by Amy Porter | Feb 19, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Southampton Road Elementary School held its second STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) night for third and fourth graders and their siblings, in partnership with students and staff from the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College.
by Amy Porter | Feb 19, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Residents applauded the City Council for its vote at the Feb. 5 meeting to appropriate $270,000 from free cash for the milling and overlay of Park River Drive and Park Circle, which was taken out of order due to the large contingent in the gallery.
by Amy Porter | Feb 19, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — At the Sons of Erin Colleen Ball at Tekoa Country Club on Friday, Feb. 6, Reese O’Connell was crowned 2026 colleen and will ride in the Westfield float in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on March 22. She will be surrounded by her court members, Giara Curran, Maggie Leen, Savanna Mazeika and Angelica Madison Racette.
by Amy Porter | Feb 3, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Principal Jesse McMillan said during a visit last week to Westfield Middle School, motivational speaker Terrence Lee Talley’s message of hope and resilience was well received.
by Amy Porter | Jan 27, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
Scooter, a 13-year-old Australian shepherd has been named Westfield’s Top Dog for 2026.Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce has announced that Westfield’s Top Dog for 2026 went to Scooter, a 13-year-old Australian shepherd. Scooter...
by Amy Porter | Jan 27, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Race Director Harry Rock has announced that registration opens on Feb. 1 at westfieldriver.org/races for the 71st running of the Westfield River Wildwater Races on April 18.