The Westfield News
Business
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598State approves city development projects
BOSTON – The Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance CoordinatingCouncil (EACC) this week approved 13 projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP)....
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515New pro-trade board will sharpen Dems’ divide on the issue
CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s allies are recruiting high-profile Democrats to help combat liberal resistance to his...
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543City utility secures more gas supply capacity
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Gas & Electric Department has entered into an agreement with Kinder-Morgan to secure additional natural gas to meet...
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569Legislators urge change in utility regulation
BOSTON- Sen. Donald F. Humason Jr. (R-2nd Hampden and Hampshire District) and Representative William “Smitty” Pignatelli (D-4th Berkshire District) along with colleagues...
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MGM to break ground on $800M casino
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — MGM is breaking ground on an $800 million casino in western Massachusetts that represents...
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506US and Canadian officials cite regional energy collaboration
WILSON RING, Associated Press BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — There is an abundance of clean electricity in eastern Canada waiting to be sent...
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570Council rejects local meal, room taxes
WESTFIELD – The City Council rejected two local option tax hikes Thursday by large majorities, declining to adopt either the room occupancy...
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Northeast gas pipeline progresses, to some landowner dismay
MARY ESCH, Associated Press HARPERSFIELD, N.Y. (AP) — The 124-mile Constitution Pipeline will likely bring some relief from high natural gas prices...
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Despite deep rivalry, Connecticut tribes plan new casinos
MICHAEL MELIA, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — For the leaders of two Connecticut tribes proposing to build new casinos together, some...
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House approves Twin River hotel in bid to retain revenues
AMY ANTHONY, Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would allow...
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Bill allowing more tribal casinos clears Connecticut panel
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A bill that would authorize Connecticut’s two federally recognized tribes to open up to three jointly run, smaller-scale...
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568New Bedford reaches deal with developer of Foxwoods casino
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — New Bedford is all-in as it vies for the state’s final gambling license. Mayor Jon...
