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Massachusetts reports fifth most antisemitic incidents across U.S.

By Ryan Feyre | May 8, 2025

Massachusetts reports fifth most antisemitic incidents across U.S.

A new report from the Anti-Defamation League shows that Massachusetts recorded 438 antisemitic incidents in 2024, the fifth most in the United States and the most in New England by far.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2025

Third Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run set to benefit TJO

WILBRAHAM — With the warm weather finally here, pets and their people are itching to get outside. On May 4, they can do just that and do some good for other animals, at the third annual Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals.

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Catholic Charities names new executive director amidst loss of funding

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2025

Catholic Charities names new executive director amidst loss of funding

SPRINGFIELD — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield’s Catholic Charities agency is entering a new chapter with its recent announcement that New York native Shaina Rodriguez will serve as the agency’s new executive director.

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Jupiter Power withdraws Westfield lithium battery storage proposal

By Amy Porter | Apr 30, 2025

Jupiter Power withdraws Westfield lithium battery storage proposal

WESTFIELD — At an April 25 press conference, Mayor Michael McCabe, joined by state Sen. John Velis and Community Development Director Peter Miller announced what he said would be good news for the residents of Westfield and surrounding communities.

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A ‘Royal Tea Party’ among May events at children’s museum

By Amy Porter | Apr 30, 2025

A ‘Royal Tea Party’ among May events at children’s museum

WESTFIELD — “Hear Ye! Hear Ye!” Little ones are formally invited to a Royal Tea Party at the Amelia Park Children’s Museum on Friday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The invitation asks guests to come dressed as royalty or as their favorite fantasy character.

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Westfield trout release was joyful ‘organized chaos’

By Cliff Clark | Apr 30, 2025

Westfield trout release was joyful ‘organized chaos’

WESTFIELD — Even before three trucks carrying thousands of pounds of brown, rainbow, brook, and tiger trout pulled into the boat ramp at Hampton Ponds State Park, there were between 300 and 400 children and their parents ready to help stock the Hampton Pond.

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70th Westfield River Wildwater Races ‘a complete success’

By Amy Porter | Apr 23, 2025

70th Westfield River Wildwater Races ‘a complete success’

Harry Rock, race director for the 70th running of the Westfield River Wildwater Races on April 19 said he believed the final head count was 293 paddlers on the river.

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Local fire departments benefit from state grant awards

By Trent Levakis | Apr 23, 2025

Local fire departments benefit from state grant awards

Local fire departments received some much needed assistance from the state that will allow them to either purchase new gear or continue important safety programming.

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School budget contains cuts to programs, personnel

By Amy Porter | Apr 23, 2025

School budget contains cuts to programs, personnel

WESTFIELD — Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Director of Finance Shannon Barry presented the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to the School Committee at a special meeting on April 7, prior to the regular School Committee meeting.

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ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services

By Trent Levakis | Apr 23, 2025

NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share is returning to the region with its network of e-bikes and stations thanks to a recent state grant bringing back the services for the next two years.