Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule
Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.
Westfield Police captain updates City Council on department
WESTFIELD — At the request of Westfield City Councilor Brent Bean II, Police Capt. Steve Dickinson attended the council meeting on June 4 and spoke about the department’s activities in several areas, including community policing, retail store shoplifting calls, the size of the force and the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail.
Westfield patrol officers will soon wear body cameras
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police Department now has nearly $300,000 to fit its officers with body-worn cameras, which was one of Police Chief Jerome Pitoniak’s goals when he was appointed in 2024.
Freedom Truck canceled after losing parking spot
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police Department decided not to host the Freedom Truck Mobile Museum last week after Westfield State University rescinded its initial decision to allow the tractor-trailer to park in the south parking lot on its campus.
Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and his office is helping to ensure the expansion of community-based programs in Hampden County after distributing $119,700 to 32 nonprofit organizations, the largest award amount and number of recipients in program history.
WG&E ‘Home Plus’program now includes all utility customers
WESTFIELD — In the name of helping homeowners transition to energy-efficient heat pumps, Westfield Gas & Electric is expanding its innovative financing piloting program, called “Home Plus.”