Paddlers take on the Westfield River Wildwater Races
WESTFIELD — Race Director Harry Rock said the 71st annual Westfield River Wildwater races on April 18 were a total success.
Westfield Elks Lodge honors citizens of the year, installs new officers
WESTFIELD — The Westfield-West Springfield Lodge of Elks #1481 on 5 Franklin St. held a ceremony on March 24 to present special awards to outstanding citizens and members, and to install officers for the 2026-2027 year.
Council OKs next step toward new Westfield Technical Academy
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted 12-0 on April 2 to approve the submission of a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for a new Westfield Technical Academy building, with one councilor, Nicholas Morganelli, Jr., absent.
Westfield high school science fair district finalists move on to states
WESTFIELD — Several projects featured at the Western Mass Regional Science & Engineering Fair at Western New England University in March are moving on to compete in the state science fair on April 9 at the DCU Center in Worcester.
Newcomer takes out papers for state rep. against Pease
WESTFIELD — Colby Hoffman, 38, of Westfield, is gathering signatures to run as a Democrat for state representative 4th Hampden District, a seat currently held by state Rep. Kelly Pease, a Republican who covers Southampton and most of Westfield.