Dear Annie: It saddens me to see so many people who don’t enjoy their jobs. I was fortunate; I spent 42 years as a teacher, and while my first year in a middle school was the toughest, the rest of my career was incredibly fulfilling....
Jantize America announces its inclusion in Entrepreneur’s 46th annual Franchise 500. Jantize America’s ranking jumped from 459 last year to 305 this yeaJantize America’s franchise owners supply cleaning services to businesses nationwide. Its local office is at 1414 Main St. in Springfield.**************************************************Monson Savings Bank supports...
Community might not be the first word that comes to mind when you consider a trip to the cinema, but several theaters in the Pioneer Valley are urging moviegoers to think otherwise. It’s not only at the forefront of what these theaters do, but it’s...
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced its 2025 season. Onstage at The Unicorn in Stockbridge will be performances of “The Elephant Man,” Bernard Pomerance’s powerful drama based on the true story of Joseph Merrick and “Out of Character,” a deeply personal and humorous solo show by...
Behavioral Health Network Inc. has announced new appointments and promotions to its executive leadership team: Lisa Yin, assistant vice president of addiction and recovery services; Jessica DeFlumer, chief operating officer; and Toni Hendrix, senior vice president of human Resources.Yin has been with BHN for over...
SOUTHWICK — Less than a year after starting the process of acquiring a 10.5-acre parcel of property on College Highway, the Southwick Historical Society Inc. has announced it has completed its purchase.And it named the property “Moore Meadows” because it was part of the historic...
WESTFIELD — The gallery was filled at the Westfield City Council meeting on March 6, for the continued public hearing on an amendment to city zoning laws aimed at restricting lithium battery energy storage sites in Westfield, and prohibiting them in the Water Resource Protection...
SOUTHWICK — Nearly every house has a story to tell, and Lee Hamberg will be passing along his knowledge of how to find out its story during a presentation he’ll be giving at the Southwick Public Library at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 12.“You can research...
Wild Hare is the sort of restaurant that I’ve always wished was right around the corner. But for now, heading over to Hudson will have to do.If you go in the morning, you can start your day with a killer breakfast sandwich with a coffee...
Dear Eric: We’re two seniors in our late 70s, dating two years. He divorced after a 50-year marriage — she initiated it. I had two short marriages early on; one child. I have had several short relationships and one seven-year relationship, though not living together....
