Alex Morse

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.

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.

Urban Planner Hired To Direct Economic Development

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:30:00 +0000

The mayor of Holyoke Massachusetts has made the first major appointment
of his new administration. Mayor Alex Morse, Wednesday, appointed a new
director of economic development. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief
Paul Tuthill reports.

Mayor Morse has hired Marcos Marrero, a young urban planner and
policy professional with experience in energy and sustainability
projects to implement the young mayor's vision for revitalizing one of
the state's poorest cities.