Articles from Sandra Constantine, The Republican

1. Sisters of Providence seeks to open elder care center at former Brightside campus Explore masslive.com (May 18 2012) Sister Kathleen Popko, president of the religious order, said Friday she expects the center, which will help elders remain in their homes rather then move to nursing homes, will be a boon to the area. The project is the first phase of a comprehensive plan the order is developing redevelop the 27-acre campus, which used to be a residential center offering services for emotionally disturbed children and their families. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Holyoke

2. West Springfield Building Inspector Douglas Mattoon named director of planning and development Explore masslive.com (May 8 2012)  West Springfield Mayor Gregory C. Neffinger has hired city Building Inspector Douglas P. Mattoon to fill the newly created position of city director of planning and development. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield

3. Graduates of New England Farm Workers Council's youth program celebrate earning GEDs Explore masslive.com (Apr 28 2012) Education Fifty of the 131 Hampden County youths who have attained their high school equivalency (GED) diplomas under the agency’s Workforce Investment Act Youth Program took part in a graduation ceremony at the Paramount Theater. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Holyoke

4. Five Guys Burgers and Fries planned for former B'Shara's restaurant site in West Springfield Explore masslive.com (Apr 25 2012) Retail He anticipates the restaurant, which will seat about 70, will employ around 50 full- and part-time employees.  Zinck opened a Five Guys restaurant in December in Little River Plaza on Route 20 in Westfield, where he said business has been good. A former women’s jewelery salesman, Zinck also owns four other Five Guys franchises. They are in Hanover, Swansea, North Dartmouth and Seekonk, all communities in the eastern part of the state. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Westfield

5. West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger calls for better communication on $6.5 million Route 20 railroad overpass project Explore masslive.com (Apr 5 2012) Transportation  Mayor Gregory C. Neffinger issued a call to the state Department of Transportation and CSX Corp. for better communication among the three with regard to a $6.5 million railroad overpass project on Route 20. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   The Republican

6. Planned Route 20 railroad bridge project attracts more than 100 West Springfield residents to hearing Explore masslive.com (Mar 29 2012) Transportation The state Department of Transportation, which is doing the project at Charles Avenue, conducted the hearing to get comments prior to completing designs for the undertaking. Some surveying and sign-posting is set to start Monday. Plans call for a temporary bridge to be in place by Aug. 1 and a new bridge opening to traffic by Dec. 1, 2013. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   The Republican

7. Six Flags New England in Agawam to open 'Goliath,' its 11th roller-coaster Explore masslive.com (Feb 17 2012) Tourism “Six Flags New England is thrilled to announce the addition of ‘Goliath’ to our already amazing arsenal of rides,” John Winkler, president of the park, stated in a press release. “This ride delivers pure adrenaline from start to finish and solidifies our commitment to adding high volume fun for the entire family.” (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Six Flags New England   The Republican

8. Agawam officials upbeat about prospects for business development during 2012 Explore masslive.com (Feb 13 2012) “I’m very optimistic. I commend the Planning Department and the planning director,” Mayor Richard A. Cohen said during a recent interview. “I have been working very hard in difficult times, not only with businesses, but with the Agawam Small Business Association and the West of the River Chamber of Commerce. Eventually people will see the positive outcomes of our diligent work.” (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Westfield

9. New Mayor Gregory Neffinger looks to get off on the right foot with West Springfield businesses Explore masslive.com (Feb 11 2012) Neffinger said he would like to look at such “micro” areas as Union Street and the vacant land around the CSX rail yard with an eye toward developing them. He also hopes to focus on drawing businesses to raw land in the Agawam Avenue neighborhood which was identified in the Merrick-Memorial Study as an area which could generate $1 million a year in property tax revenues if developed. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   The Republican

10. Regional increase in state gasoline tax eyed as way to fund transportation projects in Bay State Explore masslive.com (Jan 25 2012) Transportation A 1-cent per gallon gasoline tax could generate $50 million a year for transportation projects in the region, according to the executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   West Springfield   Springfield

11. 2 Opa-Opa Steakhouse founders in Southampton seek to open restaurant, distillery in Agawam Explore masslive.com (Jan 23 2012) Two brothers, who were among the founders of the Opa-Opa Steakhouse & Brewery in Southampton, are involved in a plan to open a restaurant-micro-distillery on the site of the former Pananos Restaurant on Suffield Street. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   The Republican

12. United Way of Pioneer Valley awards $2.1 million in grants to Western Massachusetts organizations Explore masslive.com (Jan 20 2012) “This is indeed a proud moment for an organization whose mission is to mobilize people and resources to strengthen our communities,” stated Dora D. Robinson, the organization’s president and CEO. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   Westfield

13. Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative eyeing purchase of Five Star Transportation facility in Agawam Explore masslive.com (Jan 18 2012) The executive director of the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative said it would be better for her organization, which is a tenant at the Five Star Transportation facility in Agawam, to own the property. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   The Republican

14. Zoning change for West Springfield's Union Street eyed to help tornado recovery Explore masslive.com (Dec 28 2011) WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Planning Board has voted 5-0 to recommend the zoning of the west side of Union Street be changed from Industrial to Business B. The move is expected to help businesses affected by the June 1 tornado move forward to redevelop their properties. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   West Springfield

15. Agawam officials looking for state funds to build new high school Explore masslive.com (Dec 22 2011) Officials have said the 1955-vintage building that houses Agawam High School on Cooper Street is inadequate to meet contemporary educational needs. Its facilities need to be upgraded to provide education in such areas as science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to them. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

16. Rivermoor-Citizens LLC moving forward with Agawam solar panel parks Explore masslive.com (Dec 1 2011) Energy Rivermoor-Citizens LLC expects to break ground this spring on two solar panel parks here at a cost of $4.4 million and $4.5 million each that will generate electricity to be fed into the Northeast Utilities power grid. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Western Massachusetts Electric Company   The Republican

17. West Springfield awards Fontaine Brothers Inc. $70 million contract to build new high school Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2011) Education Mayor Edward J. Gibsonhailed the awarding of the contract as a milestone in the project, which is expected to cost a total of $107,109,319. The Massachusetts School Building Authority is expected to reimburse the city $68,808,290, leaving taxpayers to pick up the remaining $38,301,029. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Edward J. Gibson   West Springfield   Springfield

18. Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles unveils new program allowing AAA members to conduct business at West Springfield office Explore masslive.com (Nov 14 2011) Instead of waiting in the famously long lines at local state Registry of Motor Vehicles offices, AAA members needing some services can now come to the motor club’s headquarters here for what is hoped will be a much speedier visit. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

19. West Springfield seeking low-interest loan for $10 million water main project Explore masslive.com (Oct 23 2011) The city has sent off its application for a low-interest loan to the state Department of Environmental Protection to do a $10 million water main project that bears water to the community from Southwick. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Edward J. Gibson   Springfield   The Republican

20. Peoples Bank donates $43,000 for scoreboard at proposed new West Springfield High School Explore masslive.com (Sep 29 2011) Financial Services PeoplesBank will cover the estimated $43,000 cost of putting up a scoreboard on the playing field of the new West Springfield High School in exchange for having its name on the sign. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   TD Banknorth   MassMutual

21. State awards money for new elementary school in Westfield, other Western Massachusetts projects Explore masslive.com (Sep 28 2011) Education The Massachusetts School Building Authority Wednesday approved a new $36 million elementary school for the city along with about $23 million to cover the state’s 64 percent share of the cost. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Greenfield   Westfield   The Republican

22. Six Flags New England working to add new roller coaster ride to its Agawam amusement park Explore masslive.com (Aug 15 2011) Tourism Six Flags New England is working to replace one of its original rides with a new attraction, a roller coaster to be called the "Giant Inverted Boomerang." (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Six Flags New England   The Republican

23. West Springfield seeking consultant to help raise $2 million for library project Explore masslive.com (Jul 27 2011) Education The $2 million would go toward costs of the proposed $13.4 million library that will not be covered by the state. Library officials have until Jan. 31 to get local funding in place for the balance of the project. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

24. FEMA tornado recovery centers in Monson, West Springfield now Small Business Administration disaster loan centers Explore masslive.com (Jul 25 2011) The Federal Emergency Management Administration disaster recovery centers in Monson and West Springfield became Small Business Administration disaster loan outreach centers on Monday, according to the Small Business Administration. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   The Republican

25. West Springfield business-education partnership funds school programs Explore masslive.com (Jul 22 2011) Education The West Springfield Partnership for Education this past academic year donated thousands of dollars to fund innovative programs in the city’s public, private and parochial schools, according to an announcement issued by the organization. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Springfield Symphony Orchestra

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