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EAST LONGMEADOW – Dozens of first-year graduate students in white lab coats lined the entry to the Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center in East Longmeadow. Each of the students in Bay Path University’s Master of Science in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program waited in turn to shake Congressman Richard Neal’s hand as he arrived to announce nearly $3 million in… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD – City officials announced on July 16 a contractor for the renovation of 31 Elm Street – also known as the Court Square Building – has been named and construction will begin. Peter Picknelly of Opal Development said in two year’s time there will be 74 apartments at the historic building as well as retail space including a restaurant. Picknelly is… Read more »

Nick Vallone had just passed the Ashley Cemetery on Riverdale Street in West Springfield Thursday when he heard metal connect with asphalt. At the traffic lights, roughly 100 feet away, another driver pulled up, saying that he saw Vallone’s hubcap fly off. The cause? Potholes. “I’m just driving along and I hear a, ‘boom, boom’,” Vallone told… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD — Local officials gathered at the Caring Health Center on Monday to urge more residents to sign up for health insurance under the Health Connector program including reduced premium costs under the American Rescue Act. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno were among officials gathered at the Caring Health Center office on Sumner Avenue to announce… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Community leaders are making a final push to get Massachusetts residents health insurance coverage. Open enrollment ends this Friday, and state leaders are making their final push to help residents get insurance before it’s too late. Congressman Richard Neal was in Springfield this morning to discuss health insurance coverage as the deadline for… Read more »

LAWRENCE — The Eagle Mill redevelopment project in Lee received a big boost yesterday when the state announced it has awarded the developer millions in tax credits. At an announcement yesterday in Lawrence, which was another major recipient of the state aid this week for the transformation of an old mill into housing, the administration of Gov. Charlie Baker announced that 28… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – For over 30 years, the city of Springfield has envisioned a modern apartment complex in Court Square. “Growing up in this area, I’ve always wanted there to be more of an opportunity where people can work live in downtown and stay close to home,” said David Fontaine Jr. , Vice President of Fontaine Brothers. 8:19 “Its a bear of… Read more »

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal laid out expectations of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan for the city of West Springfield Thursday. Neal joined West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt for the announcement that $2.8 million is going to the Town, and $10.4 million will be allotted for the schools. This money is intended to bring COVID-19 relief to… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A major move forward was announced Wednesday in downtown Springfield on the long-awaited project to renovate the historic Court Square Hotel, which will include new apartments and retail opportunities in the city. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, and other local leaders met today to announce Fontaine Brothers as the general… Read more »

EAST LONGMEADOW — Congressman Richard Neal announced Tuesday that Bay Path University will receive $2.9 million in federal grants for two health programs at the school. At a well-attended gathering at the school’s Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center, Neal announced that Bay path will receive two federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grants. The… Read more »