Bernie’s Dining Depot dining car rolls once more
CHESTER — The historic Pullman car from Bernie’s Dining Depot was on the move again on Nov. 25, headed to its new home at the Chester Railway Station and Museum.
Annual Russell Holiday Parade of Lights returns Dec. 13
RUSSELL — The town of Russell will be hosting an evening of holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and the 25th Annual Russell Parade of Lights.
Mayor’s Tree Lighting brings on the holiday season in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Westfield Mayor Mike McCabe and Bob Plasse, president of Westfield on Weekends, counted down the lighting of the 20-foot tree on the Elm Street Plaza on Nov. 29 to bring in the holiday season.
Blandford receives $5.4M library grant
BLANDFORD — The Porter Memorial Library in Blandford received word earlier this month that the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners has awarded a $5.4 million Small Population library construction grant to the town of Blandford.
District says Westfield’s focus on attendance is making gains
WESTFIELD — Westfield Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Christopher Rogers, director of operations and safety, spoke with Reminder Publishing on Nov. 21 about the district’s focus on improving attendance and decreasing chronic absenteeism, saying they had good data to report.