Springfield, MA – Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield Head Start (HCS Head Start) is investing in the future of early childhood education through Tomorrow's Teachers, a paid internship program designed to introduce individuals to careers in early childhood education while helping address the growing need for qualified educators across the region.Managed by HCS Head Start's Sara Korte-Popp, Tomorrow's Teachers provides participants with hands-on experience in early childhood classrooms while offering mentorship,
Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank’s President and CEO (center), welcomed Kashawn Sanders, President and CEO of Follow My Steps Foundation (left), and Mickey Harris, Executive Director/CEO of Springfield Partners for Community Action (right), to Monson Savings Bank’s Loan and Operations Center. Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is proud to announce that two organizations it nominated for the Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation's 2025 Community Grants Program—Follow My Steps Foundation
Pioneer Valley Financial Charitable Fund Donates $10,000 to Support TJO Animal Shelter's Response to Parvovirus and Panleukopenia
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Foundation for TJO Animals is pleased to announce a generous $10,000 donation from Pioneer Valley Financial Charitable Fund to support the Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center (TJO) as it responds to recent cases of parvovirus and panleukopenia that temporarily disrupted shelter operations.
The gift will provide critical funding to Please join us in welcoming Joe Varnauskas to the Allied Flooring, Paint & Design and Budget Cabinets team!Joe joins us as our new Sales Manager - Outside Sales, where he'll lead our Outside Sales Road Teams, including the Property Management divisions for both Allied Flooring and Budget Cabinets.With more than 25 years of flooring sales management experience, Joe brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership to our organization. Throughout his career, he's worked with both residential and commercial Country Bank Honors Dale Mazanec with 2026 President's Platinum Award
Country Bank’s highest employee honor recognizes exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to its core values.July 8, 2026 – Mary McGovern, President and CEO of Country Bank is pleased to announce that Dale Mazanec, First Vice President, Asset Mitigation, has received the 2026 President's Platinum Award, the Bank's highest employee recognition, presented through its Above and Beyond Recognition
We are thrilled to share that the Springfield JCC has been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation to strengthen early literacy in our Early Learning Center.
This generous investment will support a new Early Literacy Development Initiative serving children from birth to age five, including the addition of an Early Literacy Specialist who will work directly with children, coach teachers, and engage families in literacy-rich learning experiences. The initiative will
Left to right: Dina Merwin, Monson Savings Bank’s Senior Vice President & Chief Risk and Senior Compliance Officer; Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank; Lien Baker, Springfield Ballers; James Gee, Springfield Ballers; Michael Rouette, Monson Savings Bank’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and Carla Carnevale, Community Relations Manager at Monson Savings Bank.
Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is proud to support Springfield Ballers with a $2,500 donation as part June 25, 2026 – Country Bank announced the recent promotions of employees across its commercial banking, retail banking, lending, and marketing divisions, recognizing their leadership, commitment to customers, and contributions to the Bank’s continued growth and positive community impact.
“These promotions recognize a talented group of leaders who consistently deliver exceptional service, drive meaningful results, and embody Country Bank’s corporate values of integrity, service, teamwork, Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President & CEO and member of the Monson Free Library Finance Committee met with Hope Bodwell, Monson Free Library Director, to present her with a $2,000 donation on behalf of the Bank. Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is proud to support the Monson Free Library with a $2,000 donation as part of its 2026 Community Giving Initiative, a program driven by community participation and dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations.
Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of BusinessWest Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Healthcare Heroes Awards
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest and HealthcareNews.com are now accepting nominations for the 10th annual Healthcare Heroes awards. Nominations for the Healthcare Heroes class of 2026 are due by Thursday, July 23, 2026, and may be submitted online at https://businesswest.com/healthcareheroes/nominations/.
The Healthcare Heroes program was created in 2017 to honor the individuals and organizations working across the region’s vast, diverse, Fill the Summer Calendar at 52 Sumner
Springfield, Mass. – 52 Sumner continues its exciting season of live entertainment with a lineup of immersive experiences, family friendly theater, regional festivals, nationally recognized musicians, and beloved stage productions. From interactive mysteries and dual language performances to blues, rock, ska, and musical comedy, audiences can look forward to a variety of memorable experiences throughout the summer and fall.
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Serial ERC5 Senior Alliance Team Encourages Adults to Complete Health Care Proxy Forms During Honoring Choices MA Spring CelebrationLUDLOW, Mass. — The ERC5 Senior Alliance Team is encouraging health care providers, community partners, residents, patients, and families across Massachusetts to take part in an important statewide effort to ensure every adult has access to a Health Care Proxy and Personal Directive resources.
Through a partnership among the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Honoring Choices
Country Bank Earns Spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
June 16, 2026 — Country Bank announced it has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 list. Presented by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, the ranking recognizes institutions that drive local economic growth through small-business support, community investment, and expanded access to everyday banking services.
The annual ranking recognizes Monson Savings Bank was proud to celebrate with Heather Arbour for her achievement. Left to right: Dina A. Merwin, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk & Senior Compliance Officer; Dan Moriarty, President and CEO; Heather Arbour, Vice President, BSA, Fraud, & Compliance and the Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA) 2026 Emerging Leader Award recipient; and Terri Fox, Senior Vice President, Chief Retail Officer.Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is proud to announce that Heather Arbour, Vice President, BSA,
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Baystate Academy Charter Public School (BACPS) will welcome prospective students and their families to an Open House on Wednesday, July 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's unique educational approach, meet faculty and staff, and explore the campus.
The event is designed for families interested in enrolling students in grades 6-12 and offers an inside look at Baystate Academy's college-preparatory curriculum, which features Same-day WiFi available to Xfinity homes and apartmentsInstant mobile connectivity with millions of WiFi hotspots and 5G accessStream thousands of shows and movies on day one, no equipment required
Moving is one of life’s biggest transitions with equal parts excitement and complexity. Connectivity shouldn’t be another source of stress during a move. Xfinity has some new features focused on getting customers connected quickly so they can get back to what matters most, with their devices and entertainment Xfinity Mobile Launches Mobile Plus and Mobile Select,Redefining Premium Wireless with Lifetime Device Protection Included Premium Mobile Plus Plan Includes Lifetime Device Protection for Any Phone, Tablet, and Smartwatch, Device Upgrades Anytime and Global Travel Pass – In One Simple Industry-Leading Plan Customers Cut Their Mobile Bill in Half When They Switch from the Big Three All Plans Deliver Speeds Up to 1 Gig When Connected to Xfinity WiFi with WiFi PowerBoost and Run on America’s Most Reliable 5G
Most small businesses in the East of the River Five Town communities don't have a large agency retainer to call on. Industry research shows that 71% of businesses with annual revenue under $500,000 spend under $500 monthly on branding — confirming that a meaningful refresh has to fit the reality of lean operations. The good news: the highest-impact moves often cost nothing.The Myth of the Big Marketing Budget
If you've been putting off a brand refresh because it seems expensive, that assumption is When Smart Isn’t Enough — Why Risk Still Rules
Even the sharpest founders can lose their footing when uncertainty strikes. Markets pivot. Regulations tighten. A key employee vanishes just before launch. Risk management isn’t about paranoia—it’s about precision. It’s the discipline of knowing what could go wrong and ensuring it doesn’t derail what’s going right.Snapshot
If you only read this part, remember this: smart founders manage risk through structure, not instinct. The most resilient businesses do
In the relentless pace of today’s business world, the ability to refine and enhance workflows is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Businesses that prioritize strategic workflow improvements can achieve remarkable gains in productivity and growth. By integrating advanced tools and methodologies, companies can streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and empower their teams to focus on high-impact tasks. Below, this article delves into innovative strategies that can transform your business processes,
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HCS Head Start Launches Tomorrow's Teachers Program to Build the Next Generation of Early Childhood Educators
Monson Savings Bank-Nominated Organizations Receive $5,000 Grants Through Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation
Pioneer Valley Financial Charitable Fund Donates $10,000 to Support TJO Animal Shelter's Response to Parvovirus and Panleukopenia
Allied Flooring, Paint & Design and Budget Cabinets Welcomes Joe Varnauskas to the Team!
Country Bank Honors Dale Mazanec with 2026 President's Platinum Award
Springfield Jewish Community Center Receives $100,000 Grant to Boost Early Literacy Programs
Monson Savings Bank Donates $2,500 to the Springfield Ballers
Country Bank Celebrates Employee Promotions
Monson Savings Bank is proud to support the Monson Free Library
BusinessWest Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Healthcare Heroes Awards
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ERC5Senior Alliance Team encourages Adults to Complete Health Care Proxy Forms During Honoring Choices MA Spring Celebration
Country Bank Earns Spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 List
Heather Arbour Earns Prestigious Emerging Leader Award from Massachusetts Bankers Association
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