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1. Springfield mayor Domenic J. Sarno vows to maintain meals tax
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 20 2009 Tourism
  
  Law Department officials say that a new vote on meals tax in Springfield cannot occur until next year.
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2. Personal bankruptcies up nearly 60% in Mass., real estate publisher reports
  
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  Chapter 7 bankruptcies are up 37 percent in Hampden County, and 86 percent in Hampshire County.
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Amherst
3. Developers of Hilton Garden Inn planned for Northampton, seek to add 11 more rooms, greenhouse
  
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  The Pioneer Valley Hotel Group hopes to break ground on its 112-room hotel this summer.
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  Mentions: Northampton Bay State Gas
4. Economy slows sales of antiques
  
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  Hampshire/Franklin County News - MassLive.com
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5. Stimulus grants go to 3 cities
  
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  BOSTON - The cities of Northampton, Springfield and Westfield will receive special one-time grants for economic development and job training through the federal stimulus law.
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  Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Springfield Northampton
6. 2300 more jobs lost in Mass. last month
  
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  The Republican - MassLive.com2300 more jobs lost in Mass. last monthThe Republican - MassLive.comMassachusetts has 3.18 million jobs, according to statewide statistics released Thursday by the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. ...and more »
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Holyoke
7. Western Mass. package store owners lament new state tax on alcohol
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 15 2009 Education , Retail
  
  Once the tax takes effect, there will be little incentive for Connecticut residents to buy liquor across the state line, merchants fear.
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  Mentions: Northampton Holyoke Westfield
8. Western Mass. auto dealers watching bill that would protect dealerships when manufacturers declare bankruptcy
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 15 2009 Retail
  
  GM has yet to make public the list of dealerships it plans to close.
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9. Proposal for digital billboard on Interstate 91 in Springfield prompts concern
  
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  The sign would be located on property owned by Balise Automotive Realty on East Columbus Avenue.
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10. Sale of homes jumps 52% in Pioneer Valley
  
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  The median price increased, too, by 2.7%.
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  Mentions: Springfield Westfield Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley
11. Electrical systems in many downtown cities, like Springfield, incompatible with wind, solar power
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 13 2009 Energy , Green Region
  
  Glenn Edwards, who owns seven buildings near the MassMutual Center, had hoped to put solar panels on his buildings.
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  Mentions: MassMutual Center Springfield Greenfield
12. Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick seeks stimulus fund to boost train service between Springfield, Worcester and Vermont
  
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  Connecticut is seeks stimulus dollars to improve rail between New Haven and Springfield.
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  Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Palmer
13. Green companies to seek state help - MassLive.com
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 13 2009 Education , Energy , Green Region
  
  Springfield - MassLive.com
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14. Business slow in Palmer casino office
  
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  PALMER - The proposal for a $1 billion casino resort here has raised interest and issues across Western Massachusetts, but little action in the developer's downtown office.
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  Mentions: Mohegan Sun
15. Western Mass. legislators vow to fight plan to close Registry of Motor Vehicles branch at Eastfield Mall
  
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  State Reps. Sean Curran, Angelo Puppolo and Thomas Petrolati, a Ludlow Democrat, say they will ask the registry to reconsider.
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  Mentions: Springfield Chicopee Greenfield
16. Daniel Rosenberg buys products from Pioneer Valley farmers and ...
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 11 2009 Manufacturing
  
  GREENFIELD - When Daniel S. Rosenberg's organic foods business was bursting at the seams, he found himself in a pickle. Where to expand? The answer was right across Wells Street from the Community Development Corporation's food processing facility he ...
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Amherst Greenfield
17. Hannoush Jewelers to move headquarters to Eastfield Mall in Springfield
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 10 2009 Retail
  
  Customers will be able to watch jewelry making and repair in a new manufacturing area.
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18. Green companies suggest tax breaks and help finding talent as ways ...
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 9 2009 Education , Energy , Green Region
  
  HOLYOKE - Giving tax breaks and helping find talent are among the ways state government can help their emerging businesses, the leaders of green companies said during a forum Friday at Holyoke Community College. The program was the fourth session of ...
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  Mentions: Springfield Holyoke Westfield
19. Proposal for Hooters restaurant on Riverdale Street delayed by West Springfield board
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 8 2009 Retail
  
  The restaurant could open in the fall, if all approvals are granted.
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20. Associated Industries of Massachusetts to offer courses in customer services at Springfield Technical Community College
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 7 2009 Education
  
  The instructors will come from the business world.
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21. Mass. business leaders reported losing confidence in economy
  
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  A year ago, business confidence was 48.9 on a 100-point scale.
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Amherst
22. Hoop City Jazz & Arts Festival in Springfield gets good review
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 5 2009 Education , Tourism
  
  Organizers said the good weather and a change of venue to Springfield Technical Community College helped the turnout.
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  Mentions: Springfield The Republican Ira Rubenzahl
23. Merrill Lynch pays $300,000 to settle with Massachusetts
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 3 2009 Education
  
  $225,000 of the sum will compensate the state for fees and investigation costs and $75,000 will be used to educate and train treasurers and other municipal finance officials on investment management practices.
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24. Hospital expansion on track - MassLive.com
  
  Explore masslive.com Jul 2 2009 Health Care
  
  Metro West News - MassLive.com
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  Mentions: Baystate Health Springfield Mark R. Tolosky
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