Westfield
Councilors vote unanimously for resolution opposing battery storage site
WESTFIELD — Before City Councilors voted unanimously in support of a resolution sponsored by councilors Dan Allie, Kristen Mello and Nicholas Morganelli opposing a lithium battery energy storage facility (BESS) on Medeiros Way in the city’s Water Resource Protection District, several officials from Jupiter Power and the Department of Public Utilities and others spoke during public participation at the meeting on Dec. 19.
Westfield approves MOU for ValleyBike in split vote
WESTFIELD — By the slimmest of margins, the City Council voted 7-6 on Dec. 19 to approve the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the city of Northampton and the city of Westfield to become part of the ValleyBike integrated bike share system.
Westfield Boys & Girls Club set to host Gordy’s First Race 5K and 10K on Jan. 1
WESTFIELD — Gordy’s First Race 5K and 10K will return on New Year’s Day at the Westfield Boys & Girls Club for another year remembering the life and legacy of long-time runner and Boys & Girls Club supporter Gordon Bates.
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival donates $43,000 to area nonprofits
From left, Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival Coordinator Peter Langmore, volunteers Julie Pike, Laurie Flechsig, Liz Ducharme, Diane Peacy; Dr Elian Campbell and Cindy Williamson of River Valley Counseling Center, and John Leary and Erin Godfrey of Forum...
Mia Nagle pursues passion for flying and obtaining pilot’s license
WESTFIELD — If you look up, you just might see Westfield resident Mia Nagle flying above you.
Author donates rail trail history to Westfield school libraries
WESTFIELD — Carmel Steger, president of the Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail met up with local author Robert Madison at the Westfield Technical Academy library last week to present a copy of his book to the school.
Westfield councilor opposes lithium battery storage
WESTFIELD — During public participation at the City Council meeting Dec. 9, Councilor Dan Allie spoke about the Department of Public Utilities hearing at Westfield State University on Dec. 5 to consider exempting Jupiter Power, LLC. from the city’s zoning regulations for a lithium battery energy storage system on Medeiros Way. He also announced his intention to make a motion to have the council consider a resolution opposing the project.
Westfield City Council allocates $245K toward Powdermill Dam rehab project
WESTFIELD — The project to raise the height of the “high hazard” Powdermill Dam is one step closer to being started after the City Council approved allocating $245,094 for its design and permitting on Monday night.
High school Show Choir shares holiday spirit with preschoolers
WESTFIELD — Before the Show Choir began its program at the Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center on Dec. 9, Director Korey Bruno introduced her students to the preschoolers.
Local families and organizations make generous Toy for Joy donations
The Phelon family and the Roberts family come from different backgrounds to share the desire to help children.