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Westfield mayor to consider options for disposal of former school
Moseley Elementary School was closed last year. Manon Mirabelli photoWestfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik will ask the City Council to allow him to seek new proposals for the former Moseley School on...
View ArticleWestfield teachers' union reaches tentative contract agreement
A ratification vote is scheduled Tuesday at South Middle Schooll WESTFIELD – Public school teachers and the city ironed out a tentative contract agreement Thursday that reportedly involves an...
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House approves $6 million for Barnes Air National Guard Base F-15 maintenance...
The facility has been essentially unchanged since it was built in the 1950s. The Republican file photoCrews secure a F-15 Eagle at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The...
View ArticleJake Crooker of Westfield acquitted of firearms charge, found guilty of...
He was charged in nearly five years after federal agents raided his family’s home in search of signs of chemical warfare. SPRINGFIELD – A Westfield man was acquitted of a firearms charge in federal...
View ArticleWestfield police continue to probe hit-and-run accident in parking lot of...
The victim, Diane Baldyga was listed in fair condition Friday at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. View Larger Map WESTFIELD – Police continue to probe a July 12 hit-and-run accident in the...
View ArticleWestfield City Council to consider additional funds for School Department
Westfield teachers will vote on contract concessions Tuesday WESTFIELD – The City Council will meet in special session July 29 to consider restoring $744,345 to the current school budget to cover...
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Westfield officials hope local funding will improve city's quest to complete...
The downtown bike trail will run through portions of both Wards 2 and 3. WESTFIELD – Local funds earmarked for Columbia Greenway bike trail design downtown are expected to improve the city’s quest to...
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Westfield to seek state OK for school feasibility study
Westfield wants to determine the feasibility of consolidating several existing schools into a new elementary school. WESTFIELD - School officials will seek state approval Monday to proceed with a...
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'Come Fly Away' sweepstakes offers chance to win a ride in a B-25 during...
The Republican and MassLive.com and show organizers will send the winner aboard the vintage World War II-era bomber. The Republican file photoA B-25 Mitchell bomber flies over a recent Westfield...
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Travel movies by great-grandfather of Adam Wright of Westfield inspire modern...
The color movies made by Fred Monosson are part of a documentary by Avishay Kfir and Itzhak Rubin called "I was there in color." Photo by Diane Lederman / The RepublicanAdam Wright, of Westfield, is...
View ArticleWestfield Normal School building plan for student housing in limbo
The college is looking at other options for housing in the Washington Street building. WESTFIELD – Boston Realty Associates has dropped plans to convert the former Westfield Normal School into...
View ArticleWestfield teachers approve new one-year contract
The City Council meets Thursday to consider restoring school funding. WESTFIELD – Public school teachers approved a new one-year contract with the School Committee late Tuesday that provides no salary...
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Summer school fun for kids in Westfield program
The program, under the direction of Leslie Clark-Yvon, provides reinforcement in reading, writing and math. The Republican / Mark M. MurrayWendy Bard, a first-grade teacher at the Franklin Avenue...
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Westfield State College changes name to Westfield State University
Six of the 9 state colleges' names will change in 90 days. BOSTON – Melissa A. Kmon said she is looking forward to graduating next year from Westfield State University. Kmon attended a ceremony at the...
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Springfield's single-stream recycling program wins accolades from state
The city is preparing to deliver 28,000 barrels to homeowners. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanAl Chwalek, director of the Springfield Department of Public Works, carries a poster prior to a...
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Springfield becomes latest Western Massachusetts community to reach tentative...
Negotiations are still under way in Chicopee, Agawam and West Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – A tentative contract agreement has been reached with teachers in the Springfield school district, while...
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Members of Kappa Delta Pi honor society at Westfield State College help...
Group members worked with others on the lounge at John F. Kennedy Middle School. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanMeghan Millette, of Belchertown, left, and Stephanie Wasiluk, of Wales, both...
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Gov. Deval Patrick willing to compromise on casino bill if lawmakers will...
The governor said he does not support slot machines for racetracks but he is willing to compromise with legislators as long as they approve bills such as overhauling a law on access to criminal...
View ArticleWestfield City Council restores School Department funding
Restored funds allow School Department to avoid additional staff and program cuts WESTFIELD – The City Council Thursday night restored more than $744,000 to the current School Department budget,...
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Aundré Niles, buried with military honors, dreamed of building home for his...
Niles, an Army veteran, was fatally stabbed in Springfield; no arrests have been made. Submitted photoAundré M. E. Niles SPRINGFIELD - Aundré M.E. Niles was buried with full military honors Friday in...
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