Westfield
Westfield School Committee passes $75.5 million budget
WESTFIELD — The School Committee’s vote to accept the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.57 million followed public participation with more advocacy for positions and programs that are among next year’s cuts, and a discussion on how a Senate earmark by state Sen. John Velis of $250,000 will impact the bottom line.
Westfield baseball historian publishes third book in series
WESTFIELD — Local baseball historian Dan Genovese has published the third book in his series on the roots of baseball in Westfield. “The Old Ball Ground: Volume 3 — Whip City Baseball in the Rock ‘n Roll Era,” covers the ’40s through ’70s, with the start of rock and roll in the background.
Westfield Middle School hosts 56th Memorial Day assembly
WESTFIELD — For 56 years, Westfield Middle School has observed Memorial Day with an assembly inviting area veterans to be recognized for their service, and this year’s assembly on May 20 was part of the grand tradition. Local veterans, many from American Legion Post 124 in Westfield and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 872 in Southwick gathered in the library, where they were teamed up with students to be escorted into the auditorium.
Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame to welcome new members
The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.
New city-owned radio station coming to Westfield
WESTFIELD — A new FM radio station is coming to Westfield. Westfield programming at WSKB is moving to WSFD-LP at 107.5 FM at the beginning of July.
Westfield Technical Academy students shine at SkillsUSA competition
WESTFIELD — Westfield Technical Academy students shined at the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership and Skills Conference on May 2, “bringing back some serious hardware” including two gold and two silver medals, the school announced this week.
Tri for Jimmy returns to Hampton Ponds Park June 1
WESTFIELD — One of the region’s most beloved community-driven triathlons, Tri for Jimmy, is returning once again on Sunday, June 1 at Hampton Ponds State Park.
Westfield’s Flat Fast 5K expected to be largest yet
WESTFIELD — The Run Westfield Flat Fast 5K is returning on May 17 for its 11th year and organizers are anticipating its biggest race day and community event yet.
Westfield School Committee tables vote on $75.5M budget
WESTFIELD — During the School Committee meeting on May 5, Finance Subcommittee Chair Bo Sullivan made a motion for approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.5 million, and then said his ultimate goal was not to vote on it tonight.
Organizers are planning citywide tag sale in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Organizer Patty Wright is seeking participants for a citywide tag sale weekend on May 17 and 18.