Gov. Charlie Baker talks budget, energy, drug abuse at Affiliated Chambers meeting | masslive

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...his tenure as president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno spoke at length, announcing that the groundbreaking for the MGM Springfield casino project wi... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

Westfield State University, Springfield public schools form partnership to prime teacher pipeline

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...rogram, according to a press release from the university. Last month, Westfield announced a partnership with Holyoke Community College to make a four-year college degree more affordable. Preston and HCC President Willi... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Holyoke Community College   Westfield State University

Springfield City Council accepts second highest bid for foreclosed apartment building on Central Street, praising developer's track record and plans

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...ts, according to its proposal. The development team has various housing projects in Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke, according to its proposal. Tina Quagliato, the city's director of disaster recovery, said recently t... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

For the Long Haul | BusinessWest

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...d learned about potential workforce-training initiatives involving Springfield Technical Community College, Holyoke Community College, Western New England University, and Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, a... (Read Full Article)

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

Better Homes Inc. proposed $10 million housing project at former Brookings Elementary School in Springfield

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...8 apartments in Northampton, as well as managing an additional 167 apartments in Springfield, Northampton and Holyoke. The city has listed the fair market value of the property at $215,000, matching the bid price. The ... (Read Full Article)

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MassLive celebrates new downtown Springfield offices with Gov. Deval Patrick, Mayor Domenic Sarno | masslive

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...ves office in January. He said there are many people who remind him of what downtown Springfield or downtown Holyoke once was like. "That doesn't cut it," Patrick said. "The question is 'What can we be?' " Sarno prais... (Read Full Article)

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

Once homeless, Jessica Prokop draws standing ovation at United Way of Pioneer Valley fund-raiser breakfast; Michael Mathis stresses MGM philanthropy

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...nited Way of Pioneer Valley board of directors, and president of Holyoke Community College, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and Dora D. Robinson, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Pioneer Valley.... (Read Full Article)

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

Springfield's Union Station chugging along toward projected July 2016 opening date

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...tside – the progress is internal.” In the most recent steps toward the projected July 2016 opening date, the Holyoke-based building contractor Daniel O’Connell’s Sons demolished the parking garage at 30 Frank B. Murray ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Springfield

Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau hands out Howdy Awards | masslive

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...als and organizations for their dedication and outstanding contribution to the region's hospitality industry. HOLYOKE - — The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau honored nine  individuals from the hospital... (Read Full Article)

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Howdy! Domenic Sarno to receive Howdy hospitality award | masslive

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... The Howdy Awards Gala Dinner takes place  6 p.m. Monday, June 9 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $65.00 per person, and $625 for a table of ten. For ticket information or more... (Read Full Article)

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American Medical Response shows public its newly updated communications center in Springfield

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...ast Longmeadow and Hampden, and is the state 911 department certified emergency medical dispatch resource for Holyoke and Springfield. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the city appreciates the investment by AMR. The center ... (Read Full Article)

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Massachusetts Life Sciences Center awards $500,000 to Western New England University for cancer research and development

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...Wilbraham, joined in praising the grant program. Representatives of four area high schools and Girls Inc. of Holyoke also attended the press conference to celebrate recent grants totaling approximately $300,000 from the... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

University of Massachusetts opens 'welcome center' for students at Springfield Tower Square satellite campus

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...hat additional programs are being explored to in partnership with Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Community College. The programs will allow students to obtain an associate degree that leads to bache... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

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

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...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)

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

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...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

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...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)

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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)

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$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

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...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

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...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

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...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

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...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

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...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