Pittsfield, MA | Associated PressThe Berkshires of western Massachusetts, one of the state’s most popular touríst destinations, will be easier to reach for the next two summers with the launch of...
UMass Amherst opens aviation training and research center in partnership with Westover military base and airport
Apr 26, 2022
Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanCan one person direct planes to fly into three different airports from a remote location? What is the best way to fill the shortage of air traffic...
Amtrak, ConnDOT restore Hartford-Springfield trains
Apr 26, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanAmtrak has restored its Hartford Line service to pre-COVID levels, the passenger railroad announced this week. Seven total trains will return, including...
Governor Baker and Congressman Neal meet to discuss East-West Rail Project
Apr 26, 2022
Springfield, MA | Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor, Jeff Kurowski, Western Mass NewsGovernor Charlie Baker spent his day in western Massachusetts Tuesday and stopped by Union Station in Springfield...
Passenger Rail Authority to oversee East-West train service between Worcester and Springfield, Pittsfield
Apr 26, 2022
Springfield, MA | Olivia Lemmon, Spectrum News 1State and federal leaders agree the development of a Passenger Rail Authority to oversee the East-West Rail project will be important to...
Agreement reached to advance rail service west of Worcester
Apr 26, 2022
Springfield, MA | Michael P. Norton, State House News ServiceFederal and state officials Tuesday agreed on a path forward to extend passenger rail service west of Worcester to the cities of...
East-west rail: Gov. Charlie Baker, US Rep. Richard Neal call for commission; federal funds to be sought
Apr 26, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanGov. Charlie Baker and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal called Tuesday for a Western Massachusetts passenger rail authority that would apply for federal funds and...
Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of UMass Aviation Research and Training Center
Apr 26, 2022
Chicopee, MA | New state-of-the-art 360-degree simulator located at Westover will provide new research, training opportunities Administration also celebrates completion of rebuilt Runway 05-23Today,...
Westover Air Reserve Base completes $32M reconstruction of main runway
Apr 25, 2022
Chicopee, MA | Jeanette DeForge, The RepublicanFor the first time in more than 70 years, Westover Air Reserve Base has a completely rebuilt its main runway, which used by the Air Force’s largest...
Berkshire Flyer Passenger Train Service Begins July 8
Apr 25, 2022
Pittsfield, MA | Seasonal pilot service between Pittsfield and New York City being run by Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT and NYSDOTAmtrak, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of...
Neal Reiterates Support for the Northern Ireland Protocol
Apr 22, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement regarding proposed...
Chairman Neal Marks Earth Day
Apr 22, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement in observance of Earth Day: “Our children and grandchildren’s future depends on the...
Neal Responds to Supreme Court Decision Continuing Puerto Rico’s Exclusion from Federal Benefits
Apr 21, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to continue to unfairly exclude the residents of Puerto...
Neal Joins Members of Massachusetts Congressional Delegation in Calling on Veterans Affairs Secretary to Stop Closure of Leeds VA Medical Center
Apr 15, 2022
Washington | “Serious Concern” that closing the center will drastically reduce access to vital care for veterans in the CommonwealthToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal (MA-01) joined...
Neal Statement on Surface Transportation Board Approval of CSX-Pan Am Merger
Apr 15, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the Surface Transportation Board’s decision to move forward with the CSX-Pan Am Systems, Inc. merger. “When the...
Neal celebrates Postal Reform Act in Springfield
Apr 11, 2022
Springfield, MA | Kayleigh Thomas, WWLPCongressman Richard Neal joined with local post office officials and workers Monday afternoon to celebrate the recent passage of the bi-partisan Postal Service...
Congressman Neal celebrates Postal Service Reform Act with local postal workers
Apr 11, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jenna Reyes, Samantha O'Connor, Jeff Kurowski, Western Mass NewsMonday in Springfield, Congressman Richard Neal joined postal employees and union workers outside the Main Street...
US Rep. Richard E. Neal, union workers in Springfield hail Postal Service Reform Act
Apr 11, 2022
Springfield, MA | Jim Kinney, The RepublicanSaying it preserves a crucial link, especially for those with limited mobility, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, celebrated a new postal...
Neal Celebrates Postal Reform Law
Apr 11, 2022
Springfield, MAToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined American Postal Workers Union Local 497, National Association of Letter Carriers 46 and postal employees at the Springfield Main Street Post...
Neal Hails Ways and Means Leadership as Russia Legislation Heads to President Biden’s Desk
Apr 7, 2022
WashingtonToday, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House passed legislation to ban Russian energy imports and suspend normal trade...