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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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