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Westfield City Council updated on athletic fields progress at WHS

By Amy Porter | Dec 4, 2025

Westfield City Council updated on athletic fields progress at WHS

Progress on the WHS girls’ softball field, which is expected be ready by spring, 2026.Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — During public participation at the City Council meeting on Nov. 20, Councilor Ralph Figy gave an update on the progress of the new...

Huntington man charged with attempted murder in Westfield

By Cliff Clark | Dec 3, 2025

Huntington man charged with attempted murder in Westfield

WESTFIELD — A Huntington man accused of walking into a barbershop on the morning of Nov. 21 and stabbing a man multiple times was arrested for attempted murder a few hours later at his home.

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Site plan approved for new Westfield warehouse on Cycle Street

By Amy Porter | Nov 24, 2025

Site plan approved for new Westfield warehouse on Cycle Street

WESTFIELD — On Nov. 18, the Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a warehouse on Cycle Street to be occupied by Aero Fastener, an aerospace manufacturing company currently located on Servistar Industrial Way.

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Westfield Theatre Group presents ‘Winter Lights’ Dec. 3-15

By Amy Porter | Nov 24, 2025

Westfield Theatre Group presents ‘Winter Lights’ Dec. 3-15

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Theatre Group will be presenting “Winter Lights: 10 plays, 5 visions,” a night of 10, 10-minute plays on Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13, at the Westfield Woman’s Club at 28 Court St.

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New graduation requirements presented to Westfield School Committee

By Amy Porter | Nov 24, 2025

New graduation requirements presented to Westfield School Committee

WESTFIELD — At the Nov. 17 School Committee meeting, Susan Dargie, director of curriculum and instruction, and Christine Shea, director of assessment and accountability, reviewed the proposed changes to the graduation requirements for Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy due to the elimination of MCAS assessments as one of the requirements for graduation.

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Westfield City Council approves jet fuel storage, pump for Jimbob Aviation

By Amy Porter | Nov 18, 2025

Westfield City Council approves jet fuel storage, pump for Jimbob Aviation

WESTFIELD — After public hearings in front of the Planning Board and City Council and a review by the License Committee, the council voted 7-4 on Nov. 6 to permit the application by Jimbob Aviation for a gas storage license for 20,000 gallons of Jet A fuel outside of their hangar at Westfield Barnes Airport.

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Wyben Lighted Tractor Parade set for Nov. 22 return

By Amy Porter | Nov 18, 2025

Wyben Lighted Tractor Parade set for Nov. 22 return

WESTFIELD — The Wyben Association committee is planning its second annual Lighted Tractor Parade on Nov. 22 at 5 p.m., with a weather date of Nov. 23.

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Westfield Soup Kitchen preps for Thanksgiving meal

By Amy Porter | Nov 18, 2025

Westfield Soup Kitchen preps for Thanksgiving meal

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Soup Kitchen at 101 Meadow St. will offer a full homemade Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 27 at noon, dine-in or take-out.

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Diocese of Springfield makes appeal to community to help with food insecurity

By Cliff Clark | Nov 11, 2025

Diocese of Springfield makes appeal to community to help with food insecurity

WESTFIELD — William D. Byrne, the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield visited the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Mary’s Parish on Nov. 6 to issue a call to arms to the community to help those struggling with food insecurity as a result of the cut in SNAP benefits.