Articles from Elizabeth Roman, The Republican

1. U.S. Postal Service decision to keep branches open good news for Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (May 9 2012) The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday canceled a plan to close thousands of rural post offices after May 15, proposing to keep them open with shorter operating hours. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield

2. Springfield's Food Zone International Supermarket caters to cuisine curious Explore masslive.com (May 5 2012) Retail The store has 50 employees and Ferreira said he tries to make them knowledgeable about the variety of items the store carries. Ferreira said people from surrounding communities are often hesitant to stop at the store because they are unfamiliar with the location or don’t want to come into the city, but once they do visit, they become regular customers. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   The Republican

3. Children's International Summer Villages promote cultural diversity Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2012) Education Children’s International Summer Villages, an organization that promotes cultural diversity and peace, is looking for boys ages 11 and 14 to participate in their summer camp series. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

4. American Airlines cancels direct flights from Bradley International Airport to Puerto Rico Explore masslive.com (Jan 30 2012) Transportation Many travelers who booked direct flights with American Airlines from Bradley International Airport in Connecticut to San Juan, Puerto Rico were recently surprised with a notice saying those flights have been rerouted. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   The Republican

5. UMass president Robert Caret discusses economic development with businesses in Holyoke, Springfield Explore masslive.com (Jan 26 2012) Education “We always do an annual breakfast focusing on economic development and because UMass is one of the economic drivers of our region we felt it would be great to have the new president speak,” said Doris Ransford, president of the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce   Springfield

6. Early literacy station engages young patrons at East Longmeadow Public Library Explore masslive.com (Jan 11 2012) Education A new literacy station for children at the East Longmeadow Public Library gives them the opportunity to explore reading on an interactive level. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Westfield   The Republican   Westfield Bank

7. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority unveils new energy efficient buses Explore masslive.com (Nov 11 2011) Transportation PVTA Administrator Mary L. MacInnes said the spacious new buses will make it easier for riders with disabilities or older riders to get on and off the bus. The new fleet will also include an Intelligent Transportation System, which automatically announces stops and displays time information. The buses have cameras, automatic passenger counters and more, she said. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Congressman Richard E. Neal

8. Bay Path College spends $2.5 million renovating faculty offices and classrooms Explore masslive.com (Oct 24 2011) Education The renovation project cost $2.5 million and took eight months to complete, said Michael J. Giampietro, vice president for finance and administration. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Westfield   United Bank   The Republican

9. Springfield and Holyoke get $700,000 grant to promote higher education Explore masslive.com (Oct 20 2011) Education Pamela Boisvert, the vice president for higher education access services for the consortium, said the two communities will receive approximately $750,000 for the 2011-2012 year. The state plans on continuing the program for seven years totaling $35 million in grants. The expansion of funding means that Gear Up will be able to serve approximately 1,000 additional students per year. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Holyoke

10. The Republican to publish special section celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Explore masslive.com (Sep 14 2011) In an effort to support and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month The Republican is including a special edition of it’s Spanish-language publication El Pueblo Latino in Thursday’s paper. More than 190,000 copies of this special edition have been printed and will distributed in 261 locations across Western Massachusetts. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

11. Symphony Hall 'God Bless America' concert to celebrate history of Springfield and Big Y Explore masslive.com (Aug 2 2011) “We want this to be a program not just for the residents of Springfield, but of the residents,” he said. “In fact, we don’t just want this to be for the city, but for all of the residents of Pioneer Valley.” (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Big Y Foods   Springfield

12. Square One, YMCA recieve tornado-recovery grants from Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Jul 26 2011) Square One and the YMCA of Greater Springfield are the first non-profit agencies to be the recipients of grants as part of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts tornado-relief and recovery effort. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   United Bank   The Republican

13. Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts accepting applications for tornado relief grants Explore masslive.com (Jul 15 2011) The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is hoping to assist non-profit organizations affected by the June 1 tornado with $145,000 in grants. “We are taking applications from non-profit organizations that were directly affected by the tornadoes or are helping people affected by the tornado with food, housing, shelter and other services,” said Nancy Reiche, the agency’s vice president for programs. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   United Bank

14. Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency: Cities could be reimbursed 75 percent for tornado damage Explore masslive.com (Jun 8 2011) “We do that by looking at the number of people displaced in shelters. We are out counting every home that’s been damaged and labeling it minor, moderate, major, destroyed. We are counting the businesses that were damaged or destroyed and we are looking at what the cost is going to be to government to replace public infrastructure, and handle the debris,” he said. The reports of the damage will be presented to Gov. Deval Patrick in the next few days, and he will submit it to the president, Schwartz said. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Westfield

15. Holyoke Community College hosts college fair geared toward Latino students Explore masslive.com (Nov 2 2010) Education The fair is sponsored and organized by National Hispanic Fairs, Inc., an organization which promotes access to higher education and vocational training programs for the Latino population. The fair will be held on campus between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Springfield   Holyoke

16. Springfield area merchants to showcase services at 4th annual Latino Expo Explore masslive.com (Oct 20 2010) The event will feature more than 40 vendors offering financial, health, educational and employment information. It will also include a job fair; “We have companies looking to hire about 60 employees, so it is a good opportunity for people to see what is available out there,” Gonzalez said. Its sponsors include Baystate Health, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, the city’s Health & Human Services Department and the March of Dimes of Western Massachusetts. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   The Republican

17. Area colleges welcome the Class of 2014 Explore masslive.com (Sep 5 2010) Education College president Vincent M. Maniaci was also present to help students unpack. Maniaci carries a cheat sheet with photos and names of all the incoming freshmen. “This is a new experience for most of them. They are leaving their homes and their families and if I refer to them by name it often makes them feel welcome and at home,” he said. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   American International College   University of Massachusetts   Edward F. Blaguszewski

18. Mason Square monument honors first basketball game Explore masslive.com (Aug 8 2010) Tourism The Mason Square Enshrinement Basketball Festival attracted many residents who played basketball right on the street, ate carnival food and met members of several basketball teams including the Puerto Rican U18 Team. However, it was the monument created by New Jersey artist Brian Hanlon that left people surprised. The monument depicts a seven-foot tall basketball player in 1891 throwing a modern basketball at a young boy in the future. (Read Full Article)

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

19. East Longmeadow gets ready to pave rail trail Explore masslive.com (May 5 2010) Green Committee member Benjamin Hall said the first phase of the trail will go from Denslow Road, near Hasbro and Lenox American Saw, to Maple Street. The second phase will run from Maple Street to Heritage Park. WestMass Area Development Corp. has donated some land, including a lake that Driscoll says he hopes to eventually see incorporated into the rail trail. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican   Congressman Richard E. Neal

20. United Way of Pioneer Valley raises $6.2 million Explore masslive.com (Apr 28 2010) More than 300 people attended the United Way’s annual luncheon Wednesday held at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke. This year, the United Way raised $6.2 million for local charities, a 4.4 percent increase from 2008. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   United Bank

21. East Longmeadow opens Green Learning Center Explore masslive.com (Apr 22 2010) Education , Green Region “The Green Committee is a very active committee and this is just one way we are trying to inform residents about the importance of going green,” Driscoll said. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

22. Pioneer Vally Chapter of American Red Cross honors 'Hometown Heroes' Explore masslive.com (Mar 11 2010) The honorees included Arnold Cox, Frances Morales, Art Jasper, Kamau Crawford and Sidney Weiner, of Springfield, Bernie Gardner, of Southwick, Evelyn Gore and Grant Martin, of Northampton, John O’Leary, of Southampton, and Jared Smith, of East Longmeadow. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   Northampton

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