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Westfield School Committee expected to seek 5-year school bus contract to...
The contract will require technology that allows changes to bus routes for efficiency and a protection clause governing fuel increases. WESTFIELD - The School Committee is expected to seek a five-year...
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Fatal wreck in Holyoke blamed on weather; roof collapses reported around...
Holyoke police said icy roads caused a five-car crash on Routes 10 and 202 (Apremont Highway). Republican staff photo by John Suchocki - MassMutual Center crews are seen cleaning snow off the roof...
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Lauren Mayhew chosen Westfield's 2011 Sons of Erin colleen
Lauren Mayhew, a senior at Westfield High School, is a member of the student council, a varsity soccer player, helps coach the Westfield United Soccer mini camps during the fall and summer months and...
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Westfield police probe rash of tire slashings in Orange Street neighborhood
The tires of at least 15 vehicles were slashed overnight Thursday. Republican file photo WESTFIELD - Police continue to probe the slashing of tires on at least 15 vehicles in the Orange Street...
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Approaching Hurricane Irene prompts Westfield State University to close...
Only "emergency essential" employees are to report to work on Monday. Associated PressIn an image provided by NOAA and made by the GOES East satellite Hurricane Irene is shown as it move over the...
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Massachusetts budget surplus could go to tornado relief and projects in...
Gov. Deval Patrick's supplemental budget includes $10 million for tornado recovery and another $6.5 million to cover expenses from the 2008 ice storms. SPRINGFIELD – The state could end up covering...
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Westfield considering 3 lease proposals for School Department office space
The relocation of Westfield’s school administrative offices is dependent on state approval to build a new elementary school on Ashley Street. WESTFIELD – City officials are considering three lease...
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Westfield emergency personnel prepared for approaching Hurricane Irene
Shelters will be established at various schools if necessary. WESTFIELD - The path of Hurricane Irene and its impact the city will be closely monitored by emergency management personnel through the...
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Hurricane Irene path: Full-speed ahead for Western Massachusetts
The eye of the storm is expected to pass east of Springfield sometime mid-afternoon on Sunday, and it should die down by late evening. Watch video View full size Communities across Western...
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Hurricane Irene path keeps weather weary Western Massachusetts on target for...
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service said Irene could trigger historic flooding along the Connecticut River. Watch video View full sizeNational Weather Service Western Massachusetts, a...
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Westfield reports sporatic power outages and some street flooding. WESTFIELD - This city was in good shape shortly before 11 a.m. today despite steady rainfall from Hurricane Irene, Emergency...
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Huntington evacuates as Westfield River rises because of Hurricane Irene
Evacuation orders were eventually lifted as the water levels in the Westfield River decreased. Jamey Tarczynski by the swollen Westfield River in downtown Huntington. He was evacuated briefly from his...
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Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Irene delays opening day of schools in...
Twenty-five residents were being housed at North Middle School as of 5 p.m., an emergency shelter that opened Sunday afternoon. Photo by Patrick Johnson People line the railing of the Great River...
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Westfield woman rescued from vehicle caught in flood on Russell Road
Maureen Patrick, of Westfield, was in the process of evacuating from her home when flood waters swept her vehicle sideways trapping her in it. 8.28.11 Westfield Photo by Manon L. Mirabelli Maureen...
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Westfield residents returning home after being evacuated because of Hurricane...
Main Line Drive, which was closed most of Sunday, is expected to reopen to traffic and businesses there around daybreak. WESTFIELD – City officials are preparing to send 25 people, currently seeking...
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Westfield competes for $20 million Gulfstream aviation expansion project
Tax incentive programs provide new or expanding companies a break on property taxes for the first several years of operation. WESTFIELD - City officials are negotiating a property tax incentive...
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Westfield officials writing new regulations for placement of temorary signs
Northampton ACLU attorney William C. Newman reminds council of need to protect free speech. WESTFIELD - The City Council is expected to adopt new regulations governing placement of temporary signs,...
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Hurricane Irene still swelling rivers; Connecticut yet to crest in Holyoke,...
UMass hydrogeologist David Boutt called the Deerfield River flooding a "several hundred-year" flood. Watch video The Republican | Patrick JohnsonThe Connecticut River at the Memorial Bridge on Sunday,...
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Hurricane Irene delays school openings in Springfield, Ludlow, Franklin County
Ludlow scheduled the first day of school for Tuesday, postponed it until Thursday and then changed it to Wednesday. Irene aftermath linksLive blog: Monday updates More Irene coverage Flood waters...
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Westfield negotiating with Gulfstream for service center for newest corporate...
The center would be created on property owned by Barnes Regional Airport, maintain an existing 131 jobs and create an additional 100 jobs. The Republican | Dave RobackWestfield-Barnes Municipal...
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