by Mike Lydick | Jul 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — It was a homecoming more than eight months in the making. Hudson, a large snapping turtle, was returned to its pond on Westfield’s North Side after being hit by a vehicle in October and severely injured.
by Amy Porter | Jul 2, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted unanimously on June 20 to purchase the land on Union Street where Westfield plans to build a new police headquarters.
by Hope Murray Tremblay | Jul 2, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — For more than five decades, chess players from around the region have met in Westfield to learn, play and hone their skills. Unfortunately, this tradition could soon come to an end.
by Amy Porter | Jul 2, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Current and former softball, basketball, baseball and hockey officials and players, family and friends came together to honor Robert “Chico” Veronesi at Whitney Playground on Shepard Street on June 29, and to dedicate Field 1 as Chico Field.
by Tyler Lederer | Jun 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Robert Goyette won the June 18 special election for Ward 5 Municipal Light Board representative with 91% of the vote, according to official results released Thursday. “I’m humbled by the landslide victory,” said Goyette. Robert Goyette, center, campaigns...
by Amy Porter | Jun 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Wyben Fourth of July Committee has announced that Annette and James “Jim” Bemis, “outstanding members of the Wyben community,” will be the 2024 grand marshals for this year’s parade. Sue Crane, a member of the parade committee, said the selection is well deserved.