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...bster Looks to Expand Its Footprint, Deepen Relationships When Webster Bank opened branches in West Springfield and Westfield five years ago, it made a bold move into a region which many consider overbanked. But this longtime... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Baystate Health   Springfield

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

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... Commerce. UMass president Robert Caret discusses economic development with businesses in Holyoke, Springfield Published: Thursday, January 26, 2012, 5:16 PM Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012, 5:16 PM Eli......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 looki... (Read Full Article)

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

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

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...ncy, said S. 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

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick calls for new laws to reduce crime, boost job training, overhaul health care

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Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   West Springfield   Springfield

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

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...ublican The Republican Follow 0 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print SPRINGFIELD – The United Way of Pioneer Valley has awarded grants totaling $2.1 million to 52 organizations ser......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 ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   Westfield

Peter Pan Bus Lines subsidiary targets downtown Westfield for off-campus WSU student housing

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...igg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print 011712 former state normal school 27 washington st. westfield.JPG The Republican | Michael S. GordonThe former State Normal School and courthouse at 27 Washingto......mal School at 27 Washington St., to the housing group which is managed by Opal Real Estate Group of Springfield, also a Peter A. Picknelly company. Rehabilitation of the brick structure, built in the 1800s, will... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield

Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs

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...ripped manufacturing as a generator of jobs in every U.S. Metropolitan area except Milwaukee, Wis. Westfield State University President Evan Dobelle: education equals jobs Published: Friday, January 13, 2012,......s employees and students helped to support an additional 5,174 jobs in the commonwealth. This week, Springfield College released its annual “Community Engagement and Economic impact Report detailing a $42 millio... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut   Springfield College

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

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...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 Commerce meeting at Scanlon Hall at Westfield State University on Tuesday. At left is Westfield State President Evan S. Dobelle and Westfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik. WESTFIELD – The national economy will grow by about 2 ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   West Springfield   Springfield

Groundbreaking Developments

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... 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, Forest Park Apartments, Eastbrook Apartments, and Museum Park, so-cal... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Chicopee

Rebuild Springfield committee hears from public on plan to restore South End following June 1 tornado

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... heartening to see us all pull together,” Welch said. The $3.9 million in MassDOT funds included: Springfield, $1,363,400; Wilbraham, $956,000; Monson, $519,000; Brimfield, $449,000; West Springfield, $200,000, and Westfield, $70,000. Sturbridge and Southbridge also received funding. The supplemental budget included $7.3 m... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield

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

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...ace on Thomas Street. The university also maintains a downtown art gallery at 105 Elm St.. Recently Westfield State Foundation opted to sell its building, the former Westfield Normal School, on Washington Street to University Housing LLC, owned by Springfield’s Peter A. Picknelly, for creation of new apartment style housing for students. (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Greenfield

Western Massachusetts Electric Co. rates expected to rise $5 per month for average customer

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... Roback- Chris Scott of Greenville Utilities of Greenville, North Carolina works on Russell Road in Westfield on Saturday. SPRINGFIELD – Western Massachusetts Electric Co. electricity bills could go up about $5 a month for an average ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

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

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...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 to repeat courses a teenag... (Read Full Article)

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

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

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...ut" ceremony at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center, Ironworkers from local 7 Springfield get ready to set the ceremonial signed beam. HOLYOKE – An all-star cast that included the governor,......e 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. Holyoke Commu... (Read Full Article)

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

Council of Churches of Greater Springfield partners with United Way for 'Faith Warming Campaign'

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Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   Westfield

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

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..., the state secretary 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

Walmart hopes to to add grocery store at Westfield facility

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... Follow 1 Tweet Share close Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Walmart sign 2011.jpg WESTFIELD – Walmart is planning expansion of its store on Springfield Road to become a superstore complete with grocery sales for its customers. The proposed expansion i... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Westfield

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick unveils education goals

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...awrence, Leominster, Lowell, 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

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

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...ed to 99 percent of the city by noon Saturday. Thirty-four people spent Wednesday night at the West 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

Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield celebrates Super 60

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... three in each category are listed in order. For revenue, they were: Savage Sports Holdings Inc. of Westfield, Springfield College and Hannoush Jewelers Inc. in West Springfield. For revenue growth, the top three are: Nuvo Bank & Trust Co. in Springfield, Convergent Solutions Inc., a Wilbraham software company that automates financial and clinical data... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Springfield College   West Springfield   Springfield

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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Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer   Springfield

Amherst Select Board voted to establish downtown Business Improvement District

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Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst College   Springfield

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. NUVO Bank & Trust, char....... Whalley carries name-brand computers as well as low-cost performance compatibles. YMCA of Greater Springfield Inc. 275 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01104 (413) 739-6951 www.springfieldy.org Kirk Smith, CEO The YMCA ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Palmer   Springfield   Northampton

Westfield State University prepares for $103 million in construction and renovation projects

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...projects is Walsh Brothers of Boston, said Hayes. The university has off-campus housing in downtown Westfield at Lansdown Place on Thomas Street for 219 students. Also, University Housing LLC of Springfield, a Peter A. Picknelly company, is rehabilitating the former Westfield State University training school building on Washington Street into market-rate housing which the u... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Springfield   Westfield