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  1. Articles mentioning both Domenic J. Sarno and Holyoke

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

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 4 2014) Education , Life Sciences

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

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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 31 2014) Education

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

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

    3. 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

      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 ...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)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Palmer   Amtrak

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 24 2014)

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

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   Mohegan Sun

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

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 17 2013) Education

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

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

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

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 10 2013)

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

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Western New England University   Springfield

    7. MGM a hot topic at "Mayors' Forum"

      Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (May 1 2013)

      MGM a hot topic at "Mayors' Forum" ...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)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Holyoke

    8. $400 million overhaul of Interstate 91 hovers over planned casinos in Springfield, West Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 1 2013)

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

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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 6 2012)

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

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   West Springfield   Springfield

    10. Ameristar Casinos drops plans for Springfield casino

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 30 2012)

      Ameristar Casinos drops plans for Springfield casino ...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)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Palmer   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 24 2012)

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

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Mohegan Sun   Palmer

    12. Springfield Housing Authority's YEAH! Network builds teen leaders

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2012) Education

      Springfield Housing Authority's YEAH! Network builds teen leaders ...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)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Westfield State University   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 6 2012) Transportation

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

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Holyoke

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

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 26 2012) Education

      ...England University, Springfield College, Bay Path College, Westfield State University and Elms College. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Rep. Cheryl Coakley-Rivera, D-Springfield, and Patricia Spradley, the school system’s ... (Read Full Article)

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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 11 2012)

      ...ty Development -- floated the idea of building a casino resort at Wyckoff Country Club along Interstate 91 in Holyoke. But that plan foundered when newly elected mayor Alex B. Morse expressed opposition to a casino in th... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   kevin Jennings   Springfield

    16. Making a Mark | BusinessWest

      Explore BusinessWest (Sep 25 2012)

      Making a Mark | BusinessWest ..., 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)

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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 13 2012)

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

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Holyoke Community College   West Springfield

    18. Springfield City Council to consider tax incentives for 2 expanding businesses

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 7 2012)

      Springfield City Council to consider tax incentives for 2 expanding businesses ...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)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   West Springfield   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 7 2012) Transportation

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

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Amtrak   Springfield

    20. Casino operators eye 4 potential sites in Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 24 2012)

      Casino operators eye 4 potential sites in Springfield ...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)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Mohegan Sun   Palmer

    21. Pioneer Valley United Way hits fundraising goal, honors volunteers

      Explore masslive.com (May 22 2012)

      Pioneer Valley United Way hits fundraising goal, honors volunteers ...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)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Springfield

    22. 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 ...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)

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

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

      Explore masslive.com (May 1 2012)

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

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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 26 2012)

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

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

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