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By Miasha Lee | Mar 7, 2024

Frigid fundraiser led by local police aids Special Olympics

WESTFIELD — This year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run Western Massachusetts Polar Plunge takes place Sunday, March 10, at Hampton Ponds State Park, 1048 North Rd., Westfield. Officer Erica Ireland of the West Springfield Police Department, who helps organize the Polar...

By Mike Lydick | Mar 7, 2024

Librarians support book access laws, get few calls for bans

Book bans and attempted bans at public libraries across the country are increasing, and not just in conservative-leaning states. Even in Massachusetts, some libraries have been challenged by groups that want to restrict access to what books and other materials are...

By Tyler Lederer | Mar 6, 2024

Archives talk to look at Mayor Burke, city’s political culture

WESTFIELD — The next installment of the Westfield Athenaeum’s “Archives Dives” with local historian Bob Brown will use Alice Burke’s experiences as mayor as a jumping-off point to talk about the city’s government and political culture.

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By Tyler Lederer | Mar 6, 2024

Longtime conservation board chair will resign next month

WESTFIELD — Conservation Commission Chair David Doe recently announced his retirement from the board after 32 years of working for the city, 20 years on the commission, 15 as its chair, and 12 years on the School Committee.

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By Mike Lydick | Mar 6, 2024

Westfield teachers, volunteer readers honor Dr. Seuss

WESTFIELD — Local schools joined in a national event on March 1 to celebrate the birthday of famed children’s author Dr. Seuss as part of Read Across America, which encourages students to read.

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By Amy Porter | Feb 28, 2024

In Westfield visit, Healey touts increased preschool payments

WESTFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey, Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler and Early Education Commissioner Amy Kershaw visited Roots Learning Center on Feb. 15.

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By Amy Porter | Feb 28, 2024

Private donors help city buy ex-rectory as police station site

WESTFIELD — Thanks to a few private donors, including a large anonymous gift, the city will be able to acquire the former Blessed Sacrament rectory property, for use as a new police station site.

Amy Porter

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By Michael Ballway | Feb 28, 2024

Super Tuesday is last chance to vote in presidential primary

WESTFIELD — Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across Massachusetts for the “Super Tuesday” presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, including at the usual voting locations in Westfield.

Michael Ballway

By Amy Porter | Feb 28, 2024

School officials want kindergartners registered before May

WESTFIELD — More than 100 families attended Westfield’s Countdown to Kindergarten event on Feb. 6 to kick off kindergarten registration and give parents and children an opportunity to learn about their schools.

Amy Porter

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By Cliff Clark | Feb 21, 2024

Comments sought on environmental report for Barnes jets

WESTFIELD — The U.S. Air Force is looking for public comments on its draft environmental study that analyzes the potential environmental consequences of deploying F-35A or F-15EX fighter jets to Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport.

Cliff Clark

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