Westfield
Paving begins at Westfield Middle School parking lot
WESTFIELD — Paving on the Westfield Middle School parking lot has officially begun as part of a complete redesign made possible by a climate resilience grant of $810,200 from the state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program and an additional $70,000 from the Westfield River Watershed Association.
Armbrook Village seniors, high school students share stories, mementos
WESTFIELD — For the third year in a row, Armbrook Village residents teamed up with Westfield High School students at the end of the school year for the “Past Meets Present” initiative.
WHS grad awarded $10K scholarship in shoe design competition
HAVERHILL — As part of the public opening for the new Historic New England Center in Haverhill, scholarships were awarded to students from across the commonwealth for their winning footwear designs in the Heart + Sole Teen Shoe Design Competition.
Westfield City Council approves data center moratorium
WESTFIELD — Days after the council voted unanimously in favor of a 12-month moratorium on data centers in the city, the body officially confirmed that stance in a second and final vote during a special meeting on July 6.
As Calvi preps for retirement, Sarno taps Rivera to lead Springfield Fire Department
SPRINGFIELD — It was a bittersweet moment for Mayor Domenic Sarno as he lauded Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard “BJ” Calvi at a ceremony on June 7.
School Committee gives Westfield superintendent high marks
WESTFIELD — At the School Committee meeting on June 29, its last regular meeting until Aug. 24, vice chair Michael Tirrell gave a summary of the committee’s annual superintendent’s evaluation.
Westfield Planning Board approves site plan changes for store, gas station
WESTFIELD — With a significant restructuring of the Exit 41 interchange occurring in the next five years, the Planning Board recently approved minor changes to the special permit for the company planning to build a Pride convenience store and gas station on the site of the old Friendly’s.
Wyben Fourth of July parade honors the country’s milestone birthday
WESTFIELD — The Wyben Fourth of July parade kicked off at 5 p.m. on July 4 and marched from Montgomery Road to West Road.
Marc St. Onge
Westfield City Council nixes request to fund assistant fire chief
WESTFIELD — Although an outside firm recommended that the city hire an assistant fire chief and the chief requested funding for the position, the Westfield City Council still voted unanimously against it, though for different reasons.
Wyben Fourth of July organizers announce lineup, marshals
WESTFIELD — The theme for Wyben’s Fourth of July parade is “Let’s ALL celebrate USA’s 250th Anniversary.”