Westfield
Westfield City Council decides to wait on SOI for new high school
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted 7-6 to wait a year before authorizing the superintendent to submit a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for funding to construct a new technical academy, following a 2-1 recommendation by the Legislative & Ordinance subcommittee.
Westfield music educator to receive MMEA Distinguished Service Award
WESTFIELD — Patrick Kennedy, band director for Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy and lead music teacher for Westfield Public Schools grades 5-12, received the Massachusetts Music Educators Distinguished Service Award in a ceremony on Thursday, March 27, at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester.
WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced the launch of its new Paramedic Program, set to begin in April and designed to help meet workforce needs in the region.
Westfield superintendent signs new three-year contract
WESTFIELD — At its March 17 meeting, the School Committee unanimously endorsed a new three-year with Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, effective July 1.
Local officials come out for White Oak School celebration
WESTFIELD — White Oak School hosted a community celebration on March 19 and invited local legislators and city leaders for a tour of the campus and a peek into the work done by the school.
Fill the Food Bank returns for second year April 1
CHICOPEE — In collaboration with the Greater Westfield, Greater Holyoke, West of the River, ERC5/East of the River and Springfield Regional Chambers of Commerce, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the second annual Fill the Food Bank event on Tuesday, April 1 from 5-7 p.m.
Nine Westfield students advance to state science fair after regional
WESTFIELD — Twenty-four students, some individually and some in teams, showcased their talents at the Region 1 Science Fair on March 7 at Western New England University.
Westfield’s oldest resident celebrates 103rd birthday
WESTFIELD — Pearl Degray, Westfield’s oldest resident, celebrated her 103rd birthday on March 12 and told Reminder Publishing her secret to the long life she’s living.
Westfield’s battery energy storage amendment goes to committee
Westfield City Councilor Nicholas Morganelli discusses a proposed amendment to the zoning laws aimed at restricting lithium battery energy storage sites in Westfield.Photo credit: Westfield Community TV WESTFIELD — The gallery was filled at the Westfield City...
Westfield Boys and Girls Club fundraising races step off on March 29
Glen Meisenhelder of Feeding Hills gets off to a good start and finishes the 5K race on March 23 in first place with a time of 19:16.7. The races, which began at Westfield Middle School, looped around the streets of Westfield and ended at the Boys & Girls Club...