Washington, DC | Sy Becker, WWLPThe downtown Springfield Innovation Center is finally getting off the ground. The innovation center on Bridge Street has been in the planning stage for years. On...
Springfield Innovation Center Project Receives New Funding
Aug 15, 2018
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCConstruction work has resumed on a long-stalled project to build a place to assist startup businesses in a western Massachusetts city. ...
Local farmers talk milk pricing, labor with Richard Neal
Aug 15, 2018
Washington, DC | Max Marcus and Dianne Broncaccio, Greenfield RecorderCongressman Richard Neal heard directly from farmers affected by federal policies as part of a tour Tuesday intended to help him...
Springfield Innovation Center work resumes; US Rep. Richard Neal, secretary of state William Galvin announce $250K grant
Aug 15, 2018
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD --The long-delayed Springfield Innovation Center at 270-276 Bridge St. got a $250,000 boost Wednesday. Construction has already resumed on...
Patrolling MGM Springfield: Rollout of police Gaming Enforcement Unit highlights public safety operations for casino’s grand opening
Aug 15, 2018
Springfield, MA | George Graham, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD - Mayor Domenic Sarno, discussing public safety plans Wednesday as MGM Springfield prepares to open next week, said the city is "ready to rock...
MGM Springfield and PVTA unveil ‘The Loop’ transportation service
Aug 13, 2018
Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield's newest public transportation service connecting several downtown attractions was unveiled Monday. Congressman...
Williamsburg receives $45K grant for fire equipment upgrades
Aug 11, 2018
Williamsburg | Fran Ryan, Daily Hampshire GazetteWILLIAMSBURG — Firefighters in Williamsburg will now be equipped with state-of-the-art personal air packs, or self contained breathing apparatus...
Congressman Richard Neal visits Mobile Food Bank of Holyoke
Aug 10, 2018
Springfield, MA | Sy Becker, WWLPSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Literally, hundreds of people were waiting for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts mobile van Friday. The van provides produce for...
US Rep. Richard Neal questions President Donald Trump’s approach to trade, foreign policy
Aug 10, 2018
Williamsburg | Shannon Young, MassLiveWILLIAMSBURG -- U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, took issue this week with the White House's approach to trade and foreign economic policy,...
Neal Announces $45,623 for Williamsburg Fire Department
Aug 9, 2018
WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, MA – United States Congressman Richard E. Neal visited the Williamsburg Fire Department Thursday to deliver a $45,623 grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s...
Williamsburg Fire Department awarded $46K federal grant to update safety equipment
Aug 9, 2018
Williamsburg | Shannon Young, MassLiveWILLIAMSBURG -- Local firefighters will soon have access to newer, lighter air packs and other updated safety equipment thanks to a $46,000 grant the...
Elizabeth Warren, Richard Neal and Jim McGovern pledge to help Webster recover from tornado
Aug 9, 2018
Webster | Shannon Young, MassLiveWEBSTER -- Members of Massachusetts' congressional delegation met with Webster and Dudley officials Thursday to discuss tornado recovery and relief...
STCC awarded $1 million grant for STEM program
Aug 9, 2018
Springfield, MA | G. Michael Dobbs, The ReminderSPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has been awarded a $1.1 million grant by the National Science Foundation for a program to...
Mass. Congressional Delegation Urges CMS to Halt Proposal to Restrict Union Dues Payments
Aug 7, 2018
Washington, DC The Massachusetts congressional delegation, including United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, and Representatives Richard Neal, James McGovern, Michael...
‘We want to be the Harry Potter of STEM education’: Springfield Technical Community College touts $1M grant to promote science, engineering in local schools
Aug 7, 2018
Springfield, MA | Shannon Young, MassLiveSPRINGFIELD -- With thousands of science, technology, engineering and math-related jobs going unfilled across New England and the country, Springfield...
250 cameras connected to Springfield PD analysis center installed at Union Station
Aug 6, 2018
Springfield, MA | Taylor Knight, 22NewsSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WLWP) - The city of Springfield is implementing even more security measures ahead of MGM's grand opening. During a news conference Monday...
Springfield Police Get Access To Union Station’s Security Cameras
Aug 6, 2018
Washington, DC | Paul Tuthill, WAMCLaw enforcement is increasing its video surveillance footprint across the largest city in western Massachusetts as preparations continue for a large influx of...
Over 200 Union Station cameras to help police track crime
Aug 6, 2018
Springfield, MA | James Villalobos, Western Mass NewsSPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - With the casino grand opening just weeks away, Springfield Police continue to prepare for the influx of...
Officials tour tornado damage in Dudley
Aug 6, 2018
Dudley, MA | Caroline Powers, Western Mass NewsDUDLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The National Weather Service has released new information about the EF-1 tornado that touched down in Worcester County over...
EL Fire Department receives $134K federal grant
Aug 3, 2018
East Longmeadow, MA | Debbie Gardner, The ReminderEAST LONGMEADOW – A fire station never stops, not even when your congressman comes to bestow a prestigious grant. Chief Paul Morrissette and his...