Westfield

Westfield Food Pantry ready to fill SNAP void

By Cliff Clark | Nov 5, 2025

Westfield Food Pantry ready to fill SNAP void

WESTFIELD — SNAP benefits for nearly 42 million Americans were paused on Nov. 1, leaving struggling families and individuals with few places to turn for help, which is the mission of the Westfield Food Pantry and they’re ready.

Cliff Clark

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Westfield High School College Fair draws 90 colleges

By Amy Porter | Oct 28, 2025

Westfield High School College Fair draws 90 colleges

WESTFIELD — The Westfield High School guidance counselors put together its 14th annual college fair in the high school gymnasium on Oct. 21.

Amy Porter

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So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections

By Dennis Hackett | Oct 28, 2025

So That Reminds Me previews local municipal elections

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” all the hosts were on hand to discuss local elections that will be taking place on Nov. 4. Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet, Lauren LeBel and I were joined by James Paleologopoulos, WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Pioneer Valley bureau chief to discuss some of the major races.

Dennis Hackett

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Local endodontist offers tips to protect teeth from Halloween candy

By Amy Porter | Oct 28, 2025

Local endodontist offers tips to protect teeth from Halloween candy

WESTFIELD — Dr. Elizabeth Shin Perry of Perry Endodontics, located in Westfield at 53 Southampton Road, offers several recommendations to protect teeth from the pitfalls of eating Halloween candy.

Amy Porter

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At large incumbents, challengers talk Westfield’s challenges, strengths

By Amy Porter | Oct 28, 2025

At large incumbents, challengers talk Westfield’s challenges, strengths

WESTFIELD — In the at large City Council race, 11 candidates are running for seven seats, including all seven incumbents and four challengers. Running again are incumbents James Adams, Dan Allie, Brent Bean II, Cindy Harris, Kristen Mello, Nicholas Morganelli, Jr....

McCabe faces Mullen in Westfield mayoral race

By Cliff Clark | Oct 28, 2025

McCabe faces Mullen in Westfield mayoral race

WESTFIELD — When Westfield residents head to the polls on Nov. 4, they will decide between two candidates for mayor, incumbent Michael McCabe who is seeking a third consecutive term or Andrew Mullen, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2019 and the School Committee in 2023.

Cliff Clark

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Downtown Westfield merchants host trick-or-treaters on Oct. 24

By Amy Porter | Oct 21, 2025

Downtown Westfield merchants host trick-or-treaters on Oct. 24

WESTFIELD — For the 32nd year, the mayor’s office and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield are collaborating on annual downtown trick-or-treating.