Westfield
WHS Free Web Clinic seeking website clients for spring term
WESTFIELD — The Westfield High School Free Web Clinic is seeking two to three more website clients for its spring term.
Westfield High School to implement new cell phone pilot
WESTFIELD — Westfield High School Assistant Principal Andrew Joseph and Instructional Technology Coordinator Brian Dutko informed the School Committee on Jan. 5 that the pilot program for a new schoolwide cell phone policy for Westfield High School will begin later this month.
McCabe begins third mayoral term with thanks
WESTFIELD — City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce swore in Mayor Michael McCabe and all of the newly-elected city officials at the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5 at Westfield High School.
State to fund feasibility study for Westfield Reservoir dam removal
WESTFIELD — The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced $350,000 to support dam removal studies in seven municipalities.
Westfield hires Balik as city’s new conservation agent
WESTFIELD — At the Dec. 18 City Council meeting, Conservation Commission chair Joseph Giffune introduced Nicholas Balik as the new conservation agent for Westfield.
Young adults spread holiday cheer in downtown Westfield
WESTFIELD — Young adults in the Westfield Public Schools Transition Program spread holiday cheer with annual caroling stops at downtown businesses and a special delivery to the Westfield Animal Shelter on the Monday before Christmas.
Westfield Athenaeum restoration nearly complete
WESTFIELD — Linda Saltus, chairman of the Building & Grounds Committee for the Westfield Athenaeum, said the ongoing work at the library is nearing completion.
Westfield lights eighth Hanukkah candle on Dec. 21
The lighting of the Menorah on the Elm Street Plaza on Dec. 21, was not only the celebration of the eighth day of Hanukkah, the festival of lights, but of the rededication of the Congregation Ahavas Achim 50 years ago in Westfield.
Observances planned for Knox Trail’s 250th in Jan.
Westfield Historical Commissioner Jennifer Thielen read a proclamation to the City Council at its meeting on Dec. 18 in honor of Major General Henry Knox.
Excavator donated to Westfield Technical Academy
WESTFIELD — The arrival of a brand new Volvo ECR 25 Electric Excavator, with a value of $80,000 to $100,000, at the Westfield Technical Academy Horticulture Department on Dec. 15, created quite a stir.