Westfield

Locals, feds coordinated for smooth VP visit via Barnes

By Amy Porter | Aug 5, 2024

Locals, feds coordinated for smooth VP visit via Barnes

WESTFIELD — Westfield officials from Mayor Michael McCabe to Airport Manager Christopher Willenborg to Westfield Democratic City Committee Chair Jeffrey Gunther were all impressed by the cooperation and collaboration of federal, state and local agencies in Vice President Kamala Harris’ arrival and departure in Westfield on Saturday, July 27.

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Revitalized river association plans picnic

By Amy Porter | Jul 30, 2024

Revitalized river association plans picnic

WESTFIELD — In late June, the Westfield River Watershed Association put out an appeal for more board members, saying it was in danger of folding after 72 years due to lack of a quorum for meetings.

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Church competition to reward best guess at felled tree’s age

By Miasha Lee | Jul 30, 2024

Church competition to reward best guess at felled tree’s age

The copper beech tree that stood at Court and Pleasant streets was taken down in January. Now entries are being accepted in a contest to guess the tree’s age.Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — Earlier this year, downtown residents and church...

Visitors tour landmark home to be razed for police station

By Amy Porter | Jul 30, 2024

Visitors tour landmark home to be razed for police station

WESTFIELD — About 350 people visited the Atwater Mansion on July 20-21 to take a look at Westfield history, and to say goodbye.

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Meadery, bakery bring Hilltown products to farmers market

By Amy Porter | Jul 30, 2024

Meadery, bakery bring Hilltown products to farmers market

WESTFIELD — Several Hilltown businesses were well-represented at the Westfield Farmers Market on July 25.

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Oral history project is ‘golden opportunity’ for Westfield vets

By Mike Lydick | Jul 30, 2024

Oral history project is ‘golden opportunity’ for Westfield vets

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum is working to help city veterans preserve their military stories and legacies for future generations through a new project.

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By Cliff Clark | Jul 24, 2024

Police to charge teens for damage at Westfield school building site

WESTFIELD — Police last week identified three teenagers they believe caused between $10,000 and $15,000 in late June at the Westfield River Elementary School that is under construction on Franklin Street. “Charges will be forthcoming,” Police Capt. Steve Dickinson...

By Tina Lesniak | Jul 24, 2024

Talk in Westfield to show why, how to plant gardens for pollinators

WESTFIELD — Sometimes small acts, when put together, can have the biggest impact on our communities. That’s what presenter Mary Metzger will discuss in her presentation “Monarch Butterflies: How to Make Your Yard a Haven for this Summer Visitor and Other...

By Amy Porter | Jul 24, 2024

Tree initiative at Westfield school adds to leafy urban canopy

WESTFIELD — The middle school has planted more than 40 trees on its campus since Arbor Day, and the principal says it’s on track to reach its goal of 50 trees next year. “We actually planted slightly fewer than we originally planned,” said Westfield Middle School...

Whip City Fiber on schedule to cover all of Westfield next year

By Amy Porter | Jul 24, 2024

Whip City Fiber on schedule to cover all of Westfield next year

Westfield Gas & Electric officials gave an update on their broadband internet service at two open houses July 16 to answer customers’ questions on scheduling, installation, streaming, speed, and small business offerings.