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Kate Phelon of Westfield tapped as new director of Greater Westfield Chamber...
She was selected from a field of 28 applicants. Kate E. Phelon WESTFIELD – The first order of business for newly appointed Chamber of Commerce executive director Kate E. Phelon is to ensure her office...
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Edward Fleury trial in Christopher Bizilj accidental Uzi shooting death goes...
Fleury is charged with involuntary manslaughter and 3 counts of furnishing a machine gun to a minor. Watch video SPRINGFIELD - A Hampden Superior Court jury on Friday will deliberate whether Edward B....
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AM News Links: Lessons from Evergreen Solar's departure from Massachusetts,...
Evergreen Solar announced they would close their Devens plant despite $58 million in state subsidies. Evergreen Solar lessons are clear [Boston.com] Savoy hit hardest by storm, with 38 inches...
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Edward Fleury jury continues deliberations in Christopher Bizilj shooting...
Fleury’s lawyer said her client is being made a scapegoat. Edward B. Fleury SPRINGFIELD – Jurors resumed deliberations Friday in the manslaughter against a gun fair organizer charged in the death of...
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Jury in Edward Fleury trial has question for Judge Peter Velis
The judge ordered the jury to resume deliberations after addressing two questions. Photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanSuperior Court Judge Peter A. Velis gestures toward lawyers during the...
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Jury finds Edward Fleury innocent of manslaughter, other charges in trial for...
Fleury said he will never be involved in machine gun shows and will not work in law enforcement. SPRINGFIELD - A Hampden Superior Court jury deliberated six hours before finding Edward B. Fleury...
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For Edward Fleury, innocent verdict in trial for Uzi death of Christopher...
The former Pelham police chief expressed relief at the verdict and sympathy for Bizilj and his family. The Republican / Michael S. GordonEdward B. Fleury, second from right, is embraced by his wife...
View ArticleWestfield School Committee head to pursue aggressive agenda with budget,...
Vice Chairman Mary Beth Ogulewicz Sacco wants to avoid "politically charged" budget talks with the city council WESTFIELD - Newly elected School Committee Vice Chairman Mary Beth Ogulewicz Sacco has...
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Students from across Massachusetts to compete in 26th annual Mock Trial Program
Last year, the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School of South Hadley advanced to the finals where it was defeated by the Winsor School of Boston. BOSTON – More than 1,000 students...
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Westfield schools to decide on length of next school bus contract
The school system's five-year school bus contract requires City Council approval. WESTFIELD – A decision on the length of a new school bus contract the School Department will seek this year is...
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Prosecution drops cases against Carl Giuffre and Domenico Spano in accidental...
The two Connecticut men will not be prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter in the accidental death of 8-year-old Christopher Bizilj. Watch video An updated version of this story is now available at...
View ArticleWestfield prepares to hire project manager for construction of new school
Construction on a new school could begin here within 18 months. WESTFIELD – City and school leaders expect to narrow the field of 11 potential project managers, for construction of a new elementary...
View ArticleWestfield sanding crews will work into the evening
Tuesday's storm dumped between 4 and 5 inches of snow before turning to freezing rain. WESTFIELD – City sanding crews will be out sanding streets as long as necessary into the evening, Department of...
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Lawyer for Carl Guiffre, another defendant in death of Christoper Bizilj,...
Involuntary manslaughter charges were dropped against Giuffre and Domenico Spano following the innocent verdict in the Edward Fleury trial. Watch video File photo by Michael S. Gordon / The...
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Cancer House of Hope merges with Center for Human Development
The House of Hope provides emotional, educational and spiritual support free of charge to people with cancer and their families. The Republican / Mark M. MurrayCheryl Gorski, Executive Director of the...
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Western Massachusetts organizations get $2.6 million for homeless, mentally ill
The annual grants are awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Republican / File photoThe Loreto House in on Hamilton Street in Holyoke, which offers transitional housing...
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Westfield officials consider bonding to finance school repairs
The School Department has two roof projects in the final design phase. WESTFIELD – City officials are considering bonding to finance several million dollars in school repairs and energy upgrades and...
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Westfield State University officials hopeful of redevelopment plans for...
Proposals for rehabilitation of the building are due in less than two months. Photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanKenneth Magarian, who works with the Westfield State University advancement and...
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Spate of storms wipes out snow removal budgets across Pioneer Valley
In Springfield, the latest storm was expected to deplete the last $50,000 of a $1.7 million snow removal budget. The Republican / Mark M. MurrayTwo private contractor trucks owned by Dubay Brothers...
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Westfield High School alumni from 1945 stay in touch with help of this...
Ten members of the Class of 1945 have a monthly opportunity to catch up on their lives while reminiscing about the past. View full sizePhoto by Manon MirabelliCarl R. Bowers, Erik C. Bowers, Jean F....
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