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)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Holyoke Community College   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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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Blown Away

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...so to Square One, which provides early-education services to some 1,200 children in Springfield and Holyoke. At 4:45 on the afternoon of June 1, Joan Kagan was standing in the middle of Main Street in Sprin......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

Massachusetts report shows sharp differences in prices paid to Baystate Medical Center, Cooley Dickinson Hospital and other hospitals

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...uzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Share Email Print BOSTON -- A new report from the administration of Gov. Deval L. Patrick documents some wide differences in prices that hospitals are paid for some common operations. Hospi......n among hospitals in Western Massachusetts. According to the report, which includes costs for 2009, Holyoke Medical Center, for example, was paid $196,489 for 53 vaginal deliveries of babies at an average co... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts   Baystate Health

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

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...inners 51111.jpg Angelina Cavallini, of Springfield, Eric Gregoire, of Ludlow, Ruben Sepulveda, of Holyoke and Jacob Powers, of Montague, clockwise from top left, are scheduled to be honored with state "Who......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... (Read Full Article)

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

Massachusetts launches solar power project

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Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Holyoke

Holyoke G&E Manager James Lavelle says high performance computing center will begin to take shape with building demolitions

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...eet site that will be home to the $168 million high performance computing center, an official said. Holyoke G&E; Manager James Lavelle says high performance computing center will begin to take shape with bui......s in the drawing power of such a unique facility to bring in new businesses, revenue and jobs. Gov. Deval L. Patrick announced in June 2009 the center would be built here. Since then, residents in ... (Read Full Article)

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

Holyoke Gas & Electric announces partnership with Baltimore-based ...

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... generating capacity will be built on a vacant lot on Berkshire Street in the Springdale section of Holyoke. The project will be developed by Baltimore-based Constellation Energy so as to take advantage of s......suited for our needs.” “Efforts such as this new 4.5 megawatt solar project are crucial to reaching Governor Patrick’s goal for installation of 250 megawatts of solar power in Massachusetts by 2017,” said Energy ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Holyoke   Holyoke Gas & Electric

UMass to expand outreach to community colleges

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Chancellor Robert Holub and Governor Deval Patrick announced today a new outreach program targeted at enrolling more Massachusetts community college g......o be offered special advising services. “I think it’s a fantastic idea,” said Lemuel Suriel, 19, of Holyoke. “It provides a more diverse student body and a great opportunity for anyone who is trying to trans... (Read Full Article)

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