Articles from Patrick Johnson, The Republican

1. The Republican and Masslive.com announce media partnership with CBS3 Explore masslive.com (Apr 13 2012) The Republican and MassLive.com will this week launch a media partnership with CBS3. The goal of the partnership is to provide Western Massachusetts a richer, more comprehensive picture of local news, weather and up-to-the minute information. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

2. Mason Square group plans weekend health and wellness fair for Springfield residents Explore masslive.com (Apr 11 2012) Health Care The Mason Square Health Task Force will hold The H.E.L.P. Expo on Saturday, April 14, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Dunbar Y Family and Community Center, 33 Oak St, with events that include free workshops, exercise sessions and dozens of health and wellness exhibitors on site. The theme for the expo is "health, education, lifestyle and prevention." (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

3. Kumble Subbaswamy named new chancellor for UMass-Amherst Explore masslive.com (Mar 26 2012) Education  Kumble R. Subbaswamy, a physicist and provost at the University of Kentucky since 2006, will become the new chancellor at the University of Massachusetts after trustees Monday night voted to unanimously approve UMass President Robert L. Caret’s recommendation. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   The Republican

4. Route 141 between Easthampton and Holyoke to be closed for tree work on Thursday Explore masslive.com (Dec 27 2011) The main route between Easthampton and Holyoke will be closed for the day to allow tree limb removal. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   Easthampton

5. Rebuild Springfield committee hears from public on plan to restore South End following June 1 tornado Explore masslive.com (Dec 15 2011) State officials Thursday announced the release of $14 million in state relief funds to the city and several surrounding communities to assist with tornado rebuilding efforts. Springfield is due to receive $8.7 million, Monson $1.8 million and Wilbraham $1.7 million. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield

6. Massachusetts awarded $5 million emergency grant for storm-related road repairs Explore masslive.com (Nov 29 2011) The federal Highway Administration announced it is awarding a total of $5.1 million in emergency funds to the state Department of Transportation for use toward repairs of roads and highways damaged by the June 1 tornado and flooding in August from Hurricane Irene. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   The Republican

7. ACCESS Springfield Promise helps students and their families prepare for college Explore masslive.com (Nov 23 2011) Education The ACCESS program is a statewide nonprofit agency based in Boston that spread its efforts into Springfield last year, helping students secure over $12.6 million in financial aide for college, according to local director Lorenzo Gaines. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   Springfield   The Republican

8. WGBY documentary on past and future of Springfield's historic State Street corridor given premiere at Springfield Museum of History Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2011) The 55-minute documentary, titled “The State Street Corridor Project: The Road to Renewal,” produced by WGBY Channel 57, was given an advance screening Friday night to an audience of about 50 people at the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History. . (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   Springfield

9. Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Energy Officials with Western Massachusetts Electric Co. and the National Grid each said crews are making strides to restore service and many communities may be back online by midnight Thursday. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette

10. Long-time Friendly's customers lament loss of their favorite restaurant locations Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2011) Retail When told of Friendly’s financial problems, which forced the restaurant chain on Wednesday to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy and close 63 locations including five in Western Massachusetts, Green shrugged and said it is the latest bit of bad news that is a direct result of the struggling national economy. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   The Republican

11. Amid tragedy and destruction from tornado, officials speak of long-term plans for rebuilding Western Massachusetts communities Explore masslive.com (Jun 21 2011) Before a crowd of more than 250 people at Center Court at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a series of speakers, including Gov. Deval L. Patrick, Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray, and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, emphasized a need to look to long-term goals while dealing with the immediate problem of cleanup from the storm (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield

12. FEMA recovery centers open Saturday in Springfield, West Side to aid tornado victims Explore masslive.com (Jun 17 2011) The Springfield center is located in Building 104 of the STCC Technology Park at One Federal Street. More important for people going to the center than their residence is that they first register with FEMA. Registering will get a person “into the system,” which will allow case workers to open a file and keep track of each person’s particular needs, he said. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   MassMutual Center   Palmer

13. President Obama's disaster area declaration opens door for federal aid, buoys hopes of tornado-tossed communities in Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Jun 15 2011) Obama’s approval came just four days after Gov. Deval L. Patrick requested the declaration in a letter to the president. It also took place the same day the state House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve $15 million to pay for costs of state agencies responding to the storms. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Edward J. Gibson   Springfield

14. Massachusetts request for federal disaster assistance forwarded to White House, Gov. Patrick hopes for swift response Explore masslive.com (Jun 13 2011) Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Monday said he is hopeful that Obama will make a speedy decision on his request which is needed to clear the way for communities and individuals to receive federal assistance. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Westfield

15. Emergency spending measures proposed by Gov. Patrick to help Western Massachusetts communities begin rebuilding from tornado destruction Explore masslive.com (Jun 6 2011) One day after touring storm-ravaged sections of Springfield and Western Massachusetts, Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Monday submitted legislation to pay for emergency response costs and to streamline the process for communities to begin rebuilding. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Big Y Foods   West Springfield

16. MassMutual to lay off 75 IT employees from Springfield operation Explore masslive.com (Apr 27 2011) Financial Services , Information Technology Mark E. Cybulski, director of corporate relations, said the layoffs were the result of a review of operations for its Enterprise Technology Organization, which is in charge of information technology systems. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   Springfield   The Republican

17. Bradley International Airport saw increase in travelers for first time in 5 years Explore masslive.com (Jan 23 2011) Transportation Bradley International Airport’s passenger totals for the calendar year 2010 exceeded the numbers for the prior year, 2009, the first such increase in five years. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   The Republican

18. West Springfield planning board OKs Riverdale Street projects for Pride gas station and Bertera car dealership Explore masslive.com (Jan 21 2011) Retail The Planning Board has approved site plans for two Riverdale Street projects – the redevelopment of a gasoline station and an addition to a vehicle dealership. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Edward J. Gibson   Springfield   Chicopee

19. Discover Holyoke tours showcase the Paper City's past, present and future Explore masslive.com (Oct 23 2010) The second-annual Discover Holyoke attracted hundreds of people for walking and bus tours of the Paper City's historic past and a glimpse at the future. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   The Republican

20. Bike Night at Stearns Square brings hundreds of motorcycle riders to downtown Springfield Explore masslive.com (Jul 7 2010) The free Thursday concerts are officially known as the Stearns Square Concert Series. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Springfield Business Improvement District

21. Barack Obama to propose $45 million in stimulus funds for Western Massachusetts broadband expansion Explore masslive.com (Jul 2 2010) Information Technology President Obama will announce the awarding of $45.4 million in funding to expand high-speed Internet access to rural parts of Western Massachusetts. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   The Republican

22. Elite Eight basketball tournament seen as big winner for downtown Springfield merchants Explore masslive.com (Mar 25 2010) Education William Hess, chairman of the tournament’s organizing committee, said the tournament is expected to pump $1.2 million to $1.5 million into the city's economy. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

23. David W. Glidden, banker, to be honored by Boy Scouts Explore masslive.com (Mar 19 2010) The dinner will honor this year’s recipient of the council’s distinguished service award winner, David W. Glidden, of Wilbraham, who is market president and chief lending officer for Massachusetts for TD Bank. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   Holyoke

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