Westfield
The Sphere receives grant to launch Westfield business accelerator program
NORTHAMPTON — A $50,000 grant has been awarded to The Sphere Northampton to launch the Sphere Westfield Mindshift Business Accelerator, an intensive business development program designed to support low-to moderate-income entrepreneurs in the Westfield community.
Hampton Ponds Association to host 67th July 4 parade
WESTFIELD — The Hampton Ponds Association will host its 67th annual Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4, and will feature decorated floats, a tribute to local veterans, a raffle and speeches by local officials.
Hartleys named 2025 Wyben Parade marshals
WESTFIELD — With five generations of Hartleys living in Wyben since 1831, their name is synonymous with Wyben and one of the many reasons Brian and Kathy Hartley will be honored as the marshals for the community’s 74th Annual Fourth of July parade.
Armbrook Village residents team up with sophomores for oral history project
WESTFIELD — At the completion of the second year of the “Past Meets Present” project, Westfield High School 10th graders who had teamed up with residents of Armbrook Village came to the assisted living community for a wrap-up and lunch with their new senior friends.
‘No Kings’ protesters in Westfield join nationwide demonstrations
Edwin Kellogg brings a sense of history to the rally.Reminder Publishing photo by Marc St. Onge WESTFIELD — On Saturday, June 14, No Kings Westfield joined movements in the region and across the country in protests. According to organizers, the Westfield...
Wyben Parade theme for 2025: ‘Farming for America’
WESTFIELD — The Wyben Parade Committee has announced that “Farming for America” will be the theme of its 74th Annual Fourth of July parade and that the committee is adding a new event on the nation’s birthday — a family kickball game.
Janiesiski Farm celebrates centennial
WESTFIELD — Janisieski Farm on Sackett Road is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and the generations of family stretched across the last century of the farm’s history gathered last month for a celebration and reunion party for the milestone and family’s legacy.
Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way
With hot days ahead, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of cooling stations available in local cities and towns for residents to beat the heat this summer. This list will be updated throughout the summer and as more cooling locations become available. If your town...
Fort Meadow PTO hosts ‘bittersweet’ farewell
Fort Meadow PTO President and paraprofessional Mariana Sullivan with student Luka Farneth.Reminder Publishing photos by Amy Porter WESTFIELD — The final-ever day of preschool at Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center was hosted on June 10, followed by an end-of-year...
McCabe presents Westfield’s $163.8 million budget to City Council for review
WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael McCabe presented the fiscal year 2026 budget of $163.8 million for review to the City Council at its meeting on June 5.