Lee, MALEE — The $60 million Eagle Mill redevelopment could be a catalyst for affordable housing in the Lee area and throughout Berkshire County. But, that housing needs a huge infusion of taxpayer...
After nearly 10 years, redevelopment of Eagle Mill gets underway
Nov 10, 2021
Lee, MALEE — It’s not exactly the culmination of a dream — not yet anyway — but it’s the beginning of the realization of a developer’s vision to rehabilitate an old downtown mill complex and...
Neal says internal Democratic temperature “no longer in fever range” after infrastructure battle
Nov 10, 2021
Lee, MAAfter bitter internal disputes over President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill, a top Democrat says the party will coalesce around his Build Back Better bill. Six Democrats voted against...
Neal Votes to Create Millions of New Jobs, Rebuild America with Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
Nov 6, 2021
WashingtonToday, Congressman Richard E. Neal voted to create millions of good-paying union jobs with a once-in-a-century investment in rebuilding infrastructure in Massachusetts, including roads and...
Neal Statement on October 2021 Jobs Report
Nov 5, 2021
WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) October 2021 jobs report: “This month’s...
Neal Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
Nov 5, 2021
WashingtonWASHINGTON, DC – House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to the Infrastructure...
Neal believes legislation will move forward
Oct 26, 2021
Springfield, MACongressman Richard Neal said one way to understand what is happening – and not happening – in the House of Representatives concerning legislation reflecting President Joe Biden’s...
The Big E receives $9M Shuttered Venues grant from feds
Oct 25, 2021
West Springfield, MAThe Big E received a $9 million grant from the federal Shuttered Venues Operators Grant Program, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, the Eastern States Exposition and the U.S. Small...
Eastern States Exposition receives $9M grant for emergency assistance
Oct 25, 2021
West Springfield, MAWEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – An announcement by the Small Business Administration was made at Eastern States Exposition Monday afternoon. The Small Business...
Eastern States Exposition awarded $9-million grant to help recover from COVID-19 pandemic
Oct 25, 2021
West Springfield, MAThe Eastern States Exposition has been awarded a large grant from the federal government. Just weeks after nearly 1.5-million people visited the Big E fair, the exposition...
Westover opens new firing range, breaks ground on new hangar
Oct 19, 2021
CHICOPEE, MACHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Some big changes are happening over at the Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee and officials said Tuesday these new updates will help the Air Force better...
Westover ARB completes new shooting range and breaks ground for hangar
Oct 19, 2021
CHICOPEE, MACHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – An event was held at Westover Air Reserve Base for the start of a new aircraft maintenance hangar and the completed indoor small-arms firing range. Breaking...
Westover Air Reserve Base breaks ground on $46M hangar, opens $11M firearms range
Oct 19, 2021
CHICOPEE, MACHICOPEE — More than $57 million in improvements will move hundreds of Westover Air Reserve Base employees out of the cold, rain, snow or blazing sun and allow them to do many of their...
Neal Statement on House Vote to Raise the Debt Ceiling
Oct 12, 2021
WashingtonSPRINGFIELD, MA – Tonight, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to the House...
Springfield Museums among latest venues to get COVID recovery money
Oct 8, 2021
Springfield, MAA new round of federal COVID relief money has been awarded in western Massachusetts to venues that depend on ticket sales to stay in business. Among the latest recipients of funds...
Neal Reminds Students to Participate in Congressional App Challenge
Oct 8, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal encourages students in the First Congressional District of Massachusetts to participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an...
Mass Humanities Announces Recipients of SHARP Grants for COVID Response
Oct 7, 2021
Northampton, MA | Funding made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities(Northampton, MA - October 7, 2021 ) Mass Humanities has announced grants to 90 organizations across Massachusetts...
Federal funding awarded to Springfield Museums
Oct 7, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Museums received $1.2 million in funding. This is all part of pandemic recovery efforts by the federal government. Museums officials said this...
Springfield Museums receive $1.2 million in federal funding to help with financial losses from COVID
Oct 7, 2021
Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD — When the Springfield Museums closed to the public during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, it was the first time in their history. “Our museums are more than 160...
Neal Joins Springfield Museums to Celebrate $1.2 Million in SBA Funding
Oct 7, 2021
Springfield, MASpringfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined President and CEO of Springfield Museums Kay Simpson and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Massachusetts District...