Paul Tuthill

Western Mass. Will Lose Ally When Murray Departs

Paul Tuthill — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:46:00 +0000

When Timothy Murray steps down next month as Massachusetts lieutenant governor it will mean the state’s top elected officials will all reside in the greater Boston area.

MGM,Supporters Promote "Yes" Vote On Casino

Paul Tuthill — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:15:00 +0000

MGM Resorts staged a casino referendum campaign kickoff rally in Springfield Massachusetts last night. It drew a large crowd that heard casino supporters vow to work tirelessly over the next two months to secure an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

It had everything one would expect at a political rally -- buttons, banners, signs, and rousing speeches that drew cheers and chants.

Fallen Police Officers Honored At Ceremony

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:09:00 +0000

The 25^th annual memorial service for western Massachusetts law enforcement officers was held on Wednesday in Springfield.

The solemn service honored 47 people who lost their lives in the last hundred plus years while protecting the public safety in western Massachusetts. Four names were added to the end of watch roll call this year. Westfield Police Officer Jose Torres died last July after he was struck by a truck while directing traffic. His widow and son Jay were at the ceremony

Mass. Lt. Gov. Tim Murray Resigning

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:02:10 +0000

There’s been a political shakeup on Beacon Hill. Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray will leave the office shortly to take a job in the private sector in his home city of Worcester.

Murray announced at an afternoon news conference that he intends to resign the office of Lt. Governor effective June 2 to take the job as President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Worcester. He described the decision as bittersweet.

MGM To Kick Off Casino Referendum Campaign

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:58:00 +0000

Officials with MGM Resorts plan to kick off a campaign on Wednesday designed to convince voters in Springfield Massachusetts to approve a casino deal.

Casino Vote Set In Springfield For July 16

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:15:00 +0000

The casino project proposed in Springfield Massachusetts by MGM Resorts International will be put to the city’s voters in mid-July.

The Springfield City Council has voted unanimously to set July 16^th as the date for the citywide casino referendum. The council also authorized $95,000 for a voter education campaign. Springfield Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola said her office will use direct mail, print, television and internet advertising to promote the casino vote.

Western Mass. Tourist Sites Promoted In Pennsylvania

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:49:11 +0000

A first ever collaborative effort is under way to jointly promote tourist attractions in the Berkshires and the greater Springfield area in Massachusetts.

A bus carrying two dozen people representing many of the top tourist attractions in western Massachusetts departed from the Big E fairgrounds in West Springfield Tuesday morning bound for Pennsylvania. The group has meetings scheduled over the next three days with 17 tour operators to sell the region as an ideal destination for group bus trips.

Complaints Voiced At Forum About VA Claims Backlog

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:15:00 +0000

The big backlog of claims for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was highlighted at a forum Monday in western Massachusetts. The issue brought federal, state and local officials together at the state-owned Holyoke Soldiers’ Home.

Guilty Pleas In Northampton Arson Deaths

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:47:44 +0000

A man has pleaded guilty to setting a series of fires over two years in a Northampton Massachusetts neighborhood including one fire that claimed two lives.

The Farm Market Season Opens

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:29:37 +0000

A very snowy winter and a chilly start to spring in the northeast,has people looking forward to the opening of farmers’ markets. The number of farmers’ markets in Massachusetts has grown in each of the last several years. The Farmers’ Market at Forest Park in Springfield opened for its 16^th season last Tuesday. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief spoke with the long time market manager Belle Rita Novak