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Westfield Health Department to offer workshop on septic systems
The health department hopes to provide information on possible financial assistance to homeowners with failed systems. WESTFIELD – Maintenance, codes and regulations governing septic systems will be...
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Dan Kane Singers to perform benefit for Westfield St. Vincent de Paul Society
The society operates a food pantry, fuel assistance and other emergency help for the needy. Manon Mirabelli photoSt. Vincent de Paul officers Toni H. Hills, treasurer, left, and Joanne M. Millier,...
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Westfield superintendent hopeful Ronald Rix, passes on promotion, returns to...
A new search for School Department human resources director expected to begin shortly. Ronald R. Rix WESTFIELD – Ronald R. Rix, who was unsuccessful in a bid to become schools superintendent, has...
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Massachusetts Senate limits possible casino vote in Springfield, Boston and...
The Senate also voted to allow all restaurants in Massachusetts to offer free alcohol, giving them the same rights as a casino to attract and keep customers with complimentary drinks. The Republican |...
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Westfield Volunteers in Public Schools seeks volunteers for schools
There is a specific need for volunteers at four elementary schools. File photo by Don Treeger / The ReppublicanBarbara Trant is coordinator of Westfield Volunteers in Public Schools. WESTFIELD – The...
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Judge denies motion to dismiss boating homicide charges against Steven Morse...
Citing a police attempt to reconstruct the incident, Jennings suggested that Morse was blinded by the glare of sunlight on the water and did not see the kayak. Steven Morse NORTHAMPTON – A judge has...
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Western Massachusetts helps set Guinness World Record for jumping jacks
The global event, promoted by National Geographic Kids Magazine, needed 20,000 people to participate in the 1-minute event. The Republican | Don TreegerLauren Crossman, front, of Lancaster, joins...
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Nancy Amanti of Westfield re-gifts Volkswagen Beetle she got on Oprah...
The sale of the car benefits Hope for Limpopo, an agency that raises money for two charities in South Africa that benefit AIDS orphans and women and children who are victims of sexual abuse and...
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Joseph Shinn of Chesterfield, former Westfield State University official,...
Shinn has resigned his position as director of Westfield State’s Banacos Academic Center during the campus investigation, according to the university. File photo by Don Treeger / The...
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Pioneer Valley pumpkin growers, battered by rain and floods, gear up for...
Damage from Hurricane Irene and relentless rain have made it a hard year for pumpkins and winter squash in Western Massachusetts. The Republican | Don TreegerMike McCray of McCray's Farm in South...
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Westfield officials consider bond requests for new school, City Hall repairs
The $13 million bond request represents the city's cost of a new $36 million elementary school. File photo | The RepublicanWestfield City Hall. WESTFIELD – Residents will have an opportunity Wednesday...
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Western Massachusetts communities announce meetings for the week
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Agawam Mon.- Agawam Housing Authority, 4:30 p.m., 66 Meadowbrook Manor. City Council, 7 p.m., Robert G. Doering School. Tues.-...
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Construction of new Rocky's hardware store in Westfield delays relocation of...
The Senior Center has operated at St. John's Church since July. WESTFIELD – On-going construction of a new Rocky’s hardware store will delay the Council on Aging relocation plans to 40 Main St. beyond...
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Westfield State University prepares for $103 million in construction and...
The Master Plan represents one of the largest construction projects in Westfield State's history. File photo | The Republican WESTFIELD – Westfield State University officials spent two years...
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Anthony Olszewski seeks 3rd trial in murder of Joanne Welch in West Springfield
Olszewski, who was in court for the proceeding, told the judge he has earned a master's degree from Boston University while in prison. File photo by Dave Roback / The RepublicanBertha Josephson is...
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Massachusetts legislators release maps of proposed new seats for state...
Lines were significantly redrawn in the district of Sen. James Welch, D-West Springfield, to create a new "majority-minority" Senate district in Hampden County. BOSTON - Top Massachusetts lawmakers...
View ArticleWestfield has ability to finance a new elementary school and repairs to City...
The state will pay $23 million towards construction of a new elementary school here. WESTFIELD — The city can afford to building a new elementary school and make $3.4 million in repairs to City Hall...
View ArticleState police use helicopter and K-9 unit to rescue 3 hikers lost on Mount...
The hikers, all in their late teens, did not require any medical assistance. View Larger Map MONTGOMERY – State police required a helicopter and K-9 unit to find three hikers who got lost on Tekoa...
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Westfield police arrest 3 city men following assault that sent 51-year-old...
The assault followed a fender-bender-style accident on Union Street. Republican file photo WESTFIELD – Police arrested three city men Tuesday and charged them with an assault last Friday that sent a...
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Sharon Sharry in place as new director of Amherst's Jones Public Library
The former Greenfield Public Library librarian began working in Amherst earlier this month. File photo by Cori UrbanSharron Sharry is seen at the Greenfield Public Library in 2009. AMHERST – The Jones...
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