Chamber of Commerce tours small businesses in Ludlow, Wilbraham, Hampden, East Longmeadow and Longmeadow
The Chamber of Commerce toured small businesses to discuss economic recovery during the holiday season with local owners on Monday. Senator Eric Lesser visited the ‘Scented Garden Gift Shop’ on Boston Road, where he shared his appreciation for their operations during the pandemic. Small businesses help stimulate local economic growth and Senator Lesser says it’s…
Northern Tier Passenger-rail Study Launches
On Thursday, Dec. 16, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will convene stakeholders and launch a study to examine the benefits, costs, and investments necessary to restart passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston, with the speed, frequency, and reliability necessary to be a competitive option for travel along this corridor. This…
Lawmakers to travel to Springfield to highlight infrastructure law improvements
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh joined by House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal at the Springfield’s Union Station to discuss how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will increase economic growth. The visit of Secretary Walsh comes as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s nationwide tour to highlight how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will…
Trinity Health offices in Westfield and Wilbraham to be relocated
Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group will be consolidating their practices in Wilbraham and Westfield to larger locations in western Massachusetts. The office located at 70 Post Office Park in Wilbraham will be relocated to the Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group office at 305 Bicentennial Highway in Springfield by the end of…
Grand opening held for Eileen Cak’s Supplies & More in Springfield
A Springfield woman credits grit and determination for her business success since her arrival from Puerto Rico 20 years ago. Eileen “Mitra” Perez and friends from across the community celebrated the opening of Eileen Cak’s Supplies & More, a baker’s supply shop in Springfield’s Glenwood Circle neighborhood. Perez owned Eileen’s Caks in Chicopee for the…
Springfield receives 32k masks out of 100k given from Harold Grinspoon
The city of Springfield has received 32,000 surgical masks as part of the 100,000 from the gift philanthropist Harold Grinspoon gave to the Big E. Mayor Domenic Sarno thanks Big E President and CEO Gene Cassidy for the gift to be stored at the city hall annex on Tapley Street. The Mayor today re-emphasized the…
MassDOT begins study on Northern Tier passenger rail service
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is looking into the feasibility of restarting passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston. A study will examine the benefits, costs, and investments needed to create and maintain a passenger rail service with the speed, frequency, and reliability necessary to be a competitive option for travel along this…
Mercedes-Benz of Springfield Hosting Toy Drive to Benefit Square One Children
Mercedes-Benz of Springfield is revving up the holiday spirit by hosting a toy drive to benefit Square One’s children and families. “Every child deserves to experience the magic of the holiday season,” said Michelle Wirth, owner of Mercedes-Benz of Springfield. “We are happy to play a small part in making that holiday wish a reality.”…
OneHolyoke CDC to Host Holyoke Community Dinner, Meal Pickup on Dec. 15
OneHolyoke CDC will hold its sixth annual Holyoke Community Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kelly School, 216 West St., Holyoke. The meal pickup event is free and open to all, and will feature a contact-free food giveaway in a transformed Winter Wonderland outdoor space with ice sculptures, light displays,…
How $9 billion from federal Infrastructure Bill could benefit western Massachusetts
Massachusetts is set to receive about $9 billion from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal to fix roads, bridges, and internet access across the state. “The roads do need to be fixed,” said Jose Tapia of Springfield. “I just recently had an axle snap on the way home because of the potholes that are all over…
New Big Y Express opens in Northampton
You now have a new place to gas up in Northampton. Big Y opened their 13th Express Gas and Fresh Convenience location on 138 North King Street. This location has 12 pumping stations including diesel, a free air machine to fill tires, fresh coffee and quick grab and go snacks. It is open Monday through…
Nine MHA employees graduate from GAIN program
A celebration Wednesday night took place for the newest leaders in the greater Springfield area. Nine Mental Health Association (MHA) employees graduated from the GAIN program. GAIN stands for Growth And Investment Network. The program was developed four years ago, to eliminate barriers in career advancement. The graduates are also automatically qualified to interview for…