WESTFIELD – The Cancer House of Hope will be the recipient of proceeds from the 5th Annual Costume & Antique Jewelry Sale that will take place on Saturday, April 10th from 9:00am – 2:00pm at the First Church Fellowship Hall, Broad and Academy Streets in Westfield. All proceeds will benefit the Cancer House of...
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SOUTHWICK – Please submit any and all articles for the Special and Annual Town Meetings, scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, to the Board of Selectmen’s Office for consideration by Friday, April 2, 2010 close of business. Also, please submit all warrant article explanations for the above by Friday, April 9,...
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First signs of spring we start making plans for the 38th Annual SOUTHWICK – Southwick/Granville CROP HUNGER WALK. As you know Church World Service which is the sponsor of CROPWALK has been very involved in aiding the victims of the devastating earthquake that took place in Haiti recently. Church World Service has always been...
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SPRINGFIELD – Western New England College School of Law will host prospective students at an Open House on Saturday, February 13 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Blake Law Center on the College’s main campus. This free event is open to the public, but advance registration is required. To register or for more...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Business Improvement District (SBID) has announced the promotion of two long term employees to new roles in the revamping of the downtown revitalization agency. Three year SBID employee Chris Castellano has been promoted to the role of Director of Operations. Under his leadership are the SBID Clean Team and the...
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SPRINGFIELD – Big Y Foods, Inc. has announced the acquisition of the New Milford Pharmacy in New Milford, CT as well as the closing of their supermarket on Boston Rd. in Springfield in February. The results of a recent customer business review led to the unfortunate decision to close the Boston Rd. store. This...
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HILLTOWNS – Interest rates are falling – are you prepared to jump on an opportunity to buy your first home? Taking a First Time Homebuyers workshop will take you through the process and introduce you to the “team members” you will assemble during your home purchase. Participants will learn how to select a team...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – In its final round of funding for 2009, the United Bank Foundation has awarded $32,000 to various activities, plans and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations in local communities. The Foundation also awarded $31,500 to the United Way of Pioneer Valley for its annual campaign. Springfield Museums will use its $8,000 award...
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HILLTOWNS – Learn to “Accelerate Your Sales and Boost Your Profits” in a four session workshop to be held on February 8 and 22, and March 8 and 22, from 6:30 to 8 PM at the Hilltown CDC in Chesterfield. This sales and marketing coaching program will be professionally facilitated by J. Sheldon Snodgrass,...
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HILLTOWNS – Hilltown CDC announces introductory computer workshops in Chesterfield for businesses and would-be businesses. Learn how to make your computer work for you with Word and Excel. Easy-to-learn skills in word processing and spreadsheets can translate into hours saved and better decisions. On February 3, the subject is Beginning Word. This workshop is...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Business Improvement District (SBID) has announced the hiring of Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. as the new vendor for the Downtown Guides program. Springfield Business Improvement District (SBID) Guides are “ambassadors” for downtown. Have a question about Downtown Springfield? Need change for a parking meter? Directions to a restaurant? An...
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SPRINGFIELD – CENTURY 21 A-1 Nolan is pleased to announce Lori A. Randall has joined its firm as a sales associate. She will specialize in property sales in the Western Mass area. “We are thrilled to have Lori join our team,” said Patrick Nolan, “It’s an exciting time to be with the CENTURY 21...
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GLASTONBURY, CONN. – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts had a new Executive Board leading the organization ’s 2009 grant-making activity. This year, the charity awarded a total of $295,700 to local nonprofit groups that provide a brighter future for children by opening doors, creating opportunities and offering ongoing support that...
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Humor Doctor to Serve as Keynote Speaker EAST LONGMEADOW – The East of the River 5 Town Chamber of Commerce will hold its’ Holiday Breakfast on Friday, December 11, 2009 at Elmcrest Country Club in East Longmeadow, MA, beginning at 7:15 a.m., and concluding at 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by TD Bank, Reminder Publications, East...
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The Lioness Group becomes a Partner in Education SPRINGFIELD – On Nov. 20, The Lioness Group became a School Partner with M. Marcus Kiley Middle School. As a new partner, Founder Natasha Clark hopes to offer the resources of her company as a way to support and invest in the workforce of tomorrow. After...
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SPRINGFIELD – John D. Judge, Economic Development Officer for Springfield since June, 2009 will address the Springfield Rotary Club’s luncheon meeting on Friday, December 11th. Judge believes Springfield has enormous potential – in its inventory of existing buildings, proximity to the Connecticut River, cultural diversity, and prospects for new business creation and economic development....
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WESTFIELD – CENTURY 21 Hometown Associates is pleased to announce that Rose Misischia has joined the firm as a sales associate. She will be specializing in residential real estate sales in the Western Mass area. Rose is a 30 year resident of Agawam. She has over 25 years of customer service, sales and marketing...
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SPRINGFIELD – Attorney L. Alexandra Hogan of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C lectured on the topic of “Massachusetts Data Security Law, Compliance and Confusion” with Marco Liquori, president of NetLogix, Inc. of Westfield, at the 48th Annual Tax Institute seminar held recently at the Western New England College. Attorney Hogan and Mr. Liquori’s presentation...
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SPRINGFIELD – STCU Credit Union had donated 19 frozen turkeys to Open Pantry in Springfield just in time for the holidays. STCU CEO and President William Brothers said, “As a local company, it is great to give back to the community we serve. Donating food during difficult times exemplifies the culture of our credit...
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AGAWAM – The West of the River Chamber of Commerce (WRC) announces the presentation of the results of an Agawam development survey conducted by the Western New England College Polling Institute. The public presentation will take place on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Agawam Middle School. The results will be...
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BLANDFORD – The Blandford Fair, in Blandford, Mass., garnered a third place award at the 2009 Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs’ Association (MAFA) Media Awards competition held November 7 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Marlborough, Mass. The fair received its honor in the Newspaper Advertising category within the Medium Fairs designation. The awards, which are...
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