Westfield

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 30, 2025

Velis, Finn provide legislative updates

WEST SPRINGFIELD — As chair of the House’s Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, state Rep. Michael Finn is looking at ways to spur economic development.

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Westfield kicks off its 2026 Top Dog Competition

By Amy Porter | Sep 23, 2025

Westfield kicks off its 2026 Top Dog Competition

WESTFIELD — City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce said in less than 24 hours after announcing the kickoff for the 2026 Top Dog competition, she already received 15 entries.

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Westfield implements mandatory water restrictions

By Cliff Clark | Sep 17, 2025

Westfield implements mandatory water restrictions

WESTFIELD — On Sept. 9, the state declared significant drought, or Level 2, conditions in the Connecticut River Valley, which triggered the Westfield Water Commission on Sept. 12 to implement mandatory water restrictions for the city, which was the second time since May.

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Sept. 11 ceremonies: ‘We will never forget’

By Amy Porter | Sep 17, 2025

Sept. 11 ceremonies: ‘We will never forget’

WESTFIELD — On Sept. 11, 2025, at both the 10 a.m. remembrance at the Westfield Fire Department on 34 Broad St. and the 11 a.m. service in 9/11 Memorial Park, one message was shared by all of the speakers: Westfield will never forget.

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Vigil helps spread overdose awareness in Westfield

By Amy Porter | Sep 8, 2025

Vigil helps spread overdose awareness in Westfield

WESTFIELD — The theme of the Overdose Awareness Vigil on Aug. 28 was “Forget Me Not,” honoring those lost to overdose, but the message from the speakers directed to family members and people struggling with addiction was “You are not alone.”

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By Cliff Clark | Sep 8, 2025

Youth, child behavioral health services expansion includes BHN

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that 36 community service agencies have been selected across the state to provide home- and community-based services for children, including the Behavioral Health Network, who are MassHealth members with behavioral, emotional and mental health needs.

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Thrift Shoppe ‘blesses’ Westfield Food Pantry with $1,200

By Amy Porter | Sep 8, 2025

Thrift Shoppe ‘blesses’ Westfield Food Pantry with $1,200

WESTFIELD — The Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe gifted proceeds of $1,200 from its third anniversary sale to the Westfield Food Pantry last week. So far this year, the thrift store, located in the Old Town Hall at 20 Broad St., has given almost $5,000 to other nonprofits in Westfield.

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Registration open for 13th annual Run Stanley 5K on Oct. 5

By Trent Levakis | Sep 8, 2025

Registration open for 13th annual Run Stanley 5K on Oct. 5

Runners take off at the start of last year’s Run Stanley 5K fundraiser.Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — The 13th annual Run Stanley 5K is returning in October and the public is once again invited to run, walk, bark or stroll through the park in an...

Westfield superintendent’s goals include special education review

By Amy Porter | Sep 3, 2025

Westfield superintendent’s goals include special education review

WESTFIELD — At the Aug. 25 School Committee meeting, in the Westfield Barnes Airport Conference Room, Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski presented his goals for the 2025-26 school year that began Aug. 28 for grades 1-12 and on Sept. 3 for preschool and kindergarten.

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Westfield, Gateway Regional awarded state preschool grants

By Amy Porter | Sep 3, 2025

Westfield, Gateway Regional awarded state preschool grants

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced last week that 30 school districts, in partnership with over 100 community-based preschool programs, will receive a total of $20.3 million in Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grants to expand access to high-quality, affordable preschool for children and families across Massachusetts.