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So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections

By Dennis Hackett | Oct 28, 2025

So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” all the hosts were on hand to discuss local elections that will be taking place on Nov. 4. Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet, Lauren LeBel and I were joined by James Paleologopoulos, WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Pioneer Valley bureau chief to discuss some of the major races.

Dennis Hackett

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Local endodontist offers tips to protect teeth from Halloween candy

By Amy Porter | Oct 28, 2025

Local endodontist offers tips to protect teeth from Halloween candy

WESTFIELD — Dr. Elizabeth Shin Perry of Perry Endodontics, located in Westfield at 53 Southampton Road, offers several recommendations to protect teeth from the pitfalls of eating Halloween candy.

Amy Porter

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At large incumbents, challengers talk Westfield’s challenges, strengths

By Amy Porter | Oct 28, 2025

At large incumbents, challengers talk Westfield’s challenges, strengths

WESTFIELD — In the at large City Council race, 11 candidates are running for seven seats, including all seven incumbents and four challengers. Running again are incumbents James Adams, Dan Allie, Brent Bean II, Cindy Harris, Kristen Mello, Nicholas Morganelli, Jr....

McCabe faces Mullen in Westfield mayoral race

By Cliff Clark | Oct 28, 2025

McCabe faces Mullen in Westfield mayoral race

WESTFIELD — When Westfield residents head to the polls on Nov. 4, they will decide between two candidates for mayor, incumbent Michael McCabe who is seeking a third consecutive term or Andrew Mullen, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2019 and the School Committee in 2023.

Cliff Clark

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Downtown Westfield merchants host trick-or-treaters on Oct. 24

By Amy Porter | Oct 21, 2025

Downtown Westfield merchants host trick-or-treaters on Oct. 24

WESTFIELD — For the 32nd year, the mayor’s office and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield are collaborating on annual downtown trick-or-treating.

Amy Porter

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Ward 2 City Council candidates introduce themselves

By Amy Porter | Oct 21, 2025

Ward 2 City Council candidates introduce themselves

WESTFIELD — In the Ward 2 race for City Council, incumbent Ralph Figy is being challenged by Jessica Britton.

Amy Porter

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Westfield City Council at-large candidates introduce themselves

By Amy Porter | Oct 21, 2025

Westfield City Council at-large candidates introduce themselves

$800K federal grant for Westfield Skate Park confirmed by state announcement

By Amy Porter | Oct 14, 2025

$800K federal grant for Westfield Skate Park confirmed by state announcement

WESTFIELD — “We’re getting close,” said Community Development Director Peter Miller about plans for a new skate park, following the announcement by the state of Westfield’s inclusion in Land & Water Conservation grant awards.

Amy Porter

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School Committee votes down new Westfield Technical Academy admission policy

By Amy Porter | Oct 14, 2025

School Committee votes down new Westfield Technical Academy admission policy

WESTFIELD — On a vote of 3-4 at its meeting on Oct. 6, the School Committee voted not to approve the new Westfield Technical Academy application and admissions policy, dated 2025-2026.

Amy Porter

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Westfield on Weekends preps for annual PumpkinFest

By Cliff Clark | Oct 14, 2025

Westfield on Weekends preps for annual PumpkinFest

WESTFIELD — To usher in the cooler weather, the changing leaves, and, of course, Halloween, on Oct. 18, Westfield On Weekends will host its eighth annual PumpkinFest, which has quickly become one of the region’s must-go events for the fall and it features all things pumpkiny.