Articles from Peter Goonan, The Republican

1. Forest Park Middle School renovation project advanced by Springfield School Building Commission Explore masslive.com (Feb 2 2012) The demolition within the building and cleanup will cost approximately $1.1 million. This was the low bid received, and was approximately $500,000 less than expected, said Rita L. Coppola-Wallace, the city’s director of capital asset construction. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   The Republican

2. Rebuild Springfield unveils master plan for post-tornado revitalization Explore masslive.com (Jan 31 2012) Representatives of Rebuild Springfield and from Concordia LLC of New Orleans, the lead consultant, said that the success of Springfield’s master plan will depend on the community’s continued involvement and leadership. The plan was created through extensive public input that included 19 community meetings in the past six months with attendance totaling approximately 2000 citizens, according to the report. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Gerald W. Hayes

3. Springfield officials to release post-tornado master plan for rebuilding city Explore masslive.com (Jan 26 2012) City residents are encouraged to attend the “Rebuild Springfield” meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the St. Anthony’s Social Center, 375 Island Pond Road (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

4. State awards grants totaling $3.6 million for enhancing Western Massachusetts parks and recreation sites Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2012) Across Massachusetts, the grants totaled $14 million under the state’s Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program and the Gateway Cities Parks Program. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   Westfield   The Republican

5. Thing5 LLC moves to downtown Springfield with plans to hire up to 500 workers Explore masslive.com (Jan 12 2012) Thing5 LLC, a telecommunications company that provides call center services in the hospitality field, has opened a new, expanded location at the One Financial Plaza building in downtown Springfield and plans to create up to 500 jobs. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

6. Springfield South End housing improvements get $300,000 HUD planning grant Explore masslive.com (Jan 10 2012) The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a $300,000 “Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant” to Springfield that will target housing improvements in the South End as part of a neighborhood transformation effort. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

7. Springfield seeks millions in state reimbursements for proposed repairs to 9 schools Explore masslive.com (Jan 9 2012) Education At a meeting Monday night, the City Council voted to authorize Superintendent of Schools Alan J. Ingram to submit “statements of interest” for the state’s school repair reimbursement program. The state offers 80 percent reimbursement of such projects if deemed eligible and if approved by the authority. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

8. DevelopSpringfield seeks public input before finalizing master plan for post-tornado revitalization Explore masslive.com (Jan 4 2012) The recommendations range from engaging the public in education reform efforts to improving public transportation, to celebrating the cultural diversity of Springfield. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Nick Fyntrilakis

9. Tax incentive for F.W. Webb relocation and expansion plans gets Springfield City Council final approval Explore masslive.com (Dec 19 2011) “We are excited a company here in Springfield wants to expand and invest in the city in these tough economic times,” said Brian M. Connors, deputy director of planning and economic development. “It’s a great project.” (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield City Council

10. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno appoints Kevin Kennedy, aide to U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, as the city's new chief development officer Explore masslive.com (Dec 19 2011) Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on Monday announced the appointment of Kevin E. Kennedy, who serves is an aide to U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, as the city’s new chief development officer. Kennedy, 59, of 54 South Shore Drive, will oversee the city’s Office of Planning and Economic Development, and serve as the city’s top economic development official. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

11. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issue $200,000 grant for Springfield job creation Explore masslive.com (Dec 13 2011) Health Care Partners for a Healthier Community is the lead agency with the University of Massachusetts of Amherst in the two-year collaborative. The initiative is shaped after a similar successful program in Cleveland called Evergreen Cooperatives, said Fred Rose, a consultant from the University of Massachusetts Center for Public Policy and Administration. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

12. Springfield City Council approves sale of half-acre section of Hubbard Park for $280,000 for UniFirst Corp. parking lot expansion Explore masslive.com (Dec 12 2011) Paul E. Caron, a former state legislator and a community liaison for UniFirst, said the company is very pleased with the land agreement, believing it benefits both the company and city. The agreement will also result in the planting of at least 80 saplings to replace the loss of trees from the parking expansion. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield City Council   Springfield   Solutia Inc.

13. LUXE Burger Bar named preferred developer for former Springfield Visitor Information Center building Explore masslive.com (Dec 6 2011) The Springfield Redevelopment Authority has selected a preferred developer for the former Visitor Information Center, which is proposing a $2.3 million investment to convert the riverfront site to a LUXE Burger Bar patterned after a Rhode Island restaurant. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

14. Springfield City Council approves special tax incentive for Custom Carbide; incentive for F.W. Webb undecided Explore masslive.com (Dec 5 2011) Councilor Timothy C. Allen, chairman of the council’s Planning and Economic Development Committee, who was among councilors in favor of both tax incentive proposals, said he believes they benefit both the city and the local firms. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield City Council   Springfield

15. Springfield companies seek tax incentives for expansion projects Explore masslive.com (Dec 4 2011) The City Council will consider approving special tax incentives for two local companies on Monday – F.W. Webb and Custom Carbide Corp. – both planning multi-million dollar projects to expand in Springfield by moving to new, larger sites. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield   The Republican

16. American International College and public, private officials announce Springfield 'Eastern Gateway' redevelopment project on State Street Explore masslive.com (Nov 28 2011) U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and American International College president Vincent M. Maniaci were among officials who gathered at 1168 State St., which is part of the 4.8 acre development project known as “Eastern Gateway.” (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   American International College   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield

17. Bright Nights holiday lighting display ready for Wednesday opening at Forest Park for 17th season Explore masslive.com (Nov 18 2011) Tourism The three-mile display opens for its 17th season on Wednesday, at 5 p.m., and continues through Jan. 2. Initially the display is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays, until Dec. 4, and then every night starting Dec. 7, through Jan. 2. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Big Y Foods   Springfield   The Republican

18. Planned East Springfield biomass plant gets initial building permit Explore masslive.com (Nov 16 2011) Energy Commissioner Steven T. Desilets said the building permit allows construction of the foundation of a 275-foot high smokestack for the project. Palmer Renewable Energy is planning the project at Page Boulevard and Cadwell Drive. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Palmer   Springfield   The Republican

19. MassDevelopment issues $45 million in low-interest, tax-exempt financing to Baystate Medical Center expansion project Explore masslive.com (Nov 15 2011) Health Care MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, has issued $45 million in low-interest, tax-exempt financing for Baystate Medical Center’s ongoing, $296 million “Hospital of the Future” project. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Bank of America   MassDevelopment   Baystate Health

20. Former Springfield school administration building sale finalized; market rate housing project proceeds Explore masslive.com (Nov 14 2011) The vacant, century-old building at 195 State St., was sold to CSM North, based in New Haven, Conn., and Acton, for $1, as approved by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City Council in July. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

21. Springfield, Bernardston and Williamsburg receive $1.5 million in state grants for economic development Explore masslive.com (Nov 14 2011) The state Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development awarded two grants totaling $674,993 to Bernardston; a $420,000 grant for Williamsburg; and $420,000 for Springfield under the state’s MassWorks infrastructure program. The grants were announced by the state agency and the office of Gov. Deval L. Patrick. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Brian M. Connors

22. Springfield schools launch second year of five-year grant program aimed at improving student achievement Explore masslive.com (Nov 7 2011) Education The School Department has launched the second year of a five-year, $1.25 million grant program designed to improve student achievement, with local education officials praising the spirit of collaboration and an effort deemed key to the program’s success – involving parents. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

23. Developer Peter Pappas confirms joint effort with Boston group to open a Jerry Remy's Sports Bar & Grill at former Visitor Information Center Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Retail Peter J. Pappas, a local developer, confirmed Thursday that he is teaming up with a Boston group that is seeking to open a Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill at the former Visitor Information Center on the riverfront. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame   The Republican

24. National report cites climb in extreme poverty rates in areas including Springfield and Holyoke Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) In the Greater Springfield area known as the Springfield Metropolitan Area, there were 12 census tracts identified, including seven tracts in Springfield and four tracts in Holyoke with “concentrated poverty” – areas having poverty rates of at least 40 percent. The remaining census tract was in a northern section of Amherst. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Holyoke

25. New Adolescent Health Center opens at Mason Square in Springfield Explore masslive.com (Nov 2 2011) Health Care The Adolescent Center has nearly 2,700 square feet for primary health care services and a small dental clinic, according to a prepared release. The staff includes a physician, nurse practitioner and registered nurse. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Baystate Health   Springfield

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