Westfield
Historic Ghost Talks return on Jan. 30 at First Congressional Church
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Historical Commission is in the planning stages for local events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution which officially began in April of 1775. The commission invites any local or regional community groups to participate in this venture.
Westfield City Council reelects Beltrandi as president for 2025
WESTFIELD — At the start of a brief rescheduled City Council meeting on Jan. 6, Councilor Cindy Harris made a motion to nominate Ward 5 Councilor John Beltrandi to continue as City Council president in 2025. When no other nominations came forward, the council unanimously approved the nomination.
Community Menorah Lighting on the fifth night of Hanukkah in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Members of the Westfield community joined together on Sunday, Dec. 29 for the Community Menorah Lighting at the Elm Street Plaza on the fifth night of Hanukkah.
Ceremony honors last Troop 109 Eagle Scout before merger
WESTFIELD — Lincoln VanHeynigen was recognized at a formal ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Westfield for his recent attainment of Eagle Scout with Westfield’s Scouting Troop 109. In attendance were Mayor Michael McCabe, state Sen. John Velis and state Rep. Kelly Pease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.