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Finances, PFAS on Westfield councilors’ minds in athletic fields vote

By Amy Porter | Apr 11, 2024

Finances, PFAS on Westfield councilors’ minds in athletic fields vote

WESTFIELD — During a discussion on April 4 before the first vote on the $11.1 million bond for athletic field improvements at Westfield High School, the two major questions raised involved financial risk and the ability to prevent PFAS contamination.

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Westfield Medal of Honor signs part of national effort along Route 20

By Tyler Lederer | Apr 10, 2024

Westfield Medal of Honor signs part of national effort along Route 20

A “Massachusetts Medal of Honor Highway” sign placed at the Westfield-Russell border in September 2023. Another sign was recently placed at the border with West Springfield. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Lederer WESTFIELD — Two signs designating Route 20 as...

By Tyler Lederer | Apr 10, 2024

Sen. Velis hosts roundtable on overdoses in rural towns

RUSSELL — State legislators, recovery coaches, doctors and people with experiences of substance use disorder gathered at Russell Town Hall on April 1 for about three hours to discuss opioid overdoses in rural Massachusetts communities. State Sen. John Velis...

Art, animal communication sewn together in quilt exhibit

By Hope Murray Tremblay | Apr 10, 2024

Art, animal communication sewn together in quilt exhibit

Westfield artist Dawn Allen stand with one of her creations holding Beth, the feline companion who inspired it. Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — City resident Dawn Allen has always been creative, and she has always loved animals. She combined these...

Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 10, 2024

Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council

Gov. Maura Healey swore in the members of her administration’s Youth Advisory Council on March 25.

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Westfield, Gateway students ready to ‘Match Wits’ on air — but some will wait

By Amy Porter | Apr 4, 2024

Westfield, Gateway students ready to ‘Match Wits’ on air — but some will wait

WESTFIELD — Students at three local high schools polished their trivia skills and got their buzzer fingers ready for “As Schools Match Wits” this year, and two of them will be on the air this month. “As Schools Match Wits” is produced by WGBY, Springfield’s public...

Fiber profits could fund $11M in Westfield athletic field upgrades

By Amy Porter | Apr 4, 2024

Fiber profits could fund $11M in Westfield athletic field upgrades

WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael McCabe has asked the City Council for approval of a $11.1 million bond for a new athletic track and field stadium, and improvements to the Boardman and girls athletic fields at Westfield High School, to be funded by utility profits. The...

By Amy Porter | Apr 3, 2024

Westfield pickleball players ask for benches, non-tournament courts

WESTFIELD — Pickleball and park land acquisition were on the agenda at the Parks & Recreation Commission’s meeting on March 25, the first meeting for new member Jessica Stanwood, who was welcomed by Chair Scott LaBombard. Pickleball was first raised during...

By Staasi Heropoulos | Apr 3, 2024

Armbrook Village, Springfield College partner for Lifelong Learner classes

SPRINGFIELD — Catherine Banks worked as an associate dean at Springfield College for 28 years. Now, at age 82, she is a student there, enrolled in a strength training and personal fitness class. “Two football players were assigned to me, and every week I would come...

Former Westfield resident finishes ‘Woronoke’ historical novel series

By Mike Lydick | Mar 27, 2024

Former Westfield resident finishes ‘Woronoke’ historical novel series

When former Westfield resident Kay Delli Bovi was diagnosed in 2019 with a rare genetic liver disease requiring a liver transplant, she realized that time was precious. Her diagnosis spurred her to not only finish a novel she started 25 years earlier while living...

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Finances, PFAS on Westfield councilors’ minds in athletic fields vote

Amy Porter

Westfield Medal of Honor signs part of national effort along Route 20

Sen. Velis hosts roundtable on overdoses in rural towns

Art, animal communication sewn together in quilt exhibit

Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council

Sarah Heinonen

Westfield, Gateway students ready to ‘Match Wits’ on air — but some will wait

Fiber profits could fund $11M in Westfield athletic field upgrades

Westfield pickleball players ask for benches, non-tournament courts

Armbrook Village, Springfield College partner for Lifelong Learner classes

Former Westfield resident finishes ‘Woronoke’ historical novel series

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