by Amy Porter | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Republican state Rep. Kelly Pease and his opponent, Democratic candidate Bridget Matthews-Kane, are both focusing on community needs in their campaigns. They define those needs differently, however. Pease, who has occupied the 4th Hampden District seat...
by Miasha Lee | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
For the second year in a row, the Pioneer Valley History Network will sponsor a “History on the Go” day of open houses in the Westfield area, on Saturday, Oct. 5. The local event, dubbed the Tri-Town History Trail, will highlight local industrial history with stops in...
by Mike Lydick | Sep 18, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
Sue deVillier of Agawam and Laurie Houle Isham of Hampden met 25 years ago, after their youngest daughters were born with a genetic disorder called Down syndrome. Like many mothers in their situation, they were looking for information and resources.
by Tyler Lederer | Sep 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Registration is open for a vaccination clinic at the Westfield Senior Center. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3, members of the public, especially those over 60, are invited to receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines. “We’re trying...
by Amy Porter | Sep 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 5 to eliminate the requirement that the city engineer obtain a professional engineer license. The change had been requested by Mayor Michael McCabe. Several councilors also said they were happy with the work...
by Amy Porter | Sep 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The city’s Parks and Recreation Commission voted on Sept. 9 to give Ben Kochanski permission to reserve the eight fenced-in courts at the Municipal Playground to run a pickleball tournament from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a rain date of...
