Westfield
WSU project brings students, seniors together
WESTFIELD — The Council on Aging Sassy Stitchers knit and crochet group and Piecemakers quilting group recently completed a project for students in Faces at Westfield State University.
Westfield High School to implement cell phone use pilot
WESTFIELD — While the state Legislature is currently pushing for a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in public schools, Westfield High School is planning to launch a pilot program in January that would limit which programs may be accessed in the school while still allowing use of cell phones for educational and emergency purposes.
Velis key in legislation aimed at school phone use
State Sen. John VelisReminder Publishing file photo WESTFIELD — The Massachusetts State Senate has recently passed legislation aimed at limiting students’ access to personal electronic devices, including cell phones, during the entire school day with the final...
Westfield High School welcomes new assistant principal
WESTFIELD — Westfield High School Principal Charles Jendrysik announced on Friday, Aug. 1, that Lauren Figy Cadigan has been hired as a new assistant principal in the high school. She will be filling a position that was interim last year.
Westfield Fair returns Aug. 15-17
WESTFIELD — Volunteers are gearing up for the 97th Westfield Fair Aug. 15 to 17 at the fairgrounds on 137 Russellville Rd. Admission is $15 — cash only at the gate — and $13 for seniors and veterans. Admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.
So That Reminds Me: Fair season is in full swing
Westfield Fair President Shelia Phelon (center left) and Secretary Maureen Freniere (center right) joined hosts Dennis Hackett and Tyler Garnet on the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me.”Reminder Publishing photo by Chris Maza Western Mass. fair season to...
Shearer takes over as manager of Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
WESTFIELD — Last week, Dan Shearer, started work as the new manager of the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport.
No contested race for Westfield School Committee this year
WESTFIELD — Following the deadline to turn in signatures for certification, the landscape for the municipal election on Nov. 4 has changed.
Theater group performs original play by former camper
WESTFIELD — The second session of the Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Act Theater Group presented its culminating program after two weeks of summer camp on July 25 in the Westfield Intermediate School auditorium. Among the one-act plays performed was one written by a former camper.
WOW to open art exhibition and photo contest featuring dogs and cats
WESTFIELD — Westfield on Weekends has announced its summer exhibit “Great Dogs & Cool Cats of Summer” will open on Aug. 1 at the WOW Center in downtown.