Westfield
Milleron and Whalen debate head of primary, midterm elections
SPRINGFIELD — Two people looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District met at a debate on Aug. 11 to discuss their politics, priorities and approach. Of those, the most daylight between Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen was in their approach.
Former students attend Fort Meadow walkthrough during bid process
WESTFIELD — Among the interested parties who attended the walkthrough of the Fort Meadow school at 35 White St. on Aug. 7 were several former students who were greeted at the entrance by Mayor Michael McCabe and Leonard Sabia, the city’s director of facilities.
Promotion of agriculture is at the heart of Westfield Fair
WESTFIELD — Volunteers have been busy preparing for the 98th Westfield Fair on Friday, Aug. 21, from 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 23, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds on 137 Russellville Road.
Hilltown Hikers to lead a group hike at Tekoa Park in Westfield on Aug. 15
WESTFIELD — The Western Mass Hilltown Hikers will lead a group hike Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at the reborn Tekoa Park in Westfield on the Westfield/Russell town line, just before the I-90 bridge.
For autistic children, wandering presents persistent danger
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
Two separate incidents involving pedestrian accidents occurred on Aug. 4
WESTFIELD — Police said that a woman and a teenager on a bicycle were seriously injured in two separate incidents on Aug. 4 after being struck by vehicles, including one at the crosswalk on Franklin Street, where a wheelchair-bound man was struck and killed in 2024.
Healey’s $100M supplemental education boost could offset Westfield preschool cuts
WESTFIELD — Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said the supplemental budget of $100 million for education filed by Gov. Maura Healey on July 15 would bring in more than $500,000 to Westfield Public Schools if it passes.
ArtWorks Westfield seeks artists and local authors to participate in ARToberFEST 2026
WESTFIELD — On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Westfield will be filled with fine art, literature, live music and community during ARToberFEST 2026.
Cannabis Connection changes ownership
WESTFIELD — The ownership of Cannabis Connection, the city’s first recreational cannabis dispensary, is being transferred to a West Newbury limited liability company, according to the state’s Cannabis Control Commission.
WTA’s aviation program gives thank you ride to Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts owner
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Technical Academy’s Aviation Maintenance Program showed its appreciation to Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts in Southwick in a way that only it could, by offering a thank-you ride in a 1942 Stearman bi-plane to owner Shane Murphy.