Massachusetts Gaming Commission advances plan to reduce timetable for casinos

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... and oversee expanded gambling in Massachusetts. The state's casino law, signed in November by Gov. Deval L. Patrick, authorizes up to three casino resorts in different zones, including one within the four counties o......r 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... (Read Full Article)

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

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

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...und a municipality where a casino would be sited. The state's expanded gambling law, signed by Gov. Deval L. Patrick in November, authorizes up to three minimum $500 million casino resorts including one for anywhere ...... Paper City Development, 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 ... (Read Full Article)

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

Northampton Community Music Center scores with renovation grant

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

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...ng 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 pr......etts dates back as far as the late 1970s, but received a boost in support three years ago from Gov. Deval Patrick, Coan said. The project’s goal is to provide a “training area with ... (Read Full Article)

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Gov. Deval Patrick appoints former Springfield City Councilor Bruce Stebbins to Massachusetts Gaming Commission

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Gov. Deval L. Patrick and other top state officials on Tuesday announced the final two appointments to the Massachusetts ......and will be responsible for implementing and overseeing the gaming industry in Massachusetts. Gov. Deval Patrick appoints former Springfield City Councilor Bruce Stebbins to Massachusetts Gaming Commission Publis... (Read Full Article)

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Holyoke ceremony will mark some of the final exterior work on $165 million high performance computing center

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...w Street overlooking the first-level canal. It is at the former Mastex Industries Inc. site. Gov. Deval L. Patrick, who visited Holyoke in June 2009 to announce the project, got an update about the computing center Thursday from the... (Read Full Article)

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Holyoke looks to new mayor, computing center, ways to make city attractive to ...

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...$95 million in funding from the partners to build the facility, she said, includes $25 million Gov. Deval L. Patrick committed to ensure construction began in 2011. The Holyoke Innovation District Task Force, a board of two dozen officials, planners and business people, was ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Big Y Foods

Gov. Deval Patrick's budget proposal to include $10 million for education in 24 cities

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...op an innovative center to make it easier for educators to try new teaching methods, he said. Gov. Deval Patrick's budget proposal to include $10 million for education in 24 cities Published: Wednesday, January 2......ents with family problems and teachers who want to try new ideas in the classroom. One item in Gov. Deval L. Patrick’s proposed budget for next year is $9.9 million set aside ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Chicopee

Holyoke Community College plans to purchase Grynn & Barrett building for health services programs

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Holyoke Community College has a $7 million plan to expand its campus by buying the headquarters of a well-k......te it and provide for related expenses such as new equipment. The legislation has been sent to Gov. Deval L. Patrick, who is expected to sign it. The college, working with the state Division of Capital Asset Manageme... (Read Full Article)

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Mohegan Sun officials talk with Western Massachusetts business people about proposed Palmer casino

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...ers behind other Western Massachusetts casino proposals. After decades of political wrangling, Gov. Deval L. Patrick signed a bill last month that authorizes a slot facility and up to three casino resorts around the......levard in Springfield. Hard Rock International is proposing a casino at the Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke. Thursday’s forum was sponsored by Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, Affiliate... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   MassMutual Center

The Casino Era Begins

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...ten by: George O'Brien And the Question Shifts from ‘If’ to ‘Where?’ COVERart1211a On Nov. 22, Gov. Deval Patrick ended more than two decades of discussion and debate on the subject by signing a landmark casino bi......oposals, in various stages of development and involving a range of communities, including Palmer, Holyoke, and now Springfield, are on the table. The region’s largest city and unofficial capital became a ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun

Holyoke Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center completes first stage of construction

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...being constructed at the site of the former Mastex Industries on Bigelow Street, will be finished. Holyoke Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center completes first stage of construction Published: Tuesday, N......mputer training program. “We have to be about building our future, inventing our own destiny,” Gov. Deval L. Patrick said. Further reading * Report: Innovation-Based Economic Development Strategy for Holyoke and the Pioneer Valley State officials have a strategy for ... (Read Full Article)

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Holyoke computing center contractors to teach project details to vocational students

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... The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 111511 holyoke high performance computing center.JPG The Republican | John SuchockiSteel workers set beams in plac......hool program on the project will begin in January and get a kick-off with a scheduled visit by Gov. Deval L. Patrick and other officials Tuesday, officials said this week. “This is a great opportunity,” said William ... (Read Full Article)

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Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick awards grants to boost cultural attractions

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...ts for nonprofit arts, history, and science groups across the state including money for projects in Holyoke, Northampton, Springfield and Sturbridge. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick awards grants to boost cultural attractions Published: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 8:15 PM Upd......urbridge Village, $125,000. The state grants come from a special fund for cultural facilities. Gov. Deval Patrick AP PhotoMassachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick. Stephen H. (Read Full Article)

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Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils education goals

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...cities in Massachusetts are Brockton, Chelsea, Chicopee, Everett, Fall River, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Methuen, New Bedford, Pittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Sale......ittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Salem, Springfield, Taunton, Westfield and Worcester. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils education goals Published: Wednesday, November 09, 2011, 12:00 PM Updated: Wednesday, N... (Read Full Article)

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Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday

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...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......ectrician to repair damage to their homes, such as if downed wires ripped off part of their houses, Holyoke Mayor Elaine A. Pluta said. The city will begin curbside collection of fallen trees ... (Read Full Article)

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Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's revenue leaders plan to distribute $65 million in additional local aid to cities and towns on Halloween

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Holyoke $168 million high performance computing center taking shape at the canals | masslive.com

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HOLYOKE – Foundations for the buildings of the $168 million high performance computing center have been dug......t with computers and other equipment, with the funds coming from the partners, officials said. Gov. Deval L. Patrick also committed $25 million to the project to ensure construction began this fall. The center itself... (Read Full Article)

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Western Mass. farms to receive federal disaster relief for recovery following Tropical Storm Irene

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... close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Nuestras Raices Farm flooding in Holyoke following Hurricane Irene Enlarge The Republican Photo Desk Nuestras Raices Farm flooding in Holyoke following Hurricane Irene gallery (9 photos) BOSTON (AP) — Federal relief could soon be heading t......e to heavy rain and strong winds from unleashed by the remnants of Hurricane Irene last month. Gov. Deval Patrick had requested the relief ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Holyoke   The Republican

Community colleges in Greenfield, Holyoke and Springfield win grants in new Massachusetts competition

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Community colleges in Greenfield, Holyoke and Springfield on Tuesday won awards from a new state grant program designed to encourage innovati......ew state grant program designed to encourage innovation at state campuses of higher education. Gov. Deval L. Patrick unveiled awards from the $2.5 million grant program included for the first time in this fiscal year... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Holyoke Community College   Springfield Technical Community College

New House bill calls for three Massachusetts casinos, including one in Western Mass.

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...ting needed jobs and new revenues and comes a year after a different casino bill was vetoed by Gov. Deval L. Patrick. “Last year, we got the ball to the goal line on this,” Wagner said. “At this point in time, the id...... construction jobs. Another developer, Paper City Development, wants to buy Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke and build a $450 million gaming resort. The new bill specifies that ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Mohegan Sun   Palmer

Greenfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Orange win grants for stations to charge electric cars

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Gov. Deval Patrick's environmental secretary on Friday unveiled plans to install 105 charging stations for electric ve......tions for electric vehicles in 25 cities and towns around the state including units for Greenfield, Holyoke, Lenox, Northampton and Orange. Richard K. Sullivan Jr. of Westfield, secretary of energy and ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Greenfield Community College   Northampton

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signs $30.6 billion state budget

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BOSTON – Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Monday signed a $30.6 billion budget for this fiscal year that includes a provision expected to ......e 1990 that a governor has approved a budget with no vetoes to spending items. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signs $30.6 billion state budget Published: Monday, July 11, 2011, 11:30 AM Updated: Monday, Ju... (Read Full Article)

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Sisters of Providence Health System in Springfield and Holyoke Medical Center receive state grants

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