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By | Nov 11, 2024

Westfield voters support Republicans in state, national elections

WESTFIELD — According to unofficial results, 19,821 voters — representing 66.69% of registered voters — cast their ballots in Westfield on Nov. 5.


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By | Nov 11, 2024

Westfield School Committee votes to support Question 2 with 6-1 margin

WESTFIELD — At the Nov. 4 meeting, School Committee member Michael Tirrell brought forward a resolution in support of removing MCAS as a graduation requirement.


Amy Porter
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By | Nov 11, 2024

Westfield implementing ‘road diet’ for Franklin St., lane dividers on Elm St.

WESTFIELD — In an effort to enhance the safety at the intersection of Elm and Franklin streets for pedestrians and motorists, the Police Department will be making some temporary lane adjustments to the streets over the next few months.


Cliff Clark
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Wyben to host first Lighted Tractor Christmas parade

By | Nov 11, 2024

Wyben to host first Lighted Tractor Christmas parade

WESTFIELD — The Wyben Parade Committee is planning its first Lighted Tractor Christmas Parade on Nov. 23 at 5 p.m., the Saturday before Thanksgiving, with a Sunday, Nov. 24 rain/weather date.


Amy Porter
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Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

By | Nov 11, 2024

Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.


Sarah Heinonen
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Pease wins decisive victory in 4th Hampden District

By | Nov 11, 2024

Pease wins decisive victory in 4th Hampden District

Two-term Republican state Rep. Kelly Pease won a decisive but hard-fought victory over Democratic challenger Westfield City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane for the 4th Hampden District, which encompasses most of Westfield and all of Southampton.


Amy Porter
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By | Nov 5, 2024

Nonprofit serving seniors puts out call for more volunteers

WESTFIELD — Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly is seeking volunteers to serve as corporators, and potentially board of trustees members, to continue its important work providing grants to local organizations to provide services to the elderly.


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Senator sees affordability as key to state’s economic future

By | Nov 5, 2024

Senator sees affordability as key to state’s economic future

WESTFIELD — At the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce’s Oct. 25 legislative luncheon, hosted at Tekoa Country Club, state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) told an audience of businesspeople that data shows 20- to 40-year-olds are leaving Massachusetts, and people who graduate from college are not moving to Massachusetts.


Tyler Lederer
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Westfield Puerto Rican group honors 2 educators

By | Oct 29, 2024

Westfield Puerto Rican group honors 2 educators

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Puerto Rican Association recently raised the flag of Puerto Rico at City Hall and recognized two city residents in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 annually.


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