Holyoke Community College culinary center seen as transformative

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...o open a year from now in summer 2017, will be named the MGM Resorts HCC Center for Culinary Arts at Holyoke. Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, and MGM e... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Holyoke Community College   Springfield

At WMass Developers Conference, Gov. Charlie Baker says $918M economic development bill would uplift Mass. outside of I-495

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...assDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative and the Holyoke Innovation District. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said $2.7 billion of the economic development is within city limits. "Very appreciative of ED... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassDevelopment   MassMutual Center

Colleges, universities add to 'eclectic' mix in downtown Springfield

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...tutions; these have included Springfield Technical Community College (which is located just up State Street), Holyoke Community College and Westfield State University. It has more than 700 enrollments per semester across... (Read Full Article)

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

Springfield Regional Chamber Breakfast to Feature Mayor’s Forum

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...ave Madsen, primary anchor for Western Mass News, will moderate an informal discussion with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Easthampton Mayor Karen Cadieux, and West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt. The discussion will ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   West Springfield   Springfield

Region States Its Case for Expanded Rail

Explore BusinessWest (Feb 23 2016) Transportation

... expanded rail service becomes reality, this region, and especially cities like Springfield, Northampton, and Holyoke, could benefit from what he called “re-urbanizing,” a reverse of what occurred 40 years ago, when peop... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Smith College   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

Springfield's Early Childhood Center humming with activity under public-private partnership

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...nown as SCOOP (Springfield Cooperative Preschool) pre-kindergarten programs run by the city's public schools, Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Square One and the YMCA of Greater Springfield will each operate clas... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Chicopee

Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival draws thousands to Court Square

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...ic and the dance and the venue is beautiful," she said. Amherst resident Mari Castaneda and Korina Jocson, of Holyoke, arrived early to see Jesus Pagan & Conjunto Barrio, who play a variety of music including Latin jazz ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

Environmental activists urge state to lift cap on solar energy subsidy program

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...wer and Northeast Biodiesel; Jens Christiansen, economics professor, Mount Holyoke College; Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno; and Belchertown Town Planner Douglas Albertson. The advocates are urging residents to join o... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   Mount Holyoke College

Jewish Geriatric Services breaks ground on $11.4 million Sosin Center for Rehabilitation

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... homes today. He praised the JGS' for its more than 100 years of services in the community. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, as well as State Rep. Brian M. Ashe, D-Longmeadow, were among the politicians present. Complet... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Holyoke

Tracking Progress

Explore BusinessWest (Apr 21 2015)

...rk but also create momentum and spur additional activity. But for Bob Aquadro, senior project manager with Holyoke-based Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, it’s merely the latest — and also one of the largest, most challenging,... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Amtrak   Springfield

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

Explore BusinessWest (Nov 5 2014) Manufacturing

...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)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield College   Springfield

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)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Baystate Health   Springfield

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)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Holyoke

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)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Holyoke

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

...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)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Palmer   Amtrak