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Massachusetts Tornado: 1st anniversary special coverage from The Republican...
The Republican and MassLive.com present a six-part series, photo galleries and videos to mark the first anniversary of the tornadoes that hit Massachusetts. The Republican and MassLive.com present a...
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Westfield public school teachers ratify new 2-year contract
It is the first contract in 2 years and, if approved by the School Committee, it will represent the first wage increase in 3 years. WESTFIELD — Public school teachers here have approved a new two-year...
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Russell family of 5 recuperating at home following 2-crash crash in...
The crash was reported Monday night at Northwest Road and Western Avenue. Republican file photo WESTFIELD - Two adults from Russell and their three young children, involved in a two-car crash at...
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Western Massachusetts communities schedule remembrance ceremonies to mark...
A "full house" is expected at Old First Church in Springfield, and churches in some communities will sound their bells coinciding with the time the tornadoes hit. Watch video By PETER GOONAN and LORI...
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Westfield City Councilor Patti Andras dies following battle with cancer
Andras was first elected to the City Council in 2009 and re-elected in 2011. Patti A. Andras WESTFIELD – City Councilor and former long-time police commissioner Patti A. Andras lost her battle with...
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Douglas Morse and Desiree Ferreira bank robbery case moves to Hampden...
Douglas Morse is alleged to have driven the get-away vehicle. Douglas Morse, left, and Desiree Ferreira SPRINGFIELD — Douglas Morse and Desiree Ferreira pleaded not guilty in Hampden Superior Court on...
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield to ordain 6 as priests
Most Rev. Timothy A. McDonnell, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, will ordain six men to the priesthood during a Mass on Saturday at St. Michael's Cathedral. Republican file...
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Lessons learned from June 1 tornado make Westfield better prepared for future...
A community picnic is planned for the one-year anniversary at Munger Hill elementary School. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanCarla Lussier, principal of the Munger Hill Elementary School holds...
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2011 Massachusetts tornadoes: 1 year later, residents tell their stories
"Storm Stories: Path of Fury" is a multimedia exhibition at the Museum of Springfield History that looks back at the June 1, 2011 tornado. Left to right — 1st row: Helen Edgar, John Giordano 2nd row:...
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On Springfield tornado 1st anniversary, couple moves into new home
Besides welcoming the family back to Pennsylvania Street, the event highlighted the role insurance companies have played in the tornado recovery process – a point Donovan and his wife Jane made during...
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Westfield's St. Mary High School graduates 35 seniors
“High school was a great experience because we became family,” said Valedictorian Marguerite Butler. Photo by Manon MirabelliMembers of St. Mary High School's Class of 2012 emerge from Mass following...
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Westfield's Munger Hill School community celebrates rebirth on anniversary of...
The mayor announced plans to create a memorial type garden in the school's traffic circle. Photo by Manon MirabelliCity and state officials gather at Munger Hill Elementary School Friday for the...
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New priests will serve in Springfield, Agawam, Chicopee and Pittsfield churches
The six have diverse backgrounds and includes a man from Poland and several who speak multiple languages. Submitted photoSpringfield Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell presents the Chalice to new Rev. Yerick...
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Social media in schools: Should teachers and students be Facebook friends?
There seems to be one irrefutable rule about social media in schools: Teachers and students should never, never be Facebook friends. The Republican photo illustration | Dave RobackSchools are...
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10 Massachusetts communities may be elligible to share $4 million in tornado...
Of the $4 million, $3 million is earmarked for cleanup of public places in the communities of Agawam, Brimfield, Charlton, Monson, Southbridge, Springfield, Sturbridge, West Springfield, Wilbraham and...
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Westfield School Department offers teachers early retirement incentive
The School Department must notify teachers of potential layoff by June 15. WESTFIELD — In an effort to minimize potential staff reductions, the School Department has offered an incentive for early...
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Domestic calls routine, yet fraught with danger for responders like...
According to FBI supplementary homicide reports, over two-thirds of the spouse and ex-spouse victims were killed by guns. SPRINGFIELD - Slain police officer Kevin Ambrose likely faced a courteous and...
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Westfield launches school and municipal building upgrades
Monthly updates on all building repairs can be found on the city's website: www.cityofwestfield.org WESTFIELD – The city will spend upwards of $13 million in the next several months on a comprehensive...
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Northampton looking at $100 million expenditure to upgrade flood control system
A chart in the CDM report has an “anticipated debt service” category that jumps from zero in 2011 to more than $2 million in 2016. NORTHAMPTON – The cost of getting rain and other run-off from the...
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Sun shines on graduates at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School
Seventy percent of the Class of 2012 at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School are college bound. WESTFIELD – The rain stopped and the sun came out just in time Thursday to welcome the newest...
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