Home » Archive by Author

Articles by Terry Windall

Terry is the managing content editor for Massachusetts Newswire™, and has been a team member of the Neotrope® News Network since March 2009. He is currently attending college in Boston (he didn't make it into MIT and blames Red Bull for not giving him wiings to do so), does not hang out at "frat" parties, or have an avatar in Second Life, but he is a huge J.J. Abrams fan, and slavish to all things pop culture.

Mass. Gov. Patrick, Congressman Olver Highlight $27 Mil. in Road and Bridge Investments
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 – 13:59:48 +0000 UTC | No Comment
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 +0000 UTC | No Comment

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 +0000 UTC | No Comment
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 +0000 UTC | No Comment
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 …

Memorandum of Understanding ensures shared process and benefits in area of federal waters off Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 – 19:35:19 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Memorandum of Understanding ensures shared process and benefits in area of federal waters off Massachusetts and Rhode Island

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today announced an agreement with Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri to jointly explore the potential development of offshore wind energy in an area of federal waters adjacent …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Southfield Redevelopment Project
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 – 19:32:59 +0000 UTC | No Comment
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 …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Visits Massachusetts Troops Serving In Afghanistan
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 – 19:29:55 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — on Friday, July 23, 2010, during the third full day of a Department of Defense trip designed to thank Massachusetts soldiers for their service to the Commonwealth and the nation, …

ACANA Plays Major Role in Shaping DOT Policy
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 – 14:10:19 +0000 UTC | 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 +0000 UTC | No Comment

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 Awards $4.49 Million In Recovery Funds For Public Housing Energy Upgrades
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 – 19:59:49 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today announced an award of $4.49 million in federal weatherization recovery funds …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Highlights Early Success Of Historic Accelerated Bridge Program
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 – 20:00:13 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Mass. Gov. Patrick Highlights Early Success Of Historic Accelerated Bridge Program

WORCESTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ –Governor Deval Patrick today toured the Interstate 190 Bridge over Route 12 in Worcester to highlight the early success of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s unprecedented $3 billion, eight-year Accelerated Bridge Program (ABP) …

Mass. Patrick-Murray Administration Pushes Measures To Lower Health Care Costs During Three Days Of Hearings
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 – 20:03:02 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Continuing Governor Deval Patrick’s efforts to provide relief to Massachusetts small businesses and families from high health care costs, the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (HCFP) …

Gov. Patrick Highlights ‘Aging Agenda’ with Experts, Providers and Massachusetts Seniors
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 – 20:00:58 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today met with an audience of seniors, service providers, aging experts and advocates to talk about the Patrick-Murray Administration’s “Aging Agenda.” In a town hall-style meeting, Governor …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Celebrates $32 Million In Federal Funding For Broadband
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 – 20:06:55 +0000 UTC | No Comment

EAST SANDWICH, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today joined state and local leaders on Cape Cod to celebrate a $32 million federal award received by the regional non-profit OpenCape Corporation through the U.S. …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Celebrates New Umass Law School With Students, Faculty
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 – 20:10:44 +0000 UTC | No Comment

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 Pushes To Lower Health Care Costs For Massachusetts Small Businesses, Families
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 – 20:08:50 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Continuing his efforts to provide relief to Massachusetts small businesses and families from skyrocketing health care increases, Governor Deval Patrick today called on the Legislature to pass his proposal to …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Awards $2.5 Million Grant To Spur Economic Growth In Hopkinton
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 – 20:13:29 +0000 UTC | No Comment

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 …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Nominates Three As Clerk Magistrates Of The Westborough, Attleboro And Stoughton District Courts
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 – 19:09:49 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today announced the nomination of MaryAnn Pozzessere as Clerk Magistrate of the Westborough District Court, Mark E. Sturdy as Clerk Magistrate of the Attleboro District Court and Robin …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Signs Historic Education Reform Bill to Close Achievement Gaps, Transform Massachusetts Public Schools
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 – 19:08:21 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Delivering on his promise to transform public education in Massachusetts and give all children the chance they deserve to succeed, Governor Deval Patrick Monday signed historic legislation that will turnaround underperforming …

Mass. Gov. Patrick, Congressman Olver Announce Groundbreaking For State’s First Rail Project Funded Through ARRA
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 – 20:13:57 +0000 UTC | No Comment
Mass. Gov. Patrick, Congressman Olver Announce Groundbreaking For State’s First Rail Project Funded Through ARRA

LEOMINSTER /Massachusetts Newswire/ — As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan, Governor Deval Patrick today joined Congressman John Olver and local elected officials in Leominster to announce the groundbreaking of the first rail …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Highlights State’s Investment In Essex North Shore Agricultural and Vocational Tech School
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 – 20:15:09 +0000 UTC | No Comment

DANVERS /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today visited the Essex Agricultural and Technical High School to highlight the state’s investment in the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Vocational Technical School project that will provide …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Appoints Marian Mcgovern Superintendent of The Massachusetts State Police
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 – 20:26:56 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick today announced he has appointed Deputy Superintendent Marian J. McGovern as the next Superintendent and Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police (MSP). McGovern will be the first female …

Mass. Governor Celebrates Funding for the Mattapan Community Health Center
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 – 20:24:50 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Today, Governor Deval Patrick visited the Mattapan Community Health Center to celebrate the center’s receipt of $11.5 million in federal recovery funding to help support the facility’s expansion. The Governor met …

With Winter Approaching, Mass. Gov. Patrick Highlights Cost-Saving Energy Programs
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 – 20:20:10 +0000 UTC | No Comment

HYDE PARK /Massachusetts Newswire/ — With winter fast approaching, Governor Deval Patrick today joined community action groups and representatives from statewide utility companies to promote the Energy Bucks initiative, a collaborative campaign to build awareness …

$5.5 Million Announced To Help Mass. Communities Impacted By December 2008 Ice Storm
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 – 20:17:35 +0000 UTC | No Comment

DANVERS /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Funds to help reimburse 165 communities across the Commonwealth for storm expenses. Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today announced the release of $5.5 million in state funding to help reimburse communities for …

Mass. Gov. Patrick, Congressman Markey, Speaker Deleo & Mayor Ambrosino Announce Wonderland Parking Garage Project Moving To Construction In 2010
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 – 20:32:14 +0000 UTC | No Comment

REVERE /Massachusetts Newswire/ — Governor Deval Patrick, Congressman Ed Markey, Speaker Robert DeLeo and Mayor Tom Ambrosino today announced plans to construct the Wonderland parking garage project in Revere. A mix of American Recovery and …

Mass. Gov. Patrick Announces Results of Massachusetts IT Industry Study
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 – 20:29:15 +0000 UTC | No Comment

WATERTOWN /Massachusetts Newswire/ — University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute study underscores technology sector as key component of state’s innovation economy. Governor Deval Patrick today joined leaders from the state’s digital technology sector to discuss the …

Transportation reform results in deal with UBS to avoid $71 million payment
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 – 14:25:33 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON /Massachusetts Newswire/ — After months of negotiations, Governor Deval Patrick today announced that the Administration has reached agreement with financial institution UBS that will save the Commonwealth an estimated $71 million.
Due to five risky …

Holyoke Computing Center: Collaboration with MIT, UMASS, BU, EMC, Cisco & Accenture
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 – 14:29:00 +0000 UTC | No Comment

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 …

Massachusetts partners with U.S. Department of Energy to educate engineers of tomorrow
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 – 14:25:56 +0000 UTC | No Comment

BOSTON /Massachusetts Newswire/ — The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced the 2009 “Real World Design Challenge,” an innovative partnership to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in Massachusetts with the goal of training tomorrow’s engineers, …