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OLIVEIRA PRESENTS LUDLOW COMMUNITY CENTER/ RANDALL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CHECK FOR NEW BLEACHERS

  Ludlow – On Monday, Senator Jake Oliveira (Hampden, Hampshire & Worcester District) visited the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club to present President and CEO Josue Irizarry with a ceremonial check of $35,000 to support the installation of new bleachers in the club's gymnasium. The funds were secured in partnership with State Representative Aaron Saunders (7th Hampden District) through the FY24 State Budget.   The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club has long been a

Monson Savings Bank Supports Silver Street Chapel

L to R: Silver Street Chapel supporter Davis Johnson, President of Silver Street Chapel Laura Mushenko, Treasurer of Silver Street Chapel Suzanne Kelley, and Monson Savings Bank EVP & COO Michael Rouette.  Monson, MA – Both Monson Savings Bank and Monson’s Silver Street Chapel have deep roots in the Western Massachusetts Town of Monson where they were both founded. Monson Savings Bank has proudly supported the Town of Monson and its surrounding communities for more than 150 years. Likewise, the Silver

SOUTH HADLEY’S TOWER THEATER TO RECEIVE MASS. GROWTH CAPITAL CORP. GRANT

South Hadley – On Tuesday, Senator Jake Oliveira and State Representative Dan Carey announced that South Hadley's Tower Theaters would be the recipient of a $30,000 grant from the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation's Movie Theater Grant Program as part of a larger financial investment from the Commonwealth to support and revitalize the independent movie theater industry. An industry that was severely affected by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.In the November 2022 ARPA/Economic Development

Monson Savings Bank Sponsors JA Stock Market Competition

 Left to Right: Tracy Alves-Lear, JA Board Member; Lena Buteau, Monson Savings Bank VP Retail Branch Administration Officer and JA Board Member; Amy Alaimo, JA of Western Massachusetts Operations Manager; and Mark Laurenzano, JA Board Member.  Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank was a proud Silver Sponsor of this year’s Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts’ Stock Market Competition.   The Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts Stock Market Competition is the largest single-day Student Stock

LEGISLATURES AND MASSDOT SECRETARY REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO THE WEST-EAST RAIL

Palmer – On November 20th, Senator Jake Oliveira, State Representative Todd Smola, and Senator-Elect Peter Durant welcomed the Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Monica Tibbits-Nutt, to Western Mass for a tour of the historic train stop at the Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer and took another step towards making the long-envisioned West-East Rail a reality.The recently appointed Secretary's visit to the Steaming Tender was for a tour and presentation of the property's

Monson Savings Bank Hosts Toy Drive

The Bank is hosting five donation sites to collect unwrapped toys for children ages 0-12.  Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank has once again partnered with Springfield non-profit I Found Light Against All Odds (IFLAAO) to make the holiday season brighter for local children.   “We are so excited to support I Found Light and Coach Claus in bringing joy to local kids this holiday season. Every child deserves to receive a gift this holiday season. Monson Savings Bank is happy to do our part to help make that

COUNTRY BANK SUPPORTS THE WONDERFUND WITH $20,000 IN SUPPORT DURING ITS ANNUAL SEASON OF DIFFERENCE

November 21, 2023 - Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, recently announced its partnership and $20,000 in support of the Wonderfund of Massachusetts. The Wonderfund helps kids and teens served by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to enjoy childhood's magical moments during the holiday season. The Wonderfund organization is an ordinary group of people on an extraordinary mission to bring the magic and meaning of childhood into the lives of

SENATE PASSES PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS, COSTS AND TRANSPARENCY (PACT) ACT 3.0

SENATE PASSES PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS, COSTS AND TRANSPARENCY (PACT) ACT 3.0Bill continues Senate’s work to lower prescription drug costs, promote transparency, and increase patient access  BOSTON (11/15/2023) — Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Act Relative to Pharmaceutical Access, Costs, and Transparency, otherwise known as the PACT Act 3.0. The legislation would make urgent and much-needed reforms to the pharmaceutical system in the state by lowering the cost of drugs at

News Release: 11/10/2023

November 10, 2023 - Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, recently announced donations to 21 local senior centers throughout the region. Supporting communities has been part of Country Bank’s mission since 1850, the bank is committed to the people, businesses and non-profits it serves.  A total of $42,000 in donations were made to local senior centers. These donations are made without restriction for those necessary items that may not be met within

Monson Savings Bank’s Annual Community Giving Initiative is Back

Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative is Back!Vote for your Favorite Non-Profit.  Monson Savings Bank’s annual Community Giving Initiative returns. The local bank is providing the public the chance to choose which non-profit charitable organizations will receive donations in 2024. Voting begins October 30, 2023.Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank prides itself on supporting the local communities. With the season of giving right around the corner, Monson Savings Bank is inviting the public to

Monson Savings Bank to be Golden Circle Sponsor of Bright Nights Ball

Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank, presents Judy Matt, President of Spirit of Springfield, the Bank’s sponsorship donation.  Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is proud to share they will be a Golden Circle Sponsor of this year’s City of Bright Nights Ball presented by the Spirit of Springfield.  Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty recently presented the Bank’s $7,000 donation to Judy Matt, President of Spirit of Springfield.   The City of Bright Nights Ball is the

Country Bank and Bank Director Announce First Fully Certified Board

Country Bank Board Members: Pictured: Elizabeth Rappaport, Theresa Grove, Stacey Luster, Kathryn Crockett, Richard Maynard, Kenneth Riley, Jr., James Phaneuf, Edward Noonan II, Ross Dik, Robert Haveles, Steven Musso and Keith Blanchette.November 6, 2023 - Country Bank Board Chair, James Phaneuf, is pleased to announce that the Bank's Board of Directors recently became the first fully certified Board through Bank Director's Certification Program.The certification provides participants with a thorough

OLIVEIRA AND SAUNDERS PRESENT THE FRIENDS OF THE QUABBIN WITH CHECK FOR BRONZE PLAQUE IN THE QUABBIN

Also joining the Legislators at the presentation were Ware Town Manager Stuart Beckley, Ware Selectboard Member Joshua Kusnierz, and Belchertown Select Board Member Peg Louraine.Ware – On Friday, Senator Jake Oliveira (Hampden, Hampshire & Worcester District) and State Representative Aaron Saunders (7th Hampden) joined the Friends of the Quabbin at the Quabbin Park Cemetery to present them with a ceremonial check of $5,000 to celebrate funds secured through the FY24 budget to purchase a bronze plaque that

OLIVEIRA WELCOMES AREA RESIDENTS TO BEACON HILL FOR LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR

District – To close out October on Beacon Hill, Senator Jake Oliveira (Hampden, Hampshire & Worcester District) welcomed two area residents to the State House for the Senate’s 86th Annual Citizens Legislative Seminar. During the seminar, interested citizens had the opportunity to be educated by those working at the State House on the functions of the Massachusetts State Legislature and then apply what they learned in a simulated Senate Session held in the Senate Chamber. The Citizens’ Legislative Seminar is

$75,000 Grant Awarded to Springfield Works in Partnership with Springfield Public Schools

American International College to Honor Veterans at Annual Ceremony

American International College to Honor Veterans at Annual Ceremony  Who:                 Master Sergeant Janet M. Addy of the United States Air Force will serve as the keynote speaker at the American International College annual Veterans Day ceremony. Master Sergeant Addy is a Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of Fitness Operations at the 439th Force Support Squadron, Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts. In her role, she assumes responsibility for the supervision and training of eight Airmen. Her