Westfield
WOW to open art exhibition and photo contest featuring dogs and cats
WESTFIELD — Westfield on Weekends has announced its summer exhibit “Great Dogs & Cool Cats of Summer” will open on Aug. 1 at the WOW Center in downtown.
Westfield Farmer’s Market vendors are cheery despite heat
WESTFIELD — Despite the blazing heat on Thursday, July 24, vendors at the Farmer’s Market were cheery, and several spoke about the successful season they were having with their products.
Students learn electrical skills at Elm Futures training seminars
WESTFIELD — This summer, Elm Electrical is once again offering free four-day training sessions for students interested in the electrical field and for prospective co-op students at one of three “Elm Futures” training seminars. The seminars are hosted in “Elm University,” the company’s inhouse training program.
The call is out for artists and authors for ARToberFEST 2025
WESTFIELD — The call is out for artists and authors to participate in this fall’s ARToberFEST in downtown Westfield all day on Saturday, Sept. 27, with a rain date of Saturday, Oct. 4. Space, which is limited to 75, is filling up fast.
River Valley Aktion Club donates to Whip City Animal Sanctuary
WESTFIELD — The River Valley Aktion Club gathered at Whip City Animal Sanctuary on July 15 to present a check to the farm animal rescue for nearly $1,200 that the club raised from a bottle & can drive on June 14 at Westfield Feed.
Welcome Day kicks off Kamp for Kids 50th season
WESTFIELD — BHN Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults of all abilities, hosted a Kamp Welcome Day on July 11 at Camp Togowauk, 754 Russell Rd. in Westfield. This year’s event hosted special significance as the program celebrates its 50th anniversary season.
Local women step out in support of Dana-Farber with fundraiser
WESTFIELD — A local fundraising team led by two neighbors and friends is seeking donations in support of their cause as they prepare to participate in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai and raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Kismet Brewing excited to grow brand, community connections
WESTFIELD — Kismet Brewing Company’s new ownership is excited to grow the brewery and establish a deeper connection with the Westfield community.
Amelia Park Arena’s first golf tourney seeks more players, sponsors
WESTFIELD — Amelia Park Arena General Manager Billy Fellows is looking for more players and sponsors for the Arena’s first Golf Tournament presented by Westfield Gas & Electric to celebrate the nonprofit community facility’s 25th anniversary, on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. at the East Mountain Country Club.
Westfield FY26 budget passes with 6.5% tax increase
WESTFIELD — The final vote by the City Council to approve the fiscal year 2026 budget took only a few minutes out of the special meeting hosted in the Westfield Senior Center on June 30.