Policing, society have changed in retiring chief’s 4 decades
WESTFIELD — Policing is much different that when retiring Westfield Police Chief Lawrence Valliere first walked the city’s streets to serve and protect.
Children’s museum supporters ready for chilly Penguin Plunge
WESTFIELD — Supporters of Amelia Park Children’s Museum will wade, waddle, dive and run into the icy waters of Hampton Ponds State Park on Jan. 27 for the 20th time to raise funds for the museum.
Westfield preservation board finds funds for Old Town Hall, garden
WESTFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee met on Jan. 18 to review their funding status and award grants to two applicants, $410,000 to Domus Inc. for veterans housing in the Old Town Hall at 20 Broad St., and $9,200 to Grandmother’s Garden on Smith Avenue.
WSHS will adopt locked-pouch system to stop cellphone use
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Students at West Springfield High School will soon have to join their counterparts at the regional vocational school in locking away their cellphones during the day.
Music school owner shares keys to success in 40-year career
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Forty years ago, Ellen Buoniconti began giving piano lessons to children in the basement of her home. She took on five students at first, starting the business with modest expectations.
Easthampton City Council approves letter of support on behalf of Manhan Rail Trail
EASTHAMPTON — After roughly 20 years, the Manhan Rail Trail is starting to show its age. Tree roots are coming through the pavement and sinkholes and cracks are appearing.