Westfield
104th Fighter Wing honors fallen airmen during annual rededication
WESTFIELD — The 104th Fighter Wing held its annual F100 rededication ceremony on May 15.
So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.
CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars to award record $363,500
WESTFIELD — Board President Cynthia Neary said CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars will award a record-breaking $363,500 in scholarships to 137 deserving students at a ceremony on May 27 at Westfield Middle School.
Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week
WESTFIELD — The Westfield-West Springfield Elks Lodge 1481 observed the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Youth Week with a recognition of accomplishments by area youth at its lodge at 56 Franklin St. on May 6.
Ribbon cut for new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum
WESTFIELD — At a ribbon-cutting on May 12 for the new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum on Smith Avenue, Allen Steiger, president of the Friends of the Grandmothers’ Garden asked Jackie McDowell, education coordinator for the board, Ward 3 Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane and Mayor Michael McCabe to join him for the ceremony.
Westfield Municipal Light Board compensation not discussed at last meeting
WESTFIELD — The unique compensation package for the members of the city’s Municipal Light Board will remain as is after the board was told by Westfield Gas & Electric’s legal counsel that it needed “no further discussion.”
Westfield Earth Day cleanup collects over 100 bags of trash
WESTFIELD — Conservation Coordinator Nicholas Balick said the city’s 14th annual Earth Day cleanup on April 25 was extremely successful.
Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe readying to open new space
WESTFIELD — Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe has been busy this winter preparing a new space in the basement of the First Congregational Church at 18 Broad St., directly behind its current store in Old Town Hall.
Bishop sworn in as Westfield fire chief
WESTFIELD — After Eric Bishop was sworn in as the city’s newest fire chief in the Council Chamber of City Hall on April 21, he promised that he would use his tenure as an “opportunity to rebuild trust.”
Westfield Municipal Light Board’s compensation package sparks debate
WESTFIELD — The commissioners serving on the city’s Municipal Light Board have a compensation package unlike any other board, council or committee in the city.