$800K federal grant for Westfield Skate Park confirmed by state announcement
WESTFIELD — “We’re getting close,” said Community Development Director Peter Miller about plans for a new skate park, following the announcement by the state of Westfield’s inclusion in Land & Water Conservation grant awards.
School Committee votes down new Westfield Technical Academy admission policy
WESTFIELD — On a vote of 3-4 at its meeting on Oct. 6, the School Committee voted not to approve the new Westfield Technical Academy application and admissions policy, dated 2025-2026.
Westfield on Weekends preps for annual PumpkinFest
WESTFIELD — To usher in the cooler weather, the changing leaves, and, of course, Halloween, on Oct. 18, Westfield On Weekends will host its eighth annual PumpkinFest, which has quickly become one of the region’s must-go events for the fall and it features all things pumpkiny.
Young Westfield historians share their own stories
WESTFIELD — On Oct. 6, the School Committee was treated to a presentation by third and fourth grade members of the newly-formed Young Historians Club at Westfield River Elementary School.
Candidate signs start to appear one month before Westfield election
WESTFIELD — With a little less than a month remaining before the Nov. 4 municipal election, candidates’ signs are starting to fill in on residents’ lawns alongside the falling leaves.