Westfield
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.
Paving begins at Westfield Middle School parking lot
WESTFIELD — Paving on the Westfield Middle School parking lot has officially begun as part of a complete redesign made possible by a climate resilience grant of $810,200 from the state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program and an additional $70,000 from the Westfield River Watershed Association.
Armbrook Village seniors, high school students share stories, mementos
WESTFIELD — For the third year in a row, Armbrook Village residents teamed up with Westfield High School students at the end of the school year for the “Past Meets Present” initiative.
WHS grad awarded $10K scholarship in shoe design competition
HAVERHILL — As part of the public opening for the new Historic New England Center in Haverhill, scholarships were awarded to students from across the commonwealth for their winning footwear designs in the Heart + Sole Teen Shoe Design Competition.
Westfield City Council approves data center moratorium
WESTFIELD — Days after the council voted unanimously in favor of a 12-month moratorium on data centers in the city, the body officially confirmed that stance in a second and final vote during a special meeting on July 6.
As Calvi preps for retirement, Sarno taps Rivera to lead Springfield Fire Department
SPRINGFIELD — It was a bittersweet moment for Mayor Domenic Sarno as he lauded Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard “BJ” Calvi at a ceremony on June 7.
School Committee gives Westfield superintendent high marks
WESTFIELD — At the School Committee meeting on June 29, its last regular meeting until Aug. 24, vice chair Michael Tirrell gave a summary of the committee’s annual superintendent’s evaluation.
Westfield Planning Board approves site plan changes for store, gas station
WESTFIELD — With a significant restructuring of the Exit 41 interchange occurring in the next five years, the Planning Board recently approved minor changes to the special permit for the company planning to build a Pride convenience store and gas station on the site of the old Friendly’s.