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1. Mercy Medical Center unveils upgraded units
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 22 2009 Health Care
  
  The wing is designed for intermediate care patients who are seriously ill and need close monitoring
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  Mentions: Springfield
2. State budget to spur service, job cuts
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 22 2009 Education , Health Care , Tourism
  
  The speaker said it is impossible to balance the budget with tax and fee increases alone.
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  Mentions: Springfield Mary Kay Wydra
3. Massachusetts Life Sciences Initiative promise not yet fulfilled
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 22 2009 Education , Life Sciences
  
  State investment in life sciences has been called an 'economic engine' for the commonwealth's economy.
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  Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick University of Massachusetts Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
4. Local realtor Robet Molta buys Pioneer Valley Carlson franchise
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 22 2009 Retail
  
  Longtime local realtor Molta plans to grow the firm which currently has 100 agents.
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  Mentions: Chicopee Westfield
5. Taste of Amherst with 21 eateries on Town Common runs through Sunday
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 20 2009 Tourism
  
  CHRISTOPHER EVANS Daniel R. Carey shares dessert with Melissa S. Kwiecinski as Bryan R. Sojkowski and Shannon M. Seguin look on Saturday at the 18th Annual Taste of Amherst on the Town Common. All are Easthampton residents. CHRISTOPHER EVANSAgawam...
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  Mentions: Springfield Amherst Greenfield
6. Legislature OKs 25% sales tax boost
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 19 2009
  
  The governor said he would veto the increase in the sales tax unless legislators OK a bill to overhaul the state's ethics laws.
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  Mentions: Michael D. Bissonnette Springfield Chicopee
7. Jobless rate trails nation's - The Republican
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 19 2009 Education
  
  But 2008 was a record year for home foreclosures in Hampden County with 1040 completed mortgage foreclosures, up 41.7 percent compared with the 734 foreclosures in 2007. The previous record of 818 was set in 1997. Last month in Hampshire County, ...
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Amherst
8. Greenfield downtown plan eyed - The Republican
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 19 2009
  
  Pyers, a former Ludlow resident, previously was director of marketing for the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. He has run RP & Associates since June 2007. "I am pleased that I could convince such a credentialed professional to ...
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  Mentions: Greenfield Redevelopment Authority Greenfield The Republican
9. Holyoke computer center chosen for hydropower and proximity to water
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 18 2009 Education , Information Technology
  
  A thirst for power and a thirst for water define high-end computing.
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Amherst Holyoke
10. Northampton poised to add open space
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 18 2009
  
  16 percent of the land in Northampton is open, conservation property.
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11. Plan to demolish part of former Asylum nightclub building wins praise from Springfield business leaders
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 18 2009
  
  The building closed in 2004 after a nightclub there was cited as a public safety hazard.
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  Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Baystate Health Springfield
12. New economic study ranks Springfield near middle of 100 largest metropolitan areas in U.S.
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 17 2009 Education , Health Care
  
  Worcester joined Springfield in the middle 20 cities ranked from 40 to 60.
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  Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield
13. Springfield gives developer of former Hooters building tax break based on pledge to attract 120 jobs
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 17 2009
  
  The tax reduction for the building at 60 Congress St. will continue over 10 years.
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  Mentions: Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Springfield
14. Approval of $2 million Prop. 2½ override eases threat of layoffs in Northampton
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 17 2009
  
  The schools would have lost nearly 17 teaching positions if the override had not been approved.
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15. EDC posts 'It's Your Move' promotional video for Western Massachusetts
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 17 2009 Education , Life Sciences
  
  Check out a new video promoting the benefits of Western Massachusetts for young professionals.
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16. Satellite television companies fight Mass. plan for 5% tax on dish customers
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 16 2009 Retail
  
  TV providers are arguing whether the proposed tax treats cable and satellite users alike.
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  Mentions: Amherst
17. Holyoke officials welcome plans for The Decemberists concert at Mountain Park, although permits still needed
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 16 2009 Tourism
  
  The group is scheduled to perform on Aug. 16., according to an announcement posted on the Iron Horse Entertainment Group's Web site.
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  Mentions: Kathleen G. Anderson Holyoke Iron Horse Entertainment Group
18. Proposed Greenfield biomass plant hits stiff opposition
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 15 2009
  
  The proposed Greenfield plant would burn 500,000 tons of wood annually to produce electricity.
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  Mentions: Greenfield Pioneer Valley Renewable Energy Association
19. Proposed ordinances require contractors to use Springfield workers on city jobs
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 15 2009
  
  In addition to requiring at least 35 percent of the jobs on municipal projects to go to city residents, the proposed ordinances would require 20 percent of the jobs go to minorities and 5 percent to women.
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20. Home sales prices inch up in Pioneer Valley
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 15 2009
  
  Home sales and values fell year-over-year, but were up in May over April.
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  Mentions: Springfield Greenfield Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley
21. Gov. Patrick hedges on funding WMass office in Springfield
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 14 2009
  
  Gov. Patrick's Western Mass. office in Springfield is still awaiting funding.
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  Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick West Springfield Springfield
22. Founder of job-search Web site, Monster.com, tells Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield employment picture will improve
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 11 2009 Education
  
  Jeffrey Taylor encouraged businesses to embrace the new.
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  Mentions: Springfield Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield
23. State says fewer teens in Mass. finding jobs this year than in recent ...
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 11 2009 Education
  
  HOLYOKE - Fewer Massachusetts teens have jobs than in years past, and that means they are missing out on more than just pocket money. Andrew M. Sum, a professor of economics and director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern ...
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  Mentions: Holyoke Community College Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc. Holyoke
24. Former York Street jail site in Springfield fails again to attract interested developers
  
  Explore masslive.com Jun 11 2009
  
  City officials said they are optimistic the next effort to market the riverfront property will bear fruit.
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  Mentions: Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame
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