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  1. Articles mentioning both Governor Deval L. Patrick and Amherst

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    1. State announces historic conservation deal in Leverett, Shutesbury

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 23 2011)

      The Amherst-based company, which has owned and logged the land for centuries, sold the conservation restriction....... The state has conserved 85,000 acres of land over the past four years under the governorship of Deval L. Patrick, according to Sullivan’s estimate. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amherst   The Republican

    2. UMass officials say agreement with Brazil should be boon for Western Massachusetts farmers

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 7 2011)

      UMass officials say agreement with Brazil should be boon for Western Massachusetts farmers ...are close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Governor's office photoMassachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick, center, joins representatives from the University of Massachusetts and the Brazilian Agricultural ......ay to announce an agreement between Massachusetts’ and Brazil’s education and agricultural sectors. AMHERST – University of Massachusetts professor Frank Mangan has been working in Brazil with Brazilian farm... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Springfield

    3. UMass-Amherst strengthens ties with agricultural researchers in Brazil

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 5 2011)

      UMass-Amherst strengthens ties with agricultural researchers in Brazil ...ociated PressChile's President Sebastian Pinera, right, speaks with U.S. Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, at La Moneda government palace after signing education agreements in Santiago, Chile, Thursday. Pa...... strengthening ties with their Brazilian counterparts as part of an agreement announced by Gov. Deval L. Patrick. Patrick said the deal between UMass-Amherst and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation will aid ongoing research on Brazilian crops, l... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    4. Patrick administration plans $10.1 billion in capital projects over 5 year period

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 17 2011)

      Patrick administration plans $10.1 billion in capital projects over 5 year period ... specifies projects marked to receive funds and create jobs before next July, lays out many of Gov. Deval L. Patrick’s spending priorities in greater detail, and provides information about local level initiatives aro......ng systems; HIGHER EDUCATION • Funds for construction of a $144 million science building at UMass Amherst, a new academic building at UMass Amherst, the Emerging Technology Center at UMass Lowell, a $40 million classroom building at ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Greenfield Community College

    5. 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 ...nst the utility companies preparations for the storm and for their progress in making repairs. Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday said he planned to speak with the heads of WMECO and National Grid in a conference call......s to collect tree limbs and other debris from the storm if the waste is placed along the tree belt. Amherst Amherst Town Manager John P. Musante reported Thursday afternoon that about 20 ... (Read Full Article)

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

    6. House Passes Bill That Earmarks Millions To County

      Explore iBerkshires.com (Oct 7 2011)

      ...conomic Development, said on Wednesday. The majority of the bill appears to remain as filed by Gov. Deval Patrick and will fund 20 or so shovel-ready projects throughout the state. "The bill calls for all projects......sting additional funding for the drug lab, which tests evidence for police departments. Without the Amherst location, Berkshire towns would have to pay more to ship the evidence further away. The House has a... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    7. New Cyber Security Center launches to help halt hackers

      Explore masshightech.com (Sep 20 2011) Education , Information Technology

      New Cyber Security Center launches to help halt hackers ... fellows [September 20, 2011] WPI, NASA taking teams for robot challenge [September 19, 2011] UMass Amherst's nanomanufacturing center lands $20M NSF grant [September 14, 2011] New games institute launches w......William Guenther opened the event and acted as master of ceremonies during the day. But it was Gov. Deval Patrick who started the day off on a practical note, talking about jobs. “The center represents an incredib... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Northeast Utilities

    8. UMass drug-testing lab at Amherst scheduled to close

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 18 2011)

      ...z Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print UMass labs.jpg BOSTON -The administration of Gov. Deval L. Patrick is confirming that it will close a state-run, drug-testing laboratory in Amherst at the end of next month because of budget problems. The lab, a longtime fixture at the University... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    9. UMass' growing cost of debt making it difficult to invest in faculty, projects, new president Robert Caret says

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 17 2011) Education

      UMass' growing cost of debt making it difficult to invest in faculty, projects, new president Robert Caret says ...ciated with borrowing to support construction and renovation of buildings and facilities. At its Amherst campus, he said, the school is spending 8 percent of its operating budget on debt service. Each cam...... with other state budget officials to discuss the university’s priorities. Richard Freeland, Gov. Deval L. Patrick’s commissioner of higher education, said all but five of the state higher education institutions ou... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Jack Wilson

    10. Politicians eye bigger pool of federal dollars for public, private researchers

      Explore GazetteNET (Jul 10 2011) Education , Energy

      ...kinds of federal grants," said Michael Malone, vice chancellor for research and engagement at UMass Amherst. Politicians eye bigger pool of federal dollars for public, private researchers By CHAD CAIN Staff ......aring. The latest version, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Sannicandro, D-Framingham, would authorize Gov. Deval Patrick's administration to borrow up to $100 million for a so-called Scientific and Technology Research an... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

    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 f...... and other social services for the poor and repairing some tornado damage in West Springfield. Gov. Deval Patrick awards $28 million in block grants, including nearly $13 million to Western Massachusetts Published... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer   Springfield

    12. Regional dispatch center moving forward, without South Hadley

      Explore GazetteNET (Jun 23 2011) Information Technology

      A regional emergency dispatch center for Amherst, Hadley, Belchertown and Pelham will move ahead even though South Hadley officials opted against jo...... from the get-go," Musante said. Regional dispatching is an objective of the administration of Gov. Deval Patrick and has also been promoted through legislation adopted by the state. While the $735,000 feasibility... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    13. Blown Away

      Explore BusinessWest (Jun 21 2011)

      Blown Away ... with some serious problems, including the matter of attire for the grand opening this week in Amherst for Butternut Farm, an affordable-housing project the firm designed. “I hope I can find a suit,” he......mpden and Worcester counties a federal disaster area, responding to a formal request issued by Gov. Deval Patrick the previous weekend. This is crucial because a major disaster declaration provides public assist... (Read Full Article)

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

    14. Embattled UMass chancellor demands inquiry into leak - The Boston Globe

      Explore Boston.com (Jun 13 2011) Education

      ...s become a victim of a poisonous political atmosphere that plagues the university system. The UMass Amherst chancellor, who is probably facing termination after a negative evaluation report, is demanding an ......he chairman of the board of trustees, Robert Manning, abruptly resigned over concerns that Governor Deval Patrick had become too involved in the process of selecting a new president and triggered the withdrawal of... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Jack Wilson

    15. 4 Western Massachusetts students among 29 statewide to be issued 'Who Shine' awards by Board of Higher Education

      Explore masslive.com (May 11 2011) Education

      4 Western Massachusetts students among 29 statewide to be issued 'Who Shine' awards by Board of Higher Education ...higher educational campuses. “Each of these outstanding graduates has a remarkable story to tell,” Governor Deval L. Patrick stated in a prepared statement. “Collectively, they remind us of the power of public higher educati...... college’s board of trustees and has consistently made the Dean’s List. Powers is transferring to Amherst College. Ruben Sepulveda of Holyoke, 36, is Holyoke Community College’s award winner. The formerly ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Holyoke Community College   Amherst College

    16. Western Massachusetts: the next life sciences hub?

      Explore masshightech.com (Apr 1 2011) Life Sciences

      ...en considered by its board of directors – $95 million for a Life Sciences Research Complex at UMass Amherst, $6.5 million for incubator space at William Stanley Business Park in Pittsfield, and $5.5 million ......as been outside of Route 128, Windham-Bannister said. The funds were authorized in 2008 by Governor Deval Patrick in the Act Providing for the Investment in and Expansion of the Life Sciences Industry in the ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

    17. Energy Fields

      Explore BusinessWest (Mar 29 2011) Energy

      Energy Fields ...lass,” Frattini said. WMECO decided to take on the challenge due to a 2008 state initiative. “Gov. Deval Patrick set a goal of having 250 megawatts of solar power installed by 2017; it is a formidable objective,”...... power. “Since we built Pittsfield, we have seen an influx of projects such as these and the one in Amherst,” he said (see related story, page 23). After completing the Pittsfield project, the ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    18. Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 23 2011) Tourism

      Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy ...ring Massachusetts’ leadership in the innovation industries, in health care and in education.” Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 8:52 PM Upda......ose Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print dpatrick.jpg Photo by Associated PressGov. Deval L. Patrick, shown speaking at a press conference in Boston last week, says tourism is key to the state's econ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Amherst

    19. UMass to expand outreach to community colleges

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 23 2011) Education

      UMass to expand outreach to community colleges Chancellor Robert Holub and Governor Deval Patrick announced today a new outreach program targeted at enrolling more Massachusetts community college g......ampus aerial View full sizeThe Republican file photo | John SuchockiThe University of Massachusetts Amherst campus faces a cut of $18 million in its fiscal year 2012 budget, chancellor Robert Holub has warne... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

    20. Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Executive Director Mitch Adams to be replaced

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 22 2011) Life Sciences

      Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Executive Director Mitch Adams to be replaced ...chnology Collaborative; and John V. Lombardi, right, Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, gather following a $3 million check presentation for the expansion of the Pioneer Valley Life Scie......helps develop the state's innovation economy, is getting new leadership. The administration of Gov. Deval Patrick announced Monday that Executive Director Mitch Adams will step down from the $264,000 per year job ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

    21. UMass-Amherst Chancellor Robert Holub predicts $28 million budget gap

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 28 2011) Education

      UMass-Amherst Chancellor Robert Holub predicts $28 million budget gap ...n the current and next fiscal year’s budgets, based on the figures issued earlier this week by Gov. Deval L. Patrick. UMass-Amherst Chancellor Robert Holub predicts $28 million budget gap Published: Friday, January 28, 2011, 8:00 P... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    22. Robert Caret is named new president of the University of Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 13 2011) Education

      Robert Caret is named new president of the University of Massachusetts ...n as president of the university system, which includes a medical school in Worcester, the flagship Amherst campus and three other undergrad campuses. Wilson is set to step down on July 1. Robert Caret is na......ep. Martin T. Meehan, chancellor of the university’s Lowell campus, withdrew amid reports that Gov. Deval L. Patrick was concerned about the possible appointment of a former politician as the new president. “This ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

    23. Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 9 2010) Transportation

      Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project ...tes eager to develop high-speed rail corridors across the United States. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, commented, “This project will encourage regional economic growth and put people back to work.” Gov......commented, “This project will encourage regional economic growth and put people back to work.” Gov. Deval L. Patrick said that Olver deserves recognition for years of hard work in bringing the project forward. He sa... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    24. UMass chancellor Robert Holub warns of deep budget cuts in FY12; all Massachusetts public colleges face similar cuts

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 15 2010) Education

      UMass chancellor Robert Holub warns of deep budget cuts in FY12; all Massachusetts public colleges face similar cuts ... 2006 umass campus aerial The Republican file photo by John SuchockiThe University of Massachusetts Amherst campus faces a cut of $18 million in its fiscal year 2012 budget, chancellor Robert Holub has warne... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College

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