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So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

By | May 22, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.


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CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars to award record $363,500

By | May 19, 2026

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars to award record $363,500

WESTFIELD — Board President Cynthia Neary said CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars will award a record-breaking $363,500 in scholarships to 137 deserving students at a ceremony on May 27 at Westfield Middle School.


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Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week

By | May 19, 2026

Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week

WESTFIELD — The Westfield-West Springfield Elks Lodge 1481 observed the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Youth Week with a recognition of accomplishments by area youth at its lodge at 56 Franklin St. on May 6.


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Ribbon cut for new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum

By | May 19, 2026

Ribbon cut for new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum

WESTFIELD — At a ribbon-cutting on May 12 for the new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum on Smith Avenue, Allen Steiger, president of the Friends of the Grandmothers’ Garden asked Jackie McDowell, education coordinator for the board, Ward 3 Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane and Mayor Michael McCabe to join him for the ceremony.


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Westfield Municipal Light Board compensation not discussed at last meeting

By | May 19, 2026

Westfield Municipal Light Board compensation not discussed at last meeting

WESTFIELD — The unique compensation package for the members of the city’s Municipal Light Board will remain as is after the board was told by Westfield Gas & Electric’s legal counsel that it needed “no further discussion.”


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Westfield Earth Day cleanup collects over 100 bags of trash

By | May 8, 2026

Westfield Earth Day cleanup collects over 100 bags of trash

WESTFIELD — Conservation Coordinator Nicholas Balick said the city’s 14th annual Earth Day cleanup on April 25 was extremely successful.


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Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe readying to open new space

By | May 8, 2026

Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe readying to open new space

WESTFIELD — Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe has been busy this winter preparing a new space in the basement of the First Congregational Church at 18 Broad St., directly behind its current store in Old Town Hall.


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Bishop sworn in as Westfield fire chief

By | Apr 27, 2026

Bishop sworn in as Westfield fire chief

WESTFIELD — After Eric Bishop was sworn in as the city’s newest fire chief in the Council Chamber of City Hall on April 21, he promised that he would use his tenure as an “opportunity to rebuild trust.”


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Westfield Municipal Light Board’s compensation package sparks debate

By | Apr 27, 2026

Westfield Municipal Light Board’s compensation package sparks debate

WESTFIELD — The commissioners serving on the city’s Municipal Light Board have a compensation package unlike any other board, council or committee in the city.


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Students consider future financing challenges at Credit for Life

By | Apr 16, 2026

Students consider future financing challenges at Credit for Life

WESTFIELD — As students from area high schools made their way around the booths at Credit for Life, set up in the Westfield High School gymnasium on April 8, they grappled with how they would manage their future finances as 25-year-olds in their chosen careers.


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