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Westfield Middle School hosts 56th Memorial Day assembly

By | May 28, 2025

Westfield Middle School hosts 56th Memorial Day assembly

WESTFIELD — For 56 years, Westfield Middle School has observed Memorial Day with an assembly inviting area veterans to be recognized for their service, and this year’s assembly on May 20 was part of the grand tradition. Local veterans, many from American Legion Post 124 in Westfield and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 872 in Southwick gathered in the library, where they were teamed up with students to be escorted into the auditorium.


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By | May 28, 2025

Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame to welcome new members

The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.


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New city-owned radio station coming to Westfield

By | May 20, 2025

New city-owned radio station coming to Westfield

WESTFIELD — A new FM radio station is coming to Westfield. Westfield programming at WSKB is moving to WSFD-LP at 107.5 FM at the beginning of July.


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Westfield Technical Academy students shine at SkillsUSA competition

By | May 20, 2025

Westfield Technical Academy students shine at SkillsUSA competition

WESTFIELD — Westfield Technical Academy students shined at the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership and Skills Conference on May 2, “bringing back some serious hardware” including two gold and two silver medals, the school announced this week.


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Tri for Jimmy returns to Hampton Ponds Park June 1

By | May 20, 2025

Tri for Jimmy returns to Hampton Ponds Park June 1

WESTFIELD — One of the region’s most beloved community-driven triathlons, Tri for Jimmy, is returning once again on Sunday, June 1 at Hampton Ponds State Park.


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Westfield’s Flat Fast 5K expected to be largest yet

By | May 13, 2025

Westfield’s Flat Fast 5K expected to be largest yet

WESTFIELD — The Run Westfield Flat Fast 5K is returning on May 17 for its 11th year and organizers are anticipating its biggest race day and community event yet.


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Westfield School Committee tables vote on $75.5M budget

By | May 13, 2025

Westfield School Committee tables vote on $75.5M budget

WESTFIELD — During the School Committee meeting on May 5, Finance Subcommittee Chair Bo Sullivan made a motion for approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.5 million, and then said his ultimate goal was not to vote on it tonight.


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Organizers are planning citywide tag sale in Westfield

By | May 8, 2025

Organizers are planning citywide tag sale in Westfield

WESTFIELD — Organizer Patty Wright is seeking participants for a citywide tag sale weekend on May 17 and 18.


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Staff, students express concerns about Westfield school budget cuts

By | May 8, 2025

Staff, students express concerns about Westfield school budget cuts

WESTFIELD — At the start of the public hearing for the School Committee on April 28 in the Westfield Intermediate School auditorium, Mayor Michael McCabe gave an overview on the “big picture” of the school and city budget, detailing the main cost drivers, many of which he said are out of the city’s control, and the challenges the city still faces in balancing the budget.


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Over 100 show up for May Day protest in Westfield

By | May 8, 2025

Over 100 show up for May Day protest in Westfield

WESTFIELD — Over 100 area residents showed up for a May Day protest at Park Square Green, holding signs that read “Defend Democracy,” “Hands off Libraries, Unions, Schools” and “Resist.”


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