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  1. Articles mentioning both Easthampton and Greenfield

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    1. Job fairs in Hampshire and Franklin counties draw youth

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 23 2012)

      ...d in Orange and Northampton. The third and final fair is scheduled to take place on Wednesday in Greenfield. The Northampton event on April 11 drew 87 young people from Northampton and Easthampton high schools, Amherst Regional High School and Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, accor... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Smith College   Amherst   Northampton

    2. Western Massachusetts students attend Youth Conference to Prevent Underage Drinking at Greenfield Community College

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 12 2012) Education

      Western Massachusetts students attend Youth Conference to Prevent Underage Drinking at Greenfield Community College ...lin is the leadership development and diversity coordinator for Community Action! Youth Programs in Greenfield. GREENFIELD – As a member of a group called “Above the Influence” at Easthampton High School, senior Shawn P. Heckley, 17, wants to help other students learn about “living above th... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Greenfield Community College   Greenfield   The Republican

    3. Job scene brightens in Valley as hiring picks up

      Explore GazetteNET (Mar 23 2012)

      ...d children and adults, and New England Natural Bakers, a producer of organic cereals and granola in Greenfield. "We're fortunate to have a pretty stable economy overall in this area," said Deborah Radway, the o...... of backgrounds, interests and needs here." Courtney Harrington, manager for Reliable Temps Inc. of Easthampton, also reported growth in the local work force. "Things are picking up, especially in manufacturing,... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Big Y Foods   Springfield   Northampton

    4. Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray awards $4 million in grants to Massachusetts communities for providing regional services

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 16 2012)

      Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray awards $4 million in grants to Massachusetts communities for providing regional services ... program off the ground without this grant." The initiative includes Northampton, Springfield, Greenfield, Chesterfield, Easthampton, Granby, Montague, Turners Falls and Ware. Sullivan said the money will help pay for education, a p... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Palmer   Springfield

    5. Western Massachusetts food programs receive grants from Project Bread to fight hunger

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 9 2011)

      Western Massachusetts food programs receive grants from Project Bread to fight hunger ...ol: Salvation Army Chicopee: Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry; Mission Center, New Jerusalem Inc. Easthampton: Easthampton Community Center Greenfield: Community Action; Salvation Army; Franklin County Community Meals Hatfield: Food Bank of Western M... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   Amherst

    6. 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 ...tts and was confident it would have the remaining 63,000 on line before Saturday. Most customers in Greenfield, Hadley and the Springfield area are expected to have restored service overnight Thursday. There ar......aturday starting today, officials said. The town will also be picking up debris from the tree belt. Easthampton Nearly a quarter of the homes in Easthampton were still without power by mid-afternoon on Thursday, but Mayor ... (Read Full Article)

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

    7. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray tours Easthampton's Oliver Street landfill solar array, now under construction

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 21 2011) Energy

      Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray tours Easthampton's Oliver Street landfill solar array, now under construction ...rray addresses a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Knowledge Corridor railway at the Energy Park in Greenfield on Thursday afternoon. Murray also visited Easthampton, where he toured the Oliver Street landfill solar array. EASTHAMPTON – Mayor Michael A. Tautznik led state officials, including Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray, on a walki... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Greenfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company   Knowledge Corridor

    8. SAT scores drop statewide but more students take the exam

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 14 2011) Education

      SAT scores drop statewide but more students take the exam ...ad access to the test before taking it.” In Western Massachusetts, some high schools in Chicopee, Greenfield, Easthampton and West Springfield saw declines in most subjects, while others bucked the trend. In Greenfield, mean scores are down in all categories, but the most eye-catching decline was a 70 percentage po... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Chicopee

    9. Amherst Select Board to vote on fuel efficency policy so town can apply for green status

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 31 2011) Green Region

      Amherst Select Board to vote on fuel efficency policy so town can apply for green status ...ext five years. So far, 74 communities have received the green designation including Springfield, Easthampton, Greenfield, Holyoke and Northampton. It enables them to receive grants for energy efficiency projects. Granby,... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    10. Western Massachusetts business etc.: Big East women's hoop championship to stay in Hartford

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 25 2011)

      Western Massachusetts business etc.: Big East women's hoop championship to stay in Hartford ...below 80 percent of the area median income. Developed by Beacon Communities of Boston, the Homes at Easthampton Meadow will be the third and final phase of the community located on a 46-acre site at the foot of ......re brushes and two new mixers for use with paint and stains. Andy’s, Oak Shoppe celebrates 30 years GREENFIELD – Andy’s and the Oak Shoppe and Homespun By Andy’s are ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield College   Palmer   Springfield

    11. Gov. Deval Patrick awards $28 million in block grants, including nearly $13 million to Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 7 2011)

      Gov. Deval Patrick awards $28 million in block grants, including nearly $13 million to Western Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick awarded $28 million in grants, including $13.5 million in 24 communities in Western Massachusetts for improving public housing, providing child care, food and other social services for the poor and repairing some tornado damage in West Springfield. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer   Springfield

    12. Massachusetts Developing Solar Farms on Old Landfills

      Explore CleanTechnica (Jun 23 2011) Energy , Green Region

      Massachusetts Developing Solar Farms on Old Landfills ...ern Massachusetts that are involved with projects to put solar panels on former landfills include Easthampton, Greenfield and Amherst. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Greenfield

    13. YMCA, Head Start and 65 other Western Mass day care centers win grants to improve quality

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 13 2011) Education

      YMCA, Head Start and 65 other Western Mass day care centers win grants to improve quality ...Westover Early Childhood Center, Holyoke.Chicopee.Springfield Head Start Inc. - Westover Job Corp. •Easthampton: Community Action of Franklin, Hampshire and North Quabbin Regions - at Easthampton •East Longmeadow: The Kids Place •Gill: Giving Tree School •Greenfield: Community Action of Franklin, Hampshire and North Quabbin Regions at Washington Street, Community ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Chicopee

    14. Chicopee Savings Bank among 1st to get funds for Massachusetts treasurer Steven Grossman's Small Business Banking Partnership

      Explore masslive.com (May 6 2011) Financial Services

      Chicopee Savings Bank among 1st to get funds for Massachusetts treasurer Steven Grossman's Small Business Banking Partnership ...t $5 million deposits of their own, according to a news release from the state. In Franklin County, Greenfield Savings Bank and Greenfield Co-Operative Bank are also working on agreements with the Treasurer’s Office. State Treasurer Steve......buildings and otherwise expand, creating jobs and further investment. On Friday Grossman will visit Easthampton Savings Bank and Country Bank for Savings in Ware to promote the program. The money had been ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Greenfield

    15. Westfield's closed landfill will become a solar farm

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 31 2011) Energy

      Westfield's closed landfill will become a solar farm ...er use of a landfill,” said Fitzgerald. Axio is currently working to develop and similar project in Greenfield. Also, Amherst is negotiating with a different firm to build a solar generating system on that town......egotiating with a different firm to build a solar generating system on that town’s former landfill. Easthampton has also contracted with a company to build solar facilities on city-owned property there. Axio was... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Greenfield   Westfield

    16. Annual Log Cabin networking expo showcases 200 local businesses

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 27 2011)

      Annual Log Cabin networking expo showcases 200 local businesses Hundreds packed the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House on Easthampton Road on March 23 for the 17th Annual Table Top Exposition and Business Networking Event. Annual Lo...... big enough to draw Masiello Employment Services, which is based in Keene, N.H. It has an office in Greenfield and is opening one in Northampton, business development director Tim Artus said. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce   Northampton   Chicopee

    17. Amherst will begin negotiating a contract to bring solar to the town's former landfill

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 9 2011) Energy

      Amherst will begin negotiating a contract to bring solar to the town's former landfill ...it into a reality.” Amherst would be one of several area communities involved in solar projects. In Easthampton, the city has contracted with Borrego Solar Systems Inc. to build solar facilities on city owned la......e city has contracted with Borrego Solar Systems Inc. to build solar facilities on city owned land. Greenfield has contracted with a company to build a solar farm on a former landfill site in that ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Greenfield   Westfield

    18. Massachusetts communities consider putting solar panels on former landfills

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 21 2011) Energy

      Massachusetts communities consider putting solar panels on former landfills Greenfield, Easthampton and Amherst are three Western Massachusetts communities that either have decided or are considering... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amherst   Greenfield   Easthampton

    19. Amherst to consider 'green' designation allowing it to qualify for energy grants

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 18 2011) Green Region

      Amherst to consider 'green' designation allowing it to qualify for energy grants ...mble Upon Fark Share Email Print AmherstTownHall2002.jpg AMHERST –Springfield has done it. So has Easthampton, Greenfield and Northampton among others. Now Amherst is considering joining the club as well – earning Green C... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Springfield   Amherst

    20. Verizon settlement with state should improve phone service throughout Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 11 2011)

      Verizon settlement with state should improve phone service throughout Western Massachusetts ...hire, Chester, Chesterfield, Chicopee, Clarksburg, Colrain, Conway, Cummington, Dalton, Deerfield, Easthampton, East Longmeadow, Egremont, Erving, Florida, Gill, Goshen, Granby, Granville, Great Barrington, Greenfield, Hadley, Hampden, Hancock, Hardwick, Hatfield, Hawley, Heath, Hinsdale, Holland, Holyoke, Huntingto... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Springfield   Amherst

    21. Profiles In Business

      Explore BusinessWest (Feb 2 2011)

      Profiles In Business ...ontinued. “It’s fun to watch … it seems to always come from the same direction — Westfield and Easthampton — and you can see it developing; you know what’s coming at you.” The same cannot be said of the bus......ager and worked alongside his future business partner, Perreault. After a stint at Classic Foods in Greenfield as food service manager, he fulfilled an entrepreneurial urge by becoming a franchisee at ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Palmer   Springfield

    22. State officials present certificates of Green Communities grant eligibility to Athol, Greenfield, Montague and Palmer

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 29 2010) Green Region

      “Greenfield, Athol, Palmer and Montague are among the commonwealth’s municipal clean energy pacesetters, settin...... status earlier this year and will share in the first round of $8.1 million in grants. Belchertown, Easthampton, Holyoke, Northampton and Springfield also made the list. State officials present certificates o... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Greenfield

    23. Western Massachusetts communities receive renewable energy grants

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 14 2010) Energy , Green Region

      ...$160,917 to buy down the cost of town’s energy management services contract for municipal buildings Easthampton: $174,985 for LED streetlights Greenfield: $202,066 to buy down the cost of an energy management services company contract, community energy ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer   Springfield

    24. Springfield in line for $900,000 to $1 million in Massachusetts Green Communities grants

      Explore masslive.com (May 28 2010) Green Region

      Springfield in line for $900,000 to $1 million in Massachusetts Green Communities grants ...Eight of the qualifying communities are in the Pioneer Valley. Besides Springfield, Belchertown, Easthampton, Greenfield, Holyoke, Montague, Northampton and Palmer met the May 14 deadline for applying and were judged t... (Read Full Article)

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

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