Articles from Stephanie Barry, The Republican

1. Baypath College's 17th Annual Women's Leadership Conference draws sold-out crowd Explore masslive.com (Mar 23 2012) Education This year's theme was "Lead with Compassion," and college President Carol A. Leary said compassionate leadership is not an oxymoron. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   Carol A. Leary

2. Charters for two new proposed schools granted in Springfield and Holyoke Explore masslive.com (Feb 28 2012) Education The Baystate Academy Charter School will open in fall 2013. The school will be located in Springfield and will enroll a maximum of 560 students in grades 6-12. The Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School will open in fall 2012. The regional school will be located in Holyoke and include the towns of West Springfield, Chicopee, Westfield, South Hadley and Northampton. The school will enroll a maximum of 500 students in grades 9-12. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield Technical Community College   West Springfield   Springfield

3. Massachusetts could see up to $50 million boost in early childhood education funding through federal 'Race to the Top' program Explore masslive.com (Dec 16 2011) Education Early education in Massachusetts is poised for up to a $50 million boost from a grant from the White House targeting this state among nine that earned federal funding through a competitive “Race to the Top” early learning challenge fund. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   The Republican

4. Over $86,000 in tornado relief funds awarded by Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Dec 9 2011) “As a community foundation, one of our key roles is pooling the resources of our generous community members to support those most in need. We are pleased to be able to provide much-needed funding to the many nonprofits in our region that have worked tirelessly to keep up with the increased demand brought about by the tornadoes,” said Community Foundation President Ron Ancrum. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Holyoke

5. $20 million renovation of Caring Health Center building in Springfield's tornado-battered South End moves forward Explore masslive.com (Oct 6 2011) Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray visited the city's storm-battered South End to celebrate the revival of the Caring Health Center's expansion project after it was nearly decimated by the June 1 tornado. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

6. Women browse wares and services at first annual Women's Expo Explore masslive.com (Sep 10 2011) Tourism The two-day event at the MassMutual Center on State Street was – quite obviously – geared toward women’s interests. Event promoter Jay Appleman, of Longmeadow, said he organized a line-up of just about 150 vendors and organizations, including a fashion show by “It’s All About Me,” a local boutique. He honed the list with the help of a five-member advisory team of women. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   The Republican

7. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick makes first of 2 stops in Springfield at Renaissance School Explore masslive.com (Sep 8 2011) Education In the first of two stops in Springfield on Thursday, Gov. Deval L. Patrick met with school officials, administrators and students at Renaissance School, one of the city's success stories. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   The Republican

8. Congressman Neal reflects on Springfield's tornado-spawned setback Explore masslive.com (Jun 11 2011) Retail The following day, Neal trudged through the near-wasteland of the South End, which still has many of its landmark businesses standing and back in operation, including the Red Rose pizzeria and restaurant, La Fiorentina bakery and Mom & Rico’s, all on Main Street. With an entourage of media and officials with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in tow, Neal took time to talk with old friends and business owners. Many credited him as having been a financial savior during Neal’s mayoralty. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Bradley International Airport   MassMutual Center

9. Massachusetts School Building Authority releases Needs Survey report Explore masslive.com (Apr 29 2011) Education Schools across Western Massachusetts received mixed ratings, with dozens of capital and renovation projects in the works around the region. Authority officials said that over 84 percent of the state’s 1,757 public schools received good scores for building conditions and less than 2 percent, 23 schools, received the poorest rating. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Holyoke

10. Massachusetts launches solar power project Explore masslive.com (Apr 21 2011) Energy As chairman of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, created by the so-called Green Jobs Act of 2008, the Patrick administration is partnering in a grassroots marketing effort to raise the sun’s profile as a fuel source. The four pilot communities are Hatfield, Harvard, Scituate and Winchester. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Holyoke

11. MacDuffie School to retain name after move to former St. Hyacinth site in Granby Explore masslive.com (Dec 9 2010) The student body, faculty and staff will move to Granby for the 2011 academic year. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Holyoke

12. Adolfo's restaurant, Victor Bruno's tribute to his late father, celebrates grand opening at Worthington Street location Explore masslive.com (Sep 16 2010) Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, state Rep. Benjamin Swan, Springfield Chamber of Commerce President Russell F. Denver and other elected officials turned out for a ribbon-cutting at the 254 Worthington St. site. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Westfield

13. Mattoon Street Arts Festival shows new life Explore masslive.com (Sep 11 2010) “In the mid- to late-1990s we shrank to 45 or 50 exhibitors, then we slowly started rebuilding and hit our quantum leap that put us over 80 exhibitors. And this year we have over 95,” said festival organizer and Mattoon Street area resident Robert McCarroll. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Judy Matt

14. Northampton Three County Fair $42.7 million redevelopment hinges on release of $4 million Massachusetts bond Explore masslive.com (Aug 27 2010) Tourism Mayor Higgins, along with fair officials, Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce executive director Suzanne Beck, and Allan W. Blair, head of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, met recently with the editorial board of The Republican to provide an update on the project. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Six Flags New England   Springfield

15. Youths learn to make Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs at Springfield Technical Community College summer camp Explore masslive.com (Aug 19 2010) Education , Manufacturing The week-long camp is the product of a national model developed by John Ratzenberger, of “Cheers” fame. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield   Chicopee

16. Massachusetts Career Development Institute celebrates youth who participated in summer jobs program Explore masslive.com (Aug 12 2010) Education A total of 69 employers participated in the program, providing summer jobs to nearly 400 city youth. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   MassMutual Center   Springfield

17. Hoop City Jazz and Art Festival in Springfield's Court Square earns applause Explore masslive.com (Jul 10 2010) Tourism Music lovers give a thumbs up to Hoop City Jazz and Art Festival running Friday through Sunday at Court Square in Springfield. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   The Republican

18. World's Largest Pancake Breakfast in Springfield serves over 1 million pancakes Explore masslive.com (May 15 2010) Aerospace/Defense Organizers said the event began as a friendly rivalry with Battle Creek, Mich., and has evolved into one of the city’s best-attended boosters. “It’s all about the weather. If there’s good weather people come,” said Judith A. Matt, president of Spirit of Springfield, the civic agency that hosts the event. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   The Republican

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