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  1. Articles mentioning both Timothy W. Brennan and Springfield

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    1. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission celebrates 50th birthday

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 20 2012)

      Pioneer Valley Planning Commission celebrates 50th birthday ...ed the commission's Congress Street headquarters Friday and chatted with current executive director Timothy W. Brennan, right. SPRINGFIELD – For the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, good news came on a bad day. On Sept. 11, 1962, the s... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   West Springfield   Springfield

    2. PVTA, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission push for dedicated regional tranportation funding source

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 26 2012) Transportation

      PVTA, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission push for dedicated regional tranportation funding source ... you willing to pay more for transportation if guaranteed that the money stays in the region?" said Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. "Invest in yourself so you can get t......tes are already overcrowded, particularly trips through Amherst and a north-south route through Springfield and Chicopee. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Amherst

    3. DevelopSpringfield announces leadership team for Rebuild Springfield effort

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 12 2012)

      ... revitalization effort, announced its community leadership team on Monday to implement the “Rebuild Springfield” master plan in the aftermath of the June 1 tornado. DevelopSpringfield announces leadership team ......n -- John Davis of the Davis Foundation and Patricia Spradley of the School Department. Physical -- Timothy Brennan of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and Brian Connors of the city’s Planning and Economic Dev... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.

    4. Regional increase in state gasoline tax eyed as way to fund transportation projects in Bay State

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 25 2012) Transportation

      Regional increase in state gasoline tax eyed as way to fund transportation projects in Bay State ...en. Thomas M. McGee, D-Lynn, committee chairman, and behind them state Rep. Michael J. Finn, D-West Springfield, and state Rep. Nicholas A. Boldyga, R-Southwick. SPRINGFIELD – A place-specific tax to fund transportation projects was among the topics raised Wednesday during......tee on Transportation. The tax was suggested as a way to pay for specific projects in the region by Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. It ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   West Springfield   Springfield

    5. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission lists goals for 2012

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 4 2012)

      Pioneer Valley Planning Commission lists goals for 2012 ...lican Follow 4 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 1025_BRENNAN.jpg Timothy W. Brennan SPRINGFIELD – The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission’s overall goal for 2012 is to “connect in order to compete... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Holyoke

    6. Pioneer Valley officials lobby state for transportation, highway funds

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 16 2011) Transportation

      Pioneer Valley officials lobby state for transportation, highway funds ...projects. Highway projects include a $358 million estimate to replace the Interstate 91 viaduct in Springfield. Pioneer Valley officials lobby state for transportation, highway funds Published: Friday, Dec...... to support public transportation and highway projects in the region in next year’s state budget. Timothy Brennan 2010.jpg Timothy W. Brennan PVPC executive director Timothy W. Brennan called for more revenue to help address nearly $1.2 billion in area ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   The Republican

    7. In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines

      Explore GazetteNET (Aug 17 2011)

      In tight economy, Pioneer Valley experts look to fire up regional job engines ...ides resources and information to businesses operating in or entering the Valley from Greenfield to Springfield and beyond. In addition to a focus on recruiting and retention, the EDC also plays a key role in ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Coca-Cola   Springfield

    8. Editorial: Upgrades to Western Massachusetts rail system important to the future of rail transportation

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 7 2011) Transportation

      Editorial: Upgrades to Western Massachusetts rail system important to the future of rail transportation ...e news that work could begin as soon as this summer on a $72.8 million upgrade of train tracks from Springfield to the Vermont state line – part of a broader plan to improve rail service form New Haven, Conn., o... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Amtrak   Springfield

    9. Leadership Pioneer Valley

      Explore BusinessWest (Jul 5 2011) Education

      Leadership Pioneer Valley ... Wondolowski is now working out of a small office just down the hall from PVPC Executive Director Timothy Brennan because of what’s known colloquially as Action Item 7: “Recruit and train a new generation of regi......e explained, which separates LPV, as it’s called, from some other leadership programs created in Springfield and Northampton. Meanwhile, one of the goals of the curriculum is to familiarize participants with ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   MassMutual   Greenfield Community College

    10. Springfield's Union Station project 1 of 3 locally to win federal 'brownfields' grant

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 10 2011)

      Springfield's Union Station project 1 of 3 locally to win federal 'brownfields' grant ...he environment, create jobs and promote economic re-development,” the EPA said in a press release. Springfield's Union Station project 1 of 3 locally to win federal 'brownfields' grant Published: Saturday, June...... funds for projects around the Valley that are seeking to do cleanup,” said PVPC executive director Timothy W. Brennan. “Projects start to move forward and, over time, the monies are paid back at a very attractive inte... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   The Republican

    11. Development following New England high-speed rail

      Explore masslive.com (May 28 2011) Transportation

      Development following New England high-speed rail "It's not just about the train service," said Timothy Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission in Springfield, Mass. "It's how train service becomes a catalyst for development. There are areas that can stand r... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Timothy W. Brennan

    12. Railroad project between Springfield and New Haven receives $30 million in federal funding

      Explore masslive.com (May 10 2011) Transportation

      Railroad project between Springfield and New Haven receives $30 million in federal funding ...l government will spend $30 million double-tracking the railroad line between New Haven, Conn., and Springfield, part of a long-term plan to speed and improve passenger service along the Connecticut River as far...... and the project was abandoned. "Connecticut got about 13 percent of what they had asked for," said Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. "At least in this particular round."... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Palmer   Amtrak

    13. Springfield's future lies in rails and ports according to a conference

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 4 2011) Transportation

      Springfield's future lies in rails and ports according to a conference ...on’s doorways to the future, according to those who attended a conference on logistics this week in Springfield. “All these things are ports. We’ve got all the assets,” said Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. “I think now we’ve just got to learn... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Associated Industries of Massachusetts

    14. Utility set for major electricity transmission upgrade in WMass, Connecticut

      Explore GazetteNET (Dec 1 2010) Energy

      Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission in Springfield, said attracting economic development is directly linked to electricity systems that operate withou... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    15. EDC Emphasizes Cooperation with Regional Partners

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 25 2010) Education

      ...or received the largest (per capita) federal planning grant to assess opportunities in the Hartford-Springfield area, the new “Twin Cities”, according to Tim Brennan of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.   The EDC has been a champion of this approach for o... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    16. Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership gets $4.2 million to boost Knowledge Corridor | masslive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 24 2010) Education , Transportation

      Hartford Springfield Economic Partnership gets $4.2 million to boost Knowledge Corridor | masslive.com “It’s transportation connected to housing and housing connected to environmental quality,” said Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. “What we’re trying to do is take Springfield and Hartford and make them the twin cities of the Knowledge Corridor much like Minneapolis and St. ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    17. Editorial: Plan for Progress puts Western Massachusetts on same page

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 21 2010)

      Editorial: Plan for Progress puts Western Massachusetts on same page ...torials Follow Share this story Story tools Brennan.JPG Pioneer Valley Planning Commission director Timothy Brennan 0 0 Share The region’s annual reminder that its assets outweigh its liabilities has hit the press......010 Pioneer Valley Plan for Progress: The Region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. And Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the commission, wants everyone to read all about it. For the first time, the... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   The Republican

    18. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission report shows $1.3 billion in ongoing construction in region

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 18 2010)

      Pioneer Valley Planning Commission report shows $1.3 billion in ongoing construction in region ...jects totaling $1.3 billion ongoing in the Pioneer Valley, according to a recent report 0 0 Share SPRINGFIELD - The Pioneer Valley is home to 15 substantial construction and repair projects, both publicly and ...... was even a little surprised when I hit the last button on the calculator and saw that total,” said Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. Brennan included the list of project... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Kathleen G. Anderson   Springfield

    19. Knowledge Corridor Campaign Marks Tenth Anniversary

      Explore From the EDC (Sep 16 2010) Education

      This month marks the tenth anniversary of the formation of the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership (“HSEP”) and our “New England’s Knowledge Corridor” business development campa......d talk about priorities for our second decade. For instance, Doug Fisher of Northeast Utilities and Tim Brennan of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission presented to the EDC Board this morning. EDC President an... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    20. Putting Ideas in Motion

      Explore BusinessWest (Aug 26 2010) Energy , Green Region , Transportation

      Putting Ideas in Motion Tim Brennan says the Plan for Progress, the comprehensive regional strategic economic plan for Hampden, Hampshi......planned high-performance computing sector in Holyoke to the annual Energy Connections Conference in Springfield, and shape them into something larger than the component parts. “As someone said to me at a recent ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Springfield   Holyoke

    21. Experts weigh in on potential economic impact of Holyoke high performance computing center

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 9 2010) Information Technology

      Experts weigh in on potential economic impact of Holyoke high performance computing center ...use of the talent pool, because of the high performance computing center,” Kurose said. Kurose said Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Community College are working with UMass to secure a $600... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Holyoke Community College   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

    22. Pioneer Valley Planning Commission set to host public hearing on commuter rail

      Explore masslive.com (May 31 2010) Transportation

      Pioneer Valley Planning Commission set to host public hearing on commuter rail “They have to look at the corridor and do this assessment,” said Timothy W. Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. “They have to explain to the public ...... of Transportation Raymond LaHood tells Conn., Mass. officials The series will include a session in Springfield on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress St. Other hearings ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Amtrak   Springfield

    23. Potential Holyoke computing center sites pose different challenges

      Explore masslive.com (May 17 2010) Education , Information Technology

      Potential Holyoke computing center sites pose different challenges ...s & Electric Department. Also, Brancato said, in response to a question from task force co-chairman Timothy W. Brennan, some talks have been held about a link between the computing center and the state data stora......eld about a link between the computing center and the state data storage facility planned for Springfield. But, he said, "The challenge is each facility has been designed to meet different needs." MIT hat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Springfield   Holyoke

    24. Editorial: Pioneer Valley gets on fast track for high-speed rail

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 26 2010) Financial Services , Transportation

      ...usetts has received $70 million in stimulus money to improve track along the Connecticut River from Springfield to the Vermont line; Connecticut has received $40 million and plans to submit another application f... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   MassMutual   Springfield

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