SOUTHWICK — The Kiwanis Club of Westfield will kick off its 104th year of community service and celebrate the past year’s achievements and member milestones on Oct. 3 at the club’s annual officer installation banquet at Tucker’s Restaurant, 625 College Highway, Southwick.
WESTFIELD — Kristen Smidy of Westfield has been appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, according to an announcement from the Healey-Driscoll administration on Sept. 22.
WESTFIELD — On Sunday, Oct. 5, from noon to 5 p.m., the Skyline Beer Company at 98 Southwick Road in Westfield will be hosting “Wheels for Darren,” a day filled with raffles, live music and incredible food to raise money for a wheelchair van for Darren, a 13-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who has strong ties to Westfield.
WESTFIELD — On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Westfield River Watershed Association will hold its biannual cleanup of Westfield section of the Connecticut River watershed of the Westfield River and its streams and it needs volunteers to make a “significant difference.”
WEST SPRINGFIELD — As chair of the House’s Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, state Rep. Michael Finn is looking at ways to spur economic development.
WESTFIELD — City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce said in less than 24 hours after announcing the kickoff for the 2026 Top Dog competition, she already received 15 entries.