Westfield seeks state funding for environmental review
The Elm Street parcels have been vacant for several years WESTFIELD – City officials are preparing application for as much as $25,000 in Brownfield Redevelopment Funding to complete environmental...
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Westfield road construction to cause increased delays on Main Street
Traffic on Main Street will be reduced to two lanes of travel, one in each direction. WESTFIELD - The ongoing $14 million reconstruction of Main, Broad and Elm streets, along with the Park Square...
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Telephone scammers convince 2 elderly Westfield residents to wire them total...
The scammers told their victims the money was needed to free a relative from jail in the Dominican Republic. WESTFIELD - Telephone scammers using the same ploy -- telling the victim that a family...
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Westfield police arrest 20-year-old Ryan Murphy of Chicopee following road...
The victim told police that the suspect pointed a handgun at him Ryan Murphy WESTFIELD – Police arrested a 20-year-old Chicopee man following a road rage incident on Route 20 that led to a brandished...
View ArticleOrganizer cancels Westfield Arts on the Green
Several public activities were relocated this summer WESTFIELD – Westfield Arts on the Green has become a victim of on-going road reconstruction in the city’s downtown area. Gerald E. Tracy, organizer...
View ArticleWestfield wants to draw the attention of housing developers statewide
The marketing strategy is designed to be on-going WESTFIELD – City officials hope a new marketing strategy will bring market rate housing to the downtown. Mayor Daniel M. Knapik said the city will...
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Charter Communications shifts TV lineup to make room for more high-definition...
The company serves 40,000 cable television customers in the Pioneer Valley. Charter Communications Inc. has moved channels around its lineup because of plans to add more high-definition stations later...
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45th Massachusetts Municipal Police Officers Class graduates from Police...
It was the first class to complete training at the new facility at Springfield Technical Community College. The Republican / Mark M. MurraySome of the 31 new police officers from Western Massachusetts...
View ArticleProspect for new Westfield Senior Center moving forward
The building committee plans visits at centers in six communities WESTFIELD – Prospect of a new senior center, in the talking stages for years, inched closer to reality this week with selection of a...
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Westfield Main Street section to be closed to traffic
The section from Mechanic Street to Free Street will be closed for demolition of a railroad trestle. View full size WESTFIELD - A section of Main Street from Mechanic to Free streets will be closed to...
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Air National Guard to honor Easthampton doctor Mark Bigda for humanitarian...
Bigda will get a chance to fly aboard an F-16 Falcon fighter jet with the U.S. Air Force’s aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, as part of the Westfield International Air Show. Mark Bigda, an...
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Westfield prepares to welcome student residents to downtown
The number of students living downtown is expected to increase by the spring semester. Sunday Republican file photo by Mark M. MurrayGerald W. Hayes, vice president of administration and finance at...
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Westfield to address issues on East Mountain Road
East Mountain Road is one of several paving projects scheduled. WESTFIELD – The city has launched efforts to improve motor vehicle travel along East Mountain Road, at least the worst section, with a...
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Retired State Police trooper John Godfrey credited as 'third man" who helped...
It's not the first time that former state trooper John L. Godfrey has rescued someone. Mark M. Murray / The Republican08.09.10 | WESTFIELD - Retired Massachusetts State Trooper John L. Godfrey...
View ArticleWestfield parents warned to expect school bus delays
The School Department will consider adjustments to bus schedules if necessary. WESTFIELD – Patience is the warning for parents when schools open later this month. School officials plan to notify...
View ArticleWestfield police probe theft of reported $11,000 worth of stereo and other...
The Acura Integra's window was smashed to gain entry, police said. View Larger Map WESTFIELD – Police are probing the theft Tuesday morning of a reported $11,000 worth of stereo and other equipment...
View ArticleGateway Regional School District to share American history grant with other...
The multi-year project includes school systems in West Springfield, Westfield, Chicopee and Pittsfield, as well as the Hampshire and Gateway regional school districts. HUNTINGTON – The Gateway...
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Drive aims to 'Stuff the Bus' with school supplies for homeless children
The goal is to collet about 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies. Sunday Republican photo by Mark M. MurrayThe committee for the Stuff the Bus Campaign, which will donate backpacks to homeless...
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For air show pilot Rob Holland, performing aerobatics has been a lifelong dream
"I can't even remember not wanting to fly," Holland said. Mark M. Murray / The Republican08.09.2010 | Professional air show pilot Rob Holland, stands in front of his plane, the Window World MX2, at...
View ArticleWestfield and West Springfield firefighters deal with brush fire
Firefighters are checking homes in the area of Sikes Avenue in West Springfield WEST SPRINGFIELD – Firefighters from both West Springfield and Westfield are fighting a brush fire off West...
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