Creative Kids approaches 40th anniversary
WESTFIELD — Their business relationship has lasted longer than most marriages — partners Sherri Morini and Fran Frere are approaching four decades running the Creative Kids preschool together in Westfield.
Fun day of golf raises funds to help unwanted farm animals
Ian Ireland was one of 60 golfers who hit the links in Feeding Hills to benefit a sanctuary for unwanted animals in Westfield.
96th Westfield Fair promotes agriculture, entertainment
WESTFIELD — Asked why people should attend a New England County Fair, Andy Freniere, who serves on the Board of Directors for The Westfield Fair, didn’t skip a beat.
Researcher to explore ‘treasure’ of a garden in author talk
WESTFIELD — For the city of Westfield, Grandmothers’ Garden in Chauncey Allen Park is a space of beauty and quiet reflection, but few people know the history behind it. People will get the chance to learn more about it when Anne Wellington presents the thesis she wrote about the garden at the Westfield Athenaeum on Monday, Aug 19.
Every weekend in August an opportunity for family fun at a county fair
Every weekend in August offers guaranteed fun for the whole family with a trip to a local New England country fair. Entry fees are reasonable, ranging anywhere from $7 to $12 for adults, depending on the fair, with discounts for seniors and veterans, and for most, admission for children under 12 is free.
Locals, feds coordinated for smooth VP visit via Barnes
WESTFIELD — Westfield officials from Mayor Michael McCabe to Airport Manager Christopher Willenborg to Westfield Democratic City Committee Chair Jeffrey Gunther were all impressed by the cooperation and collaboration of federal, state and local agencies in Vice President Kamala Harris’ arrival and departure in Westfield on Saturday, July 27.