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Westfield skate park contract awarded; construction begins July 1

By | Jun 5, 2026

Westfield skate park contract awarded; construction begins July 1

WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael A. McCabe announced that construction on the long-awaited rebuild of the Westfield Skate Park is set to commence in early July following a successful bid process.


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PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule

By | Jun 5, 2026

PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule

SPRINGFIELD — Fulfilling one of the recommendations in the Master Plan and with the support of the Select Board, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, in partnership with the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, launched a new public transit route that includes Southwick.


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Westfield City Council approves first reading for electric bike regs

By | Jun 5, 2026

Westfield City Council approves first reading for electric bike regs

WESTFIELD — Legislative and Ordinance Committee Chair William Onyski brought a new ordinance to regulate electric bikes to the City Council on May 20.


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Review finds gaps in special education staffing, professional development in Westfield

By | May 27, 2026

Review finds gaps in special education staffing, professional development in Westfield

WESTFIELD — In an effort to assess its special education programming, Westfield Public Schools has asked a Massachusetts-based educational consulting service, through a bidding process, to suggest where the programming can be improved.


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Westfield City Council schedules FY27 budget reviews and public hearing

By | May 27, 2026

Westfield City Council schedules FY27 budget reviews and public hearing

WESTFIELD — The Westfield City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 207, on the fiscal year 2027 annual budget as submitted by Mayor Michael McCabe.


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104th Fighter Wing honors fallen airmen during annual rededication

By | May 27, 2026

104th Fighter Wing honors fallen airmen during annual rededication

WESTFIELD — The 104th Fighter Wing held its annual F100 rededication ceremony on May 15.


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So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

By | May 22, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.


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CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars to award record $363,500

By | May 19, 2026

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars to award record $363,500

WESTFIELD — Board President Cynthia Neary said CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars will award a record-breaking $363,500 in scholarships to 137 deserving students at a ceremony on May 27 at Westfield Middle School.


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Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week

By | May 19, 2026

Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week

WESTFIELD — The Westfield-West Springfield Elks Lodge 1481 observed the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Youth Week with a recognition of accomplishments by area youth at its lodge at 56 Franklin St. on May 6.


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Ribbon cut for new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum

By | May 19, 2026

Ribbon cut for new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum

WESTFIELD — At a ribbon-cutting on May 12 for the new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum on Smith Avenue, Allen Steiger, president of the Friends of the Grandmothers’ Garden asked Jackie McDowell, education coordinator for the board, Ward 3 Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane and Mayor Michael McCabe to join him for the ceremony.


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