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Southwick's 6-mile portion of the Columbia Greenway Trail is now complete
Southwick residents can now use the rail trail from Westfield to Farmington, Conn. Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanState State Sen. Michael R. Knapik, Southwick Selectman Fred Arnold, Southwick...
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Police continue to probe drowning in Southwick's Congamond Lakes
The apparent drowning victim, 44-year-old Dong Soo Kim of Chicopee, never surfaced after diving into the water to save his daughter, who fell from their boat. The girl was rescued by passing boaters....
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Twenty percent of workers at Massachusetts hospitals refuse flu shot
A report by the state Department of Public Health said 71 percent of hospital workers across the state received the flu vaccine and 20 percent turned it down. The Republican file photoLynn Nicholas,...
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Westfield mayor seeks $3.4 million to repair City Hall
Emergency repairs to the City Council Chambers were made in 2009. File photo | The RepublicanWestfield City Hall. WESTFIELD - It won't fix all the problems but Mayor Daniel M. Knapik has asked the...
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Westfield property tax incentives offered to Gulfstream Corp. receive state...
Gulfstream is expected to announce whether it will expand in Westfield next week. WESTFIELD - Local property tax incentives offered to Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. for expansion of corporate jet...
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Massachusetts Senate approves 'cooling off period,' barring state legislators...
The Senate will resume debate on the casino bill on Tuesday. CASINOS AT A GLANCE: Relevant previous coverage from MassLive.com and The Republican.THE LEGISLATURE:56% of Massachusetts residents support...
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Michael Tirrell and John Leary to face off in Nov. 8 election for a two-year...
Turnout in Westfield's only preliminary election contest was 3.6 percent. file photosCandidates Michael D. Tirrell, left, and John "Jack" Leary Jr. will face off against each other in the Nov. 8...
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Westfield to restore off-street parking regulations, stickers
Stickers and enforcement was suspended three years ago because of downtown construction. WESTFIELD - Off-street parking stickers and enforcement will return effective Jan. 1, Mayor Daniel M. Knapik...
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State awards money for new elementary school in Westfield, other Western...
Westfield has been awarded $23 million by the state to use to build a $36 million elementary school. Republican file photoWestfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik WESTFIELD – The Massachusetts School Building...
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Investigators probe fire that destroyed half-dozen or more hot tubs, owned by...
The presence of liquid chlorine in the building was a concern, but ultimately not a factor, in the blaze Michael Gordon / The RepublicanInvestigators continue to probe the early Thursday morning blaze...
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National Guard members from Westfield's 104th Fighter Wing return from Iraq...
Another about 250 National Guard members are expected to be deployed overseas this spring. Republican Staff Photo by Michael BeswickCol. Robert T. Brooks, 104th Fighter Wing Commander, presents Josiah...
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Lawyer says Orchards GC not liable in civil suit filed by family of South...
Orchards lawyer: Although club employees referred to Craig Barton as "Creepy Craig" because of his manner when he had too much to drink, there was no sign of "Creepy Craig" the day he killed Kareta...
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A redistricting study will focus on all elementary schools. WESTFIELD - With state funding secured for construction of a new $36 milion elementary school, city officials will now focus on local...
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Westfield City Council committees continue review of City Charter
The council plans to complete its review and adopted rules charges in December. WESTFIELD – The City Council's ad-hoc committee on rules and City Charter will focus its attention on review of the...
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St. Joseph's College in Maine names Kenneth Lemanski, vice president at...
Lemanski, a former Massachusetts state representative from Chicopee, has worked more than 20 years in higher education. Kenneth M. Lemanski, named interm president of St. Joseph's College in Maine....
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Benefit planned for Bob's All Service auto shop in Westfield, flooded by...
When Bob Gannon arrived at his auto repair shop the day after Tropical Storm Irene hit, he found nearly $30,000 worth of equipment destroyed. Manon Mirabelli photoBob Gannon, owner of Bob's All...
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Massachusetts lawmakers approve possible delay, new report on planned closure...
Legislators approved a measure that would require a new civilian court administrator to take a fresh look at planned courthouse closures around the state. File photo | The RepublicanWestfield District...
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$23 million Gulfstream project announced in Westfield
The project is expected to add 100 jobs to the 130 technicians Gulfstream already employs at the airport. A conceptual drawing of the future expansion of the Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. service center...
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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield eyeing increased presence in Agawam
Parks said the club could look at adding after-school programs in Agawam. AGAWAM – The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield plans to do a needs assessment regarding whether it should increase...
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Massachusetts tornado relief to benefit from pipe and drum bands concert...
Participating in the event will be some 11 pipe and drum bands from New England, including one that recently earned fifth place in an international competition in Scotland. File photo | The...
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