Remote learning begins at WPS, grading process determined

Dennis Hackett

WESTFIELD – After receiving guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Superintendent of Schools Stefan Czaporowski announced that Westfield Public Schools would begin remote learning on April 13....
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Humason: Stay-at-home guidance not ‘some sort of vacation’

Dennis Hackett

WESTFIELD – On April 1, Mayor Don Humason and other city officials hosted a press conference to detail Westfield’s current efforts in combating the effects of COVID-19, before Congressman Richard Neal announced additional funding for the city on April 2....
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Westfield Public Schools add two more meal pick-up locations

Dennis Hackett

WESTFIELD – After opening two locations for student lunch pickups during the COVID-19 outbreak for students in need, the Westfield School District added two more locations last week....
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Health director concerned with lack of access to COVID-19 testing

Chris Maza
chrism@thereminder.com

WESTFIELD – While Westfield had reported 46 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of March 30, the city’s health director stated his belief that the numbers in and of themselves are not truly representative of the virus’ impact on the community....
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Westfield Boys and Girls Club distributes take-home dinners to children

Dennis Hackett

WESTFIELD – While students are out of school as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield is teaming up with the Westfield School District to bring dinners to children in need every week night....
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Candidates react to special election postponement

Hope Tremblay
hope@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com

WESTFIELD – Following the decision to postpone the Special State Election that was slated for March 31, Senate candidates John F. Cain and John C. Velis spoke to their disappointment and their priorities for the district....
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