First Brimfield Antique Show of the year begins Tuesday
The Brimfield Antique Fair, one of New England’s most anticipated events for finding unique and hidden gems, begins Tuesday. The fair will be open from Tuesday to Sunday on Route 20 in Brimfield. The May fair is the busiest one of the year. Vendors and buyers travel from various locations around the world to attend…
Eastec – Connecting People. Driving Businesses Forward
May 16-18, 2023 at Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA Each Manufacturing Technology Series event draws together key decision makers, major tool and technology suppliers and thought leaders from across a broad spectrum of manufacturing disciplines for an unparalleled three-day experience. Four Regions. One Mission. By creating opportunities for connection — makers and users, thinkers…
Community Music School of Springfield to host annual Spring Gala
Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) to hold their Spring Gala: Sounds of Springfield fundraising event at Robyn Newhouse Hall on Saturday, May 6. The annual event is the single largest source of funding for CMSS’ extensive financial aid and scholarship offerings, as well as creates equitable and inclusive access to high quality music education…
Jump Start Preschool hosts fundraiser, showcases live artwork at Agawam Library
Jump Start Preschool held a live art show at the Agawam Library on Thursday evening. Jump Start was the Agawam Preschool that was heavily damaged last year in an overnight fire. The showcase had food, music, a photo booth, lots of giveaways, and of course art. All the students from the school’s three classrooms created…
Girls Inc. Exceeds $100,000 Fundraising Goal at Spirit of Girls Event
Girls Inc. of the Valley’s annual signature event on April 28 exceeded its fundraising goal of $100,000, thanks to the support from corporate sponsors, including lead sponsor PeoplesBank, and generous individual donors. About 400 people attended “Spirit of Girls: Hall of Fame,” where they heard from current students, alumni, and parent speakers about the impact…
HCC President honored and celebrated on campus, who retires at the end of the academic year
It was a day of celebration Wednesday, in honor of Holyoke Community College President, Christina Royal, who is retiring at the end of this academic year. Hundreds gathered at the campus center in recognition of Royal, who is the 4th president of the college’s 75-year history. Speakers noting some of her accomplishments, as well as…
Mayor Sarno announced $2.2 million in 11th round of ARPA Funding
Mayor Domenic Sarno and the City American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced the city of Springfield’s eleventh round of ARPA funding awards, totaling approximately over $2.2 million. According to a news release sent to 22News from the City of Springfield, the eleventh round of ARPA funding awards is going to 23 small businesses, totaling…
Congressman Neal Celebrates New F-35A Fleet at Barnes Air National Guard Base
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, adjutant general for the Massachusetts National Guard; Col. David Halasi-Kun, base commander for the 104th Fighter Wing; and state Sen. John Velis on Wednesday to celebrate the recent announcement that Barnes Air National Guard Base (ANG) will be receiving a new fleet of F-35A Lighting II…
STCC Partners with Elms College to Offer Pathway to Biology Degree
Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and Elms College are partnering to create an affordable and seamless pathway for students to transfer into the biology program at elms. Students who earn their associate degree in engineering and physical science transfer (biology transfer) from STCC can enroll at Elms as a biology major to seek a bachelor’s…
Tapping the Power of Health Pathways in Early College High Schools
MBAE is very pleased to partner with MassINC on an upcoming event that might be of interest to you and your members in health care, Tuesday, May 23,2023 8:30am – 10:30am. A sector experiencing an intense workforce crisis. Serious staffing issues, made worse by the pandemic, have hampered employers in nearly every region of the…
Springfield City Council OKs special permit for mall redevelopment
Out with the old and in with the new. The Eastfield Mall property on Boston Road will be redeveloped, following the special permit approval from the Springfield City Council. A special permit hearing took place on April 24, during which several project proponents discussed plans for the space. Seth Stratton of Fitzgerald Law, attorney for…
Elms College to Receive $1 Million Earmark to Expand Education, Social Work Programs
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Elms College President Harry Dumay this week to announce a $1 million earmark to expand the education and social work programs at Elms College. The allocation was made possible through congressionally directed spending from the U.S. Department of Education. Neal included funding for this project in the FY 2023 spending…