Westfield
Westfield native turned Vermont candlemaker returns for Big E
John Fisher was born and raised in Westfield, a fourth-generation resident. His family still lives there. He worked at one of the city’s Big Y supermarkets. Now, his candles are sold in both the city’s stores, as well as Big Ys across the Pioneer Valley.
Westfield mansion won’t be saved, but features may be salvaged
WESTFIELD — The city’s Historical Commission isn’t trying to stop the demolition of the Atwater mansion, but it is trying to save some historically significant items in the 1896 house.
Westfield art walk features flame-painted copper, pub-loving fiddler
WESTFIELD — ArtWorks Westfield’s annual ArtoberFest art show will return to downtown Westfield from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, with around 80 artists, artisans and authors along Elm Street from the Westfield Athenaeum to Arnold Street.
Westfield cruise night presents $2,500 to vet organizations
WESTFIELD — As the son of a veteran, Bruce Marshall supports missions of local veteran organizations, especially those that help veterans in need. That’s why he wrapped up the 2024 season of his “Cruisin’ with Bruce Marshall” car show at Hampton Ponds Plaza by presenting three local veterans groups with a donation.
Pease, Matthews-Kane differ in focus on community needs
WESTFIELD — Republican state Rep. Kelly Pease and his opponent, Democratic candidate Bridget Matthews-Kane, are both focusing on community needs in their campaigns. They define those needs differently, however. Pease, who has occupied the 4th Hampden District seat...
Open houses planned at 5 sites on ‘Tri-Town History Trail’
For the second year in a row, the Pioneer Valley History Network will sponsor a “History on the Go” day of open houses in the Westfield area, on Saturday, Oct. 5. The local event, dubbed the Tri-Town History Trail, will highlight local industrial history with stops...
Down syndrome walk to honor 2 moms who started group
Sue deVillier of Agawam and Laurie Houle Isham of Hampden met 25 years ago, after their youngest daughters were born with a genetic disorder called Down syndrome. Like many mothers in their situation, they were looking for information and resources.
Vaccination still urged with Westfield flu, COVID clinic soon
WESTFIELD — Registration is open for a vaccination clinic at the Westfield Senior Center. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3, members of the public, especially those over 60, are invited to receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines. “We’re...
Westfield council nixes license requirement for city engineer
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 5 to eliminate the requirement that the city engineer obtain a professional engineer license. The change had been requested by Mayor Michael McCabe. Several councilors also said they were happy with the work...
Westfield pickleball courts to welcome tournament, high schoolers
WESTFIELD — The city’s Parks and Recreation Commission voted on Sept. 9 to give Ben Kochanski permission to reserve the eight fenced-in courts at the Municipal Playground to run a pickleball tournament from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a rain date of...