Posts by Nancy Creed
March 15th Scholarship and Fellowship Application Deadline for Horace Smith Fund
The Horace Smith Fund, now in its 122nd year, has scholarship and fellowship money available for residents of Hampden County graduating from eligible public and private high schools. Scholarships awards of $12,000 are distributed as $3,000 annually and renewable each year until graduation. Fellowship awards of $15,000 are distributed as $5,000 annually and renewable for…
Read MoreBig Y Donates Over $11.5 Million in Food
In a chain-wide effort to help the less fortunate within their local communities, Big Y has donated over $11.5 million of food or a total of 5.7 million meals to help those in need throughout the region. Their recent Sack Hunger program caps off year-round daily efforts to donate food to all 5 of their…
Read MoreGlenmeadow Unveils New Space for Residents and Staff, Dedicated to Peace, Tranquility
Glenmeadow will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 12 at 3 p.m. to officially open Fraser’s, a new haven for residents living with dementia that will enhance their sense of purpose. The space on the second floor of the life plan community was created to support residents living with dementia or other cognitive loss…
Read MoreFlorence Bank to Top $1.2 Million in Giving at 18th Annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program
When parents believe their child is headed down the wrong path, they often panic. That’s why it’s essential to have organizations like the CARE Coalition of West Springfield. As a nonprofit focused on the prevention of youth substance abuse, staff there can answer questions, provide recommendations and tell parents where to get help. Since the…
Read MoreJoel Skelton Named to Newly Created Position, Coordinator of Community Engagement
Willie Ross School for the Deaf has announced the appointment of Joel Skelton to the newly-created position of Coordinator of Community Engagement at the school. A native of Dallas, Texas, Skelton is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, earning a B.S. in Professional & Technical Communication and an M.S. in Communication & Media…
Read MoreAmerican International College to Offer Graduate Program in Cannabis Science and Commerce
American International College (AIC) will offer a Master of Science in Cannabis Science and Commerce beginning fall semester 2020, the first of its kind in this region. The 30-credit, hybrid graduate program is designed for individuals interested in a career in the cannabis industry and will provide students with an understanding of the science, business,…
Read MoreAttorney Amelia J. Holstrom Named Clerk for the Board for Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley
Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a leading labor and employment law firm serving employers in Massachusetts and Connecticut, has announced that the Family Business Center (FBC) of Pioneer Valley has named Attorney Amelia J. Holstrom as its new Clerk for its Board of Directors. Attorney Holstrom, who has been with Skoler Abbott since 2012 and…
Read MoreLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KARYN POLITO KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER OUTLOOK LUNCHEON
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito will be the keynote speaker at the Springfield Regional Chamber’s annual Outlook luncheon on March 6, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. at the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street Springfield, hosted by House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal and presented by Baystate Health. Sponsored by Eastern States…
Read MoreMGM SPRINGFIELD TO WELCOME CASUAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT COSTA
MGM Springfield will welcome Costa, a classic Italian restaurant serving housemade charcuterie, pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts and more to the resort’s food and beverage portfolio on Feb. 28. The concept will celebrate the spirit of time-honored craftsmanship and tradition with an epicurean adventure that derives inspiration from the culinary landscape of Italy. This will be…
Read MoreBHN to Add Medication Assisted Treatment to Continuum of Services in March
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) announced it will establish and open a new Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) outpatient clinic on its Liberty Street campus. The new program will serve those in need of medically supervised methadone, suboxone and vivitrol treatment therapies, and is expected to open in March. This substance use disorder (SUD) specialty clinic is…
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