70th Westfield River Wildwater Races ‘a complete success’
Harry Rock, race director for the 70th running of the Westfield River Wildwater Races on April 19 said he believed the final head count was 293 paddlers on the river.
Local fire departments benefit from state grant awards
Local fire departments received some much needed assistance from the state that will allow them to either purchase new gear or continue important safety programming.
Southwick Cultural Council to host 24th Annual Fine Art Exhibition Show
This is one of the paintings that will be on display, and for sale, during the Southwick Cultural Council Art Show and Sale being held on April 26-27 in the Southwick Town Hall.Reminder Publishing submitted photos SOUTHWICK — After months of planning, the Southwick...
Klaus Anderson Road residents want answers, investigation
SOUTHWICK — The owners of two homes appeared at the Select Board meeting Monday asking for help to find a solution on how to protect themselves from a resident of a group home on Klaus Anderson Road who has been escaping and putting their families in fear.
School budget contains cuts to programs, personnel
WESTFIELD — Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Director of Finance Shannon Barry presented the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to the School Committee at a special meeting on April 7, prior to the regular School Committee meeting.
Chester Elementary named 2024 School of Recognition
CHESTER — Chester Elementary School took advantage of its picture day with O’Connor Studios on April 17 to take a group shot of the majority of its 113 students proudly wearing T-shirts proclaiming Chester Elementary as a 2024 Massachusetts School of Recognition, a designation from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.