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Westfield high school science fair district finalists move on to states

By | Mar 27, 2026

Westfield high school science fair district finalists move on to states

WESTFIELD — Several projects featured at the Western Mass Regional Science & Engineering Fair at Western New England University in March are moving on to compete in the state science fair on April 9 at the DCU Center in Worcester.


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Newcomer takes out papers for state rep. against Pease

By | Mar 27, 2026

Newcomer takes out papers for state rep. against Pease

WESTFIELD — Colby Hoffman, 38, of Westfield, is gathering signatures to run as a Democrat for state representative 4th Hampden District, a seat currently held by state Rep. Kelly Pease, a Republican who covers Southampton and most of Westfield.


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Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

By | Mar 24, 2026

Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

HOLYOKE — In spite of the rain — heavy at times — falling throughout the day, thousands of people came out to see marchers from throughout the area and beyond in the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.


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Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

By | Mar 20, 2026

Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.


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Westfield City Council passes first vote to change regular meeting time

By | Mar 19, 2026

Westfield City Council passes first vote to change regular meeting time

WESTFIELD — After a lengthy discussion, the City Council took a first vote of 9-4 to change the time of regular City Council meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its March 5 meeting.


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Westfield Planning Board backs new police headquarters project

By | Mar 13, 2026

Westfield Planning Board backs new police headquarters project

WESTFIELD — A new police station is well on its way in Westfield after the city’s Planning Board unanimously approved the site plan, stormwater permit and special permit for the project.


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Bishop named Westfield’s next fire chief

By | Mar 13, 2026

Bishop named Westfield’s next fire chief

WESTFIELD — Marking a new chapter in leadership for the Westfield Fire Department, Eric Bishop was appointed two weeks ago by the Fire Commission as the department’s incoming fire chief. He will replace current Chief Patrick Egloff when he retires in April.


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Westfield City Council approves $2.3M in free cash appropriations

By | Mar 5, 2026

Westfield City Council approves $2.3M in free cash appropriations

WESTFIELD — On Feb. 19, the City Council approved a series of free cash appropriations totalling $2.3 million that had been requested by Mayor Michael McCabe, following positive recommendations from the Finance Committee, chaired by City Councilor Daniel Knapik.


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Settlement negotiations between Westfield, police officers stall

By | Mar 5, 2026

Settlement negotiations between Westfield, police officers stall

SPRINGFIELD — The city of Westfield and 17 current Westfield Police Department officers have been unable to reach a settlement after the officers filed a lawsuit against the city alleging they should have been paid “regular wages” when attending the police academy.


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