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

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    1. City2City

      Explore BusinessWest (Dec 20 2011)

      City2City ...felt the city was on the rebound. Now look at it. “Community leaders got together and, working with Congressman Olver, Holyoke Community College, and many others, have created a city on the upswing,” she continued. “The high-s... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Springfield   Holyoke

    2. Center of Attention

      Explore BusinessWest (Nov 22 2011) Transportation

      Center of Attention ...ding the center, said Crowley, and many additional partners, from HCC to Head Start, to the city of Holyoke (which provided the real estate), had come on board, and thanks to the ardent support of U.S. Rep. John Olver, the various components of the project, and needed funding sources, were coming together nicely. “T......se services were being provided in a cohesive fashion.” “What Peter (Picknelly), Bob (Schwarz), and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Holyoke   Peter Pan Bus Lines

    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

      ...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......s on the west side of the Connecticut River are completed. The Vermonter would stop in Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Greenfield. "That would remove any direct rail passenger service to Amherst and... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Amtrak   Springfield

    4. Western Mass. Enterprise Fund gets federal grant

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 31 2011) Financial Services

      Western Mass. Enterprise Fund gets federal grant ...hare Email Print Pictured is one of 10 employees at Environmental Integrity; a growing start-up in Holyoke, that specializes in electronic product recycling. HOLYOKE - The Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Dep...... 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

    5. 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 ...... where only dial-up services are available now- and to underserved neighborhoods in Springfield and Holyoke. It’s all part of MassBroadband 123, a $71.6 million project aimed at bringing high speed Internet ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Holyoke

    6. 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 ...... designed to bring more service into underserved urban neighborhoods in cities like Springfield and Holyoke. Through MassBroadband 123, the Broadband Institute is completing the “middle mile” connection betw... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

    7. Michael Kittredge III opens Kringle Candle in Bernardston | masslive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 16 2010) Tourism

      Michael Kittredge III opens Kringle Candle in Bernardston | masslive.com ...r-old Kringle Candle founder led a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony which included remarks by Congressman John W. Olver, followed by his father who proudly proclaimed after stepping up to the podium, “We’re back.” Just ......and sub-contractors. Among the many new employees at the store on Saturday was Tim Morgan, 25, from Holyoke who is part of the maintenance crew. “Word of mouth led me to apply for a job ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Greenfield Community College   Greenfield   Holyoke

    8. 'A Magnet for Innovation' in Holyoke

      Explore masstech.org (Oct 11 2010) Information Technology

      'A Magnet for Innovation' in Holyoke The new computing center, which Holyoke Mayor Elaine Pluta dubbed the “great green high-performance computing center”, is an unprecedented ......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 ... (Read Full Article)

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

    9. 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 ...ent. “Construction on this 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... (Read Full Article)

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

    10. 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 hybr......ides fixed-route bus service and paratransit service to 24 communities including Amherst, Chicopee, Holyoke, Northampton, Palmer, Springfield and Westfield. Subsidized by state and federal money and local as... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    11. 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 ...s the home for the state's planned high performance 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. Wi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    12. Canal, library plans advance

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 29 2010)

      ...id. Canal, library plans advance Tuesday, June 29, 2010 By MIKE PLAISANCE mplaisance@repub.com HOLYOKE - The city made progress on the canalwalk and library projects last week, an aide to the mayor said... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Northampton   Chicopee

    13. 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......ides fixed-route bus service and paratransit service to 24 communities including Amherst, Chicopee, Holyoke, Northampton, Palmer, Springfield and Westfield. Subsidized by state and federal money and local as... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Amherst

    14. $100 million in rail funds coming - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2010)

      ...ignment of the Vermonter line in the region, a project that will include opening station service in Holyoke, Northampton and Greenfield. Another $40 million is designated for a new segment of second track fo......, 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    15. 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 ...signated for a new segment of second track for the Springfield-New Haven line. Amherst, Greenfield, Holyoke, Northampton, Pioneer Valley Life, Springfield » Vermonter rail line gets $70 million stimulus fund......., 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    16. 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 councilor at large * Donald R. (Read Full Article)

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

    17. Western Mass. projects funded in spending bill

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 14 2009) Education

      ...ntatives includes $13.9 million in funding for Western Massachusetts projects, officials said. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, announced $11.1 million for his district, while Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, an......University of Massachusetts at Amherst and $300,000 toward the purchase of new medical equipment at Holyoke Medical Center. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Holyoke Medical Center

    18. Patrick Details Plans for Holyoke Computing Center

      Explore xconomy.com (Oct 22 2009) Life Sciences

      Patrick Details Plans for Holyoke Computing CenterXconomyMassachusetts Governor Deval Patrick traveled to Holyoke, MA, yesterday to talk about the next steps for the planned Holyoke High Performance Computing ...and more » Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick traveled to Holyoke, MA, yesterday to talk about the next steps for the planned Holyoke High Performance Computing Center, a massive project designed to advance the state of the art in “g......velopment Secretary Bialecki, Energy ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    19. Massachusetts Collaborative Announces Intention to Build a World ...

      Explore web.mit.edu (Jun 11 2009) Education , Life Sciences

      ...tive effort. "This is a cutting edge concept, and its impact on the city will be significant," said Congressman John Olver. "The Computing Center will dovetail nicely with other big projects underway in Holyoke like the Multimodal Center and the Canalwalk; this is a very exciting time for the city." "This is ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    20. Stimulus Money Gives a Real Boost to Summer Jobs Programs

      Explore BusinessWest (Jun 9 2009)

      Stimulus Money Gives a Real Boost to Summer Jobs Programs ... from across Hampden County, the YSJP specifically targets the cities of Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke, she said. In this issue, businesswest looks at the bright prospects for youths and summer jobs, ........ral recovery funds, we can give more kids than ever a chance to work, earn, and learn this summer.” Congressman John Olver expressed similar sentiments. “Providing our young people with the opportunity to earn money while ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Big Y Foods   MassMutual   Palmer

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