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Westfield wants more residents to know about parking bans

By | Jan 21, 2026

Westfield wants more residents to know about parking bans

WESTFIELD — Because too many vehicles park on the city’s streets and roads during a snowstorm, the efforts of the DPW and private snowplow operators to clear the streets are all too often slowed.


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Open burning season started across Massachusetts on Jan. 15

By | Jan 21, 2026

Open burning season started across Massachusetts on Jan. 15

For those in the area who take advantage of the state’s open burning season from Jan. 15 to May 1, each local fire department has its own policies to ensure the public’s safety.


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Westfield agrees to $1.275 million settlement

By | Jan 21, 2026

Westfield agrees to $1.275 million settlement

WESTFIELD — The City Council voted 9-3 to settle a civil lawsuit for $1.275 million filed against the city by Shaker Farms Country Club in 2024.


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WHS Free Web Clinic seeking website clients for spring term

By | Jan 14, 2026

WHS Free Web Clinic seeking website clients for spring term

WESTFIELD — The Westfield High School Free Web Clinic is seeking two to three more website clients for its spring term.


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Westfield High School to implement new cell phone pilot

By | Jan 14, 2026

Westfield High School to implement new cell phone pilot

WESTFIELD — Westfield High School Assistant Principal Andrew Joseph and Instructional Technology Coordinator Brian Dutko informed the School Committee on Jan. 5 that the pilot program for a new schoolwide cell phone policy for Westfield High School will begin later this month.


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McCabe begins third mayoral term with thanks

By | Jan 14, 2026

McCabe begins third mayoral term with thanks

WESTFIELD — City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce swore in Mayor Michael McCabe and all of the newly-elected city officials at the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5 at Westfield High School.


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State to fund feasibility study for Westfield Reservoir dam removal

By | Jan 7, 2026

State to fund feasibility study for Westfield Reservoir dam removal

WESTFIELD — The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced $350,000 to support dam removal studies in seven municipalities.


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Westfield hires Balik as city’s new conservation agent

By | Jan 7, 2026

Westfield hires Balik as city’s new conservation agent

WESTFIELD — At the Dec. 18 City Council meeting, Conservation Commission chair Joseph Giffune introduced Nicholas Balik as the new conservation agent for Westfield.


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Young adults spread holiday cheer in downtown Westfield

By | Jan 6, 2026

Young adults spread holiday cheer in downtown Westfield

WESTFIELD — Young adults in the Westfield Public Schools Transition Program spread holiday cheer with annual caroling stops at downtown businesses and a special delivery to the Westfield Animal Shelter on the Monday before Christmas.


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Westfield Athenaeum restoration nearly complete

By | Jan 5, 2026

Westfield Athenaeum restoration nearly complete

WESTFIELD — Linda Saltus, chairman of the Building & Grounds Committee for the Westfield Athenaeum, said the ongoing work at the library is nearing completion.


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