by Amy Porter | Jun 19, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News
RUSSELL — Thirty-three registered voters attended the Annual Town Meeting on July 10, surpassing the quorum of 25 that were needed to approve the town’s fiscal year 2025 budget of $5.74 million,, an increase of approximately $300,000 over FY24.
by Amy Porter | Jun 19, 2024 | Hampden, Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
HUNTINGTON — Littleville Elementary School reading specialist Margaret Petzold arranged a special visit to the school on June 11 from two young authors to speak to second and third graders about writing.
by Amy Porter | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — After a final pitch from members of the girls softball, soccer and lacrosse teams, the City Council on June 6 passed the second and final vote for an $11.1 million bond to build a new track and field stadium, and refurbish two other athletic fields, at...
by Amy Porter | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Fifth graders at Westfield Intermediate School had their water filtration projects reviewed by industry professionals and community members the morning of May 22 in a culmination of their Project Lead the Way module on the Earth’s water.
by Amy Porter | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
HUNTINGTON — Alexi Bonenfant of Westfield is the valedictorian for the Gateway Regional High School class of 2024. Bonenfant is the daughter of Matthew Bonenfant, Gateway’s athletic director. She started attending Gateway schools in first grade.