Westfield
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.
Battery storage facility remains point of contention in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Discussions over the controversial proposed batter storage facility in Westfield brought much tension inside Westfield River Elementary on Wednesday, Feb. 26, when a team of state officials stated they could not comment on specific questions and concerns from residents regarding the proposed facility.
WTA CNAs are pursuing a wide range of health care fields
WESTFIELD — Although all 13 of the Allied Health students recognized in Westfield Technical Academy’s 18th annual CNA pinning ceremony on Feb. 14 have received their certificates as certified nursing assistants, their future goals in the health profession are diverse.
Westfield’s Grinspoon award-winning teachers inspire hope, love of learning
WESTFIELD — Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and members of his administrative team surprised five teachers with decades of experience and one teacher new to the profession with this year’s Grinspoon Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award at their schools on Friday, Feb. 14.
‘Quilts of Edjohnetta Miller’ on display through April 1
WESTFIELD — In a celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Westfield on Weekends will continue its Journey Stories series through featuring the “Quilts of Edjohnetta Miller” from Feb. 20 through April 5 at its center at 105 Elm St.
Annual spring gardening seminars slated for March 29
WESTFIELD — Don’t let any lingering snow on the ground fool you. It’s time for garden lovers to think spring.
Westfield High School senior named 2025 Sons of Erin colleen
WESTFIELD — At the end of an evening of good food, music by The Bards, camaraderie and glamour at the Tekoa Country Club on Feb. 7, 10 contestants competing in the Sons of Erin Colleen Ball took to the runway while Master of Ceremonies Bo Sullivan recounted their accomplishments. The moment then came to name the 2025 colleen and her court.
Ghost Talks bring American Revolutionary characters to life
WESTFIELD — At Ghost Talks 2025, a production of the Historical Commission, 15 characters associated in some way with the American Revolution were portrayed by residents who brought them to life in four shows on Jan. 30 and 31 at the First Congregational Church.
Plan for Fort Meadow preschool move presented to Westfield School Committee
WESTFIELD — As promised, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and members of the central administration team gave an update to the School Committee on Feb. 3 about the plan to move the Fort Meadow program into Munger Hill and Highland Avenue elementary schools and reconfigure the department’s preschool program.
WMCD Inc. looking for volunteers for its biggest event
WESTFIELD — With WMCD Inc. set to host its fourth annual 25-hour all-nighter charity fundraiser event on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1, the organization is looking for volunteers to help run different aspects of the event.