Westfield

By Tina Lesniak | Oct 16, 2024

Fundraiser comedy show to support charity dance-athon

WESTFIELD — With a renewed vision, WMCD Inc. will host several upcoming fundraisers to support its cause of youth having fun while building leadership skills and making a difference in the community. “Our biggest fundraiser of the year is a FunnyRaising Comedy Show...

By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 10, 2024

Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.

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Award-winning Westfield rail trail touted as part of network

By Tina Lesniak | Oct 9, 2024

Award-winning Westfield rail trail touted as part of network

WESTFIELD — After 11 years of hard work completing the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, the city of Westfield has received the American Public Works Association’s 2024 Public Works Project of the Year Award.

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Westfield native turned Vermont candlemaker returns for Big E

By Tyler Lederer | Oct 9, 2024

Westfield native turned Vermont candlemaker returns for Big E

John Fisher was born and raised in Westfield, a fourth-generation resident. His family still lives there. He worked at one of the city’s Big Y supermarkets. Now, his candles are sold in both the city’s stores, as well as Big Ys across the Pioneer Valley.

Tyler Lederer

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Westfield mansion won’t be saved, but features may be salvaged

By Amy Porter | Oct 2, 2024

Westfield mansion won’t be saved, but features may be salvaged

WESTFIELD — The city’s Historical Commission isn’t trying to stop the demolition of the Atwater mansion, but it is trying to save some historically significant items in the 1896 house.

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Westfield art walk features flame-painted copper, pub-loving fiddler

By Tyler Lederer | Sep 25, 2024

Westfield art walk features flame-painted copper, pub-loving fiddler

WESTFIELD — ArtWorks Westfield’s annual ArtoberFest art show will return to downtown Westfield from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, with around 80 artists, artisans and authors along Elm Street from the Westfield Athenaeum to Arnold Street.

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Westfield cruise night presents $2,500 to vet organizations

By Mike Lydick | Sep 25, 2024

Westfield cruise night presents $2,500 to vet organizations

WESTFIELD — As the son of a veteran, Bruce Marshall supports missions of local veteran organizations, especially those that help veterans in need. That’s why he wrapped up the 2024 season of his “Cruisin’ with Bruce Marshall” car show at Hampton Ponds Plaza by presenting three local veterans groups with a donation.

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By Amy Porter | Sep 25, 2024

Pease, Matthews-Kane differ in focus on community needs

WESTFIELD — Republican state Rep. Kelly Pease and his opponent, Democratic candidate Bridget Matthews-Kane, are both focusing on community needs in their campaigns. They define those needs differently, however. Pease, who has occupied the 4th Hampden District seat...

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.