by Mike Lydick | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
A Westfield team is among eight vintage baseball teams from throughout the Northeast that will gather for some old-fashioned baseball bliss play at the first-ever Old Tyme Base Ball Festival in Suffield, Connecticut, next month.
by Amy Porter | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Westfield Gas & Electric invited its 140 employees to a lunch meeting on May 15 at the Great Awakening Brewing Company on Mill Street to celebrate the municipal utility’s 125th anniversary. Guests also included retirees and elected officials, including Mayor Michael McCabe.
by Staasi Heropoulos | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — There is a place in the heart of downtown called Grandmothers’ Garden, a special spot celebrating a major event this summer. A memorial to “Grandmother Steiger,” the garden is celebrating its 90th anniversary with public events, fundraisers and improvements to the fragrant and colorful oasis in Chauncey Allen Park.
by Cliff Clark | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — City officials met with representatives of the state’s Department of Transportation last month to “initiate” the reconfiguration of Exit 41 on the Massachusetts Turnpike. “We initiated the project with [MassDOT] and are waiting for their feedback,” City...
by Amy Porter | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
WESTFIELD — A statewide group is calling foul on Westfield’s plans to build $11 million of high school sports fields using revenues from Whip City Fiber, some of which are generated outside Westfield. A new stadium and two renovated fields on the Westfield High School...
by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The School Committee voted 6-1 to approve a budget after adding $1 million from reserve accounts and free cash. Committee member Michael Tirrell, the sole “no” vote on May 6, said he would not support the budget, because he felt strongly that one of the...
