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By | Dec 20, 2024

Westfield Boys & Girls Club set to host Gordy’s First Race 5K and 10K on Jan. 1

WESTFIELD — Gordy’s First Race 5K and 10K will return on New Year’s Day at the Westfield Boys & Girls Club for another year remembering the life and legacy of long-time runner and Boys & Girls Club supporter Gordon Bates.


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Mia Nagle pursues passion for flying and obtaining pilot’s license

By | Dec 20, 2024

Mia Nagle pursues passion for flying and obtaining pilot’s license

WESTFIELD — If you look up, you just might see Westfield resident Mia Nagle flying above you.


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Author donates rail trail history to Westfield school libraries

By | Dec 20, 2024

Author donates rail trail history to Westfield school libraries

WESTFIELD — Carmel Steger, president of the Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail met up with local author Robert Madison at the Westfield Technical Academy library last week to present a copy of his book to the school.


Amy Porter
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Westfield councilor opposes lithium battery storage

By | Dec 16, 2024

Westfield councilor opposes lithium battery storage

WESTFIELD — During public participation at the City Council meeting Dec. 9, Councilor Dan Allie spoke about the Department of Public Utilities hearing at Westfield State University on Dec. 5 to consider exempting Jupiter Power, LLC. from the city’s zoning regulations for a lithium battery energy storage system on Medeiros Way. He also announced his intention to make a motion to have the council consider a resolution opposing the project.


Amy Porter
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By | Dec 16, 2024

Westfield City Council allocates $245K toward Powdermill Dam rehab project

WESTFIELD — The project to raise the height of the “high hazard” Powdermill Dam is one step closer to being started after the City Council approved allocating $245,094 for its design and permitting on Monday night.


Cliff Clark
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High school Show Choir shares holiday spirit with preschoolers

By | Dec 16, 2024

High school Show Choir shares holiday spirit with preschoolers

WESTFIELD — Before the Show Choir began its program at the Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center on Dec. 9, Director Korey Bruno introduced her students to the preschoolers.


Amy Porter
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Local families and organizations make generous Toy for Joy donations

By | Dec 16, 2024

Local families and organizations make generous Toy for Joy donations

The Phelon family and the Roberts family come from different backgrounds to share the desire to help children.


Ron Chimelis
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Help the Westfield Food Pantry keep hope alive

By | Dec 16, 2024

Help the Westfield Food Pantry keep hope alive

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Food Pantry, run by Director Rebecca Hart and her sister, Program Director Melissa Cahalan, is seeking the support of the community in order to maintain operations this holiday season and beyond. Particularly needed are monetary donations to offset costs.


Amy Porter
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By | Dec 10, 2024

West Side mayor’s salary increased by $30,000 a year

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council officially raised the mayor’s annual salary from $130,000 to $160,000 during its Dec. 2 regular meeting.


Ryan Feyre
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