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August 14, 2023

‘A time for renewal’: At groundbreaking, veterans look to future with new $483M home

(Daily Hampshire Gazette - Scott Merzbach) An Air Force veteran who served the United States from 1950 to 1954, Dennis...
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August 14, 2023

Groundbreaking ceremony at new Veterans Home in Holyoke

(22 News WWLP - Kaelee Collins) A massive construction project gets underway on Monday in Holyoke, with a groundbreaking ceremony...
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August 12, 2023

New behavioral health hospital prepares to open in Holyoke

(Western Mass News - Glenn Kittle) This coming Monday, local leaders and healthcare officials will be cutting the ribbon for...
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August 11, 2023

Work to start on $483 million veterans’ home rebuild in Holyoke; big investment spurred by COVID-19 tragedy

(MassLive/The Republican - Jim Kinney) Gov. Maura T. Healey and others will gather Monday in Holyoke to celebrate the start...
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August 9, 2023

Sen. Velis: State budget ‘very robust’ for veterans

(Daily Hampshire Gazette- Maddie Fabian) Five separate initiatives supporting veterans of all walks of life are included in the state’s...
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August 7, 2023

Over 26.3M funds to strengthen local food programs promoting local agriculture

(22 News WWLP - Kayleigh Thomas) State funding is going towards fighting food insecurity and helping flood-damaged farms. Over $26.3...
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August 4, 2023

Massachusetts Legislature passes final FY24 budget with Senator Velis’ priorities intact

(22 News WWLP - John Budenas) After rigorous negotiations, the Massachusetts State Legislature has successfully passed the final compromise budget...
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August 1, 2023

Getting Answers: State budget will fund ‘record’ amount to several new programs

(Western Mass News - Kristen Burnell) We turn to a follow up on a story we first brought to you...
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July 31, 2023

Legislative negotiators file $56.2B budget accord

(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming)  Legislative negotiators filed a compromise $56.2 billion annual state budget Sunday night, packing major...
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July 21, 2023

BHN Kamp for Kids hosts 48th annual ‘Welcome Day’ at Westfield’s Camp Togowauk

(The Westfield News/MassLive - Cliff Clark) To celebrate the 48th annual Welcome Day of the Behavioral Health Network’s Kamp for...
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