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  1. Articles mentioning both Congressman Richard E. Neal and Amherst

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    1. New England Public Radio Foundation sets groundbreaking for Springfield facility with more than $5 million raised

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 24 2013)

      New England Public Radio Foundation sets groundbreaking for Springfield facility with more than $5 million raised ...ng ceremony on Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy and Elizabeth Cardona, director of Gov. Deval Patrick's Springfield Offic... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts

    2. Making a Mark | BusinessWest

      Explore BusinessWest (Sep 25 2012)

      Making a Mark | BusinessWest ...rist College, a science center at Vassar College, and dorms, a football fieldhouse, and several other jobs at Amherst College, But that market slowed somewhat when the economy shattered in 2008. Fortunately for DOC, i... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut

    3. Massachusetts awarded $5 million emergency grant for storm-related road repairs

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 29 2011)

      ...ile more work needs to be done, it is an example that we are getting back on our feet.” Rep. John D. Olver, D-Amherst, said “Many people in my district suffered great losses and are still trying to rebuild. This funding ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   The Republican

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

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 4 2011) Transportation

      ...ice to Amherst and significantly worsen access to passenger rail service for the 90,000-plus people living in Amherst and its immediately abutting communities," Tucker said. Another issue is how train riders from Amherst... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Amtrak   Springfield

    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 ...with a slow connection.” 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 the r... (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 ...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 facilit... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

    7. 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 ...te’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 receiv... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    8. Development of life science is seen as critical to the future of Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2011) Education , Life Sciences

      Development of life science is seen as critical to the future of Western Massachusetts ...indham-Bannister are among the key speakers scheduled for the symposium at Smith. Also scheduled to speak are Congressman Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield; Abigail Barrow, founding director of the Massachusetts Technology... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    9. Jan. 27 Summit To Explore Potential For Life Sciences Cluster in Western Mass.

      Explore smith.edu (Jan 6 2011) Education , Life Sciences

      Jan. 27 Summit To Explore Potential For Life Sciences Cluster in Western Mass. ... the summit, cites the collective power of five colleges – Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith and UMass Amherst – as key resources that bring powerful research assets and a sustained commitment to the economic succ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center   Smith College

    10. 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 ...of jobs in challenging times and reshape the future of rail services across Western Massachusetts. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said, “Having been an outspoken and longtime supporter of high speed rail,... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 18 2010) Transportation

      ...w Haven and Massachusetts, and Vermont received $50 million for portions of its north-south tracks. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said the inclusion of money for high speed rail projects in the stimulus fundi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

    12. Editorial: City of Springfield remains a transportation hub

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2010) Transportation

      Editorial: City of Springfield remains a transportation hub ...hased with federal stimulus dollars. 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 commitme... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   The Republican

    13. 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 ...ew 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 will ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 8 2010) Information Technology

      ...olds and 50,000 businesses in central and Western Massachusetts. “This is a big funding deal,” said U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, in a polite paraphrase of a remark made by Vice President Joseph Biden earlier... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Greenfield Community College   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 1 2010) Transportation

      ...ulus 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, acc... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Amherst

    16. Dedication ceremony scheduled in Springfield for State Street corridor improvement project

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 1 2010)

      Dedication ceremony scheduled in Springfield for State Street corridor improvement project ...nd paraded up and down.” Phaneuf made reference to Paul Revere, George Washington, Ben Franklin, Lord Jeffrey Amherst, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, John Adams, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy and many ot... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer

    17. $100 million in rail funds coming - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2010)

      ...e Vermonter to the Connecticut River line would cut about 45 minutes off the trip to Vermont, though the Amherst stop would be eliminated, to the dismay of town residents. U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., said high... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    18. 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 ...e Vermonter to the Connecticut River line would cut about 45 minutes off the trip to Vermont, though the Amherst stop would be eliminated, to the dismay of town residents. U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., said high... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

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

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

      ...mic 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

    20. Western Mass. projects funded in spending bill

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 14 2009) Education

      ...projects, officials said. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, announced $11.1 million for his district, while Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, announced his district will receive a total of $2.8 million. Neal spokesman Wi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health   Holyoke Medical Center

    21. Qteros, the 'Microsoft of Energy,' Lands in Chicopee

      Explore BusinessWest (Oct 27 2009)

      Qteros, the 'Microsoft of Energy,' Lands in Chicopee ...ortunities.” And he said more of them could come via the state university and the research being conducted in Amherst. “There’s a lot of talent at UMass,” he said. “People are doing a variety of things in the lab, and we... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   MassDevelopment   Michael D. Bissonnette

    22. Chicopee welcomes biofuels company

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 10 2009)

      ...ting-edge work. The technology was developed by Dr. Susan Leschine and her University of Massachusetts lab in Amherst. "I was fascinated when I first heard about this. This is a challenge but we are committed to rolling ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Michael D. Bissonnette

    23. Advanced Biofuels Pilot Plant Under Construction in Chicopee

      Explore Press Release Distribution Online (Oct 9 2009) Aerospace/Defense

      ...n a single step, far more efficiently than leading competitors. Dr. Susan Leschine, a microbiologist at UMass Amherst, discovered the “Q Microbe™” on the shores of the Quabbin Reservoir. For more information about Qteros... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Michael D. Bissonnette   Amherst

    24. U.S. Census bureau to open 2 new offices in Western Mass. to make sure everyone is counted next year

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 29 2009) Education

      U.S. Census bureau to open 2 new offices in Western Mass. to make sure everyone is counted next year ...t will be the temptation,” said U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield. Neal and U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, attended the event along with 44 other elected officials and community leaders from Hampden, Hampshir... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Amherst

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