Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The ReminderArea mayors met with both the Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Congressman Richard Neal to discuss the federal funding to the commonwealth from the...
US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh promotes infrastructure law during Springfield visit
Dec 13, 2021
Springfield, MA | Paul Tuthill, WAMC A member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet was in western Massachusetts Monday to highlight the bipartisan infrastructure law. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh...
Secretary Walsh, Rep. Neal highlight new infrastructure bill
Dec 13, 2021
Springfield, MA | Ryan Trowbridge, Hugh Zeitlin, Western Mass NewsCongressman Richard Neal was joined by U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh in Springfield on Monday. The two were at Union Station to...
Lawmakers discuss infrastructure law improvements at Union Station in Springfield
Dec 13, 2021
Springfield, MA | Seth Rosenthal, Nick Aresco, WWLPFederal money could be coming to the state as soon as next summer as part of the major infrastructure bill that was passed in November. Former...
US Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh touts passenger rail in visit to Springfield Union Station
Dec 13, 2021
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanU.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said Monday that communities should see funding from the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill hit the streets in...
Rep. Richard Neal cites jobs at Warren Pump, General Dynamics in defense bill vote
Dec 8, 2021
WashingtonWASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, said Wednesday that his vote to help pass the $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act strengthened both national...
Congressman Richard Neal calls East-West rail, linking Boston and Western Massachusetts, a ‘top priority’
Dec 2, 2021
WashingtonA passenger rail link between Boston and Western Massachusetts is “one of the most essential infrastructure investments we anticipate making” now that a federal infrastructure package has...
Neal flexing muscles for east-west rail
Dec 2, 2021
WashingtonUS REP. RICHARD NEAL on Thursday signaled that he intends to use his considerable clout in Congress to deliver significant infrastructure funds for Massachusetts, particularly his personal...
US Rep Richard Neal hails passage of Build Back Better Act after a ‘pretty remarkable week’ in Washington
Nov 19, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD — Fresh from a long night of managing debate and securing passage of the $2 trillion Build Back Better Act, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal explained Friday afternoon...
Congressman Neal visits Springfield to discuss Biden’s Build Back Better Act
Nov 19, 2021
Springfield, MA SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM)--The House of Representatives passed president Joe Biden's Build Back Better Act. Congressman Richard Neal stopped by the Courthouse Atrium in Springfield...
Chicopee veterans honored during wreath laying ceremony
Nov 11, 2021
WashingtonCHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony was held in Chicopee Thursday morning. Wreaths were laid at the six monuments in Veterans Memorial Plaza. Each monument pays...
Neal says internal Democratic temperature “no longer in fever range” after infrastructure battle
Nov 10, 2021
Lee, MAAfter bitter internal disputes over President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill, a top Democrat says the party will coalesce around his Build Back Better bill. Six Democrats voted against...
After nearly 10 years, redevelopment of Eagle Mill gets underway
Nov 10, 2021
Lee, MALEE — It’s not exactly the culmination of a dream — not yet anyway — but it’s the beginning of the realization of a developer’s vision to rehabilitate an old downtown mill complex and...
As ceremonial ground broken, affordable housing key to $60 million Eagle Mill redevelopment, officials say
Nov 10, 2021
Lee, MALEE — The $60 million Eagle Mill redevelopment could be a catalyst for affordable housing in the Lee area and throughout Berkshire County. But, that housing needs a huge infusion of taxpayer...
It’ll be two years, but a new look to the Berkshire Family YMCA is on the way
Nov 10, 2021
Pittsfield, MAPITTSFIELD — For much of the next two years, the Pittsfield branch of the Berkshire Family YMCA will be an active construction zone as the facility undergoes a $12.4 million...
With infrastructure bill done, Neal continues push for more rail
Nov 10, 2021
Lee, MAU.S. Representative Richard Neal of Springfield said Wednesday he's pushing Governor Charlie Baker to invest some new federal infrastructure funds in passenger rail expansion for western...
How will the infrastructure bill affect western Massachusetts?
Nov 10, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Now that the major infrastructure bill passed through Congress last week, what does that mean for our transportation needs here in western Massachusetts?...
Historic paper mill in Lee to be redeveloped into affordable housing
Nov 10, 2021
Lee, MALEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A historic Berkshire County paper mill will soon become mixed-use housing. For more than two centuries, the building has stood on the edge of the Housatonic Tiver and has...
Neal believes legislation will move forward
Oct 26, 2021
Springfield, MACongressman Richard Neal said one way to understand what is happening – and not happening – in the House of Representatives concerning legislation reflecting President Joe Biden’s...
Eastern States Exposition awarded $9-million grant to help recover from COVID-19 pandemic
Oct 25, 2021
West Springfield, MAThe Eastern States Exposition has been awarded a large grant from the federal government. Just weeks after nearly 1.5-million people visited the Big E fair, the exposition...