UMass Memorial Health Care shedding up to 900 jobs through layoffs, sale of divisions

UMass Memorial Health Care, which lost money in the last three months of 2011 amid shrinking patient volume, is telling employees today that it will shed 700 to 900 jobs, about 6 percent of its workforce, through a combination of layoffs at its flagship Worcester hospital and by selling divisions that provide health services. The health care system, which operates UMass Memorial Medical Center ...

IN and AROUND Your Community

By Cheryl A. Cuddahy Art Association to host Luann Hume, cherished artist LEOMINSTER - The Leominster Art Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 15, at Congregational Church of Christ, 583 Main St., Route 13. read more

Veterans turn out for second outreach event

HOLYOKE — A soon-to-be discharged young man stood at the desk at the door of the auditorium at the War Memorial and underwent a series of questions from Debbie Malek, the city's director of Veterans' Services.

Pasco business digest

By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 20, 2012 Briefly Leadership Pasco , a development program that explores issues through a series of seminars and hands-on activities, is accepting applications for its class of 2013. The program is open to people interested in community involvement and supporting the prosperity of Pasco County. Topics include leadership skills, the history of Pasco ...

Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC supports local charities - MarketWatch (press release)

Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC supports local charities MarketWatch (press release) This year, the event will be held on Saturday, May 12 at 300 Jubilee Drive, a 163000 square feet industrial and mixed-use property located in Peabody, MA. Brookwood and its employees have long been committed to giving back to the community. and more »