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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 »

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and other public leaders announced the contractors for the $51.3 million Court Square Building renovation on Elm Street. The Fontaine Brothers will renovate the building into retail space and six floors of more than 50 market-rate apartments. MGM Springfield is a financial partner on the project. It was part of their host… Read more »

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Two graduate programs at Bay Path University received money to help students and faculty achieve the education they deserve. Nearly $3 million in federal grants were awarded to Bay Path University and will go directly to its healthcare programs. Congressman Richard Neal presented the grants Tuesday morning inside the Health Science Center on the East… Read more »

EASTHAMPTON — 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 second grocery store.  The co-op, situated at 228 Northampton St., is the second location of the collectively owned grocery store, following the success of the original River Valley Co-op at 330 North King St. in… Read more »

NORTHAMPTON – 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 local officials announced this week that the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) received the grant to help it lower emissions by replacing some of its gas-powered buses. Once the new energy-efficient vehicles arrive in… Read more »

AGAWAM — After years of trapping motorists and neighborhood residents, the truck-sized rain puddles on Meadow Street have finally met their match: coronavirus relief. The town is slated to receive $8.55 million in funding from this year’s federal American Rescue Plan Act, and Mayor William Sapelli told the City Council this week that he wants to use all of it to address… Read more »

BOSTON (SHNS) – As Congress continues to work out an infrastructure bill that would direct billions of dollars to states, a high-ranking member of the Massachusetts delegation is pointing to challenges back at home that could be aided with federal dollars. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, used a virtual address to the Massachusetts High… Read more »