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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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Westfield lights eighth Hanukkah candle on Dec. 21

By | Dec 30, 2025

Westfield lights eighth Hanukkah candle on Dec. 21

The lighting of the Menorah on the Elm Street Plaza on Dec. 21, was not only the celebration of the eighth day of Hanukkah, the festival of lights, but of the rededication of the Congregation Ahavas Achim 50 years ago in Westfield.


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Observances planned for Knox Trail’s 250th in Jan.

By | Dec 30, 2025

Observances planned for Knox Trail’s 250th in Jan.

Westfield Historical Commissioner Jennifer Thielen read a proclamation to the City Council at its meeting on Dec. 18 in honor of Major General Henry Knox.


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Excavator donated to Westfield Technical Academy

By | Dec 22, 2025

Excavator donated to Westfield Technical Academy

WESTFIELD — The arrival of a brand new Volvo ECR 25 Electric Excavator, with a value of $80,000 to $100,000, at the Westfield Technical Academy Horticulture Department on Dec. 15, created quite a stir.


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Year in Review: Looking back on 2025 in Westfield, Southwick and the Hilltowns

By | Dec 22, 2025

Year in Review: Looking back on 2025 in Westfield, Southwick and the Hilltowns

With 2025 nearly behind us, Reminder Publishing looks back at some of the biggest stories in Westfield, Southwick and the Hilltowns over the past 12 months. From new schools, to elections, a spying allegation and beyond, 2025 was a consequential year for Westfield and Southwick.


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Fallen SEAL Christopher Chambers honored with plaque

By | Dec 17, 2025

Fallen SEAL Christopher Chambers honored with plaque

WESTFIELD — With his father watching on Dec. 11, over a thousand students, most wearing black, gathered together with teachers, administrators, city and state officials, and military service members in the Westfield High School gymnasium.


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