Westfield School Committee votes to support Question 2 with 6-1 margin
WESTFIELD — At the Nov. 4 meeting, School Committee member Michael Tirrell brought forward a resolution in support of removing MCAS as a graduation requirement.
Westfield implementing ‘road diet’ for Franklin St., lane dividers on Elm St.
WESTFIELD — In an effort to enhance the safety at the intersection of Elm and Franklin streets for pedestrians and motorists, the Police Department will be making some temporary lane adjustments to the streets over the next few months.
Wyben to host first Lighted Tractor Christmas parade
WESTFIELD — The Wyben Parade Committee is planning its first Lighted Tractor Christmas Parade on Nov. 23 at 5 p.m., the Saturday before Thanksgiving, with a Sunday, Nov. 24 rain/weather date.
Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House
The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.
Pease wins decisive victory in 4th Hampden District
Two-term Republican state Rep. Kelly Pease won a decisive but hard-fought victory over Democratic challenger Westfield City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane for the 4th Hampden District, which encompasses most of Westfield and all of Southampton.
Nonprofit serving seniors puts out call for more volunteers
WESTFIELD — Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly is seeking volunteers to serve as corporators, and potentially board of trustees members, to continue its important work providing grants to local organizations to provide services to the elderly.