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Economist Says Stagnation More Likely Than Recession in 2020 – BusinessWest
‘More of the same.’ For the past several years now, that’s essentially what most economists have been saying when asked about what to expect next year. And by ‘more of the same,’ they generally meant steady but decidedly unremarkable growth, which is what the nation, this state, and this region have been enjoying — and…
Read MoreMassHousing finances $8.9M in renovations at Holyoke apartment complex
The owners of a 127-unit apartment complex at 12 Sargent St. S. C. Hamilton Apartments will make extensive property improvements under an $8.9 million financing deal announced Monday by MassHousing. Construction at the S.C. Hamilton apartments is expected to be done in January 2021, according to a news release. Read the source article at masslive.com
Read MoreMGM Springfield to welcome Boston Red Sox at ‘Winter Weekend’ – masslive.com
Before the Boston Red Sox head down to sunny Fort Myers, Florida, for spring training, the team will spend a “Winter Weekend” with fans at MGM Springfield. MGM Springfield anticipates more than 10,000 visitors descending on downtown Springfield for the event and portions of Main and State streets near the casino will be closed to…
Read MoreEasthampton’s Union Street in line for $4.2M reconstruction; hearing scheduled Monday – masslive.com
The state Department of Transportation’s highway division will convene a public hearing Monday to share information on a downtown road reconstruction project estimated to cost $4.2 million. The proposed federal and state-funded road work is planned along Union Street (Route 141) between Payson Avenue and High Street. Read the source article at masslive.com
Read MoreVote delayed on Enfield Square Mall subdivision; skeptical planners want more details
The owners of Enfield Square mall want to carve up the 86-acre property into smaller plots and then sell them for redevelopment. But in an hours-long meeting Thursday night, the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard from residents who don’t trust Namdar Realty Group and Mason Asset Management to spend the necessary cash to bring…
Read MoreClub Scout: Wurst Haus brings German brews, Bavarian food to Northampton
I was going to try to write some lame lead about Northampton’s newest bar, the Wurst Haus, using the word “worst” as a pun, but I decided to spare you, dear readers, from such a fate. Also, there is nothing that is the worst – or even remotely bad – about the venue that is…
Read MoreSpringfield College to Welcome Courts for Kids President Derek Nesland on Jan. 28
Springfield College will welcome Courts for Kids President Derek Nesland to the campus on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fuller Arts Center. Nesland’s presentation, titled “Who Says There’s No Traveling in Basketball? Community Development Through Court Building Around the Globe,” will highlight the service-to-humanity mission provided by Courts for Kids, a nonprofit…
Read MoreSinger Traciana Graves to Speak at Bay Path for Black History Month Event
Although she’s known for her vocal work with artists like Celine Dion and Steel Pulse, these days vocalist, strategist, and speaker Traciana Graves is using her voice to deliver an even more powerful message — one of inclusivity. She believes people have the ability to change the world with the power of their voice, and…
Read MoreVeterinary Assistant Training Program – Springfield Technical Community College
The training prepares students to keep animals healthy, care for them when they are ill, and assist veterinarians in their offices. The veterinary assistant works directly under the supervision of veterinarians and the veterinary technician as they perform procedures, examinations, and treatments. The veterinary assistant provides basic care for animals, such as feeding and exercising…
Read MoreSpringfield Union Station Platform C elevator ready, awaits Amtrak inspection
The new elevator at Union Station’s completely rebuilt and handicapped-accessible Plattform C is ready for use and awaiting Amtrak inspection. Christopher Moskal, executive director of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority — the agency that owns the historic station — said he doesn’t know when that inspection will take place. He said he’s been kept up to…
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