Westfield
Volunteers needed for Westfield River cleanup on Oct. 4
WESTFIELD — On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Westfield River Watershed Association will hold its biannual cleanup of Westfield section of the Connecticut River watershed of the Westfield River and its streams and it needs volunteers to make a “significant difference.”
Velis, Finn provide legislative updates
WEST SPRINGFIELD — As chair of the House’s Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, state Rep. Michael Finn is looking at ways to spur economic development.
Westfield kicks off its 2026 Top Dog Competition
WESTFIELD — City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce said in less than 24 hours after announcing the kickoff for the 2026 Top Dog competition, she already received 15 entries.
Westfield implements mandatory water restrictions
WESTFIELD — On Sept. 9, the state declared significant drought, or Level 2, conditions in the Connecticut River Valley, which triggered the Westfield Water Commission on Sept. 12 to implement mandatory water restrictions for the city, which was the second time since May.
Sept. 11 ceremonies: ‘We will never forget’
WESTFIELD — On Sept. 11, 2025, at both the 10 a.m. remembrance at the Westfield Fire Department on 34 Broad St. and the 11 a.m. service in 9/11 Memorial Park, one message was shared by all of the speakers: Westfield will never forget.
Vigil helps spread overdose awareness in Westfield
WESTFIELD — The theme of the Overdose Awareness Vigil on Aug. 28 was “Forget Me Not,” honoring those lost to overdose, but the message from the speakers directed to family members and people struggling with addiction was “You are not alone.”
Youth, child behavioral health services expansion includes BHN
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that 36 community service agencies have been selected across the state to provide home- and community-based services for children, including the Behavioral Health Network, who are MassHealth members with behavioral, emotional and mental health needs.
Thrift Shoppe ‘blesses’ Westfield Food Pantry with $1,200
WESTFIELD — The Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe gifted proceeds of $1,200 from its third anniversary sale to the Westfield Food Pantry last week. So far this year, the thrift store, located in the Old Town Hall at 20 Broad St., has given almost $5,000 to other nonprofits in Westfield.
Registration open for 13th annual Run Stanley 5K on Oct. 5
Runners take off at the start of last year’s Run Stanley 5K fundraiser.Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — The 13th annual Run Stanley 5K is returning in October and the public is once again invited to run, walk, bark or stroll through the park in an...
Westfield superintendent’s goals include special education review
WESTFIELD — At the Aug. 25 School Committee meeting, in the Westfield Barnes Airport Conference Room, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski presented his goals for the 2025-26 school year that began Aug. 28 for grades 1-12 and on Sept. 3 for preschool and kindergarten.