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Celebrate the Healthcare Heroes on Oct. 17
The third annual class of Healthcare Heroes will be honored at the Sheraton Springfield on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Healthcare Heroes, a recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched in 2017 by HCN and BusinessWest. The program was created to shed a bright light on the outstanding work…
Read MoreWestfield State to Host Information Session for Two Graduate Programs on Oct. 21
The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) at Westfield State University will host an information session for its master of education and master of arts in English programs on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Horace Mann Center, 333 Western Ave., Westfield. These graduate programs are designed to accommodate…
Read MoreLooking for an exit? Hundreds at Blandford meeting debate possibility of new MassPike interchange between Westfield and Lee
Some came Thursday with an open mind to hear detailed plans to build a long-sought Massachusetts Turnpike exit in Blandford in the Berkshire hills between Westfield and Lee. Others in the crowd of more than 300 attending an information session in the Town Hall basketball court had their minds made up on the project, which…
Read MoreCalling the internet ‘required infrastructure,’ Gov. Charlie Baker announces $5M in broadband funding at Blandford visit
On most evenings people sit in parked cars surrounding the Blandford Memorial Library, Select Board Member Eric McVey said. The library on Route 23, the main drag through this scenic hilltown now awash in vibrant fall color, is one of the only places with Wi-Fi or any type of internet service that’s not either too…
Read MoreProfessional Women’s Chamber to Present ‘Renaissance of Springfield’ Forum
The Professional Women’s Chamber (PWC) will present a forum featuring a panel of female leaders in Springfield, who will speak about their contributions to the renaissance of the city at a luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 17. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of…
Read MoreOpportunity Zone Presentation
Opportunity Zone Presentation by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Advisor to the Assistant Deputy Secretary Alexander Stowe. When: Monday, October 28, 2019 – 1:30PM to 2PM – Registration 2PM – 4PM – Opportunity Zone Presentation Where: UMass Center at Springfield, Tower Square, 1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA What: Opportunity Zone Presentation for developers,…
Read MoreCommittees formed to study plans for Horticulture and Learning Center at Springfield’s Forest Park – masslive.com
Patrick Sullivan recalls the magic he experienced during a visit to the Forest Park greenhouse one cold day in February when he was a kid. “I remember seeing orange and grapefruit trees and a tropical plant blooming in the middle of winter. It was wonderful,” said Sullivan, now the city’s executive director of parks, buildings…
Read MoreAmazon hiring for Holyoke distribution center by invite only; applicants told to text e-commerce giant – masslive.com
Amazon is hiring workers for its new $5.6 million distribution center now under construction near the Holyoke Mall, but applicants must first apply online for access to invitation-only hiring fairs. Applicants are told to text the word WESTMASS to 77088 to receive updates of job opportunities, or view all opportunities at or visit http://amazon.force.com. Read…
Read MoreMBTA greets first Red Line cars built by CRRC in Springfield
The MBTA this week welcomed samples of a new batch of Red Line subway cars to its Cabot Yard testing facility. These are pilot cars, which are used to prove the new design will work well on the T. Full production of the new cars is expected to begin soon at the CRRC MA factory…
Read MoreAmherst Area Chamber to Hold After 5 Event Tonight in Hadley
AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its October After 5 today, Oct. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at UMassFive College Federal Credit Union, 200 Westgate Dr., Hadley. The event — which is sponsored and hosted by the UMassFive Commercial Services Division and catered by Log Rolling Catering — will feature…
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