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  3. About Congressman John W. Olver

    Congressman John W. Olver

    Congressman John W. Olver has represented the 1st Congressional District spanning Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester and Middlesex Counties—since June 1991.

  5. Quotes

    1. “ This project will encourage regional economic growth and put people back to work. ”
      In Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project
    2. “ Construction on this project starts today. The high performance computing center is coming to Holyoke. ”
      In Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center groundbreaking in Holyoke draws state, college officials
    3. “ The Orange Route 2 safety improvements are precisely the type of highway project that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was intended to fund. ”
      In Mass. Gov. Patrick, Congressman Olver Highlight $27 Mil. in Road and Bridge ...
    4. “ High-speed rail funding in the stimulus is the most important transportation initiative since the ... interstate highway system. ”
      In Vermonter rail line gets $70 million stimulus funds, including adding station service in Holyoke, Northampton, Greenfield

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    1. Mentioned In 41 Articles

    2. A Look Ahead: Economic development front and center in Northampton

      Explore GazetteNET (Dec 30 2011)

      A Look Ahead: Economic development front and center in Northampton ...e worked on economic development projects throughout western Massachusetts when he served U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. In his mayoral campaign, Narkewicz pledged to create an economic development advisory c... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund   Amherst   Northampton

    3. City2City

      Explore BusinessWest (Dec 20 2011)

      City2City ...felt the city was on the rebound. Now look at it. “Community leaders got together and, working with Congressman Olver, Holyoke Community College, and many others, have created a city on the upswing,” she continued. “T... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Springfield   Holyoke

    4. Center of Attention

      Explore BusinessWest (Nov 22 2011) Transportation

      Center of Attention ... (which provided the real estate), had come on board, and thanks to the ardent support of U.S. Rep. John Olver, the various components of the project, and needed funding sources, were coming together nicely. “T......se services were being provided in a cohesive fashion.” “What Peter (Picknelly), Bob (Schwarz), and Congressman Olver realized was that many of the people who needed adult basic education needed transportation ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Holyoke   Peter Pan Bus Lines

    5. Palmer, Amherst, Montague among communities advocating restoration of passenger rail service along New England Central rail line

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 4 2011) Transportation

      ...g Economic Recovery grant program. Signed by Senators John F. Kerry and Scott Brown and Congressmen John W. Olver and Richard E. Neal, the letter shows their support for freight infrastructure improvements to acc... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Palmer   Amtrak   Springfield

    6. U.S. Rep. John Olver announces plan to retire when term ends next year

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 26 2011)

      U.S. Rep. John Olver announces plan to retire when term ends next year ...Republican Follow 4 Tweet Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print John Olver 2010.jpg File photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanU.S. Rep. John W. Olver, seen last year at an editorial board meeting of The Republican, announced Wednesday his intentions...... his intentions to retire from office next year. Despite statements to the contrary just last week, Congressman John W. Olver announced Wednesday ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Amherst   The Republican   Congressman John W. Olver

    7. Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 20 2011) Transportation

      Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont ... of Transportation); Richard Davey, Massachusetts Department of Transportation secretary; U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst; Lieutenant Gov. Tim Murray; Joe Szabo, Federal Rail Administrator; and Greenfield Mayor... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   William Martin   Amtrak   Springfield

    8. The Pentagon's scaling back on military spending could impact Western Massachusetts machine shops

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 5 2011) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      The Pentagon's scaling back on military spending could impact Western Massachusetts machine shops ...husetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Gregory Bialecki, second from left; U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst; Maier, Eric D. Hagopian, president of Hoppe Technologies in Chicopee; and Grady Copes, ... (Read Full Article)

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

    9. Western Mass. Enterprise Fund gets federal grant

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 31 2011) Financial Services

      Western Mass. Enterprise Fund gets federal grant ... small businesses. Sikes said the enterprise fund credits support from partners including U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst, and U.S. Sens. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund   Amherst   Holyoke

    10. High speed rail design, construction plans for Western Massachusetts approved

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 1 2011) Transportation

      High speed rail design, construction plans for Western Massachusetts approved U.S. Reps. John Olver and Richard Neal and Sen. John F. Kerry and federal and state transportation officials said Friday ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Amtrak   Springfield   Northampton

    11. Editorial: Broadband a spark for region's economy

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 24 2011) Information Technology

      Editorial: Broadband a spark for region's economy U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield - who along with U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst was instrumental in securing the federal funding for the expansion - hailed the project ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Holyoke

    12. Springfield to partner with Massachusetts Broadband Institute on MassBroadband 123 high-speed Internet

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 21 2011) Information Technology

      Springfield to partner with Massachusetts Broadband Institute on MassBroadband 123 high-speed Internet ...othing happens without One Federal Street,” Dumont said. Neal, D-Springfield, worked with U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst , to secure the federal funding. Neal said it's right for the government to step in and ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield Technical Community College   Springfield

    13. PVTA wins federal funding for new passenger information system

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 31 2011) Transportation

      PVTA wins federal funding for new passenger information system ... state’s congressional delegation, including U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield and U.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst. Along with the Greater Springfield transit agency, authorities in Boston, Lowell and Fi... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

    14. General Dynamics Gets Navy Contract, To Create 500 Jobs In Massachusetts

      Explore The Gov Monitor (Jan 24 2011) Aerospace/Defense , Manufacturing

      ... County,” said Mayor James Ruberto. “We appreciate the work of Governor Patrick, Senator Kerry, and Congressman Olver and the top-talent of the General Dynamics team on putting together this proposal and navigating th... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   General Dynamics   Congressman John W. Olver

    15. Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 9 2010) Transportation

      Additional federal funds awarded to Knowledge Corridor rail project ...cted to other states eager to develop high-speed rail corridors across the United States. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, commented, “This project will encourage regional economic growth and put people back to... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Amtrak   Springfield

    16. Cooperation on rail plans wins praise - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 18 2010) Transportation

      ...g a high speed rail system in the Northeast with systems in other regions of the country. U.S. Rep. John W. Olver, D-Amherst, said that the recognition of regional cooperation in this field was what prompted him t... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

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