Westfield
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.
Whitney Park diamond dedicated as ‘Chico Field’
WESTFIELD — Current and former softball, basketball, baseball and hockey officials and players, family and friends came together to honor Robert “Chico” Veronesi at Whitney Playground on Shepard Street on June 29, and to dedicate Field 1 as Chico Field.
Newly elected Westfield Light Board member eager to start
WESTFIELD — Robert Goyette won the June 18 special election for Ward 5 Municipal Light Board representative with 91% of the vote, according to official results released Thursday. “I’m humbled by the landslide victory,” said Goyette. Robert Goyette, center,...
Wyben July 4 parade marshals cited as farmers, parents, neighbors
WESTFIELD — The Wyben Fourth of July Committee has announced that Annette and James “Jim” Bemis, “outstanding members of the Wyben community,” will be the 2024 grand marshals for this year’s parade. Sue Crane, a member of the parade committee, said the selection is well deserved.
