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By | Jan 20, 2025

Southwick, Westfield students selected for leadership project

A statewide service program known as Project 351 is giving four local 8th graders the opportunity to participate in a year-long journey of service, civic engagement and leadership.


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Historic Ghost Talks return on Jan. 30 at First Congressional Church

By | Jan 13, 2025

Historic Ghost Talks return on Jan. 30 at First Congressional Church

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Historical Commission is in the planning stages for local events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution which officially began in April of 1775. The commission invites any local or regional community groups to participate in this venture.


Amy Porter
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Westfield City Council reelects Beltrandi as president for 2025

By | Jan 13, 2025

Westfield City Council reelects Beltrandi as president for 2025

WESTFIELD — At the start of a brief rescheduled City Council meeting on Jan. 6, Councilor Cindy Harris made a motion to nominate Ward 5 Councilor John Beltrandi to continue as City Council president in 2025. When no other nominations came forward, the council unanimously approved the nomination.


Amy Porter
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Community Menorah Lighting on the fifth night of Hanukkah in Westfield

By | Jan 6, 2025

Community Menorah Lighting on the fifth night of Hanukkah in Westfield

WESTFIELD — Members of the Westfield community joined together on Sunday, Dec. 29 for the Community Menorah Lighting at the Elm Street Plaza on the fifth night of Hanukkah.


Amy Porter
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Ceremony honors last Troop 109 Eagle Scout before merger

By | Jan 6, 2025

Ceremony honors last Troop 109 Eagle Scout before merger

WESTFIELD — Lincoln VanHeynigen was recognized at a formal ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Westfield for his recent attainment of Eagle Scout with Westfield’s Scouting Troop 109. In attendance were Mayor Michael McCabe, state Sen. John Velis and state Rep. Kelly Pease.


Amy Porter
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Penguin Plunge supports of Amelia Park Children’s Museum

By | Jan 6, 2025

Penguin Plunge supports of Amelia Park Children’s Museum

WESTFIELD — On Saturday, Jan. 25, a group of intrepid souls will brave the winter waters of Hampton Ponds State Park for the 21st Annual Penguin Plunge, to raise money for the Amelia Park Children’s Museum.


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By | Dec 27, 2024

Men accused of killing pet rabbit found dangerous, but released with conditions

WESTFIELD — After a dangerous hearing on Dec. 23 in District Court for two men charged by police for animal cruelty and the malicious killing of a pet rabbit during a Thanksgiving party were found dangerous but released with a host of conditions.


Cliff Clark
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By | Dec 27, 2024

WSU awarded $400K in state aid for behavioral health

BOSTON — Westfield State University was awarded $400,000 by the Healey-Driscoll Administration on Dec. 12 to provide financial support for behavioral health students completing unpaid internships and field placements.


Cliff Clark
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By | Dec 27, 2024

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.


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By | Dec 27, 2024

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.


Amy Porter
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