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Students across Massachusetts wear black and take pledge to ‘Black Out Bullying’ in Commonwealth schools
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 – 18:58:37 -0500 EST | No Comment

SALEM, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today joined hundreds of students from across the Commonwealth participating in ‘No Name Calling Day’ to raise awareness and take a stand against bullying in our schools.

Mass. Lt. Governor Murray Announces $3.9 Million to Support Infrastructure and Job Creation in Oxford
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 – 19:57:41 -0500 EST | No Comment
Mass. Lt. Governor Murray Announces $3.9 Million to Support Infrastructure and Job Creation in Oxford

OXFORD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today joined state and local officials at IPG Photonics to announce a $2.2 million MassWorks Infrastructure Grant for the Town of Oxford and $1.7 million in Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) tax credits for Oxford’s IPG Photonics.

Gov. Patrick Signs Bill Naming Leominster Bridge in Honor of Fallen Soldier Jonathan Roberge
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 – 20:36:38 -0500 EST | No Comment

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today signed S. 1741, An Act Designating a Certain Bridge in the City of Leominster as the Jonathan Roberge Memorial Bridge. The bridge is being named after Jonathan Roberge of Leominster, a 22-year-old private first class in the United States Army, who was killed in action near Mosul, Iraq on February 9, 2009.

Mass. Governor Patrick Presents 22nd Annual ‘Firefighter Of The Year’ Awards
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 – 15:31:01 -0500 EST | No Comment
Mass. Governor Patrick Presents 22nd Annual ‘Firefighter Of The Year’ Awards

WORCESTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Mass. Governor Deval Patrick on Wednesday joined Public Safety Secretary Mary Elizabeth Heffernan and State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan to honor firefighters from 32 Massachusetts communities for heroic acts of bravery during the 22nd annual ‘Firefighter of the Year’ Awards ceremony.

Mass. Gov. Patrick Visits Springfield’s First Innovation School – Welcomes Students Back
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 – 18:32:46 -0500 EST | No Comment
Mass. Gov. Patrick Visits Springfield’s First Innovation School – Welcomes Students Back

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Mass. Governor Deval Patrick today welcomed students back to school at the Springfield Renaissance School, the city’s first Innovation School, which provides a personalized approach to helping each student succeed, while promoting college readiness.

Mass. Gov. Patrick Visits Worcester Youth Program To Emphasize Education Reform Strategies
Wed, 09 Feb 2011 – 18:03:04 -0500 EST | No Comment
Mass. Gov. Patrick Visits Worcester Youth Program To Emphasize Education Reform Strategies

WORCESTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today visited with students and staff at the Dynamy Youth Academy in Worcester to learn more about the school’s intensive approach to ensuring student success and to …

At General Dynamics, Patrick, Kerry, Ruberto Celebrate Contract To Create 500 Jobs, Strengthen Local Economy
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 – 18:39:03 -0500 EST | No Comment

PITTSFIELD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today joined with Senator John Kerry, Pittsfield Mayor James Ruberto, U.S. Navy Commander Mike Riley, and more than 1,000 General Dynamics employees and suppliers to celebrate the …

Gov. Patrick Announces Massachusetts 12th Graders Receive Top Score On Nation’s Report Card
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 – 17:07:13 -0500 EST | Comments Off

MEDFORD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Surrounded by students and teachers at Medford High School, Governor Deval Patrick announced today that Massachusetts students lead the nation in English and Math performance on the 2009 Grade 12 …

Governor Patrick Visits Bristol Community College To Highlight Importance Of Health Information Technology
Tue, 16 Nov 2010 – 15:12:05 -0500 EST | Comments Off

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to promoting advanced job training and health information technology, Governor Deval Patrick today visited New Bedford to meet with students and staff …

Mass. Gov. Patrick, Congressman Olver Highlight $27 Mil. in Road and Bridge Investments
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 – 13:59:48 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Mass. Gov. Patrick, Congressman Olver Highlight $27 Mil. in Road and Bridge Investments

ORANGE, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s historic Massachusetts Works program to promote job growth and long-term economic recovery, Governor Deval Patrick on Monday (Aug. 30) joined with Congressman Olver and …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Joins Congressman Olver, Hud Secretary Donovan To Celebrate Kick-Off Of Assisted-Living Housing Construction
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 – 13:55:21 -0500 EST | Comments Off

GARDNER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick on Monday (Aug. 30) joined Congressman John Olver, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and other officials to celebrate the start of …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Highlights New Law That Expands Job Opportunities, Protects Public Safety
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 – 13:50:06 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Mass. Gov. Patrick Highlights New Law That Expands Job Opportunities, Protects Public Safety

WORCESTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Joined by local officials, community leaders and advocates, Governor Deval Patrick on Monday (Aug. 30) highlighted a new anti-crime law that reforms the state’s criminal offender records information system (CORI) …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Highlights State Grant for Community Path In Somerville Maxpak Redevelopment
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 – 13:45:39 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Mass. Gov. Patrick Highlights State Grant for Community Path In Somerville Maxpak Redevelopment

SOMERVILLE, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s historic Massachusetts Works program to promote job growth and long-term economic recovery, Governor Deval Patrick on Monday joined state and local officials to announce …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Southfield Redevelopment Project
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 – 19:32:59 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Mass. Gov. Patrick Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Southfield Redevelopment Project

WEYMOUTH, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of his historic $4 billion Massachusetts Works program that will put nearly 20,000 people to work across the Commonwealth, Governor Deval Patrick today joined with federal, state and …

ACANA Plays Major Role in Shaping DOT Policy
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 – 14:10:19 -0500 EST | Comments Off

BOSTON, Mass. — Recently, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued the most significant policy change concerning the air charter brokerage industry since 2004. The Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA), in keeping with its mission to protect the business interests of members and to foster a compliance disposition relative to the various regulatory agencies, played a pivotal role in shaping this recent policy shift.

Patrick-Murray Administration Hosts Regional Economic Summit To Accelerate Recovery, Create Jobs In Northeast Mass.
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 – 18:33:49 -0500 EST | Comments Off

DANVERS, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s continuing efforts to promote job growth across the Commonwealth, Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray, in partnership with regional hosts, today convened a cross-section of business, …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Celebrates New Umass Law School With Students, Faculty
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 – 20:10:44 -0500 EST | Comments Off

DARTMOUTH, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today visited with students, faculty and administrators who will represent some of the inaugural class and staff of the state’s first-ever public law school in the University …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Awards $2.5 Million Grant To Spur Economic Growth In Hopkinton
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 – 20:13:29 -0500 EST | Comments Off

HOPKINTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Continuing his push to create jobs and spur long-term economic development throughout the Commonwealth, Governor Deval Patrick today announced a $2.5 million grant to the Town of Hopkinton for local …

Holyoke Computing Center: Collaboration with MIT, UMASS, BU, EMC, Cisco & Accenture
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 – 14:29:00 -0500 EST | Comments Off

HOLYOKE /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today joined University of Massachusetts President Dr. Jack Wilson, Holyoke Mayor Michael Sullivan, leaders from MIT, Boston University, and senior executives from EMC, Cisco, and Accenture to announce …

Governor Patrick Unveils Reforms To Reduce Health Insurance Costs For Small Businesses
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 – 14:31:54 -0500 EST | Comments Off

QUINCY /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Standing alongside business leaders and small business owners, Governor Deval Patrick today unveiled key recommendations aimed at reducing health care costs for small employers while maintaining access to quality care for …

Governor Patrick Nominates Accomplished Litigators to the Quincy District and Roxbury BMC Courts
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 – 14:34:29 -0500 EST | Comments Off

QUINCY /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today announced the nomination of a career public defender to the Quincy District Court and a Boston-area practitioner and former Norfolk Assistant District Attorney to the Roxbury Division …

Center for Life Science | Boston: Tsoi/Kobus & Assoc. Win AIA New England Design Award
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 – 16:11:09 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Center for Life Science | Boston: Tsoi/Kobus & Assoc. Win AIA New England Design Award

BOSTON /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Tsoi/Kobus & Associates received a Special Mention award at the American Institute of Architects New England Chapter’s 2009 Design Awards on Saturday, October 3 for its design of the Center for …

Governor Patrick, Congressional Delegation Commit More Than $65 Million In State & Federal Funds To Move Assembly Square Project Forward
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 – 18:17:37 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Governor Patrick, Congressional Delegation Commit More Than $65 Million In State & Federal Funds To Move Assembly Square Project Forward

SOMERVILLE, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -– As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today announced a state-federal partnership to move the Assembly Square Project in Somerville forward. …

Governor Patrick Awards Economic Development Grant To Town Of Lenox
Thu, 09 Jul 2009 – 14:50:35 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Governor Patrick Awards Economic Development Grant To Town Of Lenox

LENOX, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick announced July 9 that the Executive Office of Transportation has awarded a Public Works …

Charlie Allen Restorations Project Wins 2009 CHC Historic Preservation Award
Tue, 02 Jun 2009 – 15:15:39 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Charlie Allen Restorations Project Wins 2009 CHC Historic Preservation Award

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — An 1870s Shingle Style home that was renovated and restored by Charlie Allen Restorations (CAR), the Cambridge, MA-firm specializing in remodeling period homes, has been awarded a Historic Preservation Award …

VHL Family Alliance Announces the First Guide for Kids Dealing with Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: The VHL Handbook Kids’ Edition
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 – 20:53:59 -0500 EST | Comments Off
VHL Family Alliance Announces the First Guide for Kids Dealing with Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: The VHL Handbook Kids’ Edition

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — The VHL Family Alliance (VHLFA) announced today that the very first “VHL Handbook Kids’ Edition” (ISBN: 978-1-929539-02-4) is now available at Amazon.com. The book was written and reviewed by a …

GerrityStone’s Architectural Division Unveils Platinum Granite Collection
Thu, 28 May 2009 – 13:15:00 -0500 EST | Comments Off
GerrityStone’s Architectural Division Unveils Platinum Granite Collection

WOBURN, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — GerrityStone, New England’s premier interior and exterior custom stonework specialist, today unveiled its Platinum Collection – a distinctive and stunning line of one-of-kind stones handpicked from quarries around the world. …

GerrityStone to Participate in 2009 Spring Home Design Seminar Series
Fri, 15 May 2009 – 14:53:13 -0500 EST | Comments Off
GerrityStone to Participate in 2009 Spring Home Design Seminar Series

WOBURN, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — GerrityStone, New England’s premier interior and exterior custom stonework specialist, is pleased to be participating in the upcoming Spring Home Seminar Series presented in conjunction with Design New England Magazine …

Boston’s VHL Family Alliance Kicks off May Awareness Month, Announcing 8 Events Coast to Coast
Fri, 01 May 2009 – 14:16:00 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Boston’s VHL Family Alliance Kicks off May Awareness Month, Announcing 8 Events Coast to Coast

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — A neoburlesque sci-fi play in Providence, a Crabfest in Maryland, a music festival on Boston Common — all to support the VHL Family Alliance (VHLFA) in its fight to get …

VHL Family Alliance Announces Free Awareness Benefit Concert in Boston Common May 23rd
Fri, 01 May 2009 – 12:04:53 -0500 EST | One Comment
VHL Family Alliance Announces Free Awareness Benefit Concert in Boston Common May 23rd

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — This year VHL Family Alliance will be hosting its first annual special event in honor of International VHL Day, which will be declared in Massachusetts in May at the State …