Q&A with Transportation Secretary Richard Davey: Davey responds to your questions on the I-91 viaduct, a commuter rail in the Pioneer Valley and more

Explore masslive.com (Feb 28 2014) Transportation

...des increased service to Boston. Anne (declined to provide last name) of Brimfield: At times, travel between Holyoke and Northampton can be a standstill and drivers do not realize it when getting on I-91. Would MassDOT ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Palmer   Amtrak

MGM Resorts International details plan for Springfield casino in front of Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Explore masslive.com (Jan 24 2014)

...lause written into the contract with MGM, the only other local municipality to negotiate the same benefit was Holyoke, under the surrounding community agreement reached with Mayor Alex Morse. Last week, 13 towns and cit... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   Mohegan Sun

Springfield to receive Shannon grant of nearly $782,000 to combat youth, gang violence

Explore masslive.com (Dec 17 2013) Education

...eceived a $485,999 grant in fiscal year 2014 Eileen Cavanaugh, president of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke Inc. and program manager for the Holyoke-Chicopee Shannon Initiative, said the grant marks a $40,000 i... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

Massachusetts legislators urged to expand financial support of aging urban centers in gateway cities

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...re for the Gateway Cities because we are working together,” he added. Committee member Rep. Aaron M. Vega, D-Holyoke, said rebuilding older urban cities is an investment in the overall state economy. “If we get this he... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Western New England University   Springfield

MGM a hot topic at "Mayors' Forum"

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...liated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield ’s monthly event at the Delaney House. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, and Easthampton Mayor Michael Tautznik spoke about the importance of ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Holyoke

$400 million overhaul of Interstate 91 hovers over planned casinos in Springfield, West Springfield

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...ic plan using the numerous access points to our facility." Penn National’s traffic from the North – Chicopee, Holyoke, Northampton, or Vermont -- would be southbound on Interstate 91, and would take the Birnie Avenue exi... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno suggests Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse's planned regional meeting on casinos may be premature

Explore masslive.com (Dec 6 2012)

...14 PM Print Brought to you by 2012 domenic sarno vs alex morse.jpg Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, left, and Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse The Republican staff file photos SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanked Holyoke... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   West Springfield   Springfield

Ameristar Casinos drops plans for Springfield casino

Explore masslive.com (Nov 30 2012)

...h End and North End, respectively, of Springfield's downtown. In addition, casinos are proposed in Palmer and Holyoke. Under state law, up to three casinos will be allowed in Massachusetts including one in Western Massa... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Palmer   Springfield

Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse to announce casino resort plan for Mountain Park with Eric Suher

Explore masslive.com (Nov 24 2012)

...oject of billion-dollar magnitude will be coming to the region and will affect Holyoke, thus making sense for Holyoke to have a say, and that with Suher involved the project offers a Holyoke businessman with a quality pl... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Mohegan Sun   Palmer

Springfield Housing Authority's YEAH! Network builds teen leaders

Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2012) Education

...teen pregnancy prevention month in May. There also will be visits with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse. YEAH! Network teams from Robinson Gardens and Holyoke will get together occasionally... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Westfield State University   Springfield

Springfield City Council considers approving $2.2 million for Union Station project

Explore masslive.com (Nov 6 2012) Transportation

...nd federal grant sources to make the long-awaited project a reality. The contractor, Daniel O’Connell Sons of Holyoke is scheduled to begin the first phase in the spring. The phase includes restoration of the terminal bu... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Holyoke

Students and adults rally to urge Springfield youth to pursue higher education as a key to success

Explore masslive.com (Oct 26 2012) Education

Comment Mentions:   American International College   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts

Hard Rock International, one of 4 potential contenders for Springfield casino, may set sights on Boston

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Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   kevin Jennings   Springfield

Making a Mark | BusinessWest

Explore BusinessWest (Sep 25 2012)

..., it’s not good for your business.” Not Out of the Woods Working from four main offices — its headquarters in Holyoke and satellites in Franklin; New Haven, Conn.; and Nashua, N.H., the latter housing its utilities divis... (Read Full Article)

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

YWCA expects to double size of YouthBuild program for at-risk young adults in Springfield aided by $1.1 million grant

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... Education, the city of Springfield through its Community Development Block Grant and Shannon Grant programs, Holyoke Community College, YouthBuild USA, Americorp, the Community United Way of Pioneer Valley, and the YWCA... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Holyoke Community College   West Springfield

Springfield City Council to consider tax incentives for 2 expanding businesses

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...taxes of about $30,400, according to city estimates. Nash Manufacturing, a precision manufacturing company in Holyoke, is planning to relocate to Springfield at 572 St. James Ave., to help meet its expansion needs, accor... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   West Springfield   Springfield

Springfield hires Daniel O'Connell's Sons as construction manager for $45 million Union Station project

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... selection of Daniel O’Connell’s Sons of Holyoke as the construction manager. Local officials including Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy and members of the Springfield Redevelopment Authori... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Amtrak   Springfield

Casino operators eye 4 potential sites in Springfield

Explore masslive.com (Jul 24 2012)

...n Massachusetts, but he did not elaborate. Hard Rock Cafe, a Florida-based company, dropped a casino plan for Holyoke, but apparently is still interested in opening a casino in Western Massachusetts. MGM Resorts, which c... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Mohegan Sun   Palmer

Pioneer Valley United Way hits fundraising goal, honors volunteers

Explore masslive.com (May 22 2012)

...eptional community involvement in the past year. Recognized were Paul S. and Dianne F. Doherty of Longmeadow; Holyoke-based PeoplesBank and its assistant vice president, Charlene Smolkowicz; the Youth Empowerment Adolesc... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Springfield

Massachusetts Gaming Commission advances plan to reduce timetable for casinos

Explore masslive.com (May 8 2012)

...s in Palmer off Exit 8 of the Massachusetts Turnpike. Hard Rock International of Florida proposed a casino in Holyoke, but was opposed by Mayor Alex Morse. MGM Resorts International of Las Vegas recently dropped plans fo... (Read Full Article)

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

Massachusetts Gaming Commission moves to create process for qualifying casino ...

Explore masslive.com (May 1 2012)

...ent, may select a new site in Western Massachusetts after being rebuffed by the Holyoke mayor for a casino in Holyoke. In late March, MGM Resorts International dropped out of a casino project planned for Brimfield. MGM h... (Read Full Article)

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

State prepared to buy Springfield fire training center for $2 million and convert to regional training use

Explore masslive.com (Mar 26 2012)

...ive building will be demolished and rebuilt to meet state standards. David A. LaFond, a retired fire chief in Holyoke who is executive director of the Western Massachusetts Fire Chief’s Association, joined Coan in prais... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield

The Casino Era Begins

Explore BusinessWest (Dec 6 2011)

...go into the decision, with traffic and access, one of the main items of concern with both the Springfield and Holyoke proposals, being just one of them. “And, in truth, traffic is going to be an issue with every proposal... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun

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

Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Energy

...ored. That’s because an electrician is required to do that work. Holyoke Fewer than 50 homes scattered around Holyoke remained without electricity as of Thursday afternoon. Those residents will need to work with the Holy... (Read Full Article)

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