Westfield
Westfield Planning Board postpones decision on data center permit extension
WESTFIELD — The Planning Board, chaired by William Carellas, voted unanimously to postpone the decision on granting a three-year extension of the special permit for the Westfield data center proposed by Servistar Realties LLC.
Westfield honors 9/11 victims, first responders on 25th anniversary
WESTFIELD — On Sept. 11, 2026, at both the 10 a.m. remembrance at the Westfield Fire Department on 34 Broad St. and the 11 a.m. service in 9/11 Memorial Park, the city of Westfield kept its pledge to never forget the sacrifices made and the victims lost 25 years ago.
Free community skate kicks off Amelia Park Arena’s 2026 event lineup
WESTFIELD — Amelia Park Arena, located at 21 S. Broad St., will host a series of special public skates, starting with Free Community Public Skating Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Sheriff’s Shuffle returns to Holyoke to benefit YWCA of Western Massachusetts
HOLYOKE — The starting line at Holyoke’s Ashley Reservoir is officially set for the 2026 Sheriff’s Shuffle 5K Road Race and 1.5-Mile Walk, an annual team up between the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office and the YWCA of Western Massachusetts to fight domestic violence.
STRM: Gulluni talks outreach programs, Springfield courthouse
SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and I sat down with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni to discuss the DA’s youth outreach programs and the Springfield Courthouse decision, among other items.
Westfield City Council funds fire union contract, new police ATVs, co-responder grant
WESTFIELD — The City Council unanimously approved several items for the Westfield Fire and Police departments during its Sept. 3 meeting.
Westfield River Watershed Association schedules river cleanup for Sept. 19
WESTFIELD — The Westfield River Watershed Association will join crews from four states on Saturday, Sept. 19, to clean up discarded trash in the Westfield section of the Connecticut River watershed.
Major roadway improvement project begins on Franklin Street
WESTFIELD — The city of Westfield’s Engineering Department has announced that work will start on a roadway improvement project along a portion of Franklin Street, from Shepard Street through the Elm Street intersection, to enhance pedestrian safety.
Westfield remembers loved ones lost to overdose
WESTFIELD — Families and friends gathered to remember their loved ones lost to overdose at the Elm Street Plaza on Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.