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New England News
12:20 pm
Mon August 20, 2012

City Council Committee To Hear From Casino Operators

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A former industrial site in Springfield MA. where Ameristar proposes to build a resort casino
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A special committee of the Springfield City Council appointed to weigh casino development proposals is going to hear today for the first time from a casino operator.   Springfield has become the focus of several major gaming companies competing for the lone casino license that will be issued in western Massachusetts. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports...

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New England News
4:10 pm
Wed August 15, 2012

State Official Pledges Funding To Repair Tornado Damaged Schools

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Modular classrooms on the playground at the Brookings School which was heavily damaged by the June 1, 2011 tornado in Springfield MA
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    The Massachusetts State Treasurer during a visit to Springfield Wednesday committed to fund the rebuilding of two tornado damaged schools.  Special action by state officials means city taxpayers should be off the hook for any expenses.   WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

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New England News
6:15 pm
Fri August 10, 2012

State Funded Street Project Spurs Housing Construction

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Street and sidewalk improvements in part of the South End of Springfield, MA
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    A sweeping economic development bill signed into law this week by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick streamlines state funding for local infrastructure projects. State officials say an example of how it is suppose to work can be found in a Springfield neighborhood  that was ravaged by last year’s tornado.   WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

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New England News
6:15 pm
Wed August 8, 2012

Gambling Commission Holds Forum In Western Massachusetts

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People protest casino development at an educational forum held by the Mass. Gaming Commission. Another group ( in the background) demonstrated for a casino project in Palmer MA.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission held an educational forum at Western New England University in Springfield
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The five member Massachusetts Gaming Commission held a  forum Wednesday in western Massachusetts. It’s the area of the state where competition for a lucrative casino license appears to be most keen..  WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

The chairman of the powerful gaming commission, Stephen Crosby said the apparent level of interest in western Massachusetts by major casino operators is proof the state’s new casino law is working as intended.

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New England News
3:50 pm
Tue August 7, 2012

Contractor Selected To Helm Union Station Project

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The exterior of Union Station in Springfield, MA
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The interior of the old train station that closed in 1974. It is to be renovated in a $45 million project to create a modern transportation center
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A general contractor has been selected to manage the building of a major transportation project in western Massachusetts.  A recent influx of federal  funds  has the long  stalled redevelopment of Springfield’s derelict train station back on the fast track, as WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

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