Westfield
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
Pease wins fourth term in 4th Hampden District race
WESTFIELD — After spending Election Day standing outside and greeting people at each polling place in Westfield, state Rep. Kelly Pease gathered to watch the race returns at the East Mountain Country Club.
Neal bests Milleron, clinches 20th term in U.S. House
SPRINGFIELD — Voters chose to stay the course on Nov. 3, leaning into the experience of longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal versus the drumbeat for change being sounded by independent Nadia Milleron.
Westfield students mark STEM Week with hands-on learning
WESTFIELD — Westfield students, from pre-K to high school, celebrated science, technology, engineering and math during this year’s STEM Week in Massachusetts from Oct. 19–23.
Therapy dogs brighten up visits in Halloween garb
WESTFIELD — A group of owners and their dogs from the Western Mass chapter of Therapy Dogs United has been making regular visits to schools, nursing homes and hospitals last week in Halloween costumes — the dogs, that is.
State doles out grants to Westfield and Southwick for recycling efforts
While the grant amounts are modest, every dollar directly offsets the cost of operating Westfield and Southwick’s municipal recycling programs.
Camp Shepard launches major upgrade
WESTFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Westfield has officially begun construction of a new welcome center, pavilion, and bathhouse at its 155-acre Camp Shepard, including the demolition of its 50-year-old bathhouse.
Pease, Hoffman talk issues ahead of 4th Hampden District race
WESTFIELD — The Nov. 3 general election is just days away, so candidates are wrapping up their campaigns and preparing for a long day at the polls.
Westfield schools face $1.2 million budget deficit two months in
WESTFIELD — Westfield Public Schools Director of Finance Shannon Barry said that, only two months into the fiscal year, the district already has a $1.2 million deficit, a number that is likely to grow.
October events to get you in the ‘spirit’ of the season
When it comes to kicking off the holiday celebration season, it seems Halloween is quickly taking center stage as the first-on-the-calendar all-out event.