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Dillon Bodley & Associates, P.C., will open at new site on Dec. 4, expand staff

Coalition is helping to build diversity in the teacher workforce in Western Massachusetts

Dillon Bodley & Associates, P.C., opened at new site on Nov. 1

Terra Missildine, founder of the first eco-friendly cleaning company in Western Massachusetts, to lead  

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month FLORENCE—There are no hold-ups in online crime. No mask over the face, no weapons. Often, there is also no one to hold accountable. “People who [...]

Roughly 40 artists to open their spaces on Dec. 7, 8, and 14 EASTHAMPTON—Artist Janna Ugone of Janna Ugone & Co. will take part in the 28th annual December Open Studio and Sale at Cottage [...]

Work of fiction, based on a true story, is the first title for Janice Beetle Books imprint SOUTH HADLEY—Janice Beetle, owner of Janice Beetle Books LLC, will discuss a client’s book, Flight of [...]

Monthly sessions for those assisting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow’s Caregivers Support Group for both professionals and family members who are [...]

Program pairs volunteers with older adults who are isolated in the place they call home LONGMEADOW— Glenmeadow announced it has received a $2,000 increase in grant funding from the Greater [...]

Three area professionals to lead a hands-on workshop WEST SPRINGFIELD—Glenmeadow will offer a presentation on technology and the many ways it can be used for entertainment on Thursday, October 17 [...]

Event to take place Oct. 24 at the Delaney House in Holyoke HOLYOKE—The Women’s Business Owners Alliance of the Pioneer Valley (WBOA) will hold its 2019 Business Woman of the Year Celebration on [...]

HOLYOKE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson of Jackson Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, will teach a series of classes highlighting the latest developments in elder law and estate planning at [...]

GILFORD—Four or five times a week, Laconia Police Chief Matthew “Matt” Canfield is out on the WOW Trail—running it from end to end for recreation. Sometimes, Canfield is solo. Other times, he has [...]

Event to feature 16 performances, including headliner, the Kurt Elling Quintet NORTHAMPTON—The 2019 Northampton Jazz Festival will bring 16 performances of live jazz ensembles to more than a [...]

LONGMEADOW—In July 2020, travel lovers can experience a trip to Egypt with everyone in their families through Glenmeadow’s travel program, Glenmeadow Getaways. The life plan community is offering [...]

Zachary Reiff has focus on treating patients with sleep apnea EASTHAMPTON—Mountain View Dental has hired a third dentist, Zachary Reiff of South Hadley, a 2015 Southern Illinois University School [...]

Janice Beetle Books LLC centers around book development EASTHAMPTON—Janice Beetle, a longtime writer and editor from Western Massachusetts, has launched a second business, Janice Beetle Books [...]

New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce is based in Belchertown BELCHERTOWN—A retired United States Air Force veteran has created a nonprofit called New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce [...]

Tickets are on sale now for the Oct. 6 fundraiser with food, live music NORTHAMPTON – Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Northampton Jazz Festival Brunch, a Sunday, Oct. 6 fundraiser to benefit [...]

LACONIA—Janice Beetle, a longtime writer and editor from Western Massachusetts, has expanded her services into the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

Rob Genest, op-ed editor for the Springfield Republican, to moderate WEST SPRINGFIELD—Glenmeadow will offer a panel presentation on America’s two-party system on Wednesday, September 4 from 10 [...]

Glenmeadow Learning programs range from a panel on the two-party system in America to a talk on protecting the environment LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will kick off its fall Glenmeadow Learning series [...]

Monthly sessions for those assisting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow’s Caregivers Support Group for both professionals and family members who are [...]

Recognition for customer service, overall quality, and technology and tools were accepted on June 28 FLORENCE—Florence Bank accepted three of the four potential awards for banking excellence in [...]

HATFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS—As a longtime tour guide, John Werner has seen firsthand how Sports Travel and Tours trips bring together people of all ages and walks of life. At the end of 2017, the [...]

LACONIA—John Rogers, the founder and executive director of the Laconia Area Bicycle Exchange, is stepping down from his post and seeking a new leader to run the organization that provides [...]

Event at Greenleaf Community Center Basketball Court was a collaboration by Florence Bank, the city of Springfield, and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame SPRINGFIELD—A basketball [...]

Manager at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery Raises Awareness About Alopecia GILFORD—Every single day, people ask Patrick’s manager Leah Nelson difficult questions.

The dedications were part of the Community Champions Sweepstakes, which coincided with Customer Appreciation Days in May FLORENCE—In 2011, it seemed a leukemia diagnosis was the worst thing that [...]

Event is a collaboration by Florence Bank, the city of Springfield, and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame SPRINGFIELD—In collaboration with the city of Springfield and the Naismith [...]

Sports Travel and Tours offers Flexible Independent Travel options HATFIELD, MASS—Whether they root for the Seattle Seahawks or the New York Giants when autumn rolls around, Sports Travel and [...]

Efforts to renew the basketball court at Greenleaf Community Center are underway SPRINGFIELD—Florence Bank and the city of Springfield are working together to upgrade the basketball court at [...]

GILFORD—As musician Jon Lorentz describes it, Dueling Pianos at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery is somewhere on the entertainment scale between watching a cover band and a stand-up comedian. “It’s [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has promoted Jeremy Melton, of Holyoke, to the position of senior vice president, director of operations and risk management and has hired Robert Raynor, of Northampton, to [...]

Participants will learn how to boost brain function and health HADLEY—Rosamond Reed Wulsin, a functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner, will offer The Brain Vitality Workshop Series, [...]

GILFORD—Christmastime wasn’t easy for Jennifer and Richard Fielders, back when they were each single parents, raising seven children between them. Staying on top of their regular monthly bills [...]

Hatfield-based firm is the official travel company of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum HATFIELD—As the days start to grow longer once again, many sports fans set their sights on the [...]

Sports Travel and Tours of Hatfield has served as the official licensed travel company for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for 12 years HATFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS—Several years after [...]

Speaker from the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing LONGMEADOW— A representative from the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will offer a free [...]

Community Champions Sweepstakes to coincide with Customer Appreciation Week in May FLORENCE—Florence Bank has announced the launch of a new program that will offer recognition to 11 local [...]

HOLYOKE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson of Jackson Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, will teach a series of classes highlighting the latest developments in elder law and estate planning at [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank recently announced that Justin LaMontagne of Belchertown and Jennifer Halpin of Easthampton were named the recipients of its 2019 President’s Award.

NORTHAMPTON—Nolan Anaya, the owner of Captain Candy on the lower level of Thornes Marketplace, has sold the business to an 18-year-old entrepreneur from the Hilltowns.

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has named Susan Seaver of Ludlow as the Community Support Award winner for 2019.

HATFIELD, MASS—July marks the return of what Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called “a five-day celebration of the greatest game in the world,” and Cleveland is proud to be the [...]

GILFORD—The owner of Remodeling Remedies, Jonathan “Jon” Booth gets summoned to Patrick’s Pub & Eatery plenty for help with renovations and other projects. But when Co-owner Allan Beetle [...]

Bud Stockwell and Sydney Flum-Stockwell sell to employees after nearly 39 years in business NORTHAMPTON—Cornucopia, a natural foods store in Thornes Marketplace since June 1980, changed hands for [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank recently announced that Bruce Holley of Northampton and Kimberly Jennison of Florence have been named recipients of the President’s Club Award for 2019.

HATFIELD, MASS—When Stephanie London was five years old, she could be found with her dad on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, cheering on the Milwaukee Braves, notepad and pencil in hand. “He [...]

Roughly $1.1 million donated through annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program over 17 years FLORENCE—Farm shares for people with low-incomes. A thermal imager the Williamsburg [...]

Sports Travel and Tours offers travel packages to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for its 2019 Induction Ceremonies HATFIELD, MASS—The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has announced [...]

GILFORD—Megan Page is the general manager at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, but her influence in the community reaches far beyond food quality and customer service. Page also changes lives.

Event scheduled for March 5 at Look Memorial Park FLORENCE—Fifty-five nonprofit organizations in the Pioneer Valley will receive a check from Florence Bank on Tuesday, March 5 at the 17th annual [...]

15th annual George Webb Memorial Basketball Tournament raises funds for the nonprofit and begins this year on March 11 CHICOPEE—Curiosity drew Daishany Miller to the Boys & Girls Club of [...]

$6,000 in donations will support workshops with professional jazz musicians NORTHAMPTON—One of the first students Paul Kinsman got to work with when he landed a student teaching position at [...]

Patrick’s Pub Mania team member made $4,225 for the Lakes Region Children’s Auction knitting hats in 2018 GILFORD— If you saw a woman knitting last year while out in a restaurant—or while [...]

GILFORD—Somehow, Albert Einstein saw it coming. Even though the German physicist was born in 1879, he had a view into today’s world. He saw what we all see daily, countless times.

Brave Moments series helps women gain self-acceptance EASTHAMPTON—Diane Donnellan was a widow and mother of four grown sons in March 2017. She was about to turn 70 and had lost nearly 100 pounds. [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has hired a new bank officer and promoted two employees.

President and CEO John Heaps Jr. announced community projects, illustrating the bank’s commitment to the city of Springfield and Hampden County SPRINGFIELD—Moments before he cut the celebratory [...]

Allen Street location opened Dec. 19, 2018; ribbon cutting slated for Jan. 16 SPRINGFIELD—Florence Bank opened its second Hampden County branch at 1444 Allen St. in Springfield on Dec. 19, 2018, [...]

HATFIELD, MASS—Cindy Christen can’t remember a summer in which she didn’t spend time at a baseball stadium. Her father played amateur baseball while Christen was growing up in Saint Cloud, [...]

HATFIELD, MASS—It may be football and hockey season now, but it’s already time to start thinking about the 2019 baseball season because Sports Travel and Tours, a sports travel agency, developed [...]

HATFIELD, MASS—When Jim Mathis was growing up in Wichita, Kansas, summer meant baseball.

Monthly sessions for those assisting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow’s Caregivers Support Group for both professionals and family members who are [...]

GILFORD—When Will Swart was first invited to take part in Pub Mania as a team captain by Patrick’s co-owner Allan Beetle three years ago, Swart was sure his 24 teammates could each raise the [...]

HATFIELD, MASS—It’s not often that Sports Travel and Tours travelers get to see the sports travel company’s home base, nestled in an all-New-England kind of town in western Massachusetts with [...]

HATFIELD, MASS—For about 10 years, a brochure highlighting Sports Travel and Tours’ baseball-themed travel packages kept showing up on Manual “Manny” Cotla’s doorstep in South San Francisco, [...]

LONGMEADOW—At Glenmeadow’s Annual Meeting in November, Attorney David Carlson of Wilbraham, chair of the nonprofit’s Governance Committee, announced four new members of the Glenmeadow Board of [...]

Voting in the bank’s Customers’ Choice Community Grants program open until December 31 FLORENCE—Florence Bank customers have until Monday, Dec. 31 to vote in the Customers’ Choice Community [...]

HATFIELD, MASS—Chad Supranowicz was a third grader in 2007, when his mother, Stacie Weldon, gave him a map of the country for Christmas. Rather than highlighting state capitals, it featured the [...]

Meaghan Carrier leads Glenmeadow at Home; Chris Einhaus to oversee dining LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow has hired two new members of its staff team.

Annual challenge takes place Dec. 6 and 7 this year at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery GILFORD—In 1993, Lisa Cornish was supporting a family of four. She worked a steady job but felt the pinch of need.

Organization to present Select Board with certificate at Dec. 3 meeting LONGMEADOW—The Alzheimer’s Association will officially designate Longmeadow as a Dementia Friendly Town at the Select [...]

HATFIELD, MASS—When Dr. Fred White and his wife, Kathy White, traveled with Sports Travel and Tours this summer to witness the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum induction weekend, they [...]

GILFORD—It began as a tag-on event to Laconia Athletic & Swim Team’s Cycle Mania fundraiser for the Children’s Auction, and now, nine years later, Patrick’s Pub Mania is billed as the [...]

FLORENCEー Mustard Seed Missions will host a Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair at the Elks Club #997 at 17 Spring St. on Dec. 8 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Tony Cignoli, an expert in local history and culture, to host LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow Learning will offer a trivia challenge for older adults on Wednesday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at [...]

GILFORD—Dan Wilkins has been playing golf up and down the East Coast since he was a teen. Back in the fall of 2012, he and Patrick’s Pub & Eatery Co-Owner Allan Beetle were hiking together [...]

Event to be held December 1 in Easthampton EASTHAMPTON—The second annual TEDxEasthamptonWomen event will take place on Dec. 1 at The Boylston Room East in Keystone Mill from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. [...]

Event slated for Nov. 10 in Palmer PALMERーA fundraiser to benefit a Holyoke Community College scholarship offered in memory of a fallen veteran will be held Saturday Nov. 10 at St. Thomas the [...]

Trio charged with growing commercial lending in Greater Springfield and Northern Connecticut FLORENCE—Florence Bank President and CEO John F. Heaps Jr. announced the bank has hired three [...]

FLORENCE— Sue Keller, owner of the Strong & Healthy Smiles dental practice, will offer a program for families and health care professionals on Tuesday, Oct. 30 on tooth and gum health for [...]

GILFORD— When Anne DeSantis was 6 years old, her first-grade teacher traveled to Ireland, and, when she came home, she walked the class through the experience of visiting the sprawling countryside.

COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK—When Rosie Romo was a kid, she watched Ozzie Smith, a shortstop with the St. Louis Cardinals, do backflips on the field to the amazement of everyone in the stands and the [...]

Events scheduled throughout downtown Northampton NORTHAMPTON—After a three-year hiatus, a revival of the Northampton Jazz Festival will kick off on Friday, Oct. 19, with events scheduled through [...]

Becka Becky Castro is calling for women across the United States to meet on sidewalks in front of their local post offices in support of Ford NORTHAMPTON—Using word of mouth and social media, [...]

Kelsey Gosselin of the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts / New Hampshire chapter to speak LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow Learning will offer a program on dementia and brain health on Tuesday, Oct. 16 [...]

Unique venue had record-setting 2018 season GILFORD—Every summer, the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion packs in large crowds for musicians who run the gamut from country’s Chris Stapleton to heavy [...]

Community members are invited to learn more about services that could benefit them or their loved ones HADLEY—To raise awareness about its offerings, Highland Valley Elder Services of Hampshire [...]

Monthly sessions for those assisting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow’s Caregivers Support Group for both professionals and family members who are [...]

New opportunity part of the life plan community’s enhanced focus on dementia care LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow is seeking companions to spend time with residents who are living with dementia and will [...]

HOLYOKE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson of Jackson Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, will teach a series of classes highlighting the latest developments in elder law and estate planning at [...]

“Index Funds & Classic Concepts of Investing” and “Achieving a Financially Secure Future” at Holyoke and Ware locations HOLYOKE / WARE—Jeffery Still, a registered investment advisor and [...]

Kickstarter campaign to raise money to manufacture personal solar products FLORENCE—Anne Griffin, founder and chief executive officer of Charge Ahead LCC, announced recently she will soon begin [...]

Weekly fundraiser resumes tonight at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery and runs through Oct. 24 GILFORD—When Kate Flaherty moved back to New Hampshire from Massachusetts in 2015, she was drawn back into [...]

The bank shows its softer side in new campaign featuring milestone moments experienced by residents of the Valley FLORENCE—Florence Bank has inspired Pioneer Valley residents to dance and sing [...]

An expert on sexual well-being to address singles as well as people in couples EAST LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow Learning will offer a program on sexuality on Friday, Sept. 21 at Bay Path University’s [...]

Longtime Easthampton restaurant changes focus from fine dining to barbecue EASTHAMPTON—After 13 years in business, Amy and Larry Guyette, the husband-and-wife owners of Tavern On The Hill [...]

Participants will have a chance to enjoy a three-course meal while meeting others LONGMEADOW—The first program in the Glenmeadow Learning series this fall is aimed at offering older adults the [...]

Event scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, will support students who are deaf or hard of hearing and feature American Ninja Warrior Contestant Nolan Gardner [...]

Saxophonist Gary Smulyan to instruct JFK Middle School jazz bands on Oct. 29 and 30 NORTHAMPTON—Organizers of the 2018 Northampton Jazz Festival are teaming up with Northampton public schools to [...]

Business owner sees economic value in the Winni Scenic Trail and the WOW Trail BELMONT—The way Brian Baxter sees it, the local bike trails aren’t just a great way to get a new view of the Lakes [...]

LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will offer an overview of its upcoming programs and trips on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at the life plan community at 24 Tabor Crossing.

Pete Crisafulli has longtime mental health and education background EASTHAMPTON—Taylor Real Estate announced it has hired Pete Crisafulli to serve as a licensed agent for the longtime, [...]

CHARLEMONT—Zoar Outdoor recently trained five new guides to lead its canopy tour experience in a 40-hour process that covered topics from safety to assessing the guest’s state of mind.

40+ students who are deaf or hard of hearing connected with Franti, an activist, yoga teacher, and musician NORTHAMPTON—More than 40 students from across the country who are deaf or hard of [...]

Six historically-authentic panels designed by an Easthampton artist included in project installation NORTHAMPTON—Later this month, Thornes Marketplace will refurbish and expand an historic window [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has promoted Jeremy Melton, of Holyoke, to the position of first vice president / risk management, compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officer.

Program for people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia will focus on enjoyment and companionship LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will hold its first monthly Memory Café for people with Alzheimer’s or [...]

Expanded resources are also available for rural businesses THE HILLTOWNS—The Hilltown Community Development Corporation is seeking businesses to showcase in its 2019 Business Directory and is [...]

Kurt Gaertner, director of Land Policy and Planning for the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to serve as Golden Spike 2018 Conference keynoter NORTHAMPTON—The Friends of [...]

Climate Cost Project offers new economic data on Lyme disease AMHERST—Laurie T. Johnson, the executive director and co-founder of the Climate Cost Project, said increased rates of Lyme disease [...]

Civic, bank and business leaders gathered June 12 for celebratory event SPRINGFIELD—Florence Bank broke ground Tuesday on its second Hampden County branch, at 1444 Allen St. in Springfield, and [...]

Megan Conner and Danica Achin hope to carry on family-owned business’ legacy EASTHAMPTON—When the day was over for Megan Conner in eighth grade, she’d head to Taylor Real Estate for a different [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has promoted Jeanne Woods, of Greenfield, to the position of assistant vice president / branch manager for the bank’s Amherst location.

FLORENCE—The Henshaw Water Droplets, a team for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Hampshire County, will hold its fourth annual Relay for Life Vendor/Craft Show July 21 from 9 a.m. [...]

Three agents earn real estate licenses EASTHAMPTON—Taylor Real Estate announced it has hired a new employee who recently earned her real estate license, and two other agents have also been [...]

LONGMEADOW—William “Bill” Zeckhausen and his wife, Barbara, will talk at Glenmeadow on Tuesday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. about their experiences as patient and caregiver since Bill was diagnosed [...]

Zoar Outdoor’s course modeled after original tours in Costa Rica, Jamaica CHARLEMONT, MA — Rachel Maestri Hailey sees the Zoar Outdoor brand of canopy tour as an exploration—both of the outdoors [...]

Golden Spike 2018 Conference to be held in Northampton on July 28 at Union Station NORTHAMPTON—The Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways has been awarded a $9,460 Recreational Trail [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has hired Nikki Gleason, of Monson, to serve as vice president / branch manager of the bank’s new Springfield location, slated to open this year.

Rankings of the 33 finalists were based on an independent survey measuring the customer experience FLORENCE—Florence Bank recently earned all four of the top industry honors presented at the [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has promoted Erin McHugh, of Easthampton, to the position of vice president / operations manager.  

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has hired three new employees to serve in various positions.

Award to be received in Washington, D.C., on April 26 NORTHAMPTON—Resident Deb “Debin” Bruce, who has worked for the National Transportation Safety Board since 1996, received the organization’s [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has promoted three employees to oversee the management of branches within their designated regions.

Learn more about Sports Travel and Tours. Sports Travel and Tours will help baseball fans extend the 2018 season into November with a trip that combines the sport with an exotic backdrop.

Changes to improve communication, streamline decision-making and complement the organization’s approach to providing care to older adults LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow recently announced it has promoted [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank announced recently that Teresa Wurszt, of Chicopee, was named to the President’s Club for 2018.

Female guides at Zoar Outdoor account for nearly half of the staff team CHARLEMONT, MA / WILMINGTON, VT—Kelsey Henderson was a teenager the first time she went whitewater rafting with her father, [...]

The temples and imperial palaces are obvious tourism destinations for people visiting Japan. During a trip being organized by Sports Travel and Tours of Hatfield, Massachusetts, for this fall, [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank announced recently that Dean Brown, of Florence, was named to the President’s Club for 2018.

EASTHAMPTON—Genevieve Brough, president of Finck & Perras Insurance Agency, Inc., recently announced the firm has hired two new employees.

HOLYOKE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson of Jackson Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, will teach a series of classes highlighting the latest developments in elder law and estate planning at [...]

SOUTH HADLEY—Susan Carson, the owner of Carson’s Bed & Breakfast and Salon, announced recently that she has become a member of a national organization that allows her to recycle waste from [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank announced today that Julie Duffé, of Easthampton, was recently selected as a recipient of its President’s Award for 2018.

Area residents can sign up for Valley Placemaker in person on April 7, 14 and 21 or online anytime at valleyplacemaker.com NORTHAMPTON—The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce has launched a [...]

Artist and author team up for “Happy oOps,” aimed at learning through the acceptance of mistakes EASTHAMPTON—Happy oOps, a multi-media art event designed to teach children to learn through the [...]

NORTHAMPTON—Join the Purple Run to fight for a cure for cancer on Sunday, April 22 at 10 a.m. at Look Memorial Park in Florence. The event offers a walk, 5K and 10K run components, and [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank announced today that Elyssa Morgan, of Belchertown, was recently selected as a recipient of its President’s Award for 2018.

$100,000 awarded on March 21 will support libraries, schools, police and fire departments, hospitals and hospices, and other organizations that benefit people of all ages, as well as animals and [...]

Keynote speaker, a New York Times op-ed columnist, to talk about social justice NORTHAMPTON—In honor of its 30-year anniversary, Valley Community Development will hold a celebration on April [...]

FLORENCE—Florence Bank has named Erin Couture, of Southampton, as its Community Support Award winner for 2018.

New board has formed and is planning the 2018 events for downtown Northampton NORTHAMPTON—After a three-year hiatus for the Northampton Jazz Festival, an active group of area musicians and [...]

Monthly sessions for those assisting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow’s new Caregivers Support Group for both professionals and family members who are [...]

Project will not disrupt business as usual; shops will be open and accessible during normal business hours NORTHAMPTON—Thornes Marketplace will begin a major renovation of its front entrance on [...]

OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS—While on a baseball trip with Sports Travel and Tours a few years back, Ted Baker of Overland Park, Kansas, began talking with the friends he’s come to know through years of [...]

NORTHAMPTON—A fundraising workshop for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of the Pioneer Valley will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on March 14 at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall, [...]

Husband-and-wife team to open “#LOCAL by Cider House” in former Nash Gallery on Cottage Street EASTHAMPTON—Lennie and Elizabeth Appelquist, the owners of Cider House Media and active members of [...]

Event scheduled for March 21 at Look Memorial Park FLORENCE—When Florence Bank presents the awards in its 16th annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program this year at an event slated for [...]

COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK—Following the announcement in January of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 2018 inductions, Sports Travel and Tours of Hatfield, Massachusetts, has outlined its [...]

Focus of work will be on transitioning students with disabilities from high school to college FLORENCE—Bonni Alpert of Florence has announced the creation of her new business, Bonni Alpert [...]

Tom Schiff intends to grow the program that helps men create healthy masculinities through dialogue and theatrical performance FLORENCE—Tom Schiff, the founder and executive director of [...]

Glenmeadow held Valentine’s Day ceremony for six couples from the region LONGMEADOW—As six couples renewed their vows in a sweet and tender ceremony Glenmeadow held for residents on Valentine’s [...]

14th annual George Webb Memorial Basketball Tournament to fundraise for the nonprofit, beginning March 9-25 CHICOPEE— Kiara Gonzalez has come full circle at the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee.

Information can now be used to raise awareness about the positive educational outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as further improve those outcomes OMAHA, [...]

Cochlear Implant Awareness Day to be held February 25 to call attention to the technology and positive results GAINSVILLE, FLORIDA—Chase Brannan doesn’t remember the moment his parents first [...]

EASTHAMPTON—Genevieve Brough, president of Finck & Perras Insurance Agency, Inc., recently announced that the firm invested roughly $40,000 in the wider community through sponsorships and [...]

EASTHAMPTON—Janice Beetle, principal of Beetle Press, a public relations and communications firm, recently announced she will celebrate 20 years in business in 2018.

Monthly sessions for those assisting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow’s new Caregivers Support Group for both professionals and family members who are [...]

NORTHAMPTON—Lisa Palumbo, a realtor in the Valley since March 2005, joined Delap Real Estate Nov. 20 and will work as a buyer’s and seller’s agent, covering Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties. 

Event held in recognition of Clarke’s 150th Anniversary in 2017 CANTON—State legislators, Boston University graduate students and local business representatives were among visitors from around [...]

EAST LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will offer a presentation called “Through the Binoculars: Birds, Wildlife, and Climate Change” on Friday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at Bay Path University.

Event held in recognition of Clarke’s 150th Anniversary in 2017 PHILADELPHIA— As part of ongoing 150th anniversary celebrations being held on the East Coast this fall, Clarke Schools for Hearing [...]

Event is part of a series supporting a $20,000 goal LONGMEADOW—The second annual Glenmeadow Art Festival, featuring fine art by painters, photographers, and jewelers, will be held Saturday, Dec. [...]

Seth Schultz named commercial services manager NORTHAMPTON—Beloved Earth, the Pioneer Valley’s first green cleaning company, has promoted employee Seth Schultz to the position of commercial [...]

AMHERST—Ginny Hamilton was diagnosed with scoliosis at 9 years old and suffered chronic issues with neck and jaw pain for most of her life. For years, she tried—unsuccessfully— to reduce painful [...]

Event held in recognition of Clarke’s 150th Anniversary celebrations in 2017 CANTON— As part of its ongoing 150th anniversary celebrations to be held on the East Coast this fall, Clarke Schools [...]

Project is a city and state collaboration that will accentuate efforts to revitalize Pleasant Street NORTHAMPTON—Valley Community Development will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 1 [...]

Events at the Integrated Preschool on Round Hill Road and Clarke’s K-8 program at Leeds Elementary School are part of continuous 150th Anniversary Celebrations in 2017 NORTHAMPTON— As part of its [...]

Two upcoming events to support the $15,000 goal LONGMEADOW—Former Glenmeadow president and CEO Tim Cotz was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) just over one year ago—several [...]

Event to take place Nov. 2 in Easthampton EASTHAMPTON—TEDxEasthamptonWomen will take place on Nov. 2 at The Boylston Room East in Keystone Mill from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The independently organized [...]

Event scheduled for Oct. 19 and 20 in Marlborough MARLBOROUGH—Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech will hold its 38th Annual Conference on Mainstreaming Students with Hearing Loss on Thursday, [...]

LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will offer a program focused on humor on Friday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the life plan community at 24 Tabor Crossing.

WILBRAHAM—To raise money for the American Institute for Cancer Research, PROSHRED Security will hold a “Shred Cancer” event at the Scantic Valley YMCA Branch at 45 Post Office Park on Saturday, [...]

Two hundred people to bounce basketballs from the Boys & Girls Club to the new center WEST SPRINGFIELD—Led by a Basketball Hall of Famer, 200 people dribbling basketballs will march from the [...]

NORTHAMPTON—Glenmeadow has partnered with the Young@Heart chorus of Northampton in its 35th anniversary year and will host three events featuring the performers this fall, beginning on Oct. 11.

  Monthly sessions for those assisting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow’s new Caregivers Support Group for both professionals and family members [...]

Area events to highlight the school’s rich history and celebrate its continued success at transforming the lives of children who are deaf or hard or hearing NORTHAMPTON—Founded in downtown [...]

Event is a fundraiser for the 30-year-old nonprofit NORTHAMPTON—Valley Community Development is calling all bicycle riders to “Bike for Community” in its Seventh Annual Pedal Poker Ride on [...]

HOLYOKE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson of Jackson Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, will teach a series of classes highlighting the latest developments in elder law and estate planning at [...]

AGAWAM—Glenmeadow will offer a health presentation for seniors on Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Agawam Public Library at 75 Cooper St.

Practice now located at 551 Newton St. SOUTH HADLEY—Stephen R. Duval, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., recently announced he has moved his practice to a new [...]

Monthly sessions for those assisting loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow has announced the creation of a new Caregivers Support Group for both [...]

LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will offer a presentation called “Sneak Peeks: Our Upcoming Programs” on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. at the life plan community at 24 Tabor Crossing. Each season, [...]

NORTHAMPTON—Craig Della Penna of The Murphys Realtors has been selected from a distinguished pool of candidates to receive the 2017 EverGreen Award from the Green REsource Council of the National [...]

The center provides treatment for a wide range of medical disorders and conditions, including traumatic brain injury, concussion, Lyme disease and diabetic ulcers HADLEY—Bruce I. Goderez, MD, the [...]

WEST SPRINGFIELD—John Heaps Jr., President and CEO of Florence Bank, has a long and deep history in Hampden County. He grew up in Springfield, lives and raised three children with his late wife, [...]

NORTHAMPTON—Edwards Church has recently made a $50,000 gift to Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals (FHCHI) to renovate a single-family home on Hatfield Street into an apartment [...]

Program is the last in the spring education series LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will offer a progressive lunch and information for seniors and their families on the experience of accessing services [...]

EASTHAMPTON—Craig Fear, a nutritional therapist who specializes in helping people with chronic digestive issues, launched his third cookbook, The Thai Soup Secret, in May. On June 29 from 6:30 to [...]

NORTHAMPTON—Valley Community Development Corporation (Valley CDC) will sponsor its first-ever community event for individuals and families, complete with food, games, activities and music, on [...]

Roughly $500,000 in renovations creates additional handicapped accessible bathrooms, opens Herrell’s up to customers from within Thornes and accentuates historic features NORTHAMPTON—As part of a [...]

NORTHAMPTON—The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Hampshire County will mark its 20th anniversary this year when it begins at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 16 at Look Memorial Park at 300 [...]

 Program is the third in the spring education series EAST LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will present “Writing Your Life: An Author’s Tips on Crafting a Memoir” on Tuesday, May 23 from 10 a.m.-noon.

Civic, bank and business leaders gathered April 27 for celebratory hard hat tour WEST SPRINGFIELD—Construction is underway on a 9,000-square-foot plaza at 1010 Union St., one third of which will [...]

WILBRAHAM—Claudia Trzeciak, the owner of Wilbraham Flowers, has moved her shop from its previous location at 2797 Boston Road to the Eastwood Shops at 2133 Boston Road.

HATFIELD—Back in the 1990s, Gary Laprade’s family connected him to Sports Travel and Tours—or, Sports Tours, as it was known then—and the maiden trip he took soon evolved into a beloved and [...]

‘Constant new mix of talent’ offers unique opportunities for audience learning and experimentation NORTHAMPTON—Paul Arslanian and the Northampton Jazz Workshop he co-founded in 2010 have much to [...]

Program is the second in the spring education series SPRINGFIELD—Glenmeadow will present a panel of political analysts who will lead a discussion on President Donald Trump’s actions in office [...]

NORTHAMPTON—Tom Zink, a longtime Northampton resident, will return from his home in North Bay, Ontario, to read from his new book, Seasoned: A Memoir of Grief and Grace on Tuesday, April 25 at 7 [...]

Check presented after 13th annual event in March  CHICOPEE— The founder of the George Webb Memorial Basketball Tournament was thrilled to meet the mark of raising $150,000 for the Boys & [...]

Players Edge New England to host Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy and the New York Post’s Ken Davidoff on April 20 for an epic showdown. WESTFIELD—In an effort to determine, once and for all, which [...]

Classes offered in Holyoke and Ware HOLYOKE/WARE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson of Jackson Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, will teach a series of classes highlighting the latest [...]

HATFIELD—Jay Smith, the founder of Sports Travel and Tours, took over as Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Tour Association on March 2, before the conclusion of the annual [...]

HADLEY—Jeffery W. Still, an Eagle Strategies financial adviser and registered representative since 2012, has opened an office at 2 Bay Road, Suite 100, in Hadley.

Highlights include family friendly activities and talks on entrepreneurship HADLEY—Cultivate & Nest, a collaborative workspace for businesspeople with children, will host Bloom: Cultivate’s [...]

Event highlights include games and short documentaries featuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities LUDLOW— As part of a three-hour fundraising event called “Pathlight to [...]

Program is the first of four in the spring education series   LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will offer a screening of the German film “To Life!” on Friday, March 24 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the life plan community.

13th annual George Webb Memorial Basketball Tournament to Begin March 10 CHICOPEE—Daimian Ocasio was 3 when he got hooked on basketball. He found a ball on the floor of his house and taught [...]

NORTHAMPTON – Join the Purple Run to fight for a cure for cancer on Sunday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at Look Memorial Park in Florence. The event offers a walk and 5K and 10K run components, and [...]

11 short documentaries feature people with intellectual and developmental disabilities AMHERST—Pathlight will offer its second annual Film Festival, featuring 11 short documentaries highlighting [...]

Innovations to focus on safety and wellness for those with intellectual disabilities and the wider community SPRINGFIELD—Lili Dwight, a founder of Galactic Smarties in Deerfield, has the idea to [...]

Donations sought via business sponsorships and an Indiegogo campaign to defray ticket costs EASTHAMPTON—The first-ever Easthampton Jazz Festival will bring young musicians and world-renowned [...]

Mini-retreat for change-makers, caretakers and ‘purpose-driven people’ who want to get the most out of 2017 GREENFIELD—Katherine Golub, founder of the Core Brilliance Academy, will offer a free [...]

Online haiku promotion by J. Greene Painting serves as a creative outlet and a fundraiser for the Northampton Survival Center LEEDS—Jason Greene, owner and founder of J. Greene Painting in Leeds, [...]

AMHERST—7 Eagle Group, a national executive search firm founded in 2012, recently hired a new talent acquisition manager, expanding its team to seven professionals who are passionate about [...]

FLORENCE—For the second consecutive year, Sue Keller, owner of the Strong & Healthy Smiles dental practice, is offering free dental services in 2017 to five area residents nominated through a [...]

AMHERST—Known from its tag line as “the easy way to the airport” for people all over Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties, Valley Transporter is celebrating three decades in business in the [...]

Final program in the fall education series offers a look at the benefits of upcycling AGAWAM—Amber Ladley, a lifelong crafter, will offer the last program in Glenmeadow Retirement’s fall [...]

Event is a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts LONGMEADOW—Glenmeadow will host its first-ever Arts Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cotz Hall with vendors [...]

Program is the third offering in the fall education series LONGMEADOW—Author Ariella Cohen will read from her novel Sweet Breath of Memory in Glenmeadow Retirement’s third program in the fall [...]

Baseball and softball training facility opened on Nov. 1 WESTFIELD—Dave and Karen Sweeney of Agawam recently purchased the assets of the former Extra Innings Westfield franchise from Nabil and [...]

Employees advanced careers and developed creative interests  LONGMEADOW—In the past year, Glenmeadow provided $17,781 to 20 employees through its Staff Education Fund so they could return to a [...]

Event slated for Nov. 13 in Hadley HADLEY—Cultivate & Nest, a collaborative workspace for parents who are entrepreneurs, will host a Family Fair and Work-at-Home Showcase on Nov. 13 from 10 [...]

NORTHAMPTON—League Legends, a volunteer organization founded by graduates of Northampton High School to honor their late classmates David Holman and Miles Adams, will host a Trivia Night and [...]

Anne Thomas was formerly a Vice President at JGS Lifecare LONGMEADOW— Paul Nicholson, Chair of the Board of Directors for Glenmeadow, announced recently that Anne Thomas has accepted the position [...]

Second program in the fall education series will examine the auction market and collecting trends LONGMEADOW–Auctioneer George Thomas Lewis will explore the dynamics that impact the auction [...]

Staff, residents and community members to pay tribute LONGMEADOW—On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the Glenmeadow community will bid farewell to Timothy V. Cotz, who has served as president and chief [...]

NORTHAMPTON – Bill Grinnell, president of Webber & Grinnell Insurance, announced that Webber & Grinnell has purchased the group benefits department of Ernst Financial Group of East [...]

Changes underscore the organization’s breadth of quality services and spirit of innovation SPRINGFIELD—Ruth Banta, executive director of The Association for Community Living, announced today that [...]

First program in the fall education series will examine violence in the name of religion as well as tolerance and respect SPRINGFIELD–Glenmeadow Retirement will kick off its fall education series [...]

HATFIELD—Sports Travel and Tours has hired two new staff team members, one who is heading up overall operations.

HOLYOKE—Attorney Karen G. Jackson, owner and senior attorney of Jackson Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, will teach a series of three classes highlighting the latest developments in [...]

NORTHAMPTON— Look Park and a local nonprofit, League Legends, will partner to host a free outdoor film screening of the 1990s classic film “Space Jam” on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7:45 p.m. at Look [...]

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Talitha Abramsen, center director of the Brain Balance Achievement Center on Riverdale Street, and Megan Hudson, executive director, each received one of four leadership awards [...]

Event to take place following the ninth annual Midsummer Classic Tournament NORTHAMPTON—League Legends, a volunteer organization founded by graduates of Northampton High School to honor their [...]

FLORENCE—Maureen Scanlon, art director and principal of Murre Creative, received three silver and two bronze awards at the Ad Club of Western Mass’ annual creative awards event in May.

NORTHAMPTON—League Legends, a nonprofit founded by graduates of Northampton High School to honor their late classmates David Holman and Miles Adams, has launched a campaign to raise $100,000 for [...]

HADLEY—Cultivate and Nest, a membership-based co-office space that incorporates a child care component, has created a free afternoon program, called Families at the Nest, which will now be [...]

Final installment in spring program series scheduled for June 14 WILBRAHAM– Glenmeadow Retirement will offer a discussion that examines the unique challenges Donald Trump has placed on the [...]

Local acupuncturist to address causes of insomnia and outline ways to improve sleep NORTHAMPTON—Window of Heaven Acupuncture & Yoga of Northampton will hold an educational workshop, called [...]

NORTHAMPTON—The Creative, a collaboration of three local businesswomen, has opened an office in Thornes Office Suites.

HADLEY –The owner of both Cultivate and Nest and Beloved Earth will offer a free workshop geared toward the small business owner or freelancer who wants to learn how to take his or her business [...]

Local acupuncturist to address causes of insomnia and outline ways to improve sleep NORTHAMPTON—Window of Heaven Acupuncture & Yoga of Northampton will hold a free workshop, called How to [...]

Ribbon-cutting event set for May 19 at Nuestras Raices in Holyoke HOLYOKE—The owners of Holyoke Hummus Company will unveil their new food truck, dubbed The Great Garbanzo, on May 19 at Nuestras [...]

Free, multifaceted Leadership Pioneer Valley program slated to begin June 1 at Greenfield Community College GREENFIELD— Leadership Pioneer Valley and its sponsoring organizations are unveiling a [...]