by Amy Porter | Apr 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Four hundred seniors and juniors from Westfield High School, Westfield Technical Academy, Southwick Regional School, St. Mary’s High School, Smith Academy, White Oak School, Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative and Gateway Regional High School gathered in two sessions on April 3 at the Credit for Life Fair at Westfield High School for an exercise in “real-world” finances from experts in the field.
by Amy Porter | Apr 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — During a discussion on April 4 before the first vote on the $11.1 million bond for athletic field improvements at Westfield High School, the two major questions raised involved financial risk and the ability to prevent PFAS contamination.
by Tyler Lederer | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
A “Massachusetts Medal of Honor Highway” sign placed at the Westfield-Russell border in September 2023. Another sign was recently placed at the border with West Springfield. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Lederer WESTFIELD — Two signs designating Route 20 as the...
by Tyler Lederer | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
RUSSELL — State legislators, recovery coaches, doctors and people with experiences of substance use disorder gathered at Russell Town Hall on April 1 for about three hours to discuss opioid overdoses in rural Massachusetts communities. State Sen. John Velis...
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.