by Hope Murray Tremblay | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
Westfield artist Dawn Allen stand with one of her creations holding Beth, the feline companion who inspired it. Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — City resident Dawn Allen has always been creative, and she has always loved animals. She combined these two...
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 10, 2024 | Belchertown, Local News, Ludlow, Northampton, Springfield, Westfield
Gov. Maura Healey swore in the members of her administration’s Youth Advisory Council on March 25.
by Amy Porter | Apr 4, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Students at three local high schools polished their trivia skills and got their buzzer fingers ready for “As Schools Match Wits” this year, and two of them will be on the air this month. “As Schools Match Wits” is produced by WGBY, Springfield’s public...
by Amy Porter | Apr 4, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael McCabe has asked the City Council for approval of a $11.1 million bond for a new athletic track and field stadium, and improvements to the Boardman and girls athletic fields at Westfield High School, to be funded by utility profits. The...
by Amy Porter | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Pickleball and park land acquisition were on the agenda at the Parks & Recreation Commission’s meeting on March 25, the first meeting for new member Jessica Stanwood, who was welcomed by Chair Scott LaBombard. Pickleball was first raised during public...
by Staasi Heropoulos | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield, Westfield
SPRINGFIELD — Catherine Banks worked as an associate dean at Springfield College for 28 years. Now, at age 82, she is a student there, enrolled in a strength training and personal fitness class. “Two football players were assigned to me, and every week I would come in...
