Westfield
Westfield City Council approves jet fuel storage, pump for Jimbob Aviation
WESTFIELD — After public hearings in front of the Planning Board and City Council and a review by the License Committee, the council voted 7-4 on Nov. 6 to permit the application by Jimbob Aviation for a gas storage license for 20,000 gallons of Jet A fuel outside of their hangar at Westfield Barnes Airport.
Wyben Lighted Tractor Parade set for Nov. 22 return
WESTFIELD — The Wyben Association committee is planning its second annual Lighted Tractor Parade on Nov. 22 at 5 p.m., with a weather date of Nov. 23.
Westfield Soup Kitchen preps for Thanksgiving meal
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Soup Kitchen at 101 Meadow St. will offer a full homemade Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27 at noon, dine-in or take-out.
Diocese of Springfield makes appeal to community to help with food insecurity
WESTFIELD — William D. Byrne, the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield visited the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Mary’s Parish on Nov. 6 to issue a call to arms to the community to help those struggling with food insecurity as a result of the cut in SNAP benefits.
Bids open soon for Westfield on Weekends’ annual Tree Jubilee
WESTFIELD — Bids open for Westfield on Weekends’ eighth annual Tree Jubilee on Nov. 17 and run through Dec. 3.
Former mayor voted to council, another ousted in Westfield election
WESTFIELD — According to unofficial results, 5,854 residents, 19.97% of the 29,308 registered voters, made their voices heard in Westfield’s municipal election where there were contested races for mayor, at large City Council and Ward 2 City Council.
Students ‘get to be’ scientists during STEM week in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Excitement was in the air during Westfield Public School’s STEM Week, Oct. 20-24, when a lot of special activities were planned for students from prekindergarten to Westfield High School.
Westfield Food Pantry ready to fill SNAP void
WESTFIELD — SNAP benefits for nearly 42 million Americans were paused on Nov. 1, leaving struggling families and individuals with few places to turn for help, which is the mission of the Westfield Food Pantry and they’re ready.
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.