Congressman Richard Neal

Pittsfield Fire Department Awarded FEMA Grant to Upgrade Equipment

Lucas Willard — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:57:14 +0000

Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Richard Neal joined city and public safety officials in Pittsfield today to announce a federal grant that will help the city upgrade its fire safety equipment.

Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal on marathon bombings

Ian Pickus — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:26:06 +0000

A short time ago, WAMC’s Ian Pickus spoke with Massachusetts Congressman Richard Neal, a longtime Democrat from the first district, who says he has been in contact with the rest of the delegation and the White House as the commonwealth considers its next steps following yesterday’s deadly attacks on the Boston Marathon.

Officials Celebrate Launch of Massachusetts Broadband Network with Berkshire Students

Lucas Willard — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:18:34 +0000

In a crowded gymnasium at the Farmington River School in Otis, Massachusetts, a class of fifth graders seated in front of a large projection screen was able to video chat with students across the world at the Vive Digital broadband center in Bogota, Colombia…

Students also communicated with staff at NASA’s Godard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

Congressional Corner with Richard Neal - Part 2

Alan Chartock — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Long represented by John Olver, the Berkshires are getting used to their new Congressman.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democratic Representative Richard Neal tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that economic growth in the commonwealth needs to come from the local level.

Congressional Corner with Richard Neal - Part 1

Alan Chartock — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:50:00 +0000

The sequester has divided Washington yet again.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democratic Representative Richard Neal tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he believes the sequester was a gimmick from the get-go.

Export Forum Benefits Berkshire Businesses

Lucas Willard — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Pittsfield-area commercial leaders and experts participated in a forum Tuesday to discuss bringing their businesses to an international level.

U.S. Representative Richard Neal said that the forum he organized for the business community in his new Congressional district is similar to forums he previously held in a former district closer to Boston. Neal said that across the Massachusetts have a significant potential for growth in a new global marketplace.