Westfield
Armbrook resident celebrates 104th birthday
WESTFIELD — On June 4, the residents of Armbrook Village were seated outdoors, and honored guests Mayor Michael McCabe and state Sen. John Velis were in attendance as resident Harriet Gilman walked to the front of the gathering for her 104th birthday party.
Velis, local leaders honored by Scouting America
HOLYOKE — The Western Massachusetts Council of Scouting America hosted its annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner on June 4 at the Log Cabin as a pioneering astronaut, a decorated state senator, a university president and a leading attorney were all highlighted for their career work.
Springfield man charged with 16 counts of sexual assault, including rape
WESTFIELD — A Springfield man, who was a bus monitor for a company that provides transportation for people with physical and mental disabilities, was charged on May 20 in District Court on 16 counts of sexual assault, including two rapes, that occurred on a company bus involving a woman described as intellectually disabled, according to court documents.
Victim advocate talks domestic violence in library series
Mary Krol of Westfield, a Hilltown Safety at Home Victim Advocate, received the 2025 Advocate of the Year Award from the Mass. Office for Victim Assistance and the Victim & Witness Assistance Board on May 5.
2025 class called ‘future of aviation’
WESTFIELD — After welcoming everyone to the Aviation Maintenance Technology program graduation for the Class of 2025, department head Galen Wilson acknowledged fellow Aviation instructors Scott Hepburn, Christopher Chaves and Timothy Pfau and Aviation Advisory Board chair Kenneth Dromgold.
Westfield School Committee passes $75.5 million budget
WESTFIELD — The School Committee’s vote to accept the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.57 million followed public participation with more advocacy for positions and programs that are among next year’s cuts, and a discussion on how a Senate earmark by state Sen. John Velis of $250,000 will impact the bottom line.
Westfield baseball historian publishes third book in series
WESTFIELD — Local baseball historian Dan Genovese has published the third book in his series on the roots of baseball in Westfield. “The Old Ball Ground: Volume 3 — Whip City Baseball in the Rock ‘n Roll Era,” covers the ’40s through ’70s, with the start of rock and roll in the background.
Westfield Middle School hosts 56th Memorial Day assembly
WESTFIELD — For 56 years, Westfield Middle School has observed Memorial Day with an assembly inviting area veterans to be recognized for their service, and this year’s assembly on May 20 was part of the grand tradition. Local veterans, many from American Legion Post 124 in Westfield and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 872 in Southwick gathered in the library, where they were teamed up with students to be escorted into the auditorium.
Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame to welcome new members
The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.
New city-owned radio station coming to Westfield
WESTFIELD — A new FM radio station is coming to Westfield. Westfield programming at WSKB is moving to WSFD-LP at 107.5 FM at the beginning of July.