Posts by Janice Jackson

Springfield—Behavioral Health Network, Inc. (BHN) has announced that the organization has been awarded the contract to serve as the Community Behavioral Health Center for the Springfield catchment area. This designation was awarded by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP), the single statewide behavioral health vendor for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ MassHealth…

Springfield—Behavioral Health Network, Inc. (BHN) has been selected by local Big Y store leadership as the benefiting nonprofit for Big Y’s Community Bag Program. For the month of August, BHN will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Big Y Community Bag purchased at 1090 St. James Avenue in Springfield.   The Big Y…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Freedom Credit Union recently announced the promotion of Andrew Sullivan from commercial loan officer to assistant vice president, member business lending. A resident of Wilbraham, he has been with Freedom since 2019 and is based in the main office in Springfield. Andrew will continue his role in providing financing for new and…

Springfield—The nationally recognized Reading Success by 4th Grade (RS4G) has announced that the initiative will be re-launched in early 2023 with the goal to deepen engagement of community partners and families in boosting reading proficiency by the end of 3rd grade. Launched over ten years ago at The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation,…

Longmeadow—Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) has announced that George Balsley , a longtime member of the school’s Board of Trustees, has been appointed chair of the board. This marks the first time a deaf individual has served as the chair of the Board of Trustees in the school’s 55-year history.   Balsley has…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the City of Springfield’s seventh round of ARPA RFP funding awards totaling $4,164,607 for small businesses, new businesses, nonprofits, economic development and job creation, neighborhoods, and direct financial assistances for households and seniors.  The announcement continues to…

SPRINGFIELD, MA (08/01/2022) The Western New England University Small Business Legal Clinic is accepting applications from entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking legal assistance for the fall 2022 semester. Under faculty supervision, law students assist clients with legal issues including choice of entity, employment policies, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property issues relating to…

Holyoke–OneHolyoke CDC has partnered with Holyoke community organizations, such as HG&E, to host the ONEHolyoke Community Walk on Saturday, August 27 at 10 a.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The 5K will bring the community together safely outdoors for a walk and roll (wheelchair, bicycle, stroller) along a Holyoke route with activities for families,…

Monson, MA – Earlier this year Monson Savings Bank announced their 150 Build-a-Bike campaign as a part of their 150th Anniversary celebration. The community bank has purchased over $20,000 worth of bikes and helmets for local children. Most recently, Monson Savings held a Build-a-Bike event at Springfield’s South End Community Center. It was a fun…