Community Foundation Appoints Two New Trustees, Elects Chair and Vice Chair
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SPRINGFIELD The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) announced two new Trustees: Nikki Burnett, executive director of Educare Springfield, and Gillian Hinkson, victim witness advocate for the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. In addition, CFWM also elected a new trustee chair, Paul Murphy, and vice chair, Karin George.
Burnett began her role as executive director of Educare Springfield in August 2019. For more than 20 years, she has pursued her passion of empowering her community and building equity. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts and on its race and equity subcommittee; on national committees for the Educare Learning Network, including its educare policy work group and collaborative fundraising advisory board; and on the Baystate Community Benefits Advisory Council. She is also one of the founders o
Stateâs deliberate approach on vaccines frustrates some seniors
By Deanna Pan Globe Staff,Updated January 19, 2021, 9:46 p.m.
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When Florida opened the floodgates to vaccinate anyone 65 and older against COVID-19, chaos and confusion followed.
In some parts of the Sunshine State, older Floridians
camped out overnight to secure their spots in line. A few counties turned to EventBrite, an online ticketing platform better known for coordinating book readings and comedy shows, to schedule appointments. Slots were filled in minutes, leaving tens of thousands unsure when or where theyâd receive the precious shot.
Massachusetts has tried to avoid the Florida-style free-for-all with a deliberate three-phased approach to vaccinating its
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Benchmark Senior Living Taps Leading Public Health Experts to Advance COVID-19 Response
January 12, 2021 GMT
WALTHAM, Mass. (BUSINESS WIRE) Jan 12, 2021
Benchmark Senior Living, a leading provider of senior living services in the Northeast, today announced it has expanded its team of consulting medical and scientific experts with the creation of the
Benchmark Coronavirus Advisory Council. As part of its ongoing commitment to the health, safety and well-being of its residents and associates, Benchmark will benefit from additional expert advice and insights to help guide long-term strategy and response to the pandemic.
The Newton officers, who have not been named, were placed on temporary paid administrative leave, as is standard during police-involved shooting investigations.