Member Updates

Westfield, MA— James C. Hagan, President and CEO of Westfield Bank, is pleased to announce thatMatthew Valliere has been appointed Branch Manager and Retail Banking Officer at the Bank’s 26 Arnold Street branch in Westfield. He will be responsible for overseeing customer service, retail and business product sales including mortgage originations, as well as business…

Springfield, MA – The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division wishes to inform the residents of Springfield who have municipal trash, recycling and yard waste collection that on Friday, July 22, 2022 collection will begin at 5:30 am due to the impending heat wave with temperatures reaching the upper 90’s with a head index…

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, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates our Springfield Thunderbirds for being named the American Hockey League (AHL) Team of the Year.  The Thunderbirds announced today that they received the prestigious AHL President’s Award for the 2021-2022 season during the Board of Governors’ Annual Meeting. The Award is given to the team that demonstrates…

Springfield, MA – The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan announced today that due to the inclement weather forecasted for this evening the movie ‘Sing 2’ scheduled for tonight, Monday, July 25that Marshall Roy Park is canceled. The updated schedule is below: Updated Movie Schedule (all at…

Westfield, MA— James C. Hagan, President and CEO of Westfield Bank, is pleased to announce thatCraig Lacey 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 lenders…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to report that the City of Springfield Finance Department, 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 Certificate of Achievement for Excellent in Financial Reporting…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno would like to encourage residents to check in with their heating fuel and oil providers to review any fuel assistance programs that might be available.  With the ever increasing cost for heating fuel and oil, it is important for residents to review all of their options for assistance…

NORTH ADAMS–Community members interested in pursuing MCLA’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) or completing a Bachelor’s Degree are encouraged to join the MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) for a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 13 at 5 p.m. The MCLA Degree Completion Program is designed for adult learners seeking an accelerated,…

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Market Mentors, the region’s largest marketing, advertising and public relations agency, is proud to announce that Ashley LaRocque has been promoted from account director to director of client services. LaRocque has been with Market Mentors for nearly six years and will now oversee the client services department and ensure quality of the…