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Creation of veterans memorial under way at Westfield's Stanley Park
The director of Stanley Park in Westfield said the goal is to have the veterans memorial completed with the next several months. The Republican / Mark M. MurrayStanley Park in Westfield is the site of...
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Westfield Mayor Daniel Knapik to appoint Jeffrey Daley as advancement officer
Daley would be responsible for marketing the city for business expansion and development. WESTFIELD - Mayor Daniel M. Knapik plans to appoint, with City Council confirmation, the former executive...
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Westfield running out of time to adopt FY11 budget
City councilor David Flaherty and 10 voters are using an obscure 1930s state law to delay a vote and force a public hearing. WESTFIELD - City officials have just two days left to adopt a new municipal...
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Jeremiah Hurley Wiffle Ball Tournament in Westfield to raise funds for state...
Weddleton was killed on Interstate 95 in Mansfield by a suspected drunken driver after pulling over another suspected drunken driver. Photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanThis is "Fenway...
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Mayor Daniel Knapik orders study of structural, space needs in Westfield...
Emergency repairs were made to City Hall earlier this year. WESTFIELD – A study of structural needs and space allocation at municipal buildings is expected to be completed during the next several...
View ArticleBicyclist injured in Westfield accident
A 23-year-old woman riding a bicycle was seriously injured at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday when struck by a truck near the intersection of Main Street and Nobel Avenue. View Larger Map WESTFIELD - A...
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Bicyclist Kristina Amer, struck by vehicle at Main and Noble streets in...
Police continue to probe the accident. View Larger Map WESTFIELD – A 24-year-old city woman was critically injured Tuesday night when she was struck by a car at Main and Noble streets as she rode her...
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Westfield City Council approves budget that cuts $864,345 from School Department
If not restored later, the school budget cut will impact student services and possibly close schools. WESTFIELD - Despite a last-minute plea from teachers and residents to protect school funding, the...
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Westfield School Committee to sort out how to absorb $864,345 budget gap
School officials have started a review of staff and programs in an effort to balance a $51.2 million budget. The Republican file photo / John SuchockiShirley Alvira WESTFIELD - The School Committee is...
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Westfield police to reroute traffic for Independence Day celebration at...
Find out how the plans might affect your post-fireworks travel. View Larger Map WESTFIELD – The Police Department is advising motorists of traffic precautions and changes set for Saturday when the...
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Westfield International Air Show planning puts Theodore Gloss of Russell...
The show features everything from U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to classic World War II-era warbirds. Photo by Don Treeger / The RepublicanRetired Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Theodore Gloss, of...
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18 Westfield workers to be laid off in wake of $116.2 million city budget
Hours in the assessor’s office will also be reduced as a result of the new budget. WESTFIELD – One clerical position at City Hall was eliminated and public hours in the Assessors’ Department will be...
View ArticleKristen Amer, struck by vehicle while riding bicycle in Westfield, remains in...
The accident occurred on June 30 at Noble and Main streets. View Larger Map WESTFIELD – A 24-year-old Elm Street woman remained in critical condition at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Tuesday...
View ArticleWestfield appoints Jeffrey Daley as city's first advancement officer
But, the council made it clear that although Daley will work directly for and with Mayor Daniel M. Knapik, the council will keep tabs on his progress in attracting new business and supporting existing...
View ArticleWestfield State College to expand its criminal justice program with classes...
The new classes will be available by next September, and perhaps as early as January. WESTFIELD - Westfield State College will expand its criminal justice program to Southbridge with a $600,000 grant...
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Heat wave forces Western Massachusetts farmers to adapt -- once again
The 103-degree reading at Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield was the highest temperature ever recorded at that weather station. Photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanSusan J. Kosinski, of...
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Westfield school superintendent "in agony" over upcoming budget cuts
The Westfield School Committee needs to cut about $1.8 million to make up for a $864,000 reduction from the 2011 budget request. Shirley Alvira WESTFIELD - The School Committee must consider...
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Westfield Superintendent of Schools Shirley Alvira to retire next year
Alvira inherited an $825,000 budget deficit when she became superintendent of Westfield schools in 2007. WESTFIELD – After informing the School Committee that it must cut nearly $1.8 million from the...
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Westfield State College would become Westfield State University under bill...
All Massachusetts state colleges would be joined in a new state university segment. WSC photo by Dave Harris-FriedThe campus of Westfield State College. BOSTON - Westfield State College would receive...
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Westfield Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast unaffected by venue change,...
Volunteers served pancakes and sausage to crowds nearing 1,000 people at South Middle School. The Republican / John SuchockiWestfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik, his wife, Tricia, and their son, Thomas,...
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