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Westfield City Council OK's bonding for $36 million elementary school, City...
Westfield's cost for the school will only be $13 million, but the state’s School Building Authority required the city to secure funding for the total cost. The authority will reimburse Westfield 62.7...
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Westfield church opens doors to murder defendant Cara Rintala
According to the prosecutor, Rintala, killed her wife, Annamarie Cochrane Rintala, in their Granby home and tried to cover up the crime. NORTHAMPTON – Cara L. Rintala has been invited to live at the...
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WMass. snowstorm aftermath, Day 6 roundup: Town-by-town reports & top stories
Rounding up the day's coverage from The Republican. Photo by Don Treeger/The RepublicanAnthony Hall of Agawam moves wood from a pile at a friend's house on Poinsettia Dr. in Agawam as he tries to find...
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Westfield State University opened its doors to the community in the wake of...
Services provided at the Western Avenue campus served more than 500 people during the week. WESTFIELD – Something good comes out of everything and Saturday’s storm has brought the city and Westfield...
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westfield-state-university, daniel-knapik, jimmie-wiggs WESTFIELD – Utility crews were busy Friday trying to restore electricity to an estimated 750 homes here still without power since Saturday’s...
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Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to investigate storm response
Richard K. Sullivan Jr. of Westfield, Gov. Deval Patrick's energy and environmental secretary, asked the utilities department to start the investigation of the storm. BOSTON -- The Massachusetts...
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Westfield recovering from snowstorm aftermath with 99 percent power restored
Wiggs said the city will do what it can to help with debris pick-up, but urged residents to try and haul what they could away themselves to the town's landfill on Twiss Street. WESTFIELD – Jimmie D....
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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 Wed.- Agawam Energy Commission, 10 a.m., 1000 Suffield St. City Council, 7 p.m., Roberta G. Doering School. Thu.- Conservation...
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Pioneer Valley election day polling hours vary
Some area communities have election races and/or ballot questions File photo | The RepublicanSpringfield Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola organizes containers to be used at polling places prior to...
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Westfield Gas and Electric Department installing new automated meter reading...
The Water Department is also exploring use of automated meter reading devices. WESTFIELD – Westfield Gas and Electric Department plans to spend about $3.2 million on new electric meters that officials...
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Congressman Richard Neal could face challenge from former Pittsfield state...
Amherst and Northampton, two of the state's more liberal communities, would go into the district of U.S. Rep. James McGovern of Worcester. U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, left, could face a challenge from...
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FEMA officials explain delay in tornado reimbursements to Springfield, other...
The federal agency has approved more than $1 million in storm reimbursements in recent weeks for West Springfield, Wilbraham, Monson, Sturbridge, Holland and Brimfield. The Republican | Mark M....
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Western Massachusetts will mark Veterans Day with parades and ceremonies
State Sen. Stephen M. Brewer said it is important to protect and serve veterans when they return home. Veterans Day ceremonies will be taking place in several communities in the Pioneer Valley over...
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Westfield's clean-up from October snowstorm to be completed within 2 weeks
Westfield has already spent an estimated $400,000 on the clean-up effort. WESTFIELD – City crews, assisted by five area tree removal contractors, expected to clear storm debris from the Oct. 29...
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Western Massachusetts veterans support Iraq troop withdrawal as region...
The United States currently has about 40,000 troops still in Iraq. File photo by David Molnar / The RepublicanMajor General L. Scott Rice, Commander of Massachusetts Air National Guard, seen in...
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Owners of closed Cafeno's Cyber Cafe in Chicopee indicted on illegal gambling...
Steven Sheldon of Westfield and Steven Megliola of Longmeadow were indicted on charges of organizing or promoting gambling services and operating an illegal lottery. The Republican file photo | Dave...
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Greater Springfield area residents gather at Veterans Day ceremonies to honor...
The Springfield ceremony was preceded by a parade that traveled from Springfield Technical Community College to Court Square. SPRINGFIELD – The crowd that gathered at Court Square on Friday for the...
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Westfield State University students help senior citizens with brush cleanup...
Westfield resident John Samel watched Westfield State University students work hard at clearing brush from his yard. Photo by Manon MirabelliWestfield State University students Sam Streisand, of...
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In Western Massachusetts, tornadoes, hurricane and nor'easter have tapped...
Many communities are planning weekend events to help residents clean up from the Oct. 29 snowstorm. View full sizeThe Republican | Lori StabileFrom left, Chiara Esposito, 9; her mother Faith Esposito;...
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Stanley Park in Westfield reports 'Ozzie' the duck killed by teens
The duck was a member of the Stanley Park family, Managing Director Bob McKean said. Watch video Photo courtesy Stanley Park"Ozzie," a Muscovy Duck, was killed by teenagers late Friday afternoon,...
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