MONSON, Mass. (WWLP) - Monson Savings Bank recently donated $1,000 to the Monson Free Library as part of the 2024 Monson Savings Bank Community Giving Initiative. PHOTOS: Northern Lights seen across western Massachusetts According to the Monson Free Library, this initiative was where the public was allowed to vote on which non-profits would receive a donation from the community bank this year. The Monson Free Library was chosen as one of those non-profits. “I’m thrilled to present this donation on behalf of Monson Savings Bank. The Monson Free Library makes a positive impact on the Town of Monson and the surrounding communities by providing residents with free access to reading materials, programs, and other important resources,” said Monson Savings Bank Executive Vice President and COO Michael Rouette. “As someone who grew up in Monson, my family, including myself and my own children, have benefitted from the town’s library.” The Monson Free Library is passionate about working with the community and is a valuable resource center for everyone. The library is concentrated on community priorities, culture, and education, and offers educational tools through diverse collections, services, technology, and programming. “The community voted for the Monson Free Library to receive this donation from Monson Savings Bank, which tells me how important the library is to the members of our community,” said Hope Bodwell, Library Director of the Monson Free Library. “We appreciate Monson Savings’ partnership and support over the years. Likewise, we are extremely grateful for the votes submitted through the Bank’s annual Community Giving Initiative.” Local News Headlines Chicopee Housing Authority settles federal lawsuit, director to resign Monson Savings Bank makes $1,000 donation to Monson Free Library U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough visiting Boston this week Campbell crafting Massachusetts rules for assisted living WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.