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.”
Chicopee Fire Department announces upgrades to enhance emergency response services
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Fire Department hosted a press conference with the mayor’s office on April 14 to announce a major upgrade to its emergency medical response capabilities through a new Emergency First Response certification.
South Hadley moves toward regionalizing with Westfield’s dispatch center
SOUTH HADLEY — The town of South Hadley signed a regional dispatch agreement with Westfield following a Selectboard vote on April 7.
West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is looking to combat speeding in residential areas with the proposed installation of speed humps on East Goosebury Road, Lancaster Avenue and Baldwin Street.
Westfield superintendent: reentry facility will have negative impact
WESTFIELD — Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski recently sent a letter to families addressing proactive steps that the Westfield Public School District is taking in the event that a plan to open a reentry facility at 182/184 Southampton Road moves forward.