Holyoke

Holyoke Mayor Now Shuts The Door To Casino Developers

Paul Tuthill — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:10:00 +0000

The mayor of Holyoke Massachusetts has changed his mind, again, on the casino issue. Mayor Alex Morse’s surprise decision cuts the competition for the lone casino license available in western Massachusetts. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley News Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Developers Look To Revive Holyoke Casino Project

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:48:41 +0000

The mayor of Holyoke Massachusetts earlier this week, shockingly, opened the door to a casino development in his city. Now a plan to build a resort casino on a golf course is being revived. But is Holyoke too late in the casino game in western Massachusetts? WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Massachusetts Computing Center Set To Start Operating

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:20:00 +0000

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick headed a list of hundreds of government, academic and business leaders who gathered in Holyoke Friday to mark the completion of an energy efficient high performance computing center. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Governor Patrick said the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center holds great scientific and economic promise, and he praised the partnership of government, academia and business that built the $165 million dollar center.

Holyoke City Hall Hires Literacy Coordinator

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:20:00 +0000

The latest results of standardized tests taken by Massachusetts students were a mixed bag. The 2012 MCAS scores were the highest in the 14 year history of the test. Education officials say the achievement gap is closing between minorities and whites. But early childhood education advocates decry the lack of progress in third grade reading, which is a strong predictor of future success in school. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Track Upgrades Begin To Bring High Speed Rail To Western Mass.

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Work has begun on a project that officials say will bring high speed passenger train service to the most heavily populated cities of western Massachusetts. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Report Ranks Massachusetts Municipalities For Solar Power Development

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:50:51 +0000

A new report highlights the 30 fold growth in solar power in Massachusetts in just five years. The report ,released Tuesday, by an environmental advocacy group ranks each of the state’s cities and towns for solar power development. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

Officials Seek Summer Jobs For Young People

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Hoping to reverse what has been called a lost decade of employment for
young people, officials in western Massachusetts have launched a youth
summer jobs campaign. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill
reports.

Saying that government funded youth summer jobs programs will
not come close to meeting the demand, workforce development specialists,
and the mayors of the region's two largest cities appealed to the

Community Effort Addresses Teen Pregnancy

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:30:00 +0000

A community wide collaboration is credited with helping to reduce teenage pregnancy in Holyoke Massachusetts. Officials acknowledge there is much work yet to do, as Holyoke has the highest teen birth rate in the state. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

Alternative Uses For Coal Plant To Be Studied

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:25:00 +0000

The future is in doubt for one of just two remaining coal powered electricity generating plants in Massachusetts. Municipal officials and environmentalists believe age and the current economics of burning coal will bring an end to the Mount Tom Power Plant in Holyoke. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Conference Highlights Crime Prevention Strategy

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:30:00 +0000

Law enforcement officials and community leaders from the greater Springfield Massachusetts area met Monday to consider ways to deter crime. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

Hampden County District Attorney Mark Mastroianni believes a policing model that employs strong community partnerships and focused deterrence can be a successful strategy to reduce violence in high crime areas of Springfield and Holyoke.