Magazine Archive
Magazine Archive
Home is Where the Hop is
What began as one Facebook post about a stray rabbit blossomed into Western Mass Rabbit Rescue during the pandemic. Founder Jordana Starr now cares for 20+ foster bunnies and special-needs rescues. "We promise every rabbit will be loved," she says. Meet bonded pairs like sassy Fribble and adoptable Kewpie—proof that compassion multiplies!
Where You Keep Your Money Matters
Banking locally with UMassFive does double duty: growing your savings while fueling community prosperity. Every deposit helps neighbors buy homes, launches local businesses, and creates jobs—keeping wealth circulating where you live. Experience member-focused service and competitive returns while building a stronger local economy. Your money matters—make it work for your community!
Remembering Harriet Rogers
Harriet Rogers (1926-2025), a 4'11" force of nature, broke barriers as one of the first female bankers—rising from bookkeeper to VP over 47 years. Rockridge's longest-living resident, she was Deerfield High's basketball dynamo and a community pillar. "The bank revolved around her," recalls her grandnephew. A trailblazer to the end.