Member Updates

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) has announced the addition of six new members to its board of directors. “We are so excited to welcome these new board members who come from such diverse backgrounds,” said Jennifer A. Connolly, JAWM president. “These six individuals will help us make decisions that will impact…

Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank has a long and proud history of supporting literacy in their communities that continues on as the Bank celebrates their 150th Anniversary. Recently, Monson Savings Bank President and CEO, Dan Moriarty, met with Laurie Flynn, Link to Libraries President and CEO, to present her with a $1,500 donation. This…

Monson, MA – As a part of their annual Community Giving Initiative, Monson Savings Bank donated $1,000 to Rick’s Place, an organization that extends support to grieving children and their families during some of life’s most trying times. In the past two years the organization has seen a rise in the need for grief support…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be keeping cooling centers open over the weekend of Saturday, July 23 through Sunday, July 24, 2022 due to the anticipated heat. According to local weather services, temperatures are expected to stay…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Having testified twice in support of Governor Charlie Baker’s and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito’s Dangerousness Bill and hearing the heart-wrenching testimonies of victims of domestic violence, sexual assaults, child abuse, human trafficking and other violent crimes, I am astonished and saddened that the state legislature Joint Committee on…

Westfield, MA— James C. Hagan, President and CEO of Westfield Bank, is pleased to announce that Colin Dunn has been promoted to Commercial Loan Officer at the Bank’s Commercial Lending Center at1500 Main Street in Springfield. He will be responsible for originating, analyzing, structuring, and managing new and existing commercial loan relationships while supporting middle-market…

As part of their 100th anniversary celebration, Freedom Credit Union is showing its appreciation to its members and employees with a week of ice cream celebrations at multiple branches. They are also inviting members of the media to join the celebration on Friday, July 22, and enjoy a sweet treat on them. This event is…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan highlighted a recent Luxury Travel Magazine article that named the city of Springfield as one of the top 10 best places to live in Massachusetts. Luxury Travel Magazine highlighted Springfield as a great place to live for families, professionals and students…

Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank President and CEO, Dan Moriarty, and Wilbraham Branch Manager and AVP Retail Banking Officer, Carolyn Balicki, recently joined together at Monson Savings Bank’s Wilbraham Branch to proudly present a $1,750 donation to Wilbraham United Players’ President Shelly Capen. The Wilbraham United Players placed as one of the top vote…

Westfield, MA— James C. Hagan, President and CEO of Westfield Bank, is pleased to announce thatThomas Donnelly has been promoted to Commercial Loan Officer at the Bank’s Commercial Lending Center at 1500 Main Street in Springfield. He will be responsible for originating, analyzing, structuring, and managing new and existing commercial loan relationships while supporting middle-market…