by Amy Porter | Jan 13, 2025 | Hilltowns, Local News, More Articles
HUNTINGTON — The Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a continued public hearing on a special permit for a proposed 4.9-acre gravel pit at 61 Goss Hill Rd. on land owned by William B. Hull Forestlands on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in Stanton Hall.
by Amy Porter | Jan 13, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Historical Commission is in the planning stages for local events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution which officially began in April of 1775. The commission invites any local or regional community groups to participate in this venture.
by Amy Porter | Jan 13, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — At the start of a brief rescheduled City Council meeting on Jan. 6, Councilor Cindy Harris made a motion to nominate Ward 5 Councilor John Beltrandi to continue as City Council president in 2025. When no other nominations came forward, the council unanimously approved the nomination.
by Amy Porter | Jan 13, 2025 | Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WESTFIELD — Two days after being sworn in for his third term on Jan. 1, state Rep. Kelly Pease spoke about his priorities for his next term, which he said remain the same: education, roads, the elderly and clean water.
by Amy Porter | Jan 6, 2025 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider
BLANDFORD — The Porter Memorial Library is seeking public input for its building expansion plan at two upcoming focus groups, designed to provide an opportunity for residents to dream and brainstorm about what they would like to see in the future library.