BOSTON – Citizens Bank and NECN today announced the categories for the 2010 Champions in Action(r) program, which provides financial, volunteer and PR support to small nonprofits doing big things in the community. Workforce Development, Family Support, Environmental Impact and Community Healthcare are the four areas of focus. Nonprofit organizations which provide the following...
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BOSTON – Sales of single-family homes and condominiums in Massachusetts increased by double-digit percentages in October year-over-year, according to a new report by The Warren Group, publisher of Banker and Tradesman. It was the fourth consecutive month that single-family home sales climbed and the second straight month of increases for condo sales. But while...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – Insurance Center of New England, Inc, headquartered in West Springfield, announced today that Linda M. Dabrea of Suffield CT, has joined the agency as Director of Corporate Communications. Dabrea brings over twenty years of sales management experience to this new position at ICNE. She was most recently an Account Executive at...
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SPRINGFIELD – Susan and Peter Klock, East Hartford Rotarians and ShelterBox representatives since 2005 will address the Springfield Rotary Club’s luncheon meeting on Friday, December 4th. ShelterBox is an ingenious but simple and flexible approach to providing housing, bedding and clean water for areas ravaged by natural and man-made disasters. The typical shelter box,...
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BOSTON – Foreclosures in Massachusetts rose nearly 30 percent in October from the previous month, but 85 fewer foreclosures were recorded compared to the same month last year, according to the latest report by The Warren Group, publisher of Banker and Tradesman. At the same time, the number of foreclosures initiated in October dropped...
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SPRINGFIELD-NORTHAMPTON – Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. of Springfield and Northampton, MA and Albany, NY has announced that 7 of the firm’s 14 attorneys have been selected as Massachusetts Super Lawyers for 2009. Massachusetts Super Lawyers are selected based upon ballots sent by Law and Politics to over 31,000 Massachusetts attorneys who have been...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – Andrea Comstock-Tague of West Hartford has joined the staff of United Bank as human resources officer, according to an announcement today by Richard B. Collins, president and CEO. Comstock-Tague has over 17 years of professional experience in employee relations, recruiting, benefits, training, project management and compensation. In her new position, she...
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Whalley Computer recognized for outstanding customer satisfaction rating SOUTHWICK and MILFORD — Whalley Computer Associates (WCA), one of the leading independent computer hardware and software resellers and system integrators in the nation, was recently recognized by Lenovo as Premiere Servicer based in their record customer satisfaction rating of 98.2% Whalley Computers earned Premier Servicer...
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AGAWAM – The Agawam Public Library is pleased to have photographer, Jessica Ann McAloon display her work on the gallery walls for the month of December. This exhibit consists of flowers that she saw on her walks to the library. They are mostly of lilies, as her favorite subject in photography is nature. Her...
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SPRINGFIELD – The United Way of Pioneer Valley awarded $60,000 to the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness in support of an 18-month pilot program to prevent family homelessness and assist homeless families with obtaining new housing. The funds will support a “Prevention, Diversion and Rapid Rehousing” pilot program as part of an overall...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – Insurance Center of New England, headquartered in West Springfield, announced today that James M. Buker of Monson has joined the company as a Senior Account Executive in the Group Employee Benefits Department. Buker brings over twenty years of experience in managed heath care and employee wellness programs to his position at...
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SPRINGFIELD – For the fifth consecutive year, Hampden Bank is offering its mortgage customers the opportunity to participate in its Energy Relief Program — the program is designed to give customers the option to make smaller “interest only” payments on their mortgages for the duration of the heating season. “The program couldn’t come at...
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CHICOPEE – The November meeting of the Tobacco Valley Artists Association will be held on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 P.M. at the Chicopee Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee, MA. This Fall Member Show will feature artwork in various media judged by nationally known Holyoke, MA artist Paul Leveille and will include a short...
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SPRINGFIELD – Health New England sponsors a FREE health presentation on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Eastfield Mall Food Court. Connie Lynch, Certified Intrinsic Coach and Health New England Programs Educator, will discuss, “Surviving Stress.” Please join us for this FREE program that is open to the public. FREE blood pressure...
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LONGMEADOW – The Pioneer Valley Stamp Club will meet on Tuesday, December 8th and 22nd, 2009 at The First United Church of Christ, on Route 5 (corner of Longmeadow St. and Williams St.). Across from the Community Center (side door on Williams St., downstairs, far corner room). Activities for the evening include a mini-auction...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Center for Business and Technology (CBT) at Springfield Technical Community College has partnered with the Gould Construction Institute to conduct an evening Journeyman Electrician Training Program during the upcoming term. The training program focuses on electrical code and theory and individuals who complete this program and meet the requirements for apprenticeship...
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CHICOPEE – Father Charles Jan Di Mascola, Pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church in Turners Falls, MA, will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Society of Polish American Culture on Mon., Nov. 16, 2009, at 7:30 PM at the Chicopee Lodge of Elks located at 431 Granby Rd, Chicopee,...
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SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College is a state-approved real estate school and The Center for Business and Technology at STCC will offer “Preparation for the Real Estate Exam”, a state-approved course for those interested in becoming licensed real estate salespersons, beginning on December 1. The Center for Business and Technology will also conduct...
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WESTFIELD – Ted Cassell, President of Park Square Realty, is pleased to announce the top producing agents for the third quarter of 2009. The agents from the Feeding Hills office to gain this recognition are Dee Cyr, Judy Gearing and Joanne Kean. From the Westfield office, the top producing agents for the third quarter...
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WESTFIELD – James C. Hagan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westfield Bank today announced the promotion of William Judd to Assistant Vice President of Credit Administration. Bill started with Westfield Bank in 1998 as an Accounting Associate and was promoted to Financial Analyst in 2000. He went on to become a Credit Analyst...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Western New England College Law and Business Center for Advancing Entrepreneurship will take to the road to offer a free community-based workshop for small business owners. The session, titled “Legal Entities” is set for Wednesday, October 14 and will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund...
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