Posts by Janice Jackson

Westfield, MA— Westfield Bank is pleased to announce that Patrick M. Daggett has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Digital Banking & Innovation Manager. Following a very successful internship, Daggett officially began his Westfield Bank career in 2017 as a Management Trainee, and was later promoted to Digital Marketing & Sales Administration Specialist. In his…

 SPRINGFIELD, MA (January 12, 2021) – The Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival, presented by the Springfield Jewish Community Center, marks its 16th year with a virtual mini-festival that kicks off February 6 and runs through March 22, 2021. The 2020 festival was postponed due to COVID-19, just days before launching last year.  PVJFF will present…

EAST HARTFORD, CONN. – January 7, 2021 – American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) today announced the recipients of nearly $24,078 in donations from its participatory funding program, Cash Back to the Community.   Nonprofit organizations Healing Meals Community Project of Bloomfield, Dog Star Rescue of Bloomfield and Farmington Friends of Music of Farmington each…

SPRINGFIELD, WORCESTER, Mass. – Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a leading labor and employment law firm serving employers in the greater Springfield areas, has announced that Attorney Erica E. Flores has been named a partner in the firm. Attorney Flores, who has been with the firm since 2013, focuses her practice on employment litigation in…

Bacon Wilson is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s attorneys have been promoted. Daniel McKellick and Christopher Pierson have both been named as shareholders in the firm as of January 1, 2021. Upon making the announcement, managing partner Kenneth J. Albano stated “The experience and work ethic Dan brings to our commercial/corporate practice,…

Springfield, MA (Jan. 4, 2021) – On the heels of the recent retirement of Joan Kagan, Square One has named Dawn Forbes DiStefano its new president and chief executive officer.   The announcement follows an extensive national search lead by the agency’s board of directors, staff and members of the community. Following a 25-year career…

Westfield, Massachusetts – January 4, 2021 –Tighe & Bond, Inc. has been recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) as a 2020 Engineering Excellence Award Finalist (Gold Award). Tighe & Bond, in conjunction with a team of subconsultants and property owner ENGIE North America, transformed the site of the Mt. Tom…

FLORENCE—Florence Bank donated nearly $100,000 in 2020 to support a new food distribution collaborative and nine other longtime nonprofits with a mission to feed people who are battling food insecurity in the Valley.   The gifts have been made since March to organizations in all corners of the region, including the Hilltowns, to help ease…

Springfield, MA – January 12, 2021: NAI Plotkin, a well‐known commercial real estate firm based out of Springfield Massachusetts, has announced today that they are pleased to welcome David Moore as a new Commercial Real Estate Associate in their Brokerage Division. Dave brings extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate, as well as…

Springfield, MA (January 12, 2021) – When it comes to businesses committed to supporting community needs, few organizations in Western Massachusetts can top Balise Auto. The longtime Square One supporter recently committed $15,000 towards the agency’s Adopt-A-Classroom initiative.   “We have been so impressed by Square One’s dedication and ability to find creative and effective…