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Westfield Police captain updates City Council on department

By | Jun 18, 2026

Westfield Police captain updates City Council on department

WESTFIELD — At the request of Westfield City Councilor Brent Bean II, Police Capt. Steve Dickinson attended the council meeting on June 4 and spoke about the department’s activities in several areas, including community policing, retail store shoplifting calls, the size of the force and the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail.


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Westfield patrol officers will soon wear body cameras

By | Jun 18, 2026

Westfield patrol officers will soon wear body cameras

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police Department now has nearly $300,000 to fit its officers with body-worn cameras, which was one of Police Chief Jerome Pitoniak’s goals when he was appointed in 2024.


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Freedom Truck canceled after losing parking spot

By | Jun 18, 2026

Freedom Truck canceled after losing parking spot

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police Department decided not to host the Freedom Truck Mobile Museum last week after Westfield State University rescinded its initial decision to allow the tractor-trailer to park in the south parking lot on its campus.


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Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

By | Jun 11, 2026

Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and his office is helping to ensure the expansion of community-based programs in Hampden County after distributing $119,700 to 32 nonprofit organizations, the largest award amount and number of recipients in program history.


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WG&E ‘Home Plus’program now includes all utility customers

By | Jun 10, 2026

WG&E ‘Home Plus’program now includes all utility customers

WESTFIELD — In the name of helping homeowners transition to energy-efficient heat pumps, Westfield Gas & Electric is expanding its innovative financing piloting program, called “Home Plus.”


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Velis: Burden of data centers should not fall on residents

By | Jun 10, 2026

Velis: Burden of data centers should not fall on residents

WESTFIELD — Acknowledging that the use of artificial intelligence and the need for supporting data centers are not only becoming a fact of life but also a potential economic boon for the state, state Sen. John Velis renewed his push for assurances that the energy and water impacts of these centers do not impact local rate payers.


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Westfield kicks off Pride Month with sixth flag raising

By | Jun 10, 2026

Westfield kicks off Pride Month with sixth flag raising

WESTFIELD — In the eyes of Kathi Bradford, the pride flag is more than a fabric; it’s a promise to not mistake small progress for permanent justice.


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Westfield skate park contract awarded; construction begins July 1

By | Jun 5, 2026

Westfield skate park contract awarded; construction begins July 1

WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael A. McCabe announced that construction on the long-awaited rebuild of the Westfield Skate Park is set to commence in early July following a successful bid process.


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PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule

By | Jun 5, 2026

PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule

SPRINGFIELD — Fulfilling one of the recommendations in the Master Plan and with the support of the Select Board, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, in partnership with the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, launched a new public transit route that includes Southwick.


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Westfield City Council approves first reading for electric bike regs

By | Jun 5, 2026

Westfield City Council approves first reading for electric bike regs

WESTFIELD — Legislative and Ordinance Committee Chair William Onyski brought a new ordinance to regulate electric bikes to the City Council on May 20.


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