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Nonotuck Announces Organization-Wide Promotions
Nonotuck is proud to announce several leadership transitions across the organization. Following the unfortunate passing of Executive Vice President of Operations Kitty Kelly-Curtin in July, key organizational restructuring was required to fill her significant role in the administrative oversight and leadership at Nonotuck. To fill the void, several long-time Nonotuck staffers are being promoted. Starting […]
Happy Rosh Hashanah
L’Shana Tovah tikatevu (“may you be inscribed for a good year”)! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins September 15, and ends September 17. An introspective holiday, Rosh Hashanah begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. Meaning “head of the world,” or […]
Now Hiring: September 2023
Assistant program directors, licensed practical nurses, and more! We’re hiring, with openings across the state; if you don’t see something you like, you can check out our full list of job openings. Brockton Assistant Program Director Responsibilities include shared supervision of Shared Living/Adult Family Care homes and Care Managers, participation in care coordination via the […]
In Memoriam: Shirley Plowucha
Nonotuck Resource Associates is sad to announce the recent passing of former employee Shirley Plowucha. Hired at Nonotuck in 1983, [then known as Community Homes for Children] Shirley worked her way up from the position of Business Manager to CFO to Executive Vice President of Finance over 35 years before her retirement in 2020. “Known […]
Watch: DEI & B Highlights
Since the 1990s, Nonotuck’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee (DEI & B) has sought to foster a safe community space where we can honor and support cultural diversity throughout our organization. Don’t miss the above collection of clips from some of our DEI & B Panels from recent years, including Latinx History Month, Native […]
Barnes Hired as IT Director-Operations
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is proud to announce the recent hiring of Ronald Barnes as IT Director- Operations. Barnes previously worked with Nonotuck through a partnership with Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA), where he worked for 21 years. In addition to his work with HMEA, he has also worked for AAA Southern New England, Trust […]
Manning Promoted to QE Specialist
Nonotuck Resource Associates is proud to announce the recent promotion of Craig Manning to Quality Enhancement Specialist. Manning works out of our Auburn office, previously holding the position of Case Manager, beginning in 2014. “I’ve always had my eyes on Quality Enhancement,” Manning says. “I’m excited about this new opportunity and looking forward to contributing […]
Nonotuck Hires Chuong, Ferris to Payroll, Finance Positions
Nonotuck Resource Associates is proud to announce the recent hiring of Payroll Clerk Davi Chuong and Staff Accountant Matthew Ferris. Both Chuong and Ferris will work out of our office at 425 Prospect Street, Northampton MA. Chuong comes to Nonotuck after almost 12 years as Senior Client Support Specialist at Checkwriters, Inc. She has a […]
Now Hiring: August 2023
Now hiring! Nonotuck Resource Associates is hiring for multiple positions across the state, including program directors, registered nurses, and care managers. Want more? Find all of our job listings on our Careers page. Auburn AFC Care Manager Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is looking to add a Care Manager to our growing Adult Family Care program. […]
Eulogy for Kitty Kelly-Curtin by George H. Fleischner
By George H. Fleischner, President/ CEO, Nonotuck Resource Associates “I do love nothing in the world so well as you”—William Shakespeare. I cannot claim that I am alone in this sentiment for Kitty. To know her was to love her and feel loved by her. To experience her beauty, her empathy, her confidence, and her […]
Kathleen T. “Kitty” Kelly-Curtin Obituary
Kathleen “Kitty” Kelly-Curtin, devoted mother and friend, passed away on July 8th, 2023 with her life partner by her side. She was born May 28th, 1964 to John T. and Flora Kelly. Kitty is survived by her life partner, George Fleischner and her children Devin, Dillon and Dillion’s wife, Alicia. In addition, she leaves her […]
In Memoriam: Kitty Kelly-Curtin
Nonotuck Resource Associates is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Kathleen “Kitty” Kelly-Curtin on July 8, 2023. Kitty leaves behind an incalculably massive impact on the Nonotuck community, serving as the driving force behind the creation of our Adult Family Care (AFC) program, spending 26 years as Shared living caregiver, and working for Nonotuck […]
Watch: Pride Month Film Discussion
Nonotuck celebrated Pride Month this June with a thoughtful discussion on the 2020 documentary Disclosure. The film, available to stream on Netflix, offers in-depth examinations of how transgender people have historically been portrayed in film and television by some of the most prominent and powerful trans voices in entertainment. Laverne Cox, Lilly Wachowski, Yance Ford, […]
Now Hiring: July 2023
Now hiring! Nonotuck Resource Associates is hiring for multiple positions across the state, including program directors, registered nurses, administrative assistants, and finance assistants. Want more? Find all of our job listings on our Careers page. Berkshire County Integration Specialist The Integration Specialist provides direct care and support to persons with developmental disabilities who receive Community […]
Get to Know: HR Director Gretchen Parker
Nonotuck Resource Associates was honored to recently welcome Human Resources Director Gretchen Parker, MBA. Gretchen comes to Nonotuck with 20 years’ experience in human resources, as well as an entire career working with nonprofits. Parker most recently worked as Associate Director of Human Resources for Highland Valley Elder Services, also working for LifePath, the University […]
Shop LGBTQIA+ Businesses for Pride Month!
June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than supporting our local LGBTQIA+ business owners! The below list is incomplete, and pulled from several lists, including: If you would like to add a business to this list, or spot an error in the listings, please email Joshua Murray: murray@nonotuck.com. Jump to: Eastern MACentral […]
Nonotuck Hires Parker as HR Director
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is proud to announce the recent hiring of Gretchen Parker, MBA as Human Resources director. Parker comes to Nonotuck with 20 years’ experience in Human Resources, as well as an entire career spent working with nonprofits. “I’m very excited to join Nonotuck and am looking forward to getting to know everyone […]
Celebrate With These Juneteenth 2023 Events
“What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?”- Frederick Douglass On June 19, 1865, Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and informed the enslaved population of their emancipation. That day – more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation – would become the oldest annual […]
Watch: They Said He’s Too ‘Dangerous’ to Succeed: How We Showed Them How Wrong They Were
Last year, Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. partnered with the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation—as well as its American and international partners—to present Home is the Heart of Shared Living: An International Gathering. The event explored shared living across multiple disciplines (and countries!). Nonotuck community member—her son receives services from us, and she’s worked […]
Watch: Brooklyn Street, An Intentional Community
Last year, Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. partnered with the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation—as well as its American and international partners—to present Home is the Heart of Shared Living: An International Gathering. The event explored shared living across multiple disciplines (and countries!). Nonotuck President/CEO George H. Fleischner and board Chairperson Mary Lou Accetta […]