WESTFIELD – On Feb. 19, the Westfield Food Pantry announced that it received a $126,100 grant from the Massachusetts Food Security Infrastructure Grant program to purchase a food truck to bring food to more residents in need.... Read More
WESTFIELD – After plans to play Division 1 football at Valparaiso University in Indiana fell through, Westfield High School senior and Bombers wide receiver Will Brewster will be playing a postgraduate season at East Coast Prep in Great Barrington.... Read More
WESTFIELD – At the Westfield Planning Board’s Feb. 16 meeting, the board opened a public hearing for a special permit for RC Retail for a proposed marijuana facility on Union Street before approving a change in ownership at Golf Acres.... Read More
WESTFIELD – At the Westfield City Council’s Feb. 18 meeting, the council approved the purchase of two parcels of land for the new middle school and discussed bringing the Water Department in for a meeting to provide an update on polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in the city.... Read More
WESTFIELD – After joining the Baystate Health network, Baystate Noble Hospital is focusing on in-house expansions and access to better care for chronic illnesses locally.... Read More
WESTFIELD – After the Westfield Planning Board approved a special permit for a home bakery at its Feb. 2 meeting, the owners of Wickedly Wild Waffles are preparing to open for business once their 20-day appeal period ends.... Read More
WESTFIELD – The renovation plans for Franklin Avenue Elementary School continue to move forward, with the expectation that a design will receive the thumbs-up this spring from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).... Read More
It was just over one year ago, on the day of my swearing in as the new mayor for the city of Westfield, that I declared our city was open for business and would welcome both new and existing companies into our community. ... Read More