Monson Savings Bank recently made a $4,000 donation to the Monson Arts Council in support of the local arts.

“Monson Savings Bank is very generous in their support of the Monson Arts Council and the local arts,” said David Dupuis of the Monson Arts Council. “We are very grateful for their longtime support. This donation in particular will be essential to our Spring Art Exhibition and Sale.”

“Monson Savings is always happy to lend our support to community organizations in any way that we can,” said Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank president and CEO. “The Monson Arts Council does so much to bring the town of Monson and the surrounding communities together through the arts. As a lifelong resident of Monson, I am always so impressed by the events and workshops the council puts together.”

To learn more about Monson Savings Bank, visit monsonsavings.bank.

To learn more about the Monson Arts Council, visit https://monsonartscouncil.org/.

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Girard Heating and Air Conditioning, a provider of home heating and air conditioning system sales and installations, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. It opened its doors in Westfield in 1993 and installs ductless Mitsubishi Electric cooling and heating systems.

Steve Girard, president of Girard Heating and Air Conditioning, began his career during his middle school years when he worked for his grandfather, who owned a heating and cooling company. “I didn’t realize I was learning anything,” Girard said. “I thought I was just hanging out with my grandfather.”

After enrolling at Westfield State University, Girard continued working during school breaks for the person who bought his grandfather’s shop. He took a summer job at Westside Air Conditioning.

After being employed as an installation foreman for another company, Girard decided to start his own business. He brought his brother, Bob Girard, and his cousin, Jennifer Gagnon, into the business, and about a decade in, the three became partners in the company.

Steve Girard said that one of the biggest changes he’s witnessed in the industry has been technology. “There’s just so much going on now with technology, connectivity, smart systems and everything else,” he said. “It can be daunting at times.”

He added that over the past three decades, he’s had to adapt to meet consumer demands and trends, such as the recent interest in heat pumps.

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Max Tavern at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield announces its third networking event, “Max on Monday.” It will take place on Monday, June 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. and will offer attendees the opportunity to connect with other professionals while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar will be available for beverages.

At each event, Max on Monday will feature a selection of local businesses. At June’s event, the featured businesses will include Liberty Bank, Burgess, Robb & Grassetti, Dowd Insurance Agencies and Bacon/Wilson PC. Representatives from these businesses will be able to network with one another and share information about their organizations.

In addition, a local charity will be featured. The featured charity for June 5 will be Ronald McDonald House. The Max on Monday will also be showcasing a local artist, calling that portion of the event “Discover an Artist.”

For more information about Max on Monday or to register, RSVP to AnnMarie Harding at (413)-244-4055 or via email at aharding@maxtavern.com.