Westfield
Church competition to reward best guess at felled tree’s age
The copper beech tree that stood at Court and Pleasant streets was taken down in January. Now entries are being accepted in a contest to guess the tree’s age.Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — Earlier this year, downtown residents and church...
Visitors tour landmark home to be razed for police station
WESTFIELD — About 350 people visited the Atwater Mansion on July 20-21 to take a look at Westfield history, and to say goodbye.
Meadery, bakery bring Hilltown products to farmers market
WESTFIELD — Several Hilltown businesses were well-represented at the Westfield Farmers Market on July 25.
Oral history project is ‘golden opportunity’ for Westfield vets
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum is working to help city veterans preserve their military stories and legacies for future generations through a new project.
Police to charge teens for damage at Westfield school building site
WESTFIELD — Police last week identified three teenagers they believe caused between $10,000 and $15,000 in late June at the Westfield River Elementary School that is under construction on Franklin Street. “Charges will be forthcoming,” Police Capt. Steve Dickinson...
Talk in Westfield to show why, how to plant gardens for pollinators
WESTFIELD — Sometimes small acts, when put together, can have the biggest impact on our communities. That’s what presenter Mary Metzger will discuss in her presentation “Monarch Butterflies: How to Make Your Yard a Haven for this Summer Visitor and Other...
Tree initiative at Westfield school adds to leafy urban canopy
WESTFIELD — The middle school has planted more than 40 trees on its campus since Arbor Day, and the principal says it’s on track to reach its goal of 50 trees next year. “We actually planted slightly fewer than we originally planned,” said Westfield Middle School...
Whip City Fiber on schedule to cover all of Westfield next year
Westfield Gas & Electric officials gave an update on their broadband internet service at two open houses July 16 to answer customers’ questions on scheduling, installation, streaming, speed, and small business offerings.
Abner Gibbs’ future, new high schools on Westfield agenda
WESTFIELD — Michael Tirrell, chair of the School Committee’s Facilities Subcommittee, said at a July 8 meeting that the schools have “a lot in the works” for their buildings in the coming year. Tirrell was referring to, among others, the planned January 2025 move...
Families, friends help open Kamp for Kids in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Program Director Anne Benoit welcomed families, friends and distinguished visitors to the 49th annual Kamp for Kids Welcome Day on July 12.