Westfield State University president Evan Dobelle and wife Kit Dobelle have followed path of public service to serve their community

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...c service to serve their community Published: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 2:33 PM Jennifer DiRosario, The Republican Intern By Jennifer DiRosario, The Republican Intern The Republican Follow 4 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print EVANKITDOBELLE.JPG The Republican | Don TreegerKit and Evan Dobelle talk about their careers in public service in his office at Westfield State University where he serves as president. A portrait ... (Read Full Article)

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Five Guys Burgers and Fries planned for former B'Shara's restaurant site in West Springfield

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...me employees.  Zinck opened a Five Guys restaurant in December in Little River Plaza on Route 20 in Westfield, where he said business has been good. A former women’s jewelery salesman, Zinck also owns four oth......esday, April 25, 2012, 4:14 PM Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 4:14 PM Sandra Constantine, The Republican By Sandra Constantine, The Republican The Republican Follow 9 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble ... (Read Full Article)

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College building continues in the Pioneer Valley

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...e building continues in the Pioneer Valley Published: Monday, April 23, 2012, 5:55 AM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print The Republican / John Suchocki04/19/12-Westfield - Staff Photo by John Suchocki - Construction update on the $50 million dollar dorm complex as seen... (Read Full Article)

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Pioneer Valley Planning Commission celebrates 50th birthday

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...hairman, Edward C. Peck, of West Springfield.  From helping to clean up the Connecticut, Deerfield, Westfield and Chicopee rivers and spearheading creation of the Norwottuck Rail Trail to the helping establish......ning Commission celebrates 50th birthday Published: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 1:00 PM Jack Flynn, The Republican By Jack Flynn, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print ae pvpc ... (Read Full Article)

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TigerPress cuts ribbon for new East Longmeadow plant

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...ts ribbon for new East Longmeadow plant Published: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 6:00 AM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim Kinney, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Photo by Mark M. Murra......s and booklets, including materials for the University of Massachusetts, University of Connecticut, Westfield State University and Bay Path College,. The company also prints a magazine ... (Read Full Article)

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State Sen. Michael Knapik chosen for Wesfield Red Cross chapter's Community Spirit award

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...Red Cross chapter's Community Spirit award Published: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 8:00 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Mw knapik .jpg Photo ......ble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Mw knapik .jpg Photo by Ted Laborde / The RepublicanGreater Westfield American Red Cross chapter Director Richard A. Rubin, left, and ... (Read Full Article)

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Proposed Pioneer Valley Energy center plant in Westfield secures environmental permits

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...tion Agency, project manager Matthew A. Palmer said. Proposed Pioneer Valley Energy center plant in Westfield secures environmental permits Published: Friday, April 13, 2012, 9:30 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print WfldMap0519.JPG WESTFIELD – Pioneer Valley Energy Center has completed its federal and state environmental permitting and wil... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield being eyed by casino developers for possible facility former ...

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Yellow Stonehouse Farm is Westfield's first Community Supported Agriculture program

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... flowers to shareholders who purchase shares in the gardens by April 15. Yellow Stonehouse Farm is Westfield's first Community Supported Agriculture program Published: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 4:45 PM Up......shed: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 4:45 PM Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 4:49 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share ... (Read Full Article)

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Connecticut and Westfield river environmental projects scheduled

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...g at eight locations along the Connecticut River from mid-May through mid-October. Connecticut and Westfield river environmental projects scheduled Published: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 3:38 PM Updated: W......ed: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 3:38 PM Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 3:38 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 080211 ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield District Court gets new 5-year lease, as state officials announce it will remain open

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...ublished: Friday, April 06, 2012, 6:45 PM Updated: Friday, April 06, 2012, 6:53 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print This is an updated ver......el R. Knapik, center, and Paul C. Picknelly, appear at a press conference at which it was announced Westfield District Court will remain open. Picknelly ... (Read Full Article)

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Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program called unfair burden on ...

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...m called unfair burden on property owners Published: Tuesday, April 03, 2012, 10:00 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print mw birds.jpg Photo by ......e Email Print mw birds.jpg Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanJeffrey Daley, lleft, the city of Westfield's advancment officer, and Brian Barnes, manager of ... (Read Full Article)

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Northeast Helicopters Flight Services plans to relocate to Westfield's Barnes Regional Airport

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...ublished: Monday, April 02, 2012, 5:54 PM Updated: Monday, April 02, 2012, 5:55 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print WESTFIELD – Northeast Helicopters Flight Services, the country’s oldest helicopter pilot training academy, pl... (Read Full Article)

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Barnes Regional Airport noise mitigation project gets under way in Westfield

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...g Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 042611 barnes airport sign barnes airport entrance.JPG The Republican | Dave RobackWestfield-Barnes Municipal Airport will become Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport to better reflect its scope of operations and to improve marketing opportun... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield State University helps Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield kids get creative

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...ative Published: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7:29 PM Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7:43 PM The Republican Newsroom By The Republican Newsroom The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 022812-westfield-club.JPG Submitted photoBoys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield members take part in a four-week writing workshop that culminates in a radio performance on Westfield State University's station ... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield City Hall ready for $3.4 million restoration project

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...lished: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 1:31 PM Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 1:31 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 1 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print feb 2011 westfield city hall.jpg File photo | The RepublicanWestfield City Hall is due for a $3.4 million restoration,... (Read Full Article)

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Link to Libraries celebrates over 50,000 donations

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...elebrates over 50,000 donations Published: Friday, March 23, 2012, 7:00 AM Cori Urban By Cori Urban The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print link to libraries.JPG The Republican - Mark M. MurrayGayle Rediker, left and Susan Kaplan at the Link to Libraries storage area, where t...... target is 1,000 to 1,200 homeless children in Springfield, West Springfield, Holyoke ... (Read Full Article)

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Holyoke Planning Board approves $16 million retail project including a Big Y supermarket

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... project including a Big Y supermarket Published: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 8:30 PM Mike Plaisance, The Republican By Mike Plaisance, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Public Hearing on prop......oard earlier this week approved a $16 million retail project with a Big Y supermarket set for Lower Westfield Road and Homestead Avenue. O’Connell Development Group told ... (Read Full Article)

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Lisa McMahon to step down as first director of Westfield's Business Improvement District

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...a beautiful baby,” McMahon said Tuesday, referring to a soon-to-be-completed renovation of downtown Westfield. Lisa McMahon to step down as first director of Westfield's Business Improvement District Published: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 7:00 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print St Pats Parade 11.jp... (Read Full Article)

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Westfield Vocational-Technical High School students to display skills at upcoming Western Massachusetts Home and Garden Show

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Students and programs at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School will be featured during the upcoming annual Western Massachusetts ......ublished: Monday, March 19, 2012, 4:30 PM Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 4:31 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print mw voc 2.jpg Photo... (Read Full Article)

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Business Monday from The Republican, March 19, 2012: Who is hiring in the Pioneer Valley?

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...tive director David C. Gadaire speaks with HR Generalist Kristen Pospolita from McNair packaging of Westfield on the interview process they were conducting. Start the week informed with Business Monday from The Republican: Pioneer Valley companies are hiring, MassLive hosts job fair, but employment data disappoints Tho... (Read Full Article)

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Massachusetts officials seek to preserve military jobs in wake of anticipated Defense Department cuts

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...shed: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 4:15 PM Updated: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 4:17 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print ae westover 3.jpg Phot......serious national security and economic concerns.” He was support by state Rep. Donald F. Humason, R-Westfield, saying he and other state legislators are “concerned ... (Read Full Article)

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Proposed redevelopment of Springfield Court Square office building draws strong tenant interest

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...ce building draws strong tenant interest Published: Saturday, March 10, 2012, 2:00 PM Peter Goonan, The Republican By Peter Goonan, The Republican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 31 Elm Street 2008.j......sing LLC, a Peter Pan Bus Lines Co. managed by OPAL, is planning to create off-campus housing for Westfield State University students at the former Westfield Normal ... (Read Full Article)

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State grants totaling more than $6.4 million allow Westfield to proceed with public works projects

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...5,000 in MassDevelopment urban renewal funding. State grants totaling more than $6.4 million allow Westfield to proceed with public works projects Published: Thursday, March 08, 2012, 2:28 PM Updated: Thu......shed: Thursday, March 08, 2012, 2:28 PM Updated: Thursday, March 08, 2012, 2:28 PM Ted LaBorde, The Republican By Ted LaBorde, The Republican The Republican Follow 1 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit ... (Read Full Article)

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