Articles from The Republican Newsroom

1. NStar, Northeast Utilities merger agreement includes Cape Wind provisions, planned rate freeze -- but no upgrades to power lines and poles Explore masslive.com (May 18 2012) Energy  Power giants NStar and Northeast Utilities won a green light from Massachusetts’ regulators for their multibillion-dollar merger while avoiding serious questions about the catastrophic outages that darkened vast swaths of southern New England last fall, a review of merger records shows. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

2. Westfield State University Foundation celebrates donors Explore masslive.com (May 16 2012) Education The Westfield State University Foundation held its second annual donor recognition event, a “Celebration of Philanthropy” on Saturday in Scanlon Banquet Hall. The gala was held to recognize more than 200 community members and alumni who have previously donated to the foundation. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   Dr. Evan S. Dobelle

3. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield College join to give Dunbar center new backboards Explore masslive.com (May 2 2012) Education , Tourism “The Dunbar Center is an important resource for the Springfield community, and we are pleased to be a part of this celebration,” said Flynn. “Springfield College maintains very close ties with both the YMCA movement and the basketball hall of fame. We believe that both of these fine organizations are guided by principles and values that are absolutely consistent with the mission of Springfield College - educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others.” (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield College   Baystate Health   Springfield

4. Springfield youth head to Statehouse to help "Kick Butts" effort Explore masslive.com (Apr 25 2012) Education During the closing event, Duong Huynh, a member of Springfield REACH, was awarded a regional youth leadership award for dedication to the issue of tobacco awareness. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield Renaissance School   Springfield   The Republican

5. YMCA of Greater Springfield CEO Kirk Smith works to make a difference for teens Explore masslive.com (Apr 18 2012) The Boys Club became his refuge, the place he went to stay out of trouble and be safe. The last couple of years of high school, he stopped internalizing the negative messages he was getting from other kids and worked on graduating and making something of himself. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

6. Greater Holyoke Chamber names Joseph Peters, president of Universal Plastics, 2012 business person of year Explore masslive.com (Apr 4 2012) Manufacturing , Plastics Joseph L. Peters, president of Universal Plastics Corp., has been named 2012 “Business Person of the Year” by the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce   Holyoke Medical Center

7. Westfield State University helps Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield kids get creative Explore masslive.com (Mar 28 2012) Education The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield and Westfield State University teamed up to offer club members a unique opportunity in education and creativity with a four-week writing workshop that culminated with a radio performance. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Chicopee   Westfield

8. Chicopee mayor Michael Bissonnette considers run for seat as Hampden Superior Court clerk Explore masslive.com (Mar 22 2012) On the heels of Hampden Superior Court clerk Brian P. Lees' announcement that he will not seek re-election this year, Mayor Michael Bissonnette today hinted at a possible run for the position. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Michael D. Bissonnette   Chicopee   The Republican

9. Gov. Deval Patrick appoints former Springfield City Councilor Bruce Stebbins to Massachusetts Gaming Commission Explore masslive.com (Mar 20 2012) Gov. Deval L. Patrick and other top state officials on Tuesday announced the final two appointments to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission including former Springfield City Councilor Bruce Stebbins.  The five-member gaming commission is now complete and will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the gaming industry in Massachusetts. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Office of Business Development

10. Applicants sought for MassMutual Scholars - Career Pathways renewable scholarship program Explore masslive.com (Mar 7 2012) Education , Financial Services , Information Technology MassMutual is offering 40 scholarships worth up to $20,000 each to high-school seniors in Hampden and Hartford counties who plan to study business, financial services or information technology at a local college. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   Springfield   Chicopee

11. Kathleen Anderson, director of Holyoke office of Planning and Development, to leave city post and lead Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Explore masslive.com (Feb 22 2012) Planning and development director Kathleen Anderson will leave her post with the city this spring to take on a new job as president of the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce   Kathleen G. Anderson

12. Roca program helps turn around troubled lives in Springfield Explore masslive.com (Feb 21 2012) “The thing that is so exciting about this work is that these kids are really intelligent, and if you can tap into that, it’s just amazing,” said Cascio, who has worked with youth, and in the construction industry, for many years. “A lot of these kids haven’t had a lot of opportunities to showcase their talents.” (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

13. Green Earth Computers helps tech world stay eco-friendly Explore masslive.com (Feb 21 2012) Green Region , Information Technology Kiernan Gulick-Sherrill, owner and head technician of Green Earth Computers, is helping the tech world stay eco-friendly. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Amherst   The Republican

14. Tornado coverage cited as The Republican wins 23 awards from New England Newspaper & Press Association Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2012) The Republican’s coverage of the June 1 tornado played a major role in the news organization’s receipt of major awards recently from the New England Newspaper & Press Association. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   The Republican

15. New York Life grant supports YMCA of Greater Springfield's teen programs Explore masslive.com (Feb 1 2012) The YMCA of Greater Springfield recently was awarded a $10,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life Insurance Co. to support teen programs. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Tom Creed   The Republican

16. Women in Philanthropy conference coming to MassMutual Explore masslive.com (Jan 31 2012) Women in Philanthropy of Western Massachusetts will host its conference, "Growing Philanthropy, New Visions, New Voices," on March 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   MassMutual   Springfield Technical Community College   MassMutual Center

17. Eastman Chemical to buy Solutia Inc. for $3.4 billion Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2012) Manufacturing Eastman Chemical is buying Solutia Inc., chemicals provider for products from iPads to tires, for about $3.4 billion in cash and stock in a bid to drive its sluggish growth and focus on emerging markets, particularly the Asia-Pacific region. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Solutia Inc.   The Republican

18. Pioneer Valley Regional School students attend 72nd Model Congress at American International College Explore masslive.com (Jan 25 2012) Education The three-day event is the longest running event of its kind in the country. The students submitted the legislation prior to the start of Model Congress, and each bill was then debated, amended and voted on during committee meetings. Bills that were approved in committee were taken up the next day in House and Senate sessions. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   American International College   Springfield City Council   Springfield

19. Westfield State University wins accolades in U.S. News & World Report ranking of online education programs Explore masslive.com (Jan 10 2012) Education Westfield State University boasts the best faculty credentials and training among schools offering online education programs, according to a new set of rankings issued by U.S. News & News Report. The university also received accolades in the categories of student services and technology, where it ranked #16, and teaching practices and student engagement, where it ranked #42. The lists represent U.S. News & News Report's first ever edition of online education program rankings (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield   The Republican

20. Baystate Medical Center's employee-led toy drive brings kids a healthy dose of holiday cheer Explore masslive.com (Dec 22 2011) For a while it looked as if Santa’s workshop had moved to Baystate Medical Center as his “helpers,” actually busy Baystate Medical Center employees dressed in holiday garb, gathered together on Dec. 15 to sort through the many mountains of toys they and co-workers donated as part of the hospital’s sixth annual “Spirit of Giving” toy drive. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   The Republican

21. YMCA of Greater Springfield members get 'moments' with CEO Kirk Smith Explore masslive.com (Dec 22 2011) Every once in a while, however, it’s vital to carve out time for reflecting on how you’re doing. Perhaps most important is to get input from those around you. Otherwise, all that constant activity might be producing little in the way of results. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   The Republican

22. Jason Mark, Northampton author and online entrepreneur, sees respect as key to writing for kids Explore masslive.com (Dec 20 2011) Education Inspired by readers, Mark recently also made available a print version of the book, about two children who find a ghost in their house and ultimately become instrumental in helping the ghost grow to be a better “person.” Mark, 40, is the chief strategist and creative leader of Gravity Switch, and he describes himself as “an inventor and technologist” who loves working with people who are both smart and fun. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Northampton   The Republican   Jason Mark

23. Holyoke schools focus on family literacy Explore masslive.com (Nov 23 2011) Education The Holyoke School Committee adopted a new strategic plan with its number-one goal to increase third-grade reading proficiency to 85 percent by 2014. If this can be done and sustained, the future for our city’s students will be much brighter. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   The Republican

24. Talk/Read/Succeed! program boosts both kids' literacy and families' lives Explore masslive.com (Nov 16 2011) Education The program’s basic goal is to make children successful readers starting from the earliest ages and extending through third grade. To accomplish this ambitious goal, Talk/Read/Succeed! provides programming and services to adults and children of all ages, under the philosophy that children succeed best when their families learn good child-rearing skills and receive support at every turn. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.   Springfield   The Republican

25. Western Massachusetts food programs receive grants from Project Bread to fight hunger Explore masslive.com (Nov 9 2011) Project Bread, the state’s leading anti-hunger organization, has awarded $190,800 in grants to Western Massachusetts emergency food programs. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   Amherst

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