Westfield
Police to charge teens for damage at Westfield school building site
WESTFIELD — Police last week identified three teenagers they believe caused between $10,000 and $15,000 in late June at the Westfield River Elementary School that is under construction on Franklin Street. “Charges will be forthcoming,” Police Capt. Steve Dickinson...
Talk in Westfield to show why, how to plant gardens for pollinators
WESTFIELD — Sometimes small acts, when put together, can have the biggest impact on our communities. That’s what presenter Mary Metzger will discuss in her presentation “Monarch Butterflies: How to Make Your Yard a Haven for this Summer Visitor and Other...
Tree initiative at Westfield school adds to leafy urban canopy
WESTFIELD — The middle school has planted more than 40 trees on its campus since Arbor Day, and the principal says it’s on track to reach its goal of 50 trees next year. “We actually planted slightly fewer than we originally planned,” said Westfield Middle School...
Whip City Fiber on schedule to cover all of Westfield next year
Westfield Gas & Electric officials gave an update on their broadband internet service at two open houses July 16 to answer customers’ questions on scheduling, installation, streaming, speed, and small business offerings.
Abner Gibbs’ future, new high schools on Westfield agenda
WESTFIELD — Michael Tirrell, chair of the School Committee’s Facilities Subcommittee, said at a July 8 meeting that the schools have “a lot in the works” for their buildings in the coming year. Tirrell was referring to, among others, the planned January 2025 move...
Families, friends help open Kamp for Kids in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Program Director Anne Benoit welcomed families, friends and distinguished visitors to the 49th annual Kamp for Kids Welcome Day on July 12.
Westfield sees slight increase in COVID-19 cases as summer rolls in
WESTFIELD — The nation is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases this summer, and Westfield is not immune. Acting Health Director Debra Mulvenna said on July 5 that the city had seen eight lab-confirmed cases since July 1. There were 10 cases the week before....
Neighbor’s prayers heard as turtle she saved returns to Westfield
WESTFIELD — It was a homecoming more than eight months in the making. Hudson, a large snapping turtle, was returned to its pond on Westfield’s North Side after being hit by a vehicle in October and severely injured.
Westfield City Council agrees to purchase of rectory lots for police station
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted unanimously on June 20 to purchase the land on Union Street where Westfield plans to build a new police headquarters.
Chess club may end without donations for meeting space
WESTFIELD — For more than five decades, chess players from around the region have met in Westfield to learn, play and hone their skills. Unfortunately, this tradition could soon come to an end.