WESTFIELD — At the start of the public hearing for the School Committee on April 28 in the Westfield Intermediate School auditorium, Mayor Michael McCabe gave an overview on the “big picture” of the school and city budget, detailing the main cost drivers, many of which he said are out of the city’s control, and the challenges the city still faces in balancing the budget.
WESTFIELD — Over 100 area residents showed up for a May Day protest at Park Square Green, holding signs that read “Defend Democracy,” “Hands off Libraries, Unions, Schools” and “Resist.”
A new report from the Anti-Defamation League shows that Massachusetts recorded 438 antisemitic incidents in 2024, the fifth most in the United States and the most in New England by far.
WILBRAHAM — With the warm weather finally here, pets and their people are itching to get outside. On May 4, they can do just that and do some good for other animals, at the third annual Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals.
SPRINGFIELD — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield’s Catholic Charities agency is entering a new chapter with its recent announcement that New York native Shaina Rodriguez will serve as the agency’s new executive director.
WESTFIELD — At an April 25 press conference, Mayor Michael McCabe, joined by state Sen. John Velis and Community Development Director Peter Miller announced what he said would be good news for the residents of Westfield and surrounding communities.