MASSACHUSETTS - (Taunton Daily Gazette) Call2Talk, the statewide mental health, emotional support, and suicide prevention line recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. Its beginnings were modest and meager, which included an empty office with just two phones on the floor. However, the focus and determination to create a much-needed mental health program, raise awareness and answer calls in MetroWest could not be denied.

 

(The Item) By Tena Zapantis Guest Column | Your new brown leather boots. Your favorite Chico’s sweater. The patio set that fit perfectly in your screened room. Numerous greeting cards that you have sent. The dress you wore to your last formal event. A small nightstand that was the perfect size. The coffee maker you took to work. Decorations for every holiday including the angel for the top of your Christmas Tree. Brand new toys, many still in the package, that you have given as gifts.

By Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni

FRAMINGHAM – The United Way of Tri-County will present the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award at its upcoming Shining Stars Award Celebration.

 

The event will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center.

 

Seven women from across MetroWest have been nominated for the ATHENA Leadership Award including:

 

 

Springfield, MA - February 11th Springfield, MA Mayor Domenic Sarno will be holding a News Conference at the United Way of Pioneer Valley headquarters located at 1441 Main Street in Springfield to declare February 11, 2019 as 2-1-1 Day in Massachusetts. Beginning at 1:00pm the Mayor will read a proclamation by Governor Charlie Baker.