Westfield

By Miasha Lee | Sep 25, 2024

Open houses planned at 5 sites on ‘Tri-Town History Trail’

For the second year in a row, the Pioneer Valley History Network will sponsor a “History on the Go” day of open houses in the Westfield area, on Saturday, Oct. 5. The local event, dubbed the Tri-Town History Trail, will highlight local industrial history with stops...

Down syndrome walk to honor 2 moms who started group

By Mike Lydick | Sep 18, 2024

Down syndrome walk to honor 2 moms who started group

Sue deVillier of Agawam and Laurie Houle Isham of Hampden met 25 years ago, after their youngest daughters were born with a genetic disorder called Down syndrome. Like many mothers in their situation, they were looking for information and resources.

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By Tyler Lederer | Sep 18, 2024

Vaccination still urged with Westfield flu, COVID clinic soon

WESTFIELD — Registration is open for a vaccination clinic at the Westfield Senior Center. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3, members of the public, especially those over 60, are invited to receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines. “We’re...

By Amy Porter | Sep 18, 2024

Westfield council nixes license requirement for city engineer

WESTFIELD — The City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 5 to eliminate the requirement that the city engineer obtain a professional engineer license. The change had been requested by Mayor Michael McCabe. Several councilors also said they were happy with the work...

By Amy Porter | Sep 18, 2024

Westfield pickleball courts to welcome tournament, high schoolers

WESTFIELD — The city’s Parks and Recreation Commission voted on Sept. 9 to give Ben Kochanski permission to reserve the eight fenced-in courts at the Municipal Playground to run a pickleball tournament from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a rain date of...

Overdose vigil speakers call for more awareness, urgency

By Tyler Lederer | Sep 11, 2024

Overdose vigil speakers call for more awareness, urgency

WESTFIELD — The city’s annual International Overdose Awareness Day vigil took place on Aug. 29 in Park Square. Attendees agreed the event was necessary for spreading awareness about a problem that isn’t getting any better.

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Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit

By Tyler Lederer | Sep 11, 2024

Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit

What remains of Dana is the subject of the Westfield Athenaeum’s new exhibit, “The Art of Ron Michaud: The Road to Dana.” The Athenaeum will host a reception with Michaud at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Jasper Rand Art Gallery in the Athenaeum at 6 Elm St., Westfield.

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Westfield school cafeterias excited to expand farm-to-table offerings

By Amy Porter | Sep 3, 2024

Westfield school cafeterias excited to expand farm-to-table offerings

WESTFIELD — Rachel Kania, director of food services for Westfield’s public schools, said she is really excited about this school year. “I think it’s going to be one of the best yet,” Kania said.

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Asbestos on old span is delaying Westfield bridge project

By Cliff Clark | Aug 28, 2024

Asbestos on old span is delaying Westfield bridge project

WESTFIELD — After asbestos pipe jackets were discovered on the now-decommissioned Cowles Bridge, the state’s Department of Transportation announced the bridge’s replacement project would be briefly delayed earlier this month.

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Volunteers vital to keep Westfield’s vintage garden going

By Mike Lydick | Aug 28, 2024

Volunteers vital to keep Westfield’s vintage garden going

WESTFIELD — Anne Wellington delved into the history of Grandmothers’ Garden, something she’s been researching for nearly 30 years, during a recent presentation at the Westfield Athenaeum as part of the garden’s 90th anniversary celebration.