Background
Friedman, Arnold S. was born on December 17, 1929 in New York City. Son of Milton and Edith (Ramer) Friedman.
Friedman, Arnold S. was born on December 17, 1929 in New York City. Son of Milton and Edith (Ramer) Friedman.
Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, 1950.
Reporter, editor, Long Island Press, Jamaica, New York, 1950-1970; associate editor, Long Island Press, Jamaica, New York, 1970-1975; editor, Springfield Union-News/Sunday Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, since 1975. Executive Committee Spirit of Springfield, Inc., since 1989. Board directors Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund, since 1991.
President Community Music School of Springfield, Massachusetts 1983-1989, treasurer, since 1991. Vice president Upper State St. Community Development Corporation, Springfield, 1980-1986. Trustee Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, 1979-1988.
Member executive committee United Way of Pioneer Valley, Springfield, 1980-1991. Member Massachusetts Board Regents of Higher Education, 1980-1982. Chairman child abuse focus committee Community Health Education Council for Children & Adolescents, Springfield, 1983-1984.
Member New England Regional Board Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, since 1976. Member executive committee World Affairs Council Western Massachusetts, 1984-1987. Board directors Springfield Adult Education Council, 1978-1991, Westfield State College Foundation, since 1982, Temple Beth El, Springfield, Massachusetts.
Secretary Western Massachusetts Professional Standards Review Organization, 1980-1985. Board directors United Cerebral Palsy Western Massachusetts, 1987-1990, Court Appointed Special Advocates. Clerk Spirit Springfield Inc.
Member American Society Newspaper Editors, New England Society Newspaper Editors, New England Associated Press News Executives Association, Associated Press Managing Editors Association, Massachusetts Bar Association (press bench bar committee), Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce (executive committee 1977-1983).
Married Bette M. Harris, December 10, 1950. Children— David Alan, Marc Harris.