Uncategorized
Springfield City Council OKs $1.1 million for community preservation: Here’s who received…
The City Council on Monday night approved special tax funds totaling $1.1 million for 11 community preservation projects including studies aimed at restoring the long-deteriorated Campanile tower and advancing bike-walkway projects along an abandoned rail line. The funds were approved by unanimous votes and are dedicated to historic preservation, open space and recreation and affordable…
Read MoreSunshine Village Welcomes Christine Pollender as New HR Director
Sunshine Village recently welcomed Christine Pollender as the new director of Human Resources. With the organization serving more than 500 individuals, Pollender will oversee employee relations, benefits administration, and procedural compliance for over 260 employees at nine sites across the Pioneer Valley. With an extensive background in human resources in retail and hospital settings, she…
Read MorePeople in Business: Springfield Regional Chamber Taps Two Professionals to lead its legislative efforts
The Springfield Regional Chamber has tapped two local experienced professionals to lead its Legislative Steering Committee. Michael P. Kane, director of government affairs for Columbia Gas Massachusetts, has been elected chair and Hugh Barrett, assistant vice president for state government relations at MassMutual, has been elected vice chair. Both positions are for two-year terms. Read…
Read MoreSeen@ Indian Orchard Mills 2018 Fall Open Studios Art Show & Sale
Indian Orchard Mills, a community of artists and artisans in a sprawling mill by the Chicopee River, drew crowds to its 2018 Fall Open Studios Art Show & Sale on Saturday. Spread out over five floors of two buildings, the show, now in its 25th year, saw more than 50 artists open their studios to…
Read MoreSeen@ Grand opening of Marcotte Ford dealership featuring LugNutz Cafe in Holyoke
Flashing lights, flashy cars and the elegant eats of The Log Cabin’s team all provided the perfect accompaniment for Marcotte Ford’s grand opening gala on Thursday, as crowds rolled into the Holyoke dealership. Boasting a new concept of a dealership built around a restaurant, the LugNutz Cafe, the new $8.2 million facility aims to build upon the…
Read More‘Have a seat’: Pvta, Aarp unveil bus stop benches across Springfield
With funding from an AARP grant meant to improve public spaces for those of all ages, city and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority officials cut the ribbon Wednesday on a dozen new bus stop benches scattered around Springfield. “So come over and have a seat,” Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said by way of an invitation following a…
Read MoreEnvironmental report on proposed Westfield industrial park finds no impact to aquifer
A draft environmental impact report says the proposed Westfield Turnpike Industrial Park is not detrimental to city water, a main concern of project opponents. The 265-page report states that the project “will not impact aquifers used for potable water, such as the Barnes Aquifer.” In accordance with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, the report provides additional…
Read MoreDowntown Westfield looks to capitalize on rail trail
Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail Chairman Joseph Giffune and Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Director Kate Phelon invited the Westfield City Council to join them in learning how other cities have capitalized on their downtown rail trails. “The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce is excited about being pro-active in learning and sharing any…
Read MorePeople in Business: Ron Davis transitiones from President/CEO to Chief Sales Officer of WAMF | masslive.com
Ron Davis, a Sales Pro and Business Specialist of WAMF Consulting makes a major announcement. As the founder of WAMF Consulting since 2014, he has now transitioned from President/CEO to Chief Sales Officer. This new position will allow him to offer a comprehensive approach to banks, credit unions and corporations to support their Sales and…
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley Welcomes Marjorie Weeks
The United Way of Pioneer Valley recently welcomed Marjorie Weeks as director of Resource Development. She brings more than 25 years of experience in fundraising and development as well as school administration. Read the source article at BusinessWest
Read More