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  1. Articles mentioning both Westfield and Holyoke

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    1. UMass president Robert Caret discusses economic development with businesses in Holyoke, Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 26 2012) Education

      UMass president Robert Caret discusses economic development with businesses in Holyoke, Springfield ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 25 2012) Education

      Gov. Deval Patrick's budget proposal to include $10 million for education in 24 cities ...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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Chicopee

    3. United Way of Pioneer Valley awards $2.1 million in grants to Western Massachusetts organizations

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 20 2012)

      United Way of Pioneer Valley awards $2.1 million in grants to Western Massachusetts organizations ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   Westfield

    4. Holyoke hearing on $16 million Big Y project set to resume; mayor says city needs project

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 20 2012)

      Holyoke hearing on $16 million Big Y project set to resume; mayor says city needs project ...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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Big Y Foods   Holyoke   Westfield

    5. 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

    6. State awards grants totaling $3.6 million for enhancing Western Massachusetts parks and recreation sites

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 17 2012)

      State awards grants totaling $3.6 million for enhancing Western Massachusetts parks and recreation sites ...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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   Westfield   The Republican

    7. Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 13 2012) Education

      Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

    8. 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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 4 2012) Education

      Holyoke Community College plans to purchase Grynn & Barrett building for health services programs ...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... (Read Full Article)

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

    10. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal meets with chambers of commerce from current and future congressional districts

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 3 2012)

      U.S. Rep. Richard Neal meets with chambers of commerce from current and future congressional districts ...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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   West Springfield   Springfield

    11. Groundbreaking Developments

      Explore BusinessWest (Dec 20 2011)

      Groundbreaking Developments ... 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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Chicopee

    12. Bus service in Westfield to be study of new PVTA transportation study

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 1 2011) Transportation

      Bus service in Westfield to be study of new PVTA transportation study .... 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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Greenfield

    13. Vocational high schools in Western Massachusetts could offer associate degree programs in the future

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 30 2011) Education

      Vocational high schools in Western Massachusetts could offer associate degree programs in the future ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield Technical Community College   Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Inc.   Palmer

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

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 29 2011) Information Technology

      Holyoke Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center completes first stage of construction ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

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

    15. 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

    16. State education officials release 5-point improvement plan for Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Westfield schools

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 21 2011) Education

      State education officials release 5-point improvement plan for Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Westfield schools ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Holyoke

    17. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils education goals

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 9 2011) Education

      Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils education goals ...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... (Read Full Article)

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

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

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Energy

      Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

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

    19. 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

    20. Stories Worth Telling

      Explore BusinessWest (Oct 25 2011)

      Stories Worth Telling ...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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Palmer   Springfield   Northampton

    21. Berkshire Creative Director Named to State Post

      Explore iBerkshires.com (Sep 22 2011)

      Berkshire Creative Director Named to State Post ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Jason Schupbach   Holyoke   Westfield

    22. Westfield's Pioneer Valley Energy Center expects to complete permit process for $400 million plant by February

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 3 2011) Energy

      Westfield's Pioneer Valley Energy Center expects to complete permit process for $400 million plant by February ...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... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Palmer   Springfield   Holyoke

    23. Closure order issued for Westfield District Court, 11 other courthouses

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 10 2011) Education

      Closure order issued for Westfield District Court, 11 other courthouses ...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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Chicopee   Holyoke   Westfield

    24. New charter schools proposed for Springfield, Holyoke

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 1 2011) Education

      New charter schools proposed for Springfield, Holyoke 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   Northampton

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