to the state’s regulations governing residential programs,
Read MoreNBT Bank Recognized with 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
NORWICH, N.Y. — Cigna Healthcare selected NBT Bank as a recipient of its 2025 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for
Read MoreYWCA Welcomes Dawn Fleury, Kiana Lowe, Mollie Sullivan to Board of Directors
SPRINGFIELD — The board of directors of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts recently elected three new members: Dawn Fleury, Kiana
Read MoreERC5 to Host Annual Meeting, Awards Night on May 27
LONGMEADOW — The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce (ERC5) will host its annual meeting and awards
Read More40 Under Forty to Be Celebrated on June 11
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest will celebrate the 20th annual class of its 40 Under Forty awards, the region’s most prestigious recognition
Read MoreLegacy Lifecare VNA & Hospice West Earns Prestigious 5-Star Rating
LONGMEADOW — Legacy Lifecare VNA & Hospice West (originally called Spectrum Home Health & Hospice Care) has been awarded the
Read MoreGirls on the Run Western Massachusetts to Host 5K Celebration on June 6
NORTHAMPTON — Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts announced the return of its end-of-season 5K celebration on Saturday, June 6
Read MoreForest Park Zoo Hosts Summit to Strengthen Regional Wildlife Collaboration
SPRINGFIELD — The Zoo in Forest Park hosted its inaugural Wildlife Summit on March 27, bringing together nearly 100 wildlife
Read MoreHolyoke Health Center Celebrates Opening of New Building to Expand Care Access
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Health Center announced the grand opening of its newly restored space in the Russell Osborne Building, located
Read MoreLeadingAge Massachusetts, LeadingAge Maine & New Hampshire Plan to Merge
NEWTON — The boards of LeadingAge Massachusetts and LeadingAge Maine & New Hampshire announced their approval of a merger plan
Read MoreCommunity Health Programs Welcomes Two New Board Members
GREAT BARRINGTON — Community Health Programs (CHP) recently welcomed new board members Marlene Eichholz and Derek Scammahorn. Eichholz has been
Read MoreReps. Domb, Philips Recognize National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s State Action Day
BOSTON — State Reps. Mindy Domb and Ted Philips presented a resolution from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to the
Read MoreMore Than $170,000 to Be Distributed to 50 Nonprofits Through Resilient Valley
HOLYOKE — On Thursday, May 21, more than 100 nonprofit leaders, donors, and community advocates will gather for the second
Read MoreState Launches Family Portal to Help Parents, Caregivers Pay for Childcare
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the launch of MyChildCareMA, a modern, mobile-friendly, and multi-lingual family portal for the state’s
Read MoreCutchins Staff Member Recognized for Leadership in Trauma-informed Care
NORTHAMPTON — Cutchins Programs for Children & Families announced that Rudaun Graham of the organization’s Clinically Intensive Residential Treatment Program
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Contributes $100,000 to YWCA Campaign
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced its support of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts’ transformative “Shifting the Paradigm: Empowering Women
Read MoreWestfield State University Supports Inclusive Postsecondary Education Day
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University joined educators, students, and advocates at the Massachusetts State House to mark a historic milestone
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Honored with National Award
SPRINGFIELD — Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts (BBBSWM) has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Read MoreGándara Center to Open New Women’s Recovery Residence in South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY — Gándara Center will officially celebrate the opening of Hermanas del Rio, a new women’s recovery residential program,
Read MoreHolyoke Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog
Read MoreHCS Head Start Highlights Importance of Early Childhood Mental Wellness
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield (HCS) Head Start is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by reinforcing the critical role mental
Read MoreBusinessWest Celebrates 20th Class of 40 Under Forty Honorees
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is proud to celebrate the 20th annual class of its 40 Under Forty awards, the region’s most
Read MoreFairview Hospital Named a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital
GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems announced Fairview Hospital was recently named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals
Read MoreFoundation for TJO Animals’ Jack Rome Memorial 5K & Fun Walk Surpasses Goal
SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals held its annual Jack Rome Memorial 5K & Fun Walk on May 2,
Read MoreFollow My Steps to Host Day of Wellness to Promote Health, Movement, Connection
SPRINGFIELD — Follow My Steps invites community members of all ages to attend its upcoming Day of Wellness, taking place
Read MoreGreenfield Event to Tackle Disaster Planning for Seniors, People with Disabilities
GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield invites residents to join representatives from the Greenfield Fire and Emergency Management Department and
Read MoreFour UMass Amherst Student Startups Share $65,000 in Innovation Challenge
AMHERST — Four student-led ventures shared in a $65,000 prize pool in the Innovation Challenge: The Final, the culminating pitch
Read MoreBFAIR to Host Annual Signature Event, BFAIR in Bloom, on June 4
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR will hold its annual signature fundraising event, BFAIR in Bloom – Growing Opportunities for People with
Read MoreWestfield Bank Donates $150,000 to YMCA of Greater Westfield for Camp Shepard
WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank announced a $150,000 donation to the YMCA of Greater Westfield as a major contributor toward renovations
Read MoreSTCC Trustees Recommend Jennifer Cournoyer as Next President
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College’s board of trustees voted to recommend Jennifer Cournoyer as the next president of STCC.
Read MoreBerkshire Money Management Treats Local Nurses to Free Coffee During Nurses Week
DALTON — In celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Berkshire Money Management is partnering with local cafés to offer
Read MoreBHS Hospitals Earn Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditations
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced that all three of its hospitals have been awarded Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)
Read MoreGreenfield Cooperative Bank Launches Food Drive to Benefit Two Nonprofits
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank is partnering with Rachel’s Table and the Northfield Regional Food Pantry for nonperishable food drives.
Read MoreUMass Amherst Celebrates Opening of $43M Public Health and Health Sciences Hub
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts Amherst last week celebrated the opening of its new $43 million School of Public Health and Health Sciences
Read MoreBaystate Health Expands Primary Care Network
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced continued expansion of its primary care network with the integration of two established community-based practices into
Read MoreEarly Learning Agencies to Launch New Collaboration to Serve Springfield Families
SPRINGFIELD — The region’s leading providers of preschool programming came together today to formally launch Foundations for Success Springfield. State and
Read MoreLifePath Funds 17 Regional Organizations to Advance Age & Dementia Friendly Goals
LifePath, the Area Agency on Aging and Aging Services Access Point for Franklin County and the North Quabbin, has awarded
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