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WESTFIELD — Lucas Imbriglio wants to be a commercial airline pilot. That sky-high dream could become a reality for the 15-year-old thanks to a Westfield aviation program.

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  West Side man urgently needs living kidney donor
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  Ball club planning movie night fundraiser for Cooperstown trip
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  Agawam School Committee adopts ‘fiscally responsible’ $55M budget
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  Agawam educators honored for exceptional teaching skills
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  Agawam High School seniors honored for academic achievement
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  Spiritual magic show coming to Agawam
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  New locations, lightning protocol for Agawam high school sports teams
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  New novel explores struggles with terminal diagnosis
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  Architect gives sneak peek of new Agawam High School project
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  AHS zeroing in on innovative teaching and learning vision
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  Changes on tap for Agawam’s 2026-27 school year
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  Patience pays off for Agawam’s new colleen
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  Data shows multilingual students making ‘good gains’ in Agawam
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  Six contenders vying to be Agawam colleen
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  Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee will honor three citizens
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  Students engage in ‘awe-inspiring’ youth project
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  Pastor pens book on humility and happiness
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  Agawam High School abuzz over arrival of therapy dog
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  Collaboration creates inspiring poems, artwork
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  Dedication to learning earns senior prestigious award
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  Phelps School exceeds student achievement targets
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  Agawam St. Pat’s Committee seeks aspiring colleen candidates
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  Agawam native chronicles historic football rivalry
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  Agawam: Building a new school and a new learning vision
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  Local play about retail theft heads to NYC
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  Alexis Ferioli: ‘Heart and steady presence’ of the Agawam School Committee
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  Construction moving forward on new Agawam High School
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  Residents celebrate on Big E’s Salute to Agawam Day
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  Senior joins Agawam School Committee as voice for students
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  Local author shifts focus to paranormal mysteries
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  Agawam educators OK contract with 8% salary hike
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  School event honors veterans’ service, sacrifices
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  Senior volunteer ‘shocked’ to receive COA award
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  Agawam High School senior competes in national poetry contest
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  Robotics team experiences world competition
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  No cuts to staff, programs in Agawam’s new $53M school budget
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  Agawam School Committee poised to adopt $53 million school budget
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  Teaching awards recognize classroom impact
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  Robotics team takes deep dive to solve ocean related problem
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  Agawam High School seniors earn prestigious award for academic excellence
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  Award-winning teachers dedicated to students’ learning
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  Agawam educators to create new culture of collaboration, innovation
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  Agawam School Committee updated on district’s school safety plans
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  Colleen excited to represent Agawam and her Irish heritage
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  New Agawam float carries on St. Patrick’s Parade tradition
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  Marcotte recognized for community contributions
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  Agawam mayor: schools seeking state funds to replace roofs
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  Resolution seeks relief from ‘escalating utility prices’
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  Colleen mix-up creates chaos at West Side’s coronation event
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  Agawam colleen all smiles as childhood dream comes true
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  Agawam piloting Boston hospital school health program
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  St. Patrick’s Committee will present annual awards at gala
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  Agawam students showcase passion for poetry
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  Committee approves new site for Agawam High School’s 2025 graduation
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  Agawam students win award for new writing app
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  Southwick, Westfield students selected for leadership project
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  Four contenders hoping to become Agawam’s new colleen
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  Agawam and West Springfield students serve as ambassadors to statewide service project
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  Holiday tree event is 20-year tradition for Agawam family
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  AHS grad tackles history of Agawam-West Side gridiron rivalry
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  Agawam educators support AHS paraprofessional
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  Multilingual learners from other countries rising in schools
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  Repairing veterans’ graves honors their service
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  School psychologist’s book takes novel approach to anxiety
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  Coaches, players reminisce on 100 years of Agawam football
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  Agawam high schoolers working to improve academics, behavior
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  New astrology shop is Agawam’s first in decades
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  Conference in Agawam offers opportunities to enhance writing skills
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  Applications open for Agawam’s 2025 colleen competition
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  Donation funds Agawam EMT equipment, DARE vehicle
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  Brownie banquet to honor 100 years of football in Agawam
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  Dancers at Feeding Hills studio set to compete in Poland
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  Sapelli School soars with state recognition of improvement
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  Family traditions aid high turnout on Big E’s Agawam Day
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  Westfield cruise night presents $2,500 to vet organizations
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  Fairgoers flock to Big E for West Springfield’s special day
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  Agawam panel mulls geothermal system, layout of new high school
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  Down syndrome walk to honor 2 moms who started group
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  West Springfield teen’s Caribbean trip mixes sports, service
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  Firehouse, fundraiser or restaurant? Big E’s Station 4 is all 3
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  ‘Nuts and bolts car guys’ share passion for fixing Model As
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  Teen rep. on Agawam board wants student perspective heard
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  Volunteers vital to keep Westfield’s vintage garden going
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  West Springfield schools open with bus tracker, building plans
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  Father, son led Agawam Brownies to victories 30 years apart
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  New school year brings new bus tracker for Agawam
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  Club fosters friendships with shared passion for Model A
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  Who’s that? Help sought identifying photos in Westfield archive
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  Four elementary school principals hired to fill vacancies
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  Talk will focus on area’s tobacco agriculture history
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  ‘Phenomenal’ NNO exceeds expectations with large crowd
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  Fun day of golf raises funds to help unwanted farm animals
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  Touch-a-Truck to benefit pantry, first-time bus riders
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  Agawam police again hosting National Night Out to connect with community
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  Centennial celebration planned for Agawam Brownies football team
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  Oral history project is ‘golden opportunity’ for Westfield vets
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  Private providers part of West Springfield pre-kindergarten plans
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  West Springfield school gardens plant seeds for love of veggies
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  Neighbor’s prayers heard as turtle she saved returns to Westfield
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  Agawam, West Springfield students connect businesses to teens
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  Agawam schools using $22K grant to make lunchtime more efficient
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  Trail walking book club offers exercise for both mind, body
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  Elks honor Agawam youth for patriotic essay contest win
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  Elks honor Russell teen for contest-winning patriotic essay
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  West Springfield teacher will miss diverse challenges, successes
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  Agawam ECC retiree motivated by being kids’ 1st teacher
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  West Springfield valedictorian motivated by plans for medical career
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  Agawam valedictorian set goal, worked hard, accomplished it
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  Westfield team to host vintage ‘base ball’ festival in Suffield
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  Art gallery website, gift shop helps Agawam students exhibit
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  Agawam HS teachers take ‘eye-opening’ look at education’s future
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  Simulated spending helps Agawam teens learn budgeting
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  Agawam teens using social media to promote HS sports teams
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  Agawam School Committee OKs budget with pay rising, no big cuts
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  Agawam teens grateful, inspired by ‘letter’ for academic excellence
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  Church in Westfield replaces felled beech with 2 new trees
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  Rosie rising after fruitful ‘reboot’ year for Agawam’s robotics team
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  Agawam teen is one of few girls to earn highest Boy Scout rank
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  Westfield native receives award from Greater Holyoke YMCA
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  Agawam school superintendent says key services all funded in $52M budget plan
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  Winter color guard at Agawam HS growing in numbers, reputation
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  Meals with a side of cheer earns award for Southwick senior volunteer
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  Agawam school officials split on band’s choice to skip St. Patrick parade
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  Reused materials add new dimension to Agawam science fair
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  West Springfield awardees attracted to teaching by love for learning
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  Teaching awardees in Agawam say job can be draining, but rewarding
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  Agawam youngsters learn bat facts on annual field trip
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  Former Westfield resident finishes ‘Woronoke’ historical novel series
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  Sponsors step in to save Westfield River Wildwater Races
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  Self-taught amateur wins Audubon photo award with first try
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  Agawam HS band votes not to march in St. Patrick’s Parade
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  Church hopes Agawam plaza space is 1st step in ‘franchise’
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  Librarians support book access laws, get few calls for bans
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  Rising Agawam HS musicians selected to bands at regional festival
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  Westfield teachers, volunteer readers honor Dr. Seuss
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  Colleen fulfills lifelong dream: ‘Little me would be proud’
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  Unified classes connect special education teens to art, peers
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  Well-versed: Last year’s top AHS poetry performer repeats
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  Robotics teams introduce teens to engineering, tech careers
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  Westfield science fair has ideas for baby health care, art
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  Robotics team introduce teens to engineering, tech careers
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  Youth help ‘Bike Man’ collect winter gear for those in need
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  Agawam players, coaches enjoy novelty of powderpuff football
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  ‘Hockey has always been the love of my life,’ Agawam pro says
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  Colleen contestants sought now to get started on Irish Season
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  Agawam district pursuing several school safety strategies
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  Teen’s high expectations, rigorous schedule earn elite award
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  Only 4 entries in Agawam’s St. Patrick colleen competition
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  Aviation Explorer youth plot course for future careers
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  Tree lightings brighten Christmas on Agawam, Feeding Hills greens
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  Officials reject call to restore Robinson Park School name

WESTFIELD — School Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said at a Jan. 9 meeting that he hopes to submit a statement of interest to build one “comprehensive” high school in Westfield.

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  School Committee gives Westfield superintendent high marks
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  Huntington Summer Music series kicks off with picnic
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  Wyben Fourth of July organizers announce lineup, marshals
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  Westfield council cuts mayor’s budget by $1.5 million
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  Westfield council supports moratorium to halt new data centers
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  Wild foraging walk and talk offered by SHAEC in Chester
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  Westfield skate park contract awarded; construction begins July 1
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  Westfield City Council approves first reading for electric bike regs
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  Drabiuk voted in as new member of Huntington Board of Selectmen
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  Review finds gaps in special education staffing, professional development in Westfield
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  Chester on Track draws thousands of visitors
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  Westfield City Council schedules FY27 budget reviews and public hearing
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  CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars to award record $363,500
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  Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week
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  Ribbon cut for new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum
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  Westfield Earth Day cleanup collects over 100 bags of trash
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  Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe readying to open new space
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  Hilltown service providers share resources
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  Paddlers take on the Westfield River Wildwater Races
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  Westfield Elks Lodge honors citizens of the year, installs new officers
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  Council OKs next step toward new Westfield Technical Academy
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  Westfield high school science fair district finalists move on to states
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  Newcomer takes out papers for state rep. against Pease
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  Westfield City Council passes first vote to change regular meeting time
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  Westfield City Council approves $2.3M in free cash appropriations
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  DCR acquires 218 acres in Blandford
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  Residents vote against financing for Basket Street project
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  Westfield’s Southampton Road students have hands-on fun at STEAM night
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  Westfield residents applaud vote after 10-year struggle to fix street
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  2026 Sons of Erin Colleen is crowned for Westfield
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  Gateway Regional ambassadors attend Project 351 kickoff in Boston
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  Chester highway superintendent gives report after storm
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  Superintendent details missing bus incident; outlines next steps
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  ‘You could hear a pin drop,’ at recent WMS assemblies
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  Scooter is Westfield’s Top Dog
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  Twelve contestants set to compete for 2026 Sons of Erin colleen in February
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  Registration opens Feb. 1 for Westfield River Wildwater Races
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  Westfield agrees to $1.275 million settlement
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  WHS Free Web Clinic seeking website clients for spring term
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  Westfield High School to implement new cell phone pilot
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  Southern Hilltown agencies cut from CDBG grant funding
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  McCabe begins third mayoral term with thanks
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  State to fund feasibility study for Westfield Reservoir dam removal
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  Free class with CPA offered for small business owners
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  Westfield hires Balik as city’s new conservation agent
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  Young adults spread holiday cheer in downtown Westfield
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  Westfield Athenaeum restoration nearly complete
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  Domestic Violence Task Force training set for Jan. 14 in Huntington
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  Westfield lights eighth Hanukkah candle on Dec. 21
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  Observances planned for Knox Trail’s 250th in Jan.
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  Celebrate the New Year 2026 with a First Day Hike
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  25th Russell Parade of Lights was ‘bigger and better’
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  Excavator donated to Westfield Technical Academy
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  A season of giving and receiving for the Hilltown Lions Club
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  Jacob’s Ladder Business Association elects new officers
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  Bernie’s Dining Depot dining car rolls once more
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  Annual Russell Holiday Parade of Lights returns Dec. 13
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  Mayor’s Tree Lighting brings on the holiday season in Westfield
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  Blandford receives $5.4M library grant
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  District says Westfield’s focus on attendance is making gains
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  Westfield City Council updated on athletic fields progress at WHS
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  Site plan approved for new Westfield warehouse on Cycle Street
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  Westfield Theatre Group presents ‘Winter Lights’ Dec. 3-15
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  New graduation requirements presented to Westfield School Committee
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  Huntington Fire Association donates to food pantry
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  ‘Empty Bowls’ helps fill Huntington Food Pantry’s needs
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  Westfield City Council approves jet fuel storage, pump for Jimbob Aviation
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  Wyben Lighted Tractor Parade set for Nov. 22 return
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  Westfield Soup Kitchen preps for Thanksgiving meal
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  Bids open soon for Westfield on Weekends’ annual Tree Jubilee
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  Former mayor voted to council, another ousted in Westfield election
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  Students ‘get to be’ scientists during STEM week in Westfield
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  Hilltown libraries to host talks in November
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  Westfield High School College Fair draws 90 colleges
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  Local endodontist offers tips to protect teeth from Halloween candy
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  At large incumbents, challengers talk Westfield’s challenges, strengths
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  Downtown Westfield merchants host trick-or-treaters on Oct. 24
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  Ward 2 City Council candidates introduce themselves
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  Westfield City Council at-large candidates introduce themselves
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  Blandford celebrates Black Revolutionary War patriot
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  Chester receives $1.8M in grant funding for town roads
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  $800K federal grant for Westfield Skate Park confirmed by state announcement
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  School Committee votes down new Westfield Technical Academy admission policy
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  Young Westfield historians share their own stories
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  Russell Public Library opens ‘Library of Things’
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  Candidate signs start to appear one month before Westfield election
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  Westfield Kiwanis Club to celebrate 104th year
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  Blandford library expansion plans nearing completion
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  Westfield resident named to Massachusetts Board of Education
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  Community steps up to get ‘Wheels for Darren’
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  Russell teen awarded $100,000 Laureate scholarship
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  Westfield kicks off its 2026 Top Dog Competition
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  Gray Catbird Gift Shop closed for the foreseeable future
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  Sept. 11 ceremonies: ‘We will never forget’
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  Vigil helps spread overdose awareness in Westfield
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  Thrift Shoppe ‘blesses’ Westfield Food Pantry with $1,200
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  New Town Administrator Andrew Alward starts in Chester
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  SHAEC in Chester announces fall schedule for classes
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  Fall art workshops offered at Gray Catbird Pottery & Art Studio
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  Westfield superintendent’s goals include special education review
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  Potter seeks to fill Empty Bowls for food pantry
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  Westfield, Gateway Regional awarded state preschool grants
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  Group hike Sept. 7 to Chester and Becket Railroad Granite Line
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  Overdose Awareness Vigil set for Aug. 28 in Westfield
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  New superintendent starts at Gateway Regional
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  Tickets are going fast for Stanley Park’s annual fundraiser
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  Westfield cyclist participates in 20th Pan Mass Challenge
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  WSU project brings students, seniors together
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  Westfield High School to implement cell phone use pilot
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  Russell Police Family Fun Day & Car Show slated for Aug. 23
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  103rd Littleville Fair sees record-breaking attendance
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  Westfield High School welcomes new assistant principal
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  Westfield Fair returns Aug. 15-17
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  No contested race for Westfield School Committee this year
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  Theater group performs original play by former camper
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  Bruins mascot scores at Russell Public Library
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  Westfield Farmer’s Market vendors are cheery despite heat
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  Students learn electrical skills at Elm Futures training seminars
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  The call is out for artists and authors for ARToberFEST 2025
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  River Valley Aktion Club donates to Whip City Animal Sanctuary
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  Chester sees storm damage, five inches of rain in two hours
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  Business offers pool time to Westfield residents
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  Welcome Day kicks off Kamp for Kids 50th season
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  Littleville Fair kicks off fair season on Aug. 1
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  Huntington Summer Music Series kicks off
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  Changes coming to local gift shop, pottery studio
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  Amelia Park Arena’s first golf tourney seeks more players, sponsors
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  Westfield FY26 budget passes with 6.5% tax increase
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  Huntington man pens affordable camping guide
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  LePage repeats gold at SkillsUSA Nationals
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  Dog officer: new bylaws are ‘fines after fines after fines’
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  Chester interim principal selected by screening committee
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  Armbrook Village residents team up with sophomores for oral history project
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  Fort Meadow PTO hosts ‘bittersweet’ farewell
• Amy Porter

  McCabe presents Westfield’s $163.8 million budget to City Council for review
• Amy Porter

  Fisk retires after 41 years at Gateway Regional
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  Gray Catbird Pottery Studio expands art class offerings
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  Gateway superintendent accepts position with NEASC
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  Armbrook resident celebrates 104th birthday
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  Victim advocate talks domestic violence in library series
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  2025 class called ‘future of aviation’
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  Westfield School Committee passes $75.5 million budget
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  Westfield baseball historian publishes third book in series
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  Westfield Middle School hosts 56th Memorial Day assembly
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  Gateway School Committee discusses changes, rural aid, graduation requirements
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  SHAEC offers new series on growing and using herbs
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  New city-owned radio station coming to Westfield
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  Westfield Technical Academy students shine at SkillsUSA competition
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  Westfield School Committee tables vote on $75.5M budget
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  Hull Forestlands withdraws Goss Hill gravel pit application in Huntington
• Amy Porter

  Author talk on Revolutionary War armorer Lt. Richard Falley on May 10
• Amy Porter

  Celebrate living railroad history at Chester on Track
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  Organizers are planning citywide tag sale in Westfield
• Amy Porter

  Staff, students express concerns about Westfield school budget cuts
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  Over 100 show up for May Day protest in Westfield
• Amy Porter

  Jupiter Power withdraws Westfield lithium battery storage proposal
• Amy Porter

  A ‘Royal Tea Party’ among May events at children’s museum
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  70th Westfield River Wildwater Races ‘a complete success’
• Amy Porter

  School budget contains cuts to programs, personnel
• Amy Porter

  Chester Elementary named 2024 School of Recognition
• Amy Porter

  New Westfield skate park looking good for 2026
• Amy Porter

  Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield celebrates Youth of the Year
• Amy Porter

  Littleville Fair announces Easter Egg Hunt, Pancake Breakfast
• Amy Porter

  Blessed Buys donates to high school Kinship Fund
• Amy Porter

  Hearing on Jupiter Power zoning in Westfield slated for April 29
• Amy Porter

  Westfield River Races receives $5K, director urges racers to participate in free clinics
• Amy Porter

  Westfield City Council decides to wait on SOI for new high school
• Amy Porter

  Westfield music educator to receive MMEA Distinguished Service Award
• Amy Porter

  Children’s author visits Littleville Elementary in fun-filled assemblies
• Amy Porter

  Littleville Elementary students study the birds around them
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  Westfield superintendent signs new three-year contract
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  Gateway health ed teacher receives Grinspoon Excellence in Teaching award
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  Talks scheduled for 70th Westfield River Wildwater Races
• Amy Porter

  Nine Westfield students advance to state science fair after regional
• Amy Porter

  Westfield’s battery energy storage amendment goes to committee
• Amy Porter

  Gateway Regional presents FY26 budget at public hearing
• Amy Porter

  Colleen prioritizes service, learning about her Irish heritage
• Amy Porter

  Huntington Fire Department adds canine members to roster
• Amy Porter

  WTA CNAs are pursuing a wide range of health care fields
• Amy Porter

  Westfield’s Grinspoon award-winning teachers inspire hope, love of learning
• Amy Porter

  Departure of elementary principal raises concerns for families
• Amy Porter

  Westfield High School senior named 2025 Sons of Erin colleen
• Amy Porter

  Meeting in Huntington raises old, newer concerns
• Amy Porter

  Ghost Talks bring American Revolutionary characters to life
• Amy Porter

  Plan for Fort Meadow preschool move presented to Westfield School Committee
• Amy Porter

  Goulette takes first in Science and Engineering Fair
• Amy Porter

  Gateway Regional awarded early literacy grant
• Amy Porter

  Westfield Middle School principal responds to antisemitic incidents
• Amy Porter

  Westfield High 10th graders lead Fort Meadow pre-K STEM activities
• Amy Porter

  Committee votes to replace Westfield Tech. Academy
• Amy Porter

  Russell Public Library joins CWMARS, upcoming February events
• Amy Porter

  Pioneer Valley Railroad warehouse permit approved in Westfield
• Amy Porter

  Ten contestants vie for 2025 Westfield Sons of Erin colleen
• Amy Porter

  Overflowing crowd attends ribbon cutting for Westfield River Elementary School
• Amy Porter

  Westfield School Committee straw poll favors comprehensive high school
• Amy Porter

  Health director who navigated Westfield’s COVID response dies
• Amy Porter

  Public hearing for Goss Hill gravel pit scheduled for Jan. 21
• Amy Porter

  Historic Ghost Talks return on Jan. 30 at First Congressional Church
• Amy Porter

  Westfield City Council reelects Beltrandi as president for 2025
• Amy Porter

  State Rep. Kelly Pease doubles down on priorities
• Amy Porter

  Porter Memorial Library seeks input for building expansion
• Amy Porter

  Community Menorah Lighting on the fifth night of Hanukkah in Westfield
• Amy Porter

  Ceremony honors last Troop 109 Eagle Scout before merger
• Amy Porter

  Penguin Plunge supports of Amelia Park Children’s Museum
• Amy Porter

  Chester Special Town Meeting planned for Jan. 6
• Amy Porter

  Councilors vote unanimously for resolution opposing battery storage site
• Amy Porter

  Westfield approves MOU for ValleyBike in split vote
• Amy Porter

  Parade of Lights shined on Russell on Dec. 14
• Amy Porter

  Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival donates $43,000 to area nonprofits
• Amy Porter

  Author donates rail trail history to Westfield school libraries
• Amy Porter

  Students at Chester Elementary enjoy ‘fruits’ of their labor
• Amy Porter

  New deer technician at Huntington weigh station loves her job
• Amy Porter

  Westfield councilor opposes lithium battery storage
• Amy Porter

  High school Show Choir shares holiday spirit with preschoolers
• Amy Porter

  Help the Westfield Food Pantry keep hope alive
• Amy Porter

  Russell Parade of Lights will dazzle on Dec. 14
• Amy Porter

  Westfield superintendent says special education reimbursement system is ‘broken’
• Amy Porter

  Westfield High School Community Closet lists greatest needs
• Amy Porter

  Westfield School Committee honors retired coach
• Amy Porter

  Chester Railway Station shares train history at school
• Amy Porter

  Thanksgiving food drive helps families across school district
• Amy Porter

  Whip City Animal Sanctuary honors farmers donation
• Amy Porter

  Downtown Westfield designated as one of three cultural districts
• Amy Porter

  Remember Hilltown charities on Giving Tuesday
• Amy Porter

  Huntington gravel pit hearing continued to January 2025
• Amy Porter

  Gateway Regional hosts Veterans Day assembly
• Amy Porter

  Jillian Battles fills 800 bags for troops 4th year in a row
• Amy Porter

  200 residents participate in Eagle Scout e-cycling project
• Amy Porter

  Littleville School ends ‘One School One Book’ with celebration
• Amy Porter

  Hilltown voters mirror results for offices, ballot questions
• Amy Porter

  Westfield School Committee votes to support Question 2 with 6-1 margin
• Amy Porter

  Wyben to host first Lighted Tractor Christmas parade
• Amy Porter

  Pease wins decisive victory in 4th Hampden District
• Amy Porter

  Chester Elementary ‘goes bananas’ for composting lessons
• Amy Porter

  Artist creates first mural at Huntington Public Library
• Amy Porter

  Chester Elementary ‘goes bananas’ for composting lessons
• Amy Porter

  Artist creates first mural at Huntington Public Library
• Amy Porter

  Westfield pre-K parents worried about plans to close Fort Meadow
• Amy Porter

  State gives $1M grant for auto, IT shops at Westfield Tech
• Amy Porter

  Westfield River interns share progress on fight with invasives
• Amy Porter

  Leaders commit to diversity in wake of court pushback
• Amy Porter

  Candidates for 4th Hampden District make appeal to voters
• Amy Porter

  Hilltowns vigil commits to making domestic violence a thing of the past
• Amy Porter

  Prepare for a scare at the Hilltown Hikers Sinister Saw on Oct. 26
• Amy Porter

  Chester packs Town Meeting to support utility dept.
• Amy Porter

  Volunteers spend day repairing, beautifying Blandford
• Amy Porter

  Hobo dinner to benefit upkeep, restoration of Chester station
• Amy Porter

  Westfield mansion won’t be saved, but features may be salvaged
• Amy Porter

  Chester Electric supporters hope to kill sale talk with Oct. 7 vote
• Amy Porter

  Pease, Matthews-Kane differ in focus on community needs
• Amy Porter

  Huntington Food Pantry running raffle to meet year-end needs
• Amy Porter

  Westfield council nixes license requirement for city engineer
• Amy Porter

  Westfield pickleball courts to welcome tournament, high schoolers
• Amy Porter

  Wildlife rehabilitator helps kids open up to ‘one book’
• Amy Porter

  Blandford administrator excited to be ‘making a difference’
• Amy Porter

  Still together after 60 years, Southwick class of ’64 readies for reunion
• Amy Porter

  Volunteers worked hard to make Blandford Fair happen
• Amy Porter

  Westfield school cafeterias excited to expand farm-to-table offerings
• Amy Porter

  ‘Learn about Dementia’ classes in Huntington this month 
• Amy Porter

  Huntington gravel pit plans raise concerns over dust, noise
• Amy Porter

  Teacher band closes successful season of Huntington concerts
• Amy Porter

  Hilltown nonprofit gets updated ambulance ahead of schedule
• Amy Porter

  Gateway superintendent anticipates big year of changes
• Amy Porter

  Blandford Fair back for 155th time on Labor Day weekend
• Amy Porter

  Westfield parishes, school getting new pastor, stained glass
• Amy Porter

  Engagement, attendance among goals for Westfield schools
• Amy Porter

  Increased capacity at new food bank location
• Amy Porter

  Sen. John Velis on the migrant crisis
• Amy Porter

  Granville to host Special Town Meeting for land purchase authorization
• Amy Porter

  96th Westfield Fair promotes agriculture, entertainment
• Amy Porter

  New Russell-Montgomery Police Dept. garage dedicated to veteran
• Amy Porter

  HCHC seeks new home for community center
• Amy Porter

  Every weekend in August an opportunity for family fun at a county fair
• Amy Porter

  Huntington artist shows watercolors, oils at Chester gallery
• Amy Porter

  Locals, feds coordinated for smooth VP visit via Barnes
• Amy Porter

  Revitalized river association plans picnic
• Amy Porter

  Visitors tour landmark home to be razed for police station
• Amy Porter

  Russell board discusses roadwork, elementary school reuse
• Amy Porter

  Meadery, bakery bring Hilltown products to farmers market
• Amy Porter

  Tree initiative at Westfield school adds to leafy urban canopy
• Amy Porter

  Whip City Fiber on schedule to cover all of Westfield next year
• Amy Porter

  Demolition derby among highlights of 2024 Littleville Fair
• Amy Porter

  Country ballads entertain Huntington during break in heat
• Amy Porter

  Abner Gibbs’ future, new high schools on Westfield agenda
• Amy Porter

  Families, friends help open Kamp for Kids in Westfield
• Amy Porter

  Special permit put on pause for Hilltown Sand and Gravel
• Amy Porter

  Hilltown Hikers embrace adventure, conservation, history
• Amy Porter

  Survivor’s play about abuse by priest to premiere in Chester
• Amy Porter

  Westfield City Council agrees to purchase of rectory lots for police station
• Amy Porter

  Whitney Park diamond dedicated as ‘Chico Field’
• Amy Porter

  Wyben July 4 parade marshals cited as farmers, parents, neighbors
• Amy Porter

  Chester students learn about nature in visit to Westfield River
• Amy Porter

  Council cuts $1.17M from Westfield budget to reduce tax impact
• Amy Porter

  Russell voters question increase in vocational school tuition
• Amy Porter

  Westfield, Sharon young writers inspire Littleville Elementary students
• Amy Porter

  Westfield OKs $11M bond for school athletic fields, stadium
• Amy Porter

  Westfield students’ water filtration projects judged by pros
• Amy Porter

  Valedictorian lived Gateway ‘to the fullest’ in sports, classes
• Amy Porter

  Police funding, livestock bylaw spark Montgomery debate
• Amy Porter

  Blandford voters pass all articles, including $4.37M budget
• Amy Porter

  Westfield councilors give $179M budget plan mixed review
• Amy Porter

  Thousands roll in for this year’s Chester on Track festival
• Amy Porter

  No big changes on 10-item Russell Town Meeting warrant
• Amy Porter

  Students place flags on Blandford graves, hear from veteran
• Amy Porter

  Montgomery Town Meeting rescheduled to larger hall
• Amy Porter

  Westfield utility celebrates 125 years, excited for fiber-optic growth
• Amy Porter

  McVeigh tops Loughran in Huntington Selectboard race
• Amy Porter

  Ad campaign questioning where Whip City Fiber profits go
• Amy Porter

  More aid found for Westfield schools, but jobs will still be cut
• Amy Porter

  Free tree planting in Westfield will expand beyond downtown
• Amy Porter

  Questions remain about proposed sale of Chester electric utility
• Amy Porter

  Backyard livestock, spending to be voted in Montgomery
• Amy Porter

  Montgomery election hangs on closer look at write-in votes
• Amy Porter

  Student-built home now finished, purchased in Westfield
• Amy Porter

  Railroad, quarrying history will come alive at Chester on Track
• Amy Porter

  Westfield culinary, media students mix for Chef Showdown
• Amy Porter

  Matthews-Kane announces plans to run against Rep. Pease
• Amy Porter

  No contested races on ballot yet after Russell’s town caucus
• Amy Porter

  Huntington Food Pantry appeals to towns for help as numbers increase
• Amy Porter

  Hilltown Ambulance makes case for large hike to keep service
• Amy Porter

  Westfield budget proposes cuts, closure of virtual school
• Amy Porter

  Gateway schools awarded early childhood planning grant
• Amy Porter

  Credit fair teaches Greater Westfield teens to balance books
• Amy Porter

  Finances, PFAS on Westfield councilors’ minds in athletic fields vote
• Amy Porter

  Hilltown Ambulance meeting will show how costs outpace revenues
• Amy Porter

  Westfield, Gateway students ready to ‘Match Wits’ on air — but some will wait
• Amy Porter

  Fiber profits could fund $11M in Westfield athletic field upgrades
• Amy Porter

  Westfield pickleball players ask for benches, non-tournament courts
• Amy Porter

  Students show off their pottery at Huntington’s Gray Catbird studio
• Amy Porter

  Maple sap boils to syrup for Chester Elementary STEAM classes
• Amy Porter

  Obstacle course helps teach heart health to Westfield kids
• Amy Porter

  Gateway staff share findings from grant-funded school visits
• Amy Porter

  Blandford voters back library expansion with state grant aid
• Amy Porter

  Westfield St. Pat float brings song’s ‘Unicorn’ back to life
• Amy Porter

  Gateway seeks 3.2% budget hike with insurance costs rising
• Amy Porter

  Theater hosts 2 world premieres in 35th anniversary season
• Amy Porter

  Huntington librarian looking for more spring activity ideas
• Amy Porter

  In Westfield visit, Healey touts increased preschool payments
• Amy Porter

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

  School officials want kindergartners registered before May
• Amy Porter

  Early voting scheduled for state presidential primary ballots
• Amy Porter

  Boat ramp proposal raises worries over safety, local control
• Amy Porter

  Mayor details $17M in spending of federal pandemic funds
• Amy Porter

  Westfield schedules early voting for state presidential primary
• Amy Porter

  Westfield students pitch in to help home for teens, young adults
• Amy Porter

  Book program, Stanton Hall return on tap for senior office
• Amy Porter

  Small-town leaders want state attention to funding disparity
• Amy Porter

  Westfield High School celebrates Community Closet reopening
• Amy Porter

  Winter hiking joins festivities at Snow Day on Chester Hill
• Amy Porter

  Westfield Fire Dept. gets $150K for overtime transfer request
• Amy Porter

  Senior transit program looking to expand to serve all adults
• Amy Porter

  Kindergarten info night planned on Feb. 6 at middle school
• Amy Porter

  Elementary leaders to swap seats before new school opens
• Amy Porter

  Westfield preservation board finds funds for Old Town Hall, garden
• Amy Porter

  State budget cuts hurt ambulance’s plan for heart monitor
• Amy Porter

  Supt. starts push to build 1 school replacing WHS, WTA