Archive for September 2018
With water, sewer upgrades complete, Chicopee’s Cabotville Mill project economically viable; plans for 600 apartments move forward
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito joined Mayor Richard J. Kos on Thursday in celebrating West End infrastructure improvements that make renovations viable at the Cabotville Mill complex. They said they look forward to people living in the residences there and shopping and dining in nearby downtown businesses. Standing with Kos and other Chicopee city officials in…
Read MoreUnify Against Bullying Accepting Grant Applications
Unify Against Bullying Executive Director Christine Maiwald announced that the organization is accepting grant applications online. The organization will be awarding $15,000 in microgrants, which can be anywhere from $500 to $2,000. Paul Mitchell and its Neon product line will award an additional $1,000 grant.“Our number-one goal is to inspire youth of all ages and…
Read MoreNew Executive, Associate Directors Named at Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
The Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst announced two new directors for the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship. Gregory Thomas, who brings diverse experience in corporate America, was named the center’s new executive director, while Stephen Brand, who has taught entrepreneurship at colleges and universities across the country, will serve as the new associate director.For…
Read MoreAmtrak, CTrail shift to buses for rail construction this weekend
CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak passenger service between Hartford and Springfield will be on buses this weekend to accommodate construction crews adding a second set of rails between Hartford and Windsor, Connecticut. The rail line is also switching to a new schedule starting Monday and running through Sept. 30. One change with the new schedule…
Read MoreBaystate Health set to cut ribbon on new Wing Hospital emergency department in Palmer
The new $17.2 million emergency department at Baystate Wing Hospital is now built, and the organization’s leadership will formally inaugurate the facility during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 14. The 10 a.m. event begins with brief remarks by the health system’s top leaders, followed by public tours. The 17,800-square-foot facility at 40 Wright St.…
Read MoreProposed Palmer water park resort promises 2,000 jobs, $650 million investment
Promising a $650 million investment and 2,000 jobs, the developers behind the proposed 450-room Palmer Water Park Resort & Spa are going public with more details about their project, its designers and the next steps they’ll need to take. The park would be built at the site once proposed for a Mohegan Sun casino. The 152-acre property is…
Read MoreLenox Looks to Further Boost Quality of Life – BusinessWest
As its town manager, Christopher Ketchen is certainly bullish on Lenox. “If you’re moving to the Berkshires, Lenox has clearly got to be on your radar for many reasons,” he told BusinessWest, adding that he’s one of the more recent converts. “I made the move here myself from the Boston area four years ago. I’m…
Read MorePeople in Business: Mary Brittain joins GZA as Environmental Senior Project Manager
Springfield and Norwood – GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., a multi-disciplinary, employee-owned firm that focuses on environmental, geotechnical, ecological, water and construction management services, announced that Mary Brittain of Lee has been hired as an Environmental Senior Project Manager in GZA’s Springfield office. Read the source article at masslive.com
Read MorePeople in Business: Area medical societies select The Markens Group for Management
Springfield – Three regional medical societies have selected The Markens Group, Inc. as their full service management firm, The Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association, Hartford Medical Society and the New England Association of Neonatal Nurses. A Springfield-based company, The Markens Group hopes to help these groups advance wellness throughout the Pioneer Valley, Hartford, and beyond. Read…
Read MorePride starts construction of 2 Springfield stores
Pride Stores has begun the work of installing underground tanks and improving drainage at 700 State St. with plans to build a 4,800-square-foot store on the site. At the same time, Pride has already begun site preparations for a new 4,600-square-foot store at its existing location at the corner of Breckwood Boulevard and Wilbraham Road in…
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