Families, friends help open Kamp for Kids in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Program Director Anne Benoit welcomed families, friends and distinguished visitors to the 49th annual Kamp for Kids Welcome Day on July 12.
Special permit put on pause for Hilltown Sand and Gravel
HUNTINGTON — Melvin Hess and other principals of Hilltown Sand and Gravel, at 87 Worthington Rd., came before a joint meeting of the Huntington Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 9, to discuss whether the company needed a special permit to continue operating.
Hilltown Hikers embrace adventure, conservation, history
The Western Mass. Hilltown Hikers’ next group hike will be at Granville Gorge in Southwick and Granville on July 20 at 10 a.m. The hike rating is moderate, an approximately 3.5 mile loop with 600 feet of elevation gain, a brook crossing, and one steep climb to the vista.
Survivor’s play about abuse by priest to premiere in Chester
CHESTER — The Chester Theatre Company will present the world premiere of “Unreconciled,” July 4-14 on stage in the historical Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd.
Westfield City Council agrees to purchase of rectory lots for police station
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted unanimously on June 20 to purchase the land on Union Street where Westfield plans to build a new police headquarters.