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Westfield appoints committee to assist in screening of superintendent...
The salary range for area school superintendents is $120,943 to $155,000. WESTFIELD – The School Committee has adopted a schedule that puts it in line to appoint a new superintendent of schools in...
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Irish sports pub on tap for Westfield's downtown district
City officials see the new business as a sign that the downtown is rebounding WESTFIELD – “Westfield is looking better and better every day,” Longmeadow businessman Daniel V. Dineen said as he...
View ArticleSaturday road work scheduled for Westfield's Main Street
Road work is part of a $14 million reconstruction effort involving Main, Elm and Broad streets WESTFIELD – Motorists can expect travel delays on Main Street Saturday due to paving work. Police Capt....
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Westfield's $1.9 million make-over of Park Square Green clears another hurdle
A $350,000 gazebo is planned as part of the $1.9 million make-over to make the green in Park Square a focal point of activity downtown and to showcase Westfield for travelers, officials said....
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Westfield property tax rate to be set by City Council
Property taxes must raise $56.9 million to cover municipal expenses. WESTFIELD – The City Council will meet in special session Tuesday night to determine property tax classification and set the city’s...
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AM News Links: Maynard cancels Thanksgiving game after alleged drinking...
NECN reports that three Maynard football players allegedly went to the homecoming dance drunk. Associated PressAn unidentified woman stands at a bus stop along South 9th Street in downtown Tacoma,...
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Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing trains at weapons school in Las Vegas
The 104th pilots simulated tactics of opposing nations, engaging other fighter jets, during training scenarios over the deserts of Nevada. Photo by Anthony M. Mutti / U.S. Air ForceStaff Sergeant Sara...
View ArticleWestfield officials will use reserve funds to offset full property tax increase
New tax bills will be mailed to home and business owners by Jan. 1 WESTFIELD – City officials will use $1.2 million in reserve funding and a 1.5 percent property tax increase to finance municipal...
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Westfield Boys and Girls Club leaders say renovations should begin on schedule
Club membership is above 1,600, and the facility serves an average of 300 youngsters daily. File photo by Dave Roback / The RepublicanA teenage suspect has been charged with the assault of a...
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Westfield McDonald's fires employee after Westfield State students say dog...
East Main Street franchise owner Dan Ashburn suspended another worker, and said all employees will undergo retraining on "McDonald's Respectful Workplace standards." Associated Press WESTFIELD - The...
View ArticleWestfield's Main Street scheduled to fully open to traffic
Main Street should remain open to traffic through the winter WESTFIELD – Main Street is scheduled to fully open to traffic by the end of today, Police Capt. Michael A. McCabe announced this morning....
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Former deputy Massachusetts Probation Department commissioner in Springfield...
Alarmed by the report, the five-man Republican delegation in the state Senate said it will file a bill to eliminate a law that gave the probation commissioner hiring authority. House Speaker Robert A....
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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks ideas on use of...
For Westfield area residents, maintaining and protecting existing off-road trails and water supplies were among the top issues at a workshop. WESTFIELD - Maintaining and protecting existing off-road...
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Westfield considering expansion of tax program that aids senior citizens
The program allows volunteers to earn $500 in tax credits. Republican file photoWestfield Council on Aging Director Tina Gorman is pushing for changes to a program that allows senior citizens a $500...
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Westfield kicks off holiday season with lanternlight parade and tree lighting
At least 300 residents attended the holiday event as Westfield kicked off its Dickens Days celebration. The Republican / Dave RobackSanta rides in the latern parade in Westfield on Monday evening. The...
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Ashley Kerekes of Westfield a Twitter star - because of cricket mixup
Kerekes' Twitter username, "theashes," is similar to the sports most celebrated rivalry between Australia and England. Associated PressEngland's Kevin Pietersen, right, bowls near the end of the first...
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Note written in Arabic puts officials on high alert at Westfield State...
The note read: "America is the worst country in the world." WSU photo by Dave Harris-FriedThe campus of Westfield State University. WESTFIELD – Westfield State University officials and area police...
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Deval Patrick names former Westfield Mayor Richard Sullivan to replace Ian...
Sullivan has been serving since 2007 as state commissioner for conservation and recreation. Republican file photo by Don Treeger05.22.2009 | LANESBOROUGH - Gov. Deval Patrick and Department of...
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Hand-written Arabic note found at Westfield State University determined not...
The note said, “America is the worst country in the world. I hate America much. November 30, 2010, 18:00.” WESTFIELD – A hand-written note in Arabic was not the cause for alarm at Westfield State...
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Westfield officials to demolish forrmer Lambson Furniture warehouse in...
The City Council recently approved the use of $60,000 in free cash to finance the removal of the storage building located to the rear of Bentley Billiards, off Elm and Thomas streets. Associated Press...
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