Westfield
Westfield High School College Fair draws 90 colleges
WESTFIELD — The Westfield High School guidance counselors put together its 14th annual college fair in the high school gymnasium on Oct. 21.
So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” all the hosts were on hand to discuss local elections that will be taking place on Nov. 4. Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet, Lauren LeBel and I were joined by James Paleologopoulos, WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Pioneer Valley bureau chief to discuss some of the major races.
Local endodontist offers tips to protect teeth from Halloween candy
WESTFIELD — Dr. Elizabeth Shin Perry of Perry Endodontics, located in Westfield at 53 Southampton Road, offers several recommendations to protect teeth from the pitfalls of eating Halloween candy.
At large incumbents, challengers talk Westfield’s challenges, strengths
WESTFIELD — In the at large City Council race, 11 candidates are running for seven seats, including all seven incumbents and four challengers. Running again are incumbents James Adams, Dan Allie, Brent Bean II, Cindy Harris, Kristen Mello, Nicholas Morganelli, Jr....
McCabe faces Mullen in Westfield mayoral race
WESTFIELD — When Westfield residents head to the polls on Nov. 4, they will decide between two candidates for mayor, incumbent Michael McCabe who is seeking a third consecutive term or Andrew Mullen, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2019 and the School Committee in 2023.
Downtown Westfield merchants host trick-or-treaters on Oct. 24
WESTFIELD — For the 32nd year, the mayor’s office and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield are collaborating on annual downtown trick-or-treating.
Ward 2 City Council candidates introduce themselves
WESTFIELD — In the Ward 2 race for City Council, incumbent Ralph Figy is being challenged by Jessica Britton.
Westfield City Council at-large candidates introduce themselves
WESTFIELD — In the at large City Council race, 11 candidates are running for seven seats, including all seven incumbents and four challengers. Running again are incumbents James Adams, Dan Allie, Brent Bean II, Cindy Harris, Kristen Mello, Nicholas Morganelli Jr....
$800K federal grant for Westfield Skate Park confirmed by state announcement
WESTFIELD — “We’re getting close,” said Community Development Director Peter Miller about plans for a new skate park, following the announcement by the state of Westfield’s inclusion in Land & Water Conservation grant awards.
School Committee votes down new Westfield Technical Academy admission policy
WESTFIELD — On a vote of 3-4 at its meeting on Oct. 6, the School Committee voted not to approve the new Westfield Technical Academy application and admissions policy, dated 2025-2026.
