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  1. Articles mentioning both Congressman John W. Olver and Amherst

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    1. Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Westfield marks 50 years

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 7 2012)

      Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Westfield marks 50 years ...c-csf-award.jpg Photo by Manon L. Mirabelli Agma Sweeney, a congressional aide to U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, presents certificates of recognition to Cynthia A. Neary and Danutay Lysy, treasurer of the Citize... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Westfield   The Republican

    2. A Look Ahead: Economic development front and center in Northampton

      Explore GazetteNET (Dec 30 2011)

      A Look Ahead: Economic development front and center in Northampton ...e worked on economic development projects throughout western Massachusetts when he served U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. In his mayoral campaign, Narkewicz pledged to create an economic development advisory committee to... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund   Amherst   Northampton

    3. Palmer, Amherst, Montague among communities advocating restoration of passenger rail service along New England Central rail line

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 4 2011) Transportation

      Palmer, Amherst and Montague, along with five communities in Connecticut and the town of Brattleboro, Vt. are expec......g Economic Recovery grant program. Signed by Senators John F. Kerry and Scott Brown and Congressmen John W. Olver and Richard E. Neal, the letter shows their support for freight infrastructure improvements to acc... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Amtrak   Springfield

    4. U.S. Rep. John Olver announces plan to retire when term ends next year

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 26 2011)

      U.S. Rep. John Olver announces plan to retire when term ends next year ...Republican Follow 4 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print John Olver 2010.jpg File photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanU.S. Rep. John W. Olver, seen last year at an editorial board meeting of The Republican, announced Wednesday his intentions...... his intentions to retire from office next year. Despite statements to the contrary just last week, Congressman John W. Olver announced Wednesday ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   The Republican   Congressman John W. Olver

    5. Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 20 2011) Transportation

      Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont ... of Transportation); Richard Davey, Massachusetts Department of Transportation secretary; U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst; Lieutenant Gov. Tim Murray; Joe Szabo, Federal Rail Administrator; and Greenfield Mayor William Ma... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   William Martin   Amtrak   Springfield

    6. The Pentagon's scaling back on military spending could impact Western Massachusetts machine shops

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 5 2011) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      The Pentagon's scaling back on military spending could impact Western Massachusetts machine shops ...husetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory Bialecki, second from left; U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst; Maier, Eric D. Hagopian, president of Hoppe Technologies in Chicopee; and Grady Copes, chairman of... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.   Palmer   Springfield

    7. Western Mass. Enterprise Fund gets federal grant

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 31 2011) Financial Services

      Western Mass. Enterprise Fund gets federal grant ... small businesses. Sikes said the enterprise fund credits support from partners including U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst, and U.S. Sens. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund   Amherst   Holyoke

    8. Editorial: Broadband a spark for region's economy

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 24 2011) Information Technology

      Editorial: Broadband a spark for region's economy U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield - who along with U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst was instrumental in securing the federal funding for the expansion - hailed the project bringing th... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Holyoke

    9. Springfield to partner with Massachusetts Broadband Institute on MassBroadband 123 high-speed Internet

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 21 2011) Information Technology

      Springfield to partner with Massachusetts Broadband Institute on MassBroadband 123 high-speed Internet ...othing happens without One Federal Street,” Dumont said. Neal, D-Springfield, worked with U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst , to secure the federal funding. Neal said it's right for the government to step in and create faci... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

    10. PVTA wins federal funding for new passenger information system

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 31 2011) Transportation

      PVTA wins federal funding for new passenger information system ... state’s congressional delegation, including U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield and U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. Along with the Greater Springfield transit agency, authorities in Boston, Lowell and Fitchburg rec... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    11. Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 9 2010) Transportation

      Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project ...cted to other states eager to develop high-speed rail corridors across the United States. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, commented, “This project will encourage regional economic growth and put people back to work.” Gov... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    12. Cooperation on rail plans wins praise - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 18 2010) Transportation

      ...g a high speed rail system in the Northeast with systems in other regions of the country. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, said that the recognition of regional cooperation in this field was what prompted him to form a Ne... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

    13. 'A Magnet for Innovation' in Holyoke

      Explore masstech.org (Oct 11 2010) Information Technology

      'A Magnet for Innovation' in Holyoke ...resident at Harvard University; Joe Tucci, CEO of EMC; Bruce Klein, Senior Vice President of Cisco; Congressman John Olver; and Secretary Gregory Bialecki of the Patrick-Murray Administration. As these speakers made clear ......nity colleges. Right out of the starting gate, Goodhue said that University of Massachusetts Amherst Professor Rick Adrion has a $600,000 grant application pending with the National Science Found... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

    14. Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center groundbreaking in Holyoke draws state, college officials

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2010) Information Technology

      Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center groundbreaking in Holyoke draws state, college officials ...s project starts today. The high performance computing center is coming to Holyoke,” said U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst. Using silver shovels inside one of the old Mastex buildings, officials tossed dirt from a pile int... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    15. Editorial: City of Springfield remains a transportation hub

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2010) Transportation

      Editorial: City of Springfield remains a transportation hub We applaud U.S. Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, John W. Olver, D-Amherst, and Sen. John F. Kerry, who issued statements in support of the grants, for their continuing commi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   The Republican

    16. PVTA to use $6.2 million federal grant for state-of-the-art electric hybrid buses

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2010) Transportation

      PVTA to use $6.2 million federal grant for state-of-the-art electric hybrid buses .... The new buses and vans are replacing old vehicles. U.S. Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, and John W. Olver, D-Amherst, and U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry all issued statements in support of the grants. “These hybrid buses wi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    17. Ground-breaking ceremony planned for Massachusetts Green High Performance Computer Center in Holyoke

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2010) Information Technology

      Ground-breaking ceremony planned for Massachusetts Green High Performance Computer Center in Holyoke ...erformance computing center, behind him. From the left are Holyoke Mayor Elaine A. Pluta, U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, Patrick, state Rep. Michael Kane and University of Massachusetts President Jack M. Wilson. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    18. Federal officials announce expansion of broadband access at Greenfield Community College Thursday

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 8 2010) Information Technology

      ...oseph Biden earlier this year. Also speaking at the event was U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry and U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Greenfield Community College   Springfield

    19. Canal, library plans advance

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 29 2010)

      ... canalwalk and library projects last week, an aide to the mayor said. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, and state Rep. Michael F. Kane, D-Holyoke, were among those who helped mark completion of Phase I ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton   Chicopee

    20. UMass gets emergency planning grants to help communities in times of disaster

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 16 2010) Education , Information Technology

      ...M Diane Lederman, The Republican Diane Lederman, The Republican Follow Share this story Story tools AMHERST – In December 2008, a massive ice storm left thousands in the state without power for days, sending......-disaster mitigation plan, as well as $175,000 that was included in the federal budget by U.S. Rep. John W. Olver. The first grant allows the university to plan for natural disasters like floods or hurricanes ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   The Republican

    21. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority to get 29 new buses thanks to federal stimulus funding

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 1 2010) Transportation

      ...he stimulus by U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., and U.S. Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, and John W. Olver, D-Amherst. In addition to the new vans and buses, the stimulus package is paying for several other projects, ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Amherst

    22. $100 million in rail funds coming - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2010)

      ..., line. In addition, $50 million will fund improvements to Vermonter service in Vermont. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, chairman of the House Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, said the money for t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    23. Vermonter rail line gets $70 million stimulus funds, including adding station service in Holyoke, Northampton, Greenfield

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 27 2010)

      Vermonter rail line gets $70 million stimulus funds, including adding station service in Holyoke, Northampton, Greenfield ...., line. In addition, $50 million will fund improvements to Vermonter service in Vermont. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, chairman of the House Transportation and Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, said the money for t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    24. Task force established to help with creation of high-speed computing center planned in Holyoke

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 11 2010) Education , Information Technology

      ...napik, R-Westfield * Natalie M. Blais, economic development specialist with the office of U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst * Kevin Kennedy, aide to U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield * Brenna E. Murphy, Holyoke city ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

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