Westfield
Westfield remembers loved ones lost to overdose
WESTFIELD — Families and friends gathered to remember their loved ones lost to overdose at the Elm Street Plaza on Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
Neal one step closer to 20th term in House after primary win
SPRINGFIELD — Uproarious applause rang throughout The Cedars banquet room on 375 Island Pond Road as Pittsfield’s numbers appeared on the NBC News telecast just before 11 p.m.
Local health boards remove kratom from store shelves
With the state’s recent classification of kratom and its derivatives as Schedule I substances, the Boards of Health in Westfield and Southwick are having the potentially dangerous herbal extract removed from shelves of mostly convenience stores or gas stations in both communities.
Westfield School Committee approves updated cellphone policy
WESTFIELD — The School Committee officially approved an electronic policy for both high schools, with amendments, on Aug. 24, just before approving the handbooks for the 2026–27 school year.
Westfield holds groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of new police station
WESTFIELD – The groundbreaking ceremony held Tuesday marking the start of construction of the city’s new police station was a “long time coming,” said Mayor Michael McCabe.
Neal, Whalen have spirited debate before Sept. 1 primary election
CHICOPEE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and challenger Jeromie Whalen argued about corporate money, public appearances across the commonwealth and experience during their first head-to-head debate on Aug. 26 at the WWLP TV-22 Studios.
Sheriff’s picnic draws candidates for statewide positions
SPRINGFIELD — For Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the annual sheriff’s picnic is less about self-aggrandizing and more about informing the public about the ballot come election time.
Velis presents $100,000 check to upgrade Westfield YMCA’s Camp Shepard
WESTFIELD — State Sen. John C. Velis gathered Representative Kelly Pease, Mayor Michael McCabe, members of the Westfield YMCA Board of Directors, administration and campers at Camp Shepard on Aug. 19 to present a check for $100,000 in state funding for infrastructure improvements at the camp.
Westfield Planning Board delays decision on Southampton Road contractor shop
WESTFIELD — On Aug. 18, the Planning Board continued a special permit, site plan and stormwater permit for Howard Landscaping, operating under ENWC, LLC, to construct a contractor’s shop at 883 Southampton Road until Sept. 15.