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FirstLight Files to Relicense Western Massachusetts Hydroelectric Assets for 50 More Years of Clean, Reliable Energy and Community Benefits
FirstLight Power today submitted its combined Amended Final License Application (AFLA) to federal regulators to extend the operating licenses for 50 years for its Cabot and Turners Falls hydroelectric generating stations on the Connecticut River and its Northfield Mountain energy storage facility. These facilities, which provide clean power and long-duration energy storage, will be important…
Read MoreEngineering and Computer Science Students and Faculty Earn Accolades at SC20, the International Conference for High Performance Computing – UMass News and Media Relations
UMass Amherst students and faculty were recognized for innovative research, creativity, and impact for the greater good at Supercomputing 2020 (SC20), the largest international conference for high performance computing (HPC). The theme of the virtual conference, held Nov. 9-19, was “More Than HPC.” Read the source article at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Read MoreEastern States Exposition to host Winter Wonder Drive-Thru with light experience, special effects and 3D hologram show
The Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield is being transformed into the spirit of Christmas for a family-friendly show this holiday season. The Winter Wonder Drive-Thru offers “a unique lighting experience, special effects and a 3-D hologram show.” The show is “where the spirit of Christmas comes alive,” the website states. Tickets are $15 per…
Read MoreElms College Announces Plan for Spring 2021 Semester – BusinessWest
As it concludes its on-campus plan for the fall semester, Elms College has announced that the spring 2021 semester will continue to follow the hybrid ElmsFlex model. Due to the campus community’s successful efforts under the ElmsSafe health and safety protocols, the college was able to complete the in-person portion of the fall semester as…
Read MoreEforAll and EparaTodos Holyoke Looking for Volunteer Mentors
EforAll and EparaTodos Holyoke are actively seeking volunteers to participate as mentors in this winter’s business-accelerator program. Accelerator mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and use their business and leadership experience to guide new entrepreneurs through the process of turning their idea into a growing business. Mentors work in teams of three and are…
Read MoreBay Path announces next Women’s Leadership Conference will take place in person on April 1, 2022
Bay Path University will host its 25th Women’s Leadership Conference in person at the MassMutual Center on Friday, April 1, 2022. The decision comes nine months after the March 2020 event was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The annual conference brings more than 2,000 attendees to downtown Springfield for a day of speakers and…
Read MoreTRAVELING OUT OF BRADLEY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
As the world is getting ready to travel again, you might be preparing for your next trip. To help you navigate your travel plans, we’ve put together some travel tips specific to your journey through Bradley International Airport. Here’s what you need to know: ADDED SAFETY MEASURES Your safety – and that of our entire…
Read MoreMCLA Leadership Academy to Hold Virtual Information Sessions on Dec. 15, Jan. 26
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Leadership Academy will hold virtual information sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. and on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Aspiring school leaders interested in pursuing their administrator licensure or certificate of advanced graduate study (CAGS) in educational leadership are invited to join MCLA’s Leadership Academy…
Read MoreUMassFive College Federal Credit Union Hosting Winter Coat Drive
UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley and Northampton branches throughout the month of December. These donations are part of an effort to ensure that all community members have access to cold-weather clothing this winter, and will be distributed in partnership with the Amherst Survival…
Read MoreAsnuntuck Becomes First American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility in Connecticut
Asnuntuck Community College recently became the first American Welding Society (AWS) accredited test facility (ATF) in Connecticut. Students enrolled in Asnuntuck’s welding program will have an opportunity to earn certifications. According to Richard Munroe, one of two certified instructors at Asnuntuck, the program establishes minimum requirements for test facilities, their personnel, and equipment to qualify…
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