Westfield

Local officials come out for White Oak School celebration

By Trent Levakis | Mar 26, 2025

Local officials come out for White Oak School celebration

WESTFIELD — White Oak School hosted a community celebration on March 19 and invited local legislators and city leaders for a tour of the campus and a peek into the work done by the school.

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Fill the Food Bank returns for second year April 1

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 26, 2025

Fill the Food Bank returns for second year April 1

CHICOPEE — In collaboration with the Greater Westfield, Greater Holyoke, West of the River, ERC5/East of the River and Springfield Regional Chambers of Commerce, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the second annual Fill the Food Bank event on Tuesday, April 1 from 5-7 p.m.

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Nine Westfield students advance to state science fair after regional

By Amy Porter | Mar 18, 2025

Nine Westfield students advance to state science fair after regional

WESTFIELD — Twenty-four students, some individually and some in teams, showcased their talents at the Region 1 Science Fair on March 7 at Western New England University.

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Westfield’s oldest resident celebrates 103rd birthday

By Trent Levakis | Mar 18, 2025

Westfield’s oldest resident celebrates 103rd birthday

WESTFIELD — Pearl Degray, Westfield’s oldest resident, celebrated her 103rd birthday on March 12 and told Reminder Publishing her secret to the long life she’s living.

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Westfield’s battery energy storage amendment goes to committee

By Amy Porter | Mar 18, 2025

Westfield’s battery energy storage amendment goes to committee

Westfield City Councilor Nicholas Morganelli discusses a proposed amendment to the zoning laws aimed at restricting lithium battery energy storage sites in Westfield.Photo credit: Westfield Community TV WESTFIELD — The gallery was filled at the Westfield City...

Westfield Boys and Girls Club fundraising races step off on March 29

By Trent Levakis | Mar 10, 2025

Westfield Boys and Girls Club fundraising races step off on March 29

Glen Meisenhelder of Feeding Hills gets off to a good start and finishes the 5K race on March 23 in first place with a time of 19:16.7. The races, which began at Westfield Middle School, looped around the streets of Westfield and ended at the Boys & Girls Club...

Colleen prioritizes service, learning about her Irish heritage

By Amy Porter | Mar 10, 2025

Colleen prioritizes service, learning about her Irish heritage

WESTFIELD — The colleen who will represent Westfield in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 23 and in activities throughout the year is Jillian Battles, 17, a senior at Westfield High School. Members of her court are Jaiden Caban, McKenna Clark, Madison LeClair and Isabella Proietti. The colleen and her court were selected in a two-day interview process, culminating at the Sons of Erin Colleen Ball on Feb. 7.

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Easthampton artist’s work to be on exhibit in Westfield

By Trent Levakis | Mar 10, 2025

Easthampton artist’s work to be on exhibit in Westfield

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum is hosting an exhibit of the paintings of local artist Kim Carlino. The exhibit opened on March 10 and will run through May 3 inside the building’s gallery space.

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Shamrock Shake sales support Ronald McDonald House

By Trent Levakis | Mar 10, 2025

Shamrock Shake sales support Ronald McDonald House

WESTFIELD — It’s that time of year again when the legendary Shamrock Shake has returned to McDonald’s menus all across the nation, and local participating franchises alongside the team at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts are using the annual sensation as a fundraising opportunity.

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City of Westfield answers lawsuit by police officers alleging wage theft

By Cliff Clark | Mar 3, 2025

City of Westfield answers lawsuit by police officers alleging wage theft

SPRINGFIELD — Attorneys representing the city of Westfield in a lawsuit filed by nearly 20 current Police Department officers alleging wage theft has asked a Superior Court judge to dismiss portions of the lawsuit.