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1. The Reminder Online - Urban renewal plan for south Holyoke moves forward

   Explore The Reminder Online May 8 2009

   HOLYOKE -- Members of the community are working toward a fresh start and a new reputation with the Urban Renewal Plan. The city is undertaking a comprehensive planning study for the rehabilitation of the Flats, Churchill, South Holyoke, Prospect Heights and downtown neighborhoods. Aaron Vega, a Holyoke native, said the city needs more ...

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2. Construction on Canalwalk begins

   Explore The Reminder Online May 8 2009 Tourism

   HOLYOKE -- City, state and federal officials gave Holyoke the old heave-ho last week. Mayor Michael Sullivan, State Sen. Michael Knapik and Congressman John Olver heaved some dirt, signifying the groundbreaking of the first phase of the Holyoke Canalwalk on May 1. The approximately $5 million, three-phase project will create an outdoor land...

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   Mentions: Kathleen G. Anderson Chicopee Holyoke

3. MassMutual Chosen as Full-Service Provider for Lammico's $10+ Million Retirement Plan

   Explore redorbit.com May 7 2009 Financial Services

   SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has been selected by Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO) as the new full-service provider for its 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan.

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   Mentions: MassMutual Elaine Sarsynski Springfield

4. Ware officials say Casino Theater needs to be repaired or torn down

   Explore masslive.com May 7 2009

   

   Reports cited collapsed floors and walls inside the historic theater.

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5. Utility outlines plans for Western Mass. line upgrades

   Explore masslive.com May 6 2009

   Officials from Western Massachusetts Electric Co. detailed preferred and alternate proposals before taking questions from residents after the presentations.

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   Mentions: Northeast Utilities West Springfield Springfield

6. Pioneer Valley tourist industry seeking new ways to attract visitors to Western Mass.

   Explore masslive.com May 6 2009 Education , Tourism

   

   About 150 people attended a "Tourism Trends" seminar Wednesday.

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   Mentions: Bradley International Airport Greenfield Basketball Hall of Fame

7. UMass can help city of Springfield - The Republican

   Explore masslive.com May 6 2009 Education , Life Sciences

   We have long advocated for expanded involvement of UMass-Amherst in Springfield. As one of 11 Massachusetts' "gateway cities" identified by economic development officials, Springfield has seen its fortunes decline as old industries died out and new ...

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   Mentions: University of Massachusetts Baystate Health Springfield

8. Insurance companies are looking for workers

   Explore HeraldTribune.com May 6 2009 Education , Financial Services

   Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. -- and other insurance players -- are looking to hire new agents in the region. "We're recruiting dozens of new agents right now and we're working hard to attract top talent," Scott Rich, vice president of field ...

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   Mentions: MassMutual Springfield

9. Utilities: 'Green' plan will save money, cut pollution

   Explore Home - BostonHerald.com May 5 2009 Energy , Green Region

   

   Electric and natural-gas companies are gunning to save customers $4 billion over three years via conservation, thanks partly to a controversial new rate system that rewards...

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   Mentions: Western Massachusetts Electric Company

10. Northampton Pride March attracts estimated 10,000

    Explore masslive.com May 2 2009 Education , Tourism

    

    The 28th annual Pride March & Rally drew repeat participants and newcomers as well.

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    Mentions: Springfield Northampton

11. City Stage and Symphony Hall plan on expanding

    Explore The Reminder Online May 1 2009 Tourism

    SPRINGFIELD -- Downsizing may be a common occurrence throughout American businesses, but not at City Stage and Symphony Hall. The schedule of events for the two arts facilities is increasing for the 2009-10 season.

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12. Springfield ranks high for biotech readiness - The Republican

    Explore masslive.com May 1 2009 Education , Information Technology , Life Sciences

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Baystate Health

13. Community colleges tackle tech education with federal help

    Explore masshightech.com May 1 2009 Education , Information Technology , Life Sciences , Manufacturing

    

    Rapidly evolving technology, low minority and female participation, youth apathy, and the gulf between an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s are straining science, technology, engineering and math education at the community college level. Rather than buckle under, local community colleges are using funds from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health to find new ways to solve their problems.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Technical Community College Greenfield Community College

14. Massachusetts Biotechnology Council gives Springfield high rating for companies looking to set up laboratories or factories

    Explore masslive.com Apr 30 2009 Education , Life Sciences , Medical Devices

    

    Springfield was one of 17 cities in the state placed in the most-ready category.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Baystate Health

15. Stimulis funding hoped for industrial cleanup - MassLive.com

    Explore masslive.com Apr 30 2009

    HOLYOKE - City officials are optimistic about receiving $360,000 in federal stimulus money and a $185,000 federal grant to clean up the abandoned former Hallmark Van Lines property on Water Street.

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16. Sales tax hike to bring additional aid to Western Massachusetts communities - MassLive.com

    Explore masslive.com Apr 30 2009

    BOSTON - A day after hiking the sales tax, the state House of Representatives dipped into the proceeds from the planned increase and approved an additional $205 million in state aid for cities and towns.

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    Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick Palmer Springfield

17. Job-related deaths claim 66 in Mass. - The Boston Globe

    Explore Boston.com Apr 29 2009

    Sixty-six workers in Massachusetts died on the job or from job-related illnesses last year, including an 88-year-old MIT physicist who fell from a piece of equipment and a 31-year-old road paver hit by a truck, according to a report released yesterday.

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18. Mass. to build wind turbine along Turnpike - BostonHerald.com

    Explore Home - BostonHerald.com Apr 29 2009 Education , Energy , Green Region

    BOSTON — State energy and transportation officials are planning to install a wind turbine in western Massachusetts.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Western Massachusetts Electric Company

19. 'Metal Fatigue' tracks the decline of the US machine tool industry - The Boston Globe

    Explore Boston.com Apr 29 2009 Manufacturing

    If there's one city that could be called the birthplace of New England's innovation economy, it's Springfield.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts

20. Pilot Qteros biofuels plant in Springfield may have future creating ethanol microbes - MassLive.com

    Explore masslive.com Apr 29 2009 Education , Energy , Green Region , Life Sciences

    

    Get Western Massachusetts breaking news, comment on the news, see photos and videos, and join the forum discussions at MassLive.com.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Amherst

21. Homemade money: Printing regional banknotes to build a local economy

    Explore WalletPop Apr 28 2009

    

    The largest regional currency in the country, there is approximately $2.4 million in BerkShares in circulation, and they are accepted by 400 stores in Western Massachusetts. At this point, residents and visitors to the area can buy an extremely wide ...

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22. The list: The Bay State's $8.4B wish list

    Explore Boston Business Journal Apr 28 2009 Education , Information Technology

    The following is a list of the 1,739 "shovel ready" projects valued at roughly $8.4 billion the commonwealth submitted for consideration under the federal government's $789 billion stimulus plan. Project title — City/ Town — Total Federal Act ...

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Massport Holyoke Community College

23. Microbe factory future pitched

    Explore masslive.com Apr 28 2009 Education , Energy , Life Sciences

    SPRINGFIELD - A pilot biofuels plant planned for an Indian Orchard site this year could be expanded with federal and state support to create unique microbes that produce ethanol.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Amherst

24. UMass Researcher Sees Dollar Signs

    Explore Mass Media Apr 27 2009 Education , Life Sciences

    

    This year UMass President Jack Wilson awarded $175,000 partitioned in seven $25,000 grants to UMass researchers to turn technologies developed at UMass labs into commercial products. These grants were awarded through the Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Properties (CVIP) Technology Development Fund created by Wilson in 2004.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Jack Wilson Amherst

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