Funding secured for Ludlow Mills project

Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project

Kavita Ramdas addresses Springfield Public Forum

Tal Brody announces 2011 JCC Maccabi Games will be held in Springfield

Former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros speaks to Springfield Public Forum

Ludlow seeking proposals for solar farm on capped town landfill

Journalism and Justice Award presented to Larry McDermott, retired publisher and CEO of The Republican

Contract awarded to Fontaine Bros. of Springfield for new Minnechaug Regional High School

Ludlow weighs "smart zones"

Western Massachusetts communities receive renewable energy grants

Articles from Suzanne McLaughlin, The Republican

1. Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts accepting scholarship applications Explore masslive.com (Feb 27 2013) Education The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is now accepting applications to award roughly $2 million in scholarships and interest-free loans for local students planning to pursue education at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the 2013-2014 academic year. (Read Full Article)

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2. Solar panel installation underway on old town landfill in Ludlow Explore masslive.com (Feb 4 2013) Energy The Board of Selectmen has signed a contract with Borrego Solar Systems of Lowell for a 20-year contract for the lease of 17 acres of the old town landfill, Harrington said.  In exchange for the lease of property to the solar company, the town will get a credit for energy purchases. Electricity now costs the town 9 cents per kilowatt hour. The price to the town will come down to 5 cents per kilowatt hour, Harrington said. That will result in an electricity savings to the town of about $80,000 to $100,000 the first year, Harrington said. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Greenfield   Holyoke   Easthampton

3. Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School district wins $1.1 million federal grant for elementary counseling Explore masslive.com (Feb 1 2013) Education U.S. Rep Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, visited the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District Thursday to celebrate the receipt by the district of a $1.1 million elementary counseling grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The federal initiative was established to support counseling programs in schools, with the goal of increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals available to expand counseling services.  “As we educate our children, it is important to make the learning experience as welcoming as possible,” Neal said. “The U.S. Department of Education is initiating innovative strategies for success, and I am pleased the ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Congressman Richard E. Neal

4. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal to be in WMass Thursday with U.S. Sen. John Kerry, will announce $1.1 million grant for Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District Explore masslive.com (Jan 30 2013) Neal then will also make a $1.1 million federal grant announcement at Minnechaug Regional High School at 11:15 a.m.  Neal also plans to take the time to teach a class at the high school.  The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District an elementary counseling grant of $1.1 million. One of only 60 recipients in 24 states, the federal assistance will support counseling programs in schools, with the goal of increasing the number of qualified mental health professionals available to expand the availability, quantity and quality of counseling services. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   John Kerry   Springfield   Congressman Richard E. Neal

5. Gov. Deval Patrick seeks to eliminate local housing authorities, replace them with 6 regional agencies Explore masslive.com (Jan 10 2013) William H. Abrashkin, executive director of the Springfield Housing Authority, which is the second largest authority in the state, said , “Governor Patrick is a tremendous supporter of affordable housing, including public housing. He’s been there himself, and he understands how vital it is to tens of thousands of members of the public and to the fabric of the community.” (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield

6. Wilbraham to consider leasing closed landfill for solar panels Explore masslive.com (Dec 19 2012) Energy Town Administrator Robert Weitz told the Board of Selectmen Monday night that he has appointed an advisory task force to make a recommendation on leasing a portion of the closed town landfill for solar panels.  Weitz said there has been an expression of interest from two solar companies to lease the landfill for solar panels.  Serving on the advisory task force will be DPW Director Edmond Miga, Town Planner John Pearsall and Ed Cinedella, facilities manager for the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

7. Valley Gives on track to meet $1 million fund-raising goal Explore masslive.com (Dec 12 2012) Valley Gives, the new online, 24-hour philanthropic fund-raising campaign, was on track to meet its $1 million goal, Kristin Leutz, vice president of philanthropic services for the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, said. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Greenfield

8. Partners for a Healthier Community in Springfield among 5 New England agencies to win EPA environmental justice grants Explore masslive.com (Dec 10 2012) Partners for a Healthier Community at 280 Chestnut Street in Springfield applied for the grant to foster full resident participation in efforts to reduce air pollution and other environmental risks in Springfield.  Through outreach via the citywide Healthy Environment/Healthy Springfield, city residents have called for more opportunities to receive education and information on air pollution in the neighborhoods they live in and take action to reduce air pollution in their neighborhoods. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

9. Ludlow Mills project included in latest Massachusetts brownfields cleanup funding Explore masslive.com (Dec 3 2012) Kenn W. Delude, president of Westmass, said the Ludlow Mills redevelopment project is the largest brownfield mill redevelopment project in New England. He said the remediation funds helped attract HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts which broke ground last summer on a new $27 million rehabilitation hospital at the site. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Ludlow Mills   Timothy P Murray

10. Bright Nights at Forest Park begins 18th season as Western Massachusetts prepares for Thanksgiving Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2012) Tourism Sarno and his family were joined by Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray and his family, Maj. Gen. Scott Rice, Massachusetts National Guard Acting Adjutant General, and Spirit of Springfield Chairman Daniel Walsh and President Judith Matt. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Massachusetts Department of Transportation

11. Ameristar Casinos official: Company will meet Springfield deadline to submit Massachusetts application fee Explore masslive.com (Nov 20 2012) Jonathan Little, director of government and community affairs for Ameristar Springfield, told the neighborhood council the casino company will meet a deadline of Dec. 14 set by the city of Springfield to file a $400,000 state application fee. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   Massachusetts Department of Transportation

12. Maple High Six Corners residents say they favor MGM Resorts casino in Springfield's South End Explore masslive.com (Nov 13 2012) Residents at a meeting of the Maple High Six Corners Neighborhood Council said they favor by a show of hands an MGM Resorts casino plan for the tornado ravaged South End. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield

13. Helen Caulton-Harris, Hector Toledo appointed chairs of HCC and STCC by Gov. Deval Patrick Explore masslive.com (Oct 19 2012) Education Education Secretary S. Paul Reville said the intent of the plan is to create a more integrated, effective community college system that is both responsive to both local and statewide employer needs by giving community colleges additional capacity to expand their efforts to provide students with high-quality, relevant educational and training programs. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

14. Rebuilding Together Springfield celebrates 20th anniversary Explore masslive.com (Oct 18 2012) Rebuilding Together Springfield celebrated its 20th anniversary in Springfield Wednesday in the TD Bank building lobby on Main Street. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   TD Bank   Springfield

15. Springfield honored for reading proficiency initiative Explore masslive.com (Oct 16 2012) Education Ralph Smith, managing director of the national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and Executive Vice President of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, presented a Community Pacesetter certificate to a community Reading Success by 4th Grade leadership team. The team includes educators, business and community leaders and philanthropy leaders in the community. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   The Republican

16. The Republican receives 2 New England Newspaper & Press Association awards Explore masslive.com (Oct 14 2012) The Sunday Republican has been selected to receive the 2012 Sunday Newspaper of the Year Award from the New England Newspaper & Press Association for Sunday newspapers with a circulation of more than 70,000. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   The Republican

17. Gov. Deval Patrick's capital plan includes $5.4 million for Springfield Union Station parking garage, $350,000 for Upper Bondsville Dam repair Explore masslive.com (Oct 9 2012) The five-year plan includes $5.4 million in fiscal 2013 for the Union Station Parking Garage in Springfield, featuring construction of a 480-space parking garage to be used in conjunction with the redevelopment of the Union Station Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, a $45 million project with multiple funding sources. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield

18. New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz entertains crowd at Springfield Public Forum Explore masslive.com (Sep 18 2012) When New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz graduated from the University of Virginia Law School he didn’t want to be a lawyer.  He wanted to solve and create puzzles.  The crossword puzzle aficionados who attended his presentation Tuesday night as the first speaker in the 2012 Springfield Public Forum also like solving puzzles. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield

19. Construction of new HealthSouth rehabilitation hospital to begin at Ludlow Mills site Explore masslive.com (Jun 28 2012) Kenn W. Delude, president and CEO of Westmass, said he wished to acknowledge the strong support of U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, in helping to secure the EPA cleanup grant. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   HealthSouth

20. Installation of solar panels on Ludlow landfill to result in cost savings to town Explore masslive.com (Mar 27 2012) Energy Borrego Solar Systems of Lowell will lease the landfill from the town for 20 years for the installation of solar panels on the capped town landfill on Holyoke Street for the production of electricity to be sold to Western Massachusetts Electric Co.  “This will save the town $140,000 a year,” said James P. “Chip” Harrington, chair of the town’s Energy Committee. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   Western Massachusetts Electric Company   The Republican

21. Developers looking to go 'full steam ahead' with Ludlow Mills revitalization Explore masslive.com (Feb 11 2012) Voters at a 2011 Town Meeting approved a mixed-use zoning bylaw to accommodate the Ludlow Mills project, and a special permit will be sought from the Planning Board early this year, according to Bryan Nicholas, senior vice president for Westmass. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   The Republican

22. Springfield-area small businesses urged to develop their own websites as marketing tool Explore masslive.com (Jan 27 2012) Information Technology Garvey Communication Associates and Western New England University on Tuesday hosted a free seminar for small businesses on “Growing and Managing Your Business with Google” in Rivers Memorial Hall at Western New England University. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Western New England University   Springfield   The Republican

23. Sunday Republican wins Newspaper of the Year Award Explore masslive.com (Nov 26 2011) The Sunday Republican was recently named the recipient of a Newspaper of the Year Award by the New England Newspaper & Press Association. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   The Republican

24. Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines to Springfield at HAPHousing event: Hone in on jobs Explore masslive.com (Nov 16 2011) The mayor of Winston-Salem, N.C., Allen Joines, told city leaders last night that the key to a city’s resurgence is to identify job sectors it wants to attract. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

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