Over 100 show up for May Day protest in Westfield
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.”
Massachusetts reports fifth most antisemitic incidents across U.S.
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.
Third Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run set to benefit TJO
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.
Catholic Charities names new executive director amidst loss of funding
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.
Jupiter Power withdraws Westfield lithium battery storage proposal
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.
A ‘Royal Tea Party’ among May events at children’s museum
WESTFIELD — “Hear Ye! Hear Ye!” Little ones are formally invited to a Royal Tea Party at the Amelia Park Children’s Museum on Friday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The invitation asks guests to come dressed as royalty or as their favorite fantasy character.