Dr. Edward Shapiro Named Medical Director, CEO of Austen Riggs Center
STOCKBRIDGE — The board of trustees of the Austen Riggs Center appointed Dr. Edward Shapiro as medical director and CEO,
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Fallon Health Applauds Signing of Dole Act
WORCESTER — Fallon Health welcomes the signing of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare Benefits Improvement Act by
Read MoreApplications Open for 11th Year of Local Farmer Awards
AGAWAM — Farmers in Western Mass. are invited to apply for Local Farmer Awards of up to $2,500. These grants
Read MorePublic Health Institute to Present Webinar on Rights of Immigrant Community Members
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) will present a webinar called “Know Your Rights: Information for
Read MoreItsy Bitsy Franchise Continues to Expand at Holyoke Community College
HOLYOKE — The Itsy Bitsy franchise continues to expand at Holyoke Community College. For the second year in a row,
Read MoreRobin Lipson Appointed Secretary of Elder Affairs
BOSTON — Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh recently announced that Robin Lipson has been appointed to
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 MoreState Awards $4 Million for Renovations at Early-education and Care Programs
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that the Department of Early Education and Care has awarded $4 million for
Read MoreMichael J. Dias Foundation Nearly Halfway to Capital Campaign Goal
LUDLOW — The Michael J. Dias Foundation is updating the public on the continued success of its ongoing capital campaign,
Read MorePhysician Offers Advice on Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
GREENFIELD — As this year comes to a close and the new year begins, many people will make at least
Read MoreState Requests Vendors to Develop Mental-health Framework for Students
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that the Executive Office of Education (EOE) and the Department of Elementary and
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Reflects on Support of MLK Family Services in 2024
MONSON — In 2024, Monson Savings Bank continued its strong support of one of its community partners, Martin Luther King,
Read MoreTapestry Health Expands Medication Abortion Services to the Berkshires
PITTSFIELD — Tapestry announced that medication abortion services are now available at its Pittsfield clinic. “We are excited and proud
Read MoreSecond Chance Animal Services Marks 85,000th Spay/Neuter Surgery
EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services recently announced the completion of its 85,000th spay/neuter surgery. This milestone is a
Read MoreSuffield Pickleball Opening New Facility on Jan. 3
SUFFIELD, Conn. — Suffield Pickleball will officially open its doors on Friday, Jan. 3 at noon. The brand-new indoor pickleball
Read MoreState Awards More Than $11 Million to Prevent Youth Violence
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced funding awarded through the Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, including new
Read MoreNorth Adams Partnership Relaunches Under New Leadership
NORTH ADAMS — The North Adams Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering transformative downtown development and addressing housing and economic-development
Read MoreHCC to Hold Registration Express Event on Jan. 11
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will hold a Registration Express event for the spring 2025 semester on Saturday, Jan.
Read MoreClinician Offers Advice on Sustaining Sobriety Through Holiday Season
HOLYOKE — Sara Harpin, a clinician in MiraVista Behavioral Health Center’s Opioid Treatment Program, counsels her clients that staying on
Read MoreFlorence Bank Donates $100,000 to Caring Health Center’s Capital Campaign
FLORENCE — Florence Bank has pledged a gift of $100,000 to Caring Health Center of Springfield and officially presented the
Read MoreWestern Mass. State Legislators Deliver Funds for 413Cares
SPRINGFIELD — Several Western Mass. legislators recently delivered $200,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the Public Health Institute of
Read MoreServiceNet CEO Sue Stubbs to Step Down
NORTHAMPTON — Effective Jan. 1, Sue Stubbs, president and CEO of ServiceNet, will be stepping down as CEO, the position
Read MoreHealth New England Awards $250,000 to Five Local Nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — Health New England awarded $250,000 in grants to five local organizations in honor of Dr. Mark Keroack, former
Read MoreRuth’s House to Hold Parkinson’s, Dementia Support Groups in January
LONGMEADOW — Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence, located on the JGS Lifecare campus and affiliated with Legacy Lifecare, will hold
Read MoreState Legislature Passes Bill to Combat Substance-use Disorder
BOSTON — On Dec. 19, the Massachusetts Legislature approved legislation to combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with
Read MoreNorth Brookfield Savings Bank Announces Success of Food, Toy Drives
NORTH BROOKFIELD — In the spirit of season of giving, North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB) announced the success of its
Read MoreMassachusetts Unemployment Up Slightly in November
BOSTON — The state’s November total unemployment rate was 4.0%, a 0.1% increase from the revised October estimate of 3.9%,
Read MoreHolidays Can Be Difficult for Adolescents Struggling with Mental Health
HOLYOKE — While the holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, it can be particularly
Read MoreMobile Blood Donation Team to Host Blood Drive at Baystate Noble Hospital on Jan. 6
WESTFIELD — The Baystate Health Blood Donation team will host a blood drive on the third floor of Baystate Noble
Read MoreUMassFive Announces Winners of Small Business Spotlight Contest
HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced Sexton Roofing & Siding as the grand prize winner of its inaugural
Read MoreWillie Ross School, Bay Path Cut Ribbon for New Early-education Space
LONGMEADOW — Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) and Bay Path University held a joint ribbon cutting on Dec.
Read MoreBehavioral Health Network Announces Two Additions to Executive Leadership Team
SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced two new members of its executive leadership team, Anthony Boswell and Sigfredo
Read MoreAssoc. for Developmental Disabilities Providers Announces Two New Board Members
FRAMINGHAM — The Assoc. for Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP), a statewide association representing community-based human-services providers, announced that Jean Phelps,
Read MoreServiceNet’s Prospect Meadow Farm Co-sponsors National Care Farming Conference
HATFIELD — ServiceNet announced that Prospect Meadow Farm, one of its vocational programs, is co-sponsoring the inaugural National Care Farming
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital Team Members Donate Toys to Behavioral Health Network
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital team members showed their holiday spirit again this year by donating an abundance of toys
Read MoreFour Local Agencies Benefit from HCC’s 23rd Annual Giving Tree Campaign
HOLYOKE — For the 23rd year, the Holyoke Community College (HCC) community collected hundreds of holiday gifts for consumers at
Read MoreState Awards $9.9 Million to Expand Homelessness Winter Capacity
BOSTON — In anticipation of increased wintertime shelter needs for individuals experiencing homelessness, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable
Read MoreMassachusetts Residents Have Until Dec. 23 to Get Health Coverage for January
BOSTON — Massachusetts residents have less than one week left before the deadline to get health insurance for the new
Read MoreGreenfield Community College Welcomes Two New Board Members
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders, Jenni Lanoue and Shonda Pettiford, to its
Read MoreState Awards Substance-use Treatment Grants for Incarcerated Individuals
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that 10 Massachusetts Sheriff’s Offices, including those in Berkshire, Franklin, and Hampshire counties, will
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