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Organizations in the News
(22 articles) University of Massachusetts
(17 articles) Westfield State University
(12 articles) Springfield Technical Community College
(12 articles) Holyoke Community College
(6 articles) Greenfield Community College
(4 articles) Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield
(4 articles) Cooley Dickinson Hospital
(4 articles) Western New England College
(4 articles) Springfield College
(4 articles) Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
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Western Mass EDC Board of Directors in the News
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Western Mass EDC Staff Members in the News
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UMass president Robert Caret discusses economic development with businesses in Holyoke, Springfield
Explore masslive.com (Jan 26 2012) Education
...ole in large part is to help revitalize those communities, he said. State Sen. Michael R. Knapik, R-Westfield, and state Rep. Michael F. Kane, D-Holyoke, also spoke during the breakfast and said they are looking forward to more collaborations with the ...
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Comment Mentions: University of Massachusetts Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Springfield
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Gov. Deval Patrick's budget proposal to include $10 million for education in 24 cities
Explore masslive.com (Jan 25 2012) Education
...Paul Reville, the state’s secretary of education. It targets 24 communities, including Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee and Westfield, which are mostly former mill cities with a large number of poor children who do not attend quality...
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Comment Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick Springfield Chicopee
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United Way of Pioneer Valley awards $2.1 million in grants to Western Massachusetts organizations
Explore masslive.com (Jan 20 2012)
...g Jr. Family Services. Other organizations in the region getting grants include, The Care Center in Holyoke, the YMCA of Greater Westfield, the Greater Holyoke YMCA, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Valley Opportunity Council, the Massachusetts Career ...
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Comment Mentions: Springfield Holyoke Westfield
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Holyoke hearing on $16 million Big Y project set to resume; mayor says city needs project
Explore masslive.com (Jan 20 2012)
...uld be unattractive to some neighbors of a Big Y mini-plaza planned for Homeastead Avenue and Lower Westfield Road. HOLYOKE – A public hearing will resume Tuesday on a plan for a $16 million mini-plaza anchored by a Big Y s...
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Comment Mentions: Big Y Foods Holyoke Westfield
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Holyoke considers $16 million Big Y project: jobs and tax revenue vs. traffic and possible fast-food drive-up window
Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2012) Retail
...taurant with a drive-up window in the consideration of a proposed $16 million supermarket project. Holyoke considers $16 million Big Y project: jobs and tax revenue vs. traffic and possible fast-food drive-......on supermarket project. Big Y would be the anchor of the project set for Homestead Avenue and Lower Westfield Road. The city Planning Board continued a public hearing on the project to Jan. 24 at 6:30 p ... (Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Big Y Foods Holyoke Westfield
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State awards grants totaling $3.6 million for enhancing Western Massachusetts parks and recreation sites
Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2012)
...can Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 2001 veterans park holyoke.jpg File photo | The RepublicanA Massachusetts Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communitie...
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Comment Mentions: Holyoke Westfield The Republican
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Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs
Explore masslive.com (Jan 13 2012) Education
...program on pizza, sandwiches and sundry items. “But that $60,000 means a lot to the local stores in Westfield,” he said. “And without it, that is money that would have been spent in the mall in Holyoke or in some other city.” Dobelle and Michael F. Konig, a former Westfield State professor who is now the dean of the College of Arts And Sciences at Bay Path College in ...
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Comment Mentions: University of Massachusetts University of Connecticut Springfield College
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Holyoke hearing on $16 million Big Y plan draws people concerned about traffic, noise and trash
Explore masslive.com (Jan 10 2012) Retail
...onnell Development pitched its plan for a 110,000-square-foot project at Homestead Avenue and Lower Westfield Road during the site-plan review hearing. Holyoke hearing on $16 million Big Y plan draws people concerned about traffic, noise and trash Published: ... (Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Big Y Foods Kathleen G. Anderson Holyoke
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Holyoke Community College plans to purchase Grynn & Barrett building for health services programs
Explore masslive.com (Jan 4 2012) Education
...s. Currently the average tuition is $4,050 for a full-time student. State Sen. Michael R. Knapik, R-Westfield, and state Rep. Michael F. Kane, D-Holyoke, said they supported the initiative, especially because there is demand for nurses and others in th...
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Comment Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick Holyoke Community College Massachusetts Development Finance Agency
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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal meets with chambers of commerce from current and future congressional districts
Explore masslive.com (Jan 3 2012)
...an Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 010312 richard neal westfield.JPG The Republican | Dave RobackU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, speaks at a Chamber of Co...
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Comment Mentions: Westfield State University West Springfield Springfield
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Groundbreaking Developments
Explore BusinessWest (Dec 20 2011)
... a number of local projects. They include Mill Valley Estates in Amherst, Edgewood Apartments in Westfield, Churchill Homes in Holyoke, Chicopee Village Townhouses, and several projects in Springfield, including Allen Park I & II, For...
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Comment Mentions: Springfield Amherst Chicopee
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Bus service in Westfield to be study of new PVTA transportation study
Explore masslive.com (Dec 1 2011) Transportation
.... in 2008 off Southampton Road near Exit 3 of the turnpike. Intermodal centers have been created in Holyoke and Greenfield but the focus in Westfield will be on a smaller scale, Knapik said. City officials said earlier this year about $1.8 million i...
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Comment Mentions: Westfield State University Springfield Greenfield
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Vocational high schools in Western Massachusetts could offer associate degree programs in the future
Explore masslive.com (Nov 30 2011) Education
...results of the commission’s study on the associate’s degree programs. Like many vocational schools, Westfield Technical has some articulation agreements with Holyoke Community and Springfield Technical Community colleges. The agreements exempt students from having ...
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Comment Mentions: Springfield Technical Community College Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc. Palmer
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Holyoke Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center completes first stage of construction
Explore masslive.com (Nov 29 2011) Information Technology
...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......ler offshoots as well. Several speakers mentioned the new partnership that will allow students from Holyoke’s William J. Dean Technical High School and Westfield Vocational High School to work on the construction site to learn new building skills ...
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Comment Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick University of Massachusetts Holyoke Community College
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Council of Churches of Greater Springfield partners with United Way for 'Faith Warming Campaign'
Explore masslive.com (Nov 22 2011)
...ons in local churches. Here are the dates: Nov. 27, 4 p.m., Mittineague Congregational Church, 1840 Westfield St., West Springfield Dec. 4, 4 p.m., St. John’s Congregational Church, 643 Union Street, Spring......ow, 763 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow Jan. 8, 3 p.m., Bethlehem Baptist Community Church, 304 Elm St., Holyoke. Donations will also be accepted www.councilofchurchesgs.org, and by mail at Council of Churches, 3... (Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Springfield Holyoke Westfield
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State education officials release 5-point improvement plan for Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Westfield schools
Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2011) Education
...ecretary of education. State education officials release 5-point improvement plan for Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Westfield schools Published: Monday, November 21, 2011, 7:15 PM Jeanette DeForge, The Republican By Jeanette ...
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Comment Mentions: Springfield Chicopee Holyoke
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Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils education goals
Explore masslive.com (Nov 9 2011) Education
...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......owell, Lynn, Malden, Methuen, New Bedford, Pittsfield, Quincy, Revere, Salem, Springfield, Taunton, Westfield and Worcester. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils education goals Published: Wednesday, Novem...
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Comment Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick University of Massachusetts Springfield
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Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday
Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Energy
...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 and branches ne......t Springfield Senior. The center has been acting as a warming center and shelter during the crisis. Westfield Westfield’s Gas and Electric Department was nearing 100 percent completion in efforts to restore electricity ...
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Comment Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Governor Deval L. Patrick Michael D. Bissonnette
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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
Explore masslive.com (Oct 28 2011)
...cal aid on Monday including $2.3 million for Springfield, $269,000 for Northampton and $621,000 for Holyoke. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's revenue leaders plan to distribute $65 million in additional lo....... Agawam received $225,300; Belchertown, $104,000; Palmer, $122,000; West Springfield, $220,000 and Westfield, $385,000. Boston received $11.6 million, the most in the state, followed by Worcester, $2.54 milli... (Read Full Article)
Comment Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick Palmer Springfield
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Stories Worth Telling
Explore BusinessWest (Oct 25 2011)
...rom health care to retail. The top finisher in the total revenue category is Savage Sports Corp. in Westfield, followed by Springfield College (which made the top three last year as well) and Hannoush Jewelers......hanges, brakes, suspension, and more. Delaney Restaurant Inc. / The Log Cabin 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 535-5077 www.logcabin-delaney.com Peter Rosskothen, President The Delaney House restaur...
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Comment Mentions: Palmer Springfield Northampton
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Berkshire Creative Director Named to State Post
Explore iBerkshires.com (Sep 22 2011)
...en's soccer 3-0... The Williams women's soccer team bounced back from their... NCAA Volleyball: Mt. Holyoke... NCAA Volleyball: The MCLA Trailblazers dropped a... Soccer: Hamilton at Williams No. 14 Williams......ed a... Soccer: Hamilton at Williams No. 14 Williams men's soccer started NESCAC play with a 3-0... Westfield Voc at McCann McCann Tech girls' soccer beat Westfield Voc 3-0 to open... St. Joe at Wahconah Wahconah won ...
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Comment Mentions: Jason Schupbach Holyoke Westfield
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Westfield's Pioneer Valley Energy Center expects to complete permit process for $400 million plant by February
Explore masslive.com (Sep 3 2011) Energy
...tion begins rather than after the plant is operational. PVEC will purchase its natural gas from Westfield Gas and Electric Department. Water needed to cool the plant will be purchased from Holyoke's Water Department. It already has an agreement to purchase an estimated 2 million gallons a day an...
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Comment Mentions: Palmer Springfield Holyoke
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Closure order issued for Westfield District Court, 11 other courthouses
Explore masslive.com (Aug 10 2011) Education
...mum of six courthouses could be closed this fiscal year. According to the report, the operations of Westfield District would be consolidated into district courts in Chicopee, Holyoke and in Great Barrington. The 26 employees at Westfield District would be assigned to different courts. Westfield District serves nine cities and towns including Agawam and Westfield. Westfield District Court Judge Philip A. Contant said Wednesday there are many unanswered questions about ...
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New charter schools proposed for Springfield, Holyoke
Explore masslive.com (Aug 1 2011) Education
Two proposals are for schools in Springfield and a third would be focused in Holyoke but draw students from West Springfield, Chicopee, Westfield, South Hadley and Northampton. Organizers of the Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School, to be ...
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Comment Mentions: Baystate Health Springfield Northampton
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