Westfield, state working together on redesign of I-90 interchange
WESTFIELD — City officials met with representatives of the state’s Department of Transportation last month to “initiate” the reconfiguration of Exit 41 on the Massachusetts Turnpike. “We initiated the project with [MassDOT] and are waiting for their feedback,” City...
Southwick Select Board, School Committee chairs both re-elected
SOUTHWICK — The chairs of the Select Board and the School Committee both retained their elected seats on May 14, but one race was much closer than the other.
Ad campaign questioning where Whip City Fiber profits go
WESTFIELD — A statewide group is calling foul on Westfield’s plans to build $11 million of high school sports fields using revenues from Whip City Fiber, some of which are generated outside Westfield. A new stadium and two renovated fields on the Westfield High School...Bartender at Murphy’s Pub in Agawam takes regional award for hospitality
AGAWAM — Brittany Houghton loves the vibe at Murphy’s Pub in Agawam. And when she is tending bar, patrons seem to love her vibe, as well. Judges recently agreed, and gave her the 2024 Howdy Award for Hospitality Excellence among workers at beverage establishments in...DPW Committee hosts meeting to discuss residents’ complaints
CHICOPEE — On May 14, the DPW Committee met with the Building Department and the Board of Health director to discuss problem properties in the city that have issues that need to be addressed.