Springfield, MA | Peter Goonan, The RepublicanSPRINGFIELD — Local officials gathered at the Caring Health Center on Monday to urge more residents to sign up for health insurance under the Health...
Congressman Neal discusses deadline for Health Connector open enrollment
Jul 19, 2021
Springfield, MA | Nick Aresco, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Community leaders are making a final push to get Massachusetts residents health insurance coverage. Open enrollment ends this Friday,...
Eagle Mill Redevelopment in Lee receives $16 million in tax credits for housing
Jul 16, 2021
Lawrence | Terry Cowgill, The Berkshire EdgeLAWRENCE — The Eagle Mill redevelopment project in Lee received a big boost yesterday when the state announced it has awarded the developer millions...
Congressman Neal and Mayor Reichelt Celebrate American Rescue Plan Funding to West Springfield
Jul 15, 2021
West Springfield, MAWest Springfield, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal, West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, members of the City Council, and cabinet heads gathered for a press conference Thursday...
Springfield apartment building in Court Square two years out from completion
Jul 15, 2021
Springfield, MA | Mike Masciadrelli, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – For over 30 years, the city of Springfield has envisioned a modern apartment complex in Court Square. “Growing up in this area,...
West Springfield Mayor Reichelt joins Congressman Neal to discuss American Rescue Plan
Jul 15, 2021
West Springfield, MA | Mike Masciadrelli, WWLPWEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal laid out expectations of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan for the city of West...
Bay Path University Awarded Two Federal Grants in Support of Healthcare Programs
Jul 14, 2021
Longmeadow, MALongmeadow, MA—U.S. Congressman Richard Neal (D) and Bay Path President Sandra J. Doran jointly announced that two health-focused graduate programs at the University have recently...
Court Square housing project in Springfield to begin this year
Jul 14, 2021
Springfield, MA | WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and other public leaders announced the contractors for the $51.3 million Court Square Building renovation on Elm...
Contractor named for development project at 31 Elm Street in Springfield
Jul 14, 2021
Springfield, MA | Ryan Trowbridge, Matt Sottile, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A major move forward was announced Wednesday in downtown Springfield on the long-awaited project to...
Bay Path Receives $2.9 Million Grants For Health Programs
Jul 14, 2021
East Longmeadow, MA | BusinessWest StaffEAST LONGMEADOW — Congressman Richard Neal announced Tuesday that Bay Path University will receive $2.9 million in federal grants for two health programs...
Bay Path University receives nearly $3M in federal grants
Jul 13, 2021
Longmeadow, MA | Nick Aresco, WWLPLONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Two graduate programs at Bay Path University received money to help students and faculty achieve the education they deserve. Nearly $3...
Neal Touts Success of the American Rescue Plan
Jul 6, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal outlined the tremendous impact that the American Rescue Plan has made in the lives of Americans nearly four months after it was signed...
Neal Statement on June 2021 Jobs Report
Jul 2, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, MA—Today, Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2021 jobs report: “For the...
River Valley Co-op opens new store in Easthampton
Jul 1, 2021
Easthampton, MA | Jacquelyn Voghel, The GazetteEASTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op opens its doors to the public on July 1, bringing with it 83 new jobs and establishing itself as the city’s...
Neal Marks USMCA One-Year Anniversary
Jun 30, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in advance of the July 1, 2021 one-year anniversary of the United States-Mexico-Canada...
Neal Votes to Establish a Select Committee on the January 6th Insurrection
Jun 30, 2021
Washington, DCToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted for H.Res. 503, which empowers Congress to find the truth of the January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol and ensure that this...
PVTA lands $7.2M grant for energy-efficient vehicles
Jun 30, 2021
Northampton, MA | Sophia Gardner, The GazetteNORTHAMPTON – The area’s public transit system will soon be home to eight new battery-electric buses, thanks to a $7.2 million federal grant. State and...
Agawam to use American Rescue Plan funds to fix flooding, culverts
Jun 30, 2021
Agawam | Michael Ballway, The RepublicanAGAWAM — After years of trapping motorists and neighborhood residents, the truck-sized rain puddles on Meadow Street have finally met their match: coronavirus...
PVTA awarded $7 million grant for clean energy program
Jun 29, 2021
Washington, DC | Phillip Bishop, WWLP(WWLP) – More than $7 million is headed to the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. Congressman Richard Neal announced the grant Monday alongside Springfield Mayor...
Neal: Infrastructure deal would make Mass. more competitive
Jun 29, 2021
Boston, MA | Chris Van Buskirk, State House News ServiceBOSTON (SHNS) – As Congress continues to work out an infrastructure bill that would direct billions of dollars to states, a high-ranking...