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  1. Articles mentioning both Domenic J. Sarno and Chicopee

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    1. Gaming regulator from Springfield faces questions about neutrality when ...

      Explore masslive.com (May 13 2012)

      Gaming regulator from Springfield faces questions about neutrality when ... ...t about the deliberations and unbiased and thoughtful about the applications we will be reviewing." Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette said he believes that Stebbins was a good choice for the commission an......tebbins's appointment to the commission gives the city an advantage for a casino, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the commission's five members will approve the best possible proposal for Western Massachusett... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette

    2. Massachusetts Gaming Commission advances plan to reduce timetable for casinos

      Explore masslive.com (May 8 2012)

      Massachusetts Gaming Commission advances plan to reduce timetable for casinos ...the process without compromising anything material," Crosby said in an interview. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno had said he hoped the commission could reduce the number of years it estimates for casinos to open.......ional Gaming is eyeing a 280-acre plot of land near the Massachusetts Turnpike for a casino resort. Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonette has also said that he expects a casino proposal for his city. The Moheg... (Read Full Article)

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

    3. Springfield Water and Sewer Commission appoints Katherine Pedersen as new director

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 22 2012)

      Springfield Water and Sewer Commission appoints Katherine Pedersen as new director ...The commission appointed Pedersen directly rather than conduct a search or screening process. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno praised the appointment, saying he has worked closely with Pedersen in recent years and “she has de......gfield, Agawam, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Ludlow, Wilbraham, West Springfield, and partially to Chicopee. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Westfield State University   West Springfield

    4. Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Energy

      Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday ... are getting frustrated and losing their patience and so am I.” Also on Thursday, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno followed up on his promise to ask Attorney General Martha Coakley for an investigation of WMECO’s h......hool ready for the students. Updates are being provided on the town’s website, www.belchertown.org. Chicopee All but about 500 homes have power restored, and Chicopee Electric Light and Power is ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette

    5. Springfield officials and neighborhood activists praise $3 million Main Street reconstruction project in North End

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 17 2011)

      Springfield officials and neighborhood activists praise $3 million Main Street reconstruction project in North End ...emorial Square area of the North End. A future second phase will continue from Osgood Street to the Chicopee border. cheryl tight.JPG Rep. Cheryl Coakley-Rivera The first phase is scheduled for completion by ......inage, traffic signal upgrades, landscaping and improved decorative lighting. Coakley-Rivera, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Department of Public Works officials and neighborhood activists praised the project during a press... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

    6. Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray announces $230,000 in grants to assist with tornado recovery plans

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 16 2011)

      Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray announces $230,000 in grants to assist with tornado recovery plans Murray announced the planning grants during a Springfield visit and tour of the Holyoke-Chicopee-Springfield Head Start program office on Madison Avenue in the Maple High-Six Corners area, which w......essional planner or regional planning agency to assist a community in its rebuilding efforts. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin A. Edwards said they are very pleased that the state is stepping u... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

    7. Census numbers show increase in vacant housing units in Western Massachusetts; Springfield see uptick in wake of tornado

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 29 2011)

      ...Sean F. Curran, D-Springfield, is calling for more demolition of abandoned units in the city. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has said he agrees but adds that state and federal funding is drying up. Elsewhere in Western Massa......he agrees but adds that state and federal funding is drying up. Elsewhere in Western Massachusetts, Chicopee’s vacant residential units increased to 1,401, up 7 percent; Greenfield, 525, up 45 percent ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Palmer   Springfield

    8. Springfield receives $100,000 award from Massachusetts for single-stream recycling program

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 28 2011)

      Springfield receives $100,000 award from Massachusetts for single-stream recycling program ...ut $2 million, said DPW director Allan Chwalek. At a ceremony outside City Hall on Wednesday, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the program has “not only been good for the environment, it’s been good for the bottom line of......area adopt these types of programs and need some assistance, they should look to us,” Kimmell said. Chicopee has begun a single-stream program, as well. In October, the Chicopee City ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

    9. Treasurer Steven Grossman slots $100 million for Massachusetts community banks to lend to small businesses

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 22 2011) Financial Services

      Treasurer Steven Grossman slots $100 million for Massachusetts community banks to lend to small businesses ...all promoting his "Small Business Partnership" program. Looking on from left are Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Agawam Mayor Richard A. Cohen and Easthampton Mayor Michael A. Tautznik. SPRINGFIELD – State Treas......should we have our capital working outside our state,” said William J. Wagner, President and CEO of Chicopee Savings Bank in a telephone interview. “Especially when it isn’t earning anything anyway?” Chicopee Savings, which made about $106 million ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

    10. Treasurer Steve Grossman traveling Massachusetts to promote program to deposit state money into local banks to boost small business loans

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 22 2011) Financial Services

      Treasurer Steve Grossman traveling Massachusetts to promote program to deposit state money into local banks to boost small business loans ...to raise when he skipped a high-profile event with state legislators to keep an appointment in Chicopee. Grossman on Feb. 16 passed up an opportunity to testify before a hearing of the House and Senate W...... planning to meet on April 21 with bankers from Springfield and Springfield Mayor Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. He is also planning similar meetings in Holyoke and Greenfield. Thomas R. Creed, senior vice ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Michael D. Bissonnette   Berkshire Bank

    11. New England Farm Workers Council buys Springfield's Paramount theater

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 7 2011)

      New England Farm Workers Council buys Springfield's Paramount theater ...de the Paramount Theater in Springfield on Monday with Russell J. Omer, executive vice president of Chicopee Savings Bank, which is the lead lender of the Council's purchase of the theater. SPRINGFIELD – The......” Omer said. “This gives him site control. Now he’ll develop it. It’s not going to be risky.” Mayor Domenic J. Sarno praised the purchase, saying the New England Farm Workers Council under Flores is ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

    12. Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield deals with defections

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 31 2011)

      Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield deals with defections ...e space and staff with the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is questioning the effectiveness of a broad-based regional chamber. “I believe it is an opportune t......tmass Area Development Corp., have projects going on elsewhere. “You can say all they care about is Chicopee, or all they care about is Ludlow Mills,” Ciuffreda said. “But it’s one economy. You can’t be ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Russell Denver   Smith & Wesson Corp.

    13. Springfield plans $3.6 million Main Street reconstruction project in North End

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 26 2011)

      Springfield plans $3.6 million Main Street reconstruction project in North End ... is in “real bad” shape, and he is pleased to see the project moving forward. Claudio praised Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state Rep. Cheryl A. Coakley Rivera, D-Springfield, for helping to move the project forward. Th......wntown. There are also plans to eventually extend the Main Street improvements further north to the Chicopee line, officials said. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Amtrak   Springfield

    14. Facilitating Job Growth

      Explore BusinessWest (Jan 18 2011)

      Facilitating Job Growth ...years ago, he’s assisted companies ranging from S&W and Titeflex to ethanol producer Qteros, now in Chicopee, to Real Pickles, a growing venture (literally and figuratively) in Greenfield. For this issue, Bus......mented. There was a photo in the local press featuring a number of the players. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno was most prominent in that shot, and Vedovelli, while visible, was toward the back of the group ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Liberty Mutual   Smith & Wesson Corp.

    15. Springfield Parade of Big Balloons and Bright Nights season near

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 8 2010) Tourism

      Springfield Parade of Big Balloons and Bright Nights season near ...quare General Manager Fred Christensen announced plans for the parade Monday at Tower Square. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet presented Ashe with his “official” parade marshal jacket......rade is supported by contributions from the Springfield Business Improvement District, PeoplesBank, Chicopee Savings Bank, Springfield Marriott, the Massachusetts National Guard and the Springfield Departme... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Big Y Foods   Six Flags New England

    16. Sales tax holiday, manufacturing tax breaks highlight Massachusetts economic development bill | masslive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 5 2010)

      Sales tax holiday, manufacturing tax breaks highlight Massachusetts economic development bill | masslive.com ...s tax breaks to expand manufacturing jobs and encourage more middle class housing in cities such as Chicopee, Holyoke and Springfield. The 102-page bill also consolidates state agencies, extends the life of p......bs or retain 50 such jobs. The jobs would need to exist for a minimum of five years. DJSarno127.jpg Domenic Sarno Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and John D. Judge, chief development officer for the city ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts Office of Business Development

    17. Doing Business in: Springfield

      Explore BusinessWest (May 13 2010) Education

      ...e city’s red ledgers back on track, and in the recently-released budget for fiscal year 2011, Mayor Domenic Sarno unveiled plans for increased hiring in the public-safety departments and a priority for “strong and......k, and now there is land for new construction,” he countered. “You have property at Smith & Wesson, Chicopee River Business Park, in Indian Orchard, for light industrial. So now, there’s plenty of land out ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   MassMutual Center

    18. Anthony W. Ravosa of Springfield recalled for urban vision

      Explore masslive.com (May 3 2010)

      Anthony W. Ravosa of Springfield recalled for urban vision ...rship of some of the city’s most historic buildings at Court Square, including the Byers block, the Chicopee National Bank, Court Square and Walker buildings. He was also the owner of several nightclubs and r......Pearl Bailey show at the Civic Center with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno recalled how his own father grew up with the elder Ravosa in the city’s Six Corners ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

    19. Springfield Falcons of AHL announce 1-year affiliation with Columbus Blue Jackets

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 25 2010)

      Springfield Falcons of AHL announce 1-year affiliation with Columbus Blue Jackets Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, a Falcons season-ticket holder, attended the press conference and spoke of the long tradition of S......ral tie-in to the area because the Springfield Armory produced many of the guns and the Ames Co. in Chicopee made a lot of the swords used during the Civil War. The Falcons will still feature the hockey stick... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield Armory

    20. Realizing Springfield's Energy Potential

      Explore BusinessWest (Mar 16 2010) Education , Green Region

      ...n as a Commonwealth Green Community, enabling us to apply for restricted grant opportunities. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Development Services staff have been working diligently to promote our innovative programmi......he reason we collaborated with Western New England College, Western Massachusetts Electric Company, Chicopee Light & Power, and Westfield Gas & Electric to create GreenTEK. This program, once funded and funct... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Western New England University   Springfield

    21. Spirit of Springfield reports $350,000 in payments to city during successful Bright Nights season

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 16 2010) Tourism

      ...ervice that cannot be measured but is truly appreciated.” Guest speakers included Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chicopee Mayor Michael D. Bissonnette. Spirit of Springfield signaled out many individuals and companies wh... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Domenic J. Sarno   Michael D. Bissonnette

    22. Springfield City Council creates Green City Commission | Breaking News - MassLive.com -

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 11 2010) Education , Green Region

      ...F. Tosado, as requested by Ferrera. Ferrera said the commission and council hope to work with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno in adopting some of the future proposals and changes. Sarno has spoken often about the city’s effor......rgy initiatives. The city has a “gold mine” of people and their ideas, he said. Colleen O’Connor of Chicopee, a student at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, is serving as the ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Springfield City Council

    23. Westover Air Reserve Base pumped $231 million in to Western Mass. economy, Air Force says

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 11 2009) Aerospace/Defense

      Westover Air Reserve Base pumped $231 million in to Western Mass. economy, Air Force says ...re needed. Swain said he believes in hiring locally and keeps in contact with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, leaders in Chicopee, Holyoke, Ludlow and business officials in a 50-mile radius to ensure the base can help area compan... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

    24. Developers interested in Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 31 2009) Education

      ...ork Street jail site, the Indian Orchard Business Park on Oak, Goodwin and Pinevale streets and the Chicopee River Business Park. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   MassMutual Center

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