The countdown is on for The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championships

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...Wednesday, February 01, 2012, 1:46 PM Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012, 2:19 PM Russ Held, The Republican By Russ Held, The Republican masslive.com Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print maac.JPG ...... a lot of synergy between basketball and the city of Springfield,” Sarno said. “And from the Hall of Fame, to the MassMutual Center to the hotels and restaurants . . . there ... (Read Full Article)

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LUXE Burger Bar named preferred developer for former Springfield Visitor Information Center building

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...0 full-time jobs, 47 part-time jobs, and $96,250 in annual tax revenue for the city. The site is on Hall of Fame Avenue, also known as West Columbus Avenue, off Interstate 91 and abutting the Connecticut River. T...... taxes. The William C. Sullivan Tourist Information Center relocated in November 2009 to the nearby Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, leaving the city-owned property vacant. The city transferred the site ... (Read Full Article)

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Holyoke native Dr. Arthur Roberts to receive Distinguished American Award

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...en more surprised when I looked at the list of previous winners,” Roberts said in an interview with The Republican when his award was announced in July. “You wonder how a small-town boy can be part of such a robust...... risks and raise awareness about heart disease. The National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2011 (for Division I players) will be enshrined at Tuesday’s ... (Read Full Article)

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Developer Peter Pappas confirms joint effort with Boston group to open a Jerry Remy's Sports Bar & Grill at former Visitor Information Center

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...nstead with the Boston group, believing it will provide a greater draw to the riverfront and nearby Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Boston group includes: Jerry Remy, a Boston Red Sox broadcaster and former Red Sox player; O’......ing. Mascia, reached for comment Thursday, said the group is “excited” by the chance to move to the Basketball Hall of Fame development area. ‘I like the location, the Hall ... (Read Full Article)

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MAAC, Basketball Hall of Fame unveil new exhibit in advance of championships

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The MAAC and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will unveil a new exhibit entitled “The MAAC Experience’’ at the shrine Tuesday and tickets for the......erience’’ at the shrine Tuesday and tickets for the tournament will go on sale the same day. MAAC, Basketball Hall of Fame unveil new exhibit in advance of championships Published: Monday, October 24, 2011, 9:03 PM Upd... (Read Full Article)

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Peoples Bank donates $43,000 for scoreboard at proposed new West Springfield High School

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Plan for restaurant among latest proposals for use of former Visitor Information Center building in Springfield

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...ation Center building in Springfield Published: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 7:00 PM Peter Goonan, The Republican By Peter Goonan, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Springfiel......nce November 2009 when the William C. Sullivan Tourist Information Center relocated to the nearby Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Pappas was not immediately available for comment, but has ... (Read Full Article)

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More than 800 athletes compete in 2011 JCC Maccabi Games in Springfield

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...27 PM Updated: Monday, August 15, 2011, 5:39 PM Fran Sypek, The Republican By Fran Sypek, The Republican masslive.com Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Pri......Wednesday. It will be run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. ET CETRA: The athletes toured the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday .¤.¤. On Wednesday, the ... (Read Full Article)

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Officials cut ribbon on $500,000 renovation of Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center

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...hed: Friday, August 12, 2011, 11:15 PM Updated: Friday, August 12, 2011, 11:27 PM Peter Goonan, The Republican By Peter Goonan, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print baystate ......or of the Center. They are in one of the new areas. Sarno compared the renovations completed to new Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Chris Mullin “hitting ... (Read Full Article)

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Versatile Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes four very different inductees

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...r, Tom “Satch” Sanders and Arvydas Sabonis will be enshrined Friday at Symphony Hall as part of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2011. Versatile Basketball Hall of Fame welcomes four very different inductees Published: Tuesday, August 09, 2011, 8:42 PM Updated: Tu......2 PM Updated: Tuesday, August 09, 2011, 8:55 PM Jeff Thomas, The Republican By Jeff Thomas, The Republican masslive.com Follow 0 Tweet Share ... (Read Full Article)

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Basketball Hall of Fame readies for 2011 induction, enshrinement ceremonies

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The Hall of Fame Class of 2011 features great coaches in Tex Winter and Herb Magee; a great college, professional an...... close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print SCT_FEATURE_2_ROBACK_1682574.JPG The Republican photo Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will be hard-pressed to match the grandeur of last year’s Enshrinement, or even the year before. St... (Read Full Article)

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Amid tragedy and destruction from tornado, officials speak of long-term plans for rebuilding Western Massachusetts communities

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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 Ma......hed: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 9:09 PM Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 10:09 PM Patrick Johnson, The Republican By Patrick Johnson, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg ... (Read Full Article)

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Gov. Deval Patrick, Housing Secretary Gregory Bialecki will host tornado recovery forum in Springfield Tuesday

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...ecovery in the region after the devastation of the June 1 tornadoes. The forum will be held at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield at 3 p.m. We'll be providing live coverage here on MassLive.com. Gov. Deval Patric......pdated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 10:23 AM S.P. Sullivan, MassLive.com By S.P. Sullivan, MassLive.com The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Google Buzz ... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield considering 2 proposals for reuse of former Visitor Information Center

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...aws. Pappas and a partner, Michael A. Spagnoli, invested $14 million in redeveloping the former Basketball Hall of Fame on West Columbus Avenue, adjacent to the Visitor Information Center site. The Rivers Landing comple......aurant. The William C. Sullivan Tourist Information Center relocated in November 2009 to the nearby Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame building. The move was designed to increase the public use of the center, which is ... (Read Full Article)

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Massachusetts' unemployment rate falls below 8% for first time in 2 years

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... Updated: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 11:36 AM State House News Service By State House News Service The Republican Follow Tweet Share 1 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print Springfield......alks with Rose M. Behnk of Springfield, an attendee at the Urban League Job and Career Forum at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Tuesday. BOSTON - Massachusetts employers added 19,500 jobs in April ... (Read Full Article)

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Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau says Howdy to award winners

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... Khia Eagan of the 7-Eleven store in Sunderland (Retail/Business category), Bob Aubrey of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield (Attractions category), Elise Wright of the Belchertown United Church of Christ (Pub......nquet & Meeting House/The Delaney House, MassLive.com, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, The Republican, WRNX-FM and Yankee Candle Company. For more information, visit www.valleyvisitor.com. (Read Full Article)

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Local businesses need to take care that Hispanic marketing efforts are not lost in translation

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...e screen as he speaks during the "Behind the Census Number: Hispanic Marketing Forum," sponsored by The Republican , El Pueblo, and Masslive, at the Basketball Hall of Fame. SPRINGFIELD – One of the most important things businesses need to know when marketing to Hispanics... (Read Full Article)

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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame remains a destination stop here in the Pioneer Valley

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...ollar shrine that sits on the banks of the Connecticut River, Home > My Wide World - MassLive.com > Basketball Hall of Fame The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame remains a destination stop here in the Pioneer Valley Published: Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 5:37 AM ......ay with the place that has literally put Springfield on the modern day map. We're talking about the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ... (Read Full Article)

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame hires marketing agency to help sell naming rights

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...eting agency to help sell naming rights Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 11:44 PM Peter Goonan, The Republican By Peter Goonan, The Republican The Republican Follow Tweet Share 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print basketball hall of fame.JPG The Republican file photo | Don TreegerThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as seen from Belmont Avenue. Updates a story posted Thursday at 1 ... (Read Full Article)

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to sell naming rights

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...e Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print basketball hall of fame.JPG (Photo by Don Treeger-The Republican)The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as seen from Belmont Avenue. SPRINGFIELD - In tough economic times, non-profit organizations have t... (Read Full Article)

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Massachusetts Convention Center Authority hopes loss of Tip-Off Tournament in Springfield is brief

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...int University of Massachusetts defeats Texas Christian University in men's basketball 67-48 in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament at the MassMutual Center The Republican | David MolnarThe University of Massachusetts plays Texas Christian University during the 2010 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – The executive director of... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield's Division II Elite Eight basketball tournament brings business

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...ways one of the busiest times of the year, said Edward J. Grimaldi, owner of Samuel’s Tavern in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame building. The Hall is one of the sponsors of the event, along with American International College a......t, along with American International College and the MassMutal Center. “We’re right here in the Hall of Fame and everyone seems to make a pilgrimage,” Grimaldi ... (Read Full Article)

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Owners of former Holiday Inn in Springfield seek federal loan funds for renovations

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...d seek federal loan funds for renovations Published: Monday, March 21, 2011, 10:45 PM Peter Goonan, The Republican By Peter Goonan, The Republican Follow Tweet Share 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print 061609_city......efited several other economic development projects in Springfield, including the Hilton Gardens and Basketball Hall of Fame projects, Connors said. (Read Full Article)

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Elite Eight Division II men's basketball opens Wednesday in Springfield

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...his city has hosted the Elite Eight with the sponsorship of American International College and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. That run ends after this week as the Championship Committee of Greater Springfield elected not to ......n 2012 and 2013. The tournament has had a very good run in Springfield, with the Committee, AIC and Hall of Fame working with area schools to involve thousands of grade school ... (Read Full Article)

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