Holyoke Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center in Springfield awarded money to create new programs

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...ing a program to integrate mental and behavioral health into its emergency room, he said. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said he has been working hard on the initiative, saying it will prevent job layoffs as well as imp... (Read Full Article)

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Wellness programs tonic for stressed health care system, Massachusetts medical professionals say

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...on enough to help the system’s current economic crisis, several medical professionals and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said during a panel discussion Monday. SPRINGFIELD — The growing emphasis on diet, exercise and disease prevention will yield long-term health care co... (Read Full Article)

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Editorial: Western Massachusetts ready to make business connections

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... of a 1,100-mile fiber optic cable for high-speed Internet to rural parts of Western Massachusetts. Springfield and other cities in the region already have high-speed Internet. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, who championed the region at the conference, noted that public investments help create jobs. Just ... (Read Full Article)

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Boston conference promotes potential of new computing center, high-speed Internet in Western Massachusetts

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Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative   Springfield

Broadbrand program to woo companies to western Mass

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...ussion April 30 - along with Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and officials from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative - about some key infrastructure devel......them attached to a broadband network. Even those larger communities in western Massachusetts - like Springfield or Northampton - which do have broadband access are connected through Internet hubs in large cities... (Read Full Article)

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Small Business Administration wants to help more businesses get loans, grow the economy

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Nelson, current Springfield branch manager for the SBA Raymond E. Milano and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, met Monday with bankers and economic developers for an hour-long question-and-answer session at th... (Read Full Article)

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MassDevelopment celebrates completion of renovation of former courthouse at 1550 Main St.

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...ing is about 90 percent occupied, and houses approximately 350 employees, officials said. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, praised MassDevelopment, saying the agency “stepped up to the plate,” and made sure the building w... (Read Full Article)

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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal talks to Chicopee High School students about the economy, elections

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...iety of current events and spent more than half his time taking questions from students. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal talks to Chicopee High School students about the economy, elections Published: Wednesday, April 04,......rk Reddit Share Email Print neal at chicopee high Photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield speaks to students at Chicopee High School. CHICOPEE – Students quizzed U.S. Richard ... (Read Full Article)

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Gala boost Rebuild Springfield in post-tornado efforts

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...reet, and rebuilding is still ongoing. He hopes to move back in later this month. Speakers included Congressman Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, who proclaimed that “Springfield’s best days lie ahead” and the guest of honor, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, who acknowledged the Guerr... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   West Springfield

Solutia Inc. donates $30,000 to the Springfield post-tornado revitalization effort

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, joined Sullivan in thanking Solutia for the donation during a press conference conducted at the fe... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation president: Bay State poised to take advantage of recovery, but problems loom

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The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield drew 585 people to the MassMutual Center for the annual luncheon, said Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, presid......e close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print The Republican | Michael S. GordonU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., left, and Michael J. Widmer, right, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, ... (Read Full Article)

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Deval Patrick administration plans strategy to protect Massachusetts military facilities

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...al evacuation. U.S. Sens. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., and Scott P. Brown, R-Mass., as well as U.S, Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, have said the Air Force proposal and any future Base Realignment and Closure recommendations must ... (Read Full Article)

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Employers Back Rep. Neal's Call to Preserve Retirement Tax Incentives

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...ower- and middle-income employees. AIM announced its support today for a resolution co-sponsored by Springfield Congressman Richard E. Neal that would affirm the support of Congress for retirement savings tax incentives. In a letter to the... (Read Full Article)

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State, congressional leaders stress cooperation in defense of Massachusetts military installations

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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, said Monday that a proposed reduction in aircraft at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee is just... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield sees foundation laid for economic growth in 2012

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...ns in 2012, says Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. Kennedy, a longtime economic development aide to U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, echoes the mayor’s optimism, saying the City of Homes has “set the table” for many projects to gat... (Read Full Article)

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Chicopee's Westover Air Reserve Base may fall victim to federal budget squeeze

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...eplacement of the base fuel system. That project remains on schedule, the colonel said. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, points to such capital improvements as signs that Westover will keep going. He predicted that mili... (Read Full Article)

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Smith & Wesson grows in Springfield hiring veterans, Putnam Vocational students

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...t it has already created 217 jobs and expects to hit 227 jobs by the end of the month.Looking on is Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, center, and Congressman Richard E. Neal, right, SPRINGFIELD – Brandon L. Vega, a 17-year-old senior at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School, hopes ... (Read Full Article)

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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal meets with chambers of commerce from current and future congressional districts

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... The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 010312 richard neal westfield.JPG The Republican | Dave RobackU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, speaks at a Chamber of Commerce meeting at Scanlon Hall at Westfield State University on Tuesday. ... (Read Full Article)

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Municipal Economic Development Announcements

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Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno appoints Kevin Kennedy, aide to U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, as the city's new chief development officer

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.... Sarno on Monday announced the appointment of Kevin E. Kennedy, who serves is an aide to U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, as the city’s new chief development officer. Kennedy, 59, of 54 South Shore Drive, will oversee t......ce of Planning and Economic Development, and serve as the city’s top economic development official. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno appoints Kevin Kennedy, aide to U.S. Rep. Richard Neal ... (Read Full Article)

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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal to hold economic development press conference in Springfield

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...n Street Corridor and State Street Corridor" to help spur economic growth, Sarno said. Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal to hold economic development press conference in Springfield Published: Sunday, December 18, 2011, 7:20 AM Updated: Sunday, December 18, 2011, 7:31 AM Conor......ublican Follow 5 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print DJSarno127.jpg Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and ... (Read Full Article)

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At the White House, Holyoke Mayor-elect Alex Morse invites President and Mrs. Obama to visit Paper City

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..., his chief of staff, for the White House visit. He has meetings scheduled Wednesday with U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, a representative of U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., and David P. Agnew, deputy director of the W... (Read Full Article)

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Congressman Neal to discuss federal cuts with New England Council at Boston breakfast

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Editorial: Western Massachusetts construction projects sign of brighter days

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...stories in The Republican or online at MassLive.com to learn about projects that are under way from Springfield to Longmeadow and Holyoke to Northampton. But in case you’re unaware of the uptick in construction ......g center project, this redevelopment plan will help redefine the neighborhood around AIC. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, who secured federal funding of the State Street improvements, said the latest project complements ... (Read Full Article)

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