Posts by Irene Costello
WNE College of Engineering Graduate Student and Alumni Team Up to Make Face Mask Straps for Medical Professionals
SPRINGFIELD, MA… As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, Western New England University and the College of Engineering are committed to supporting those who work on the front lines. Current Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering student and Lab Supervisor Dannielle Croft, of Easthampton, and JP Kirkitelos, of East Longmeadow, a Materials Technician at Baystate Medical Center,…
Read MoreRevitalize CDC’s #GreenNFit Named Bronze Award Winner in World Habitat Awards
Revitalize CDC is only organization in North America to win award Springfield—#GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild, the Revitalize Community Development Corporation’s initiative that has revitalized 191 homes in Springfield’s Old Hill Neighborhood, has been named the Bronze Award Winner in the 2019 World Habitat Awards. Revitalize CDC is one of only nine organizations internationally to win this…
Read MoreCity of Springfield’s Administration and Finance Division Recognized with Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to report that the city’s Administration and Finance Division, led by Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) with the prestigious Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Mayor Sarno and CAFO…
Read MoreComcast Business Provides Customers Free and Discounted Access to Leading Third-Party Business Applications
Combination of tools and services aimed at helping businesses navigate the current environment and adapt for the future PHILADELPHIA – April 23, 2020 – Comcast Business has unveiled a collection of resources and offers, providing customers with free or discounted access to leading third-party business applications and software to support them as they adjust to…
Read MoreCollege students reconsidering fall plans can find world-class education close to home
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The COVID-19 outbreak forced the closure of college campuses around the globe, making it challenging for students to finish their spring semesters. While institutions reacted as rapidly as possible to get online lessons and virtual classes up and running, a plan to accommodate students far from home proved one of the biggest…
Read MorePeoplesBank Issues 2020 Corporate Green Report
Highlights include a new total of $188 million in financing of green energy projects, nine green community projects supported, and the pursuit of a fourth LEED® certification. HOLYOKE, MASS (April 22, 2020) – PeoplesBank has issued its 2020 annual Corporate Green Report in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Through its green values…
Read MoreLocal attorney makes and donates masks during COVID-19 outbreak
Wanting to do something to lend support during the coronavirus outbreak, Attorney Emily Eash of Greenfield recently spent a weekend making custom masks, which she donated throughout the community. A new associate at Robinson Donovan P.C., in Springfield and Northampton, Eash set a personal goal to make 100 masks, collected donations from her colleagues to…
Read MoreGrant extends free HCC college-prep program
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College has been awarded a $450,000 state grant to extend its free college preparation program, Transition to College and Careers, for three more years. The grant from the state Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) allocates $150,000 a year for the next three fiscal years – 2021, 2022 and 2023…
Read MoreMayor Sarno Thanks Smith & Wesson and Eastman Chemical Company for their Donations of PPE’s
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to thank our Springfield business community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel. Smith & Wesson continues to answer the Mayor’s call for additional PPE’s for the city’s first responders. Today, Smith and Wesson donated an additional 300 face shields…
Read MoreAIS Remains Open to Supply Critical Providers During COVID-19 Crisis
Company is designated Essential Employer during statewide emergency order Leominster, MA – April 7, 2020 – AIS, a leading manufacturer of commercial office furniture and seating, remains open as a designated Essential Employer during the COVID-19 Crisis. The company’s decision is in direct response to urgent requests received through its sales and dealer network to…
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