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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, MA - Congressman Richard E. Neal, West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, members of the City Council, and cabinet heads gathered for a press conference Thursday to highlight the funds that West Springfield will receive from the American Rescue Plan. The Town of West Springfield is set to receive $2.8 million and the West Springfield Public Schools will receive $10.4… 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, 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 received two federal grants: The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies has been awarded a five-year, $1,500,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Primary… 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 »

Springfield, 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 into law on March 11, 2021. “Thanks to this rescue legislation, we can see the results of our hard work. The American Rescue Plan included essential payments that have put money into the pockets of… Read more »