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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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Massachusetts reports fifth most antisemitic incidents across U.S.

By | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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