by Amy Porter | Aug 20, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — While the state Legislature is currently pushing for a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in public schools, Westfield High School is planning to launch a pilot program in January that would limit which programs may be accessed in the school while still allowing use of cell phones for educational and emergency purposes.
by Trent Levakis | Aug 18, 2025 | Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
State Sen. John VelisReminder Publishing file photo WESTFIELD — The Massachusetts State Senate has recently passed legislation aimed at limiting students’ access to personal electronic devices, including cell phones, during the entire school day with the final...
by Amy Porter | Aug 12, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Westfield High School Principal Charles Jendrysik announced on Friday, Aug. 1, that Lauren Figy Cadigan has been hired as a new assistant principal in the high school. She will be filling a position that was interim last year.
by Amy Porter | Aug 12, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Volunteers are gearing up for the 97th Westfield Fair Aug. 15 to 17 at the fairgrounds on 137 Russellville Rd. Admission is $15 — cash only at the gate — and $13 for seniors and veterans. Admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.
by Dennis Hackett | Aug 12, 2025 | Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider, Westfield
Westfield Fair President Shelia Phelon (center left) and Secretary Maureen Freniere (center right) joined hosts Dennis Hackett and Tyler Garnet on the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me.”Reminder Publishing photo by Chris Maza Western Mass. fair season to provide...
by Cliff Clark | Aug 4, 2025 | Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Last week, Dan Shearer, started work as the new manager of the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport.