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Westfield's $125.7 million budget to take effect without City Council approval
The City Council refused to vote on the final city budget in 2009. WESTFIELD – Mayor Daniel M. Knapik’s $125.7 million spending plan will go into effect Sunday without endorsement from the City...
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Westfield celebrates completion of Great River Bridge project
The project is credited with generating an estimated $10 million in private investment in Westfield's downtown. WESTFIELD – It was a historic day in Westfield Friday as the community gathered to...
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Sturbridge still waiting on tornado stump removal
The June 1 tornado traveled 39 miles destroying buildings and uprooting trees in a variety of communities including Springfield, West Springfield, Monson and Brimfield. STURBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — More...
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Westfield City Council OKs transfers, closes fiscal 2012 financial obligations
A new municipal account will help finance future retirement benefits of city workers. WESTFIELD — The City Council has approved the transfer of just over $2 million from city free cash and department...
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7 years and $1 million later, Westfield's Chapman Park sees rebirth
The project was funded with a $500,000 state Gateway Cities Parks grant, awarded early in 2011, and $468,000 in city funds approved by the City Council in September. Manon MirabelliJenna N. Westcott,...
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Westfield receives $480,200 grant for Elm Street demolition project
The property is targeted for public and commercial development that Mayor Daniel Knapik said might include a public transit terminal, community police station and Westfield State University. File...
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Westfield City Council public hearing will address zoning issues in Lockhouse...
A change to Residence C zoning offers the most development opportunities, Ward 1 City Councilor Christopher Keefe says. File photo | The RepublicanThe Westfield City Council will address zoning issues...
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State police report light to moderate traffic as Western Massachusetts gears...
The National Weather Services forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high of 91. Dave Roback / The Republican07/03/12-South Hadley- Fireworks explode over the Second Baptist Church...
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Southampton honors Pomeroy family by dedicating anvil-shaped monument
This is the ninth anvil honoring the Pomeroy family, the third in Western Massachusetts. Photo by Diane Lederman / The RepublicanA shot of the Pomeroy anvil with members of the 25th Continental...
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Westfield readies plans for $5 million Gaslight District upgrade
the project will be funded primarily with water and sewer fees. WESTFIELD – City officials are preparing to launch the long-awaited $5 million Gaslight District improvement project this fall. But,...
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Westfield City Council rejects Proposition 2½ override attempt to...
At least a dozen seniors attended the council's regular meeting to express displeasure with the move, claiming it would present a roadblock to the long-awaited Senior Center and cause an...
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Westfield's Volunteers in Public Schools prepares for 20th year of service to...
Volunteers in Public Schools logged 8,645 hours of service during the 2011-2012 school year. Barbara Trant WESTFIELD – Volunteers in Public Schools will mark 20 years of service to teachers and...
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Massachusetts budget includes increase in funds for Springfield and Westfield...
The state budget will raise the reimbursement rate for beds at the Friends of The Homeless and Samaritan Inn shelters, setting the minimum at $25 per bed per night. The Republican file photo | Michael...
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Westfield's 104th Fighter Wing returns to Barnes Air National Guard Base...
The 104th Fighter Wing spent 3 months in Jordan with coalition forces from 19 countries. WESTFIELD — For Tech. Sgt. Christopher Pinney, coming home was the best part of a three-month mission overseas....
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Deaths of 9 dogs at Westfield kennel probed by state and local officials
According to CBS 3 Springfield, Brenda Coggin, owner of Coggin Creek Stables believes the dogs had freon poisoning due to a faulty air conditioner. Watch video File photo / The RepublicanWestfield -...
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Defense cut delays leave Westover with extra C-5 jets
The C-5A jets were being stored and maintained at Westover until room could be found at another base. File photo by Dave Roback / The Republican A C5-B sits on a runway at Westover Aorce Force Reserve...
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Westfield resident Wayne Nutter's sentencing on child rape charges delayed by...
Judge Peter Velis said he was concerned about testimony at trial from Nutter's wife suggesting her husband take a lie detector test. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD – Hampden Superior Court...
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Westfield police report rash of vehicle break-ins, urge residents to lock...
Police have logged 37 vehicle break-ins since June 12. Republican file photo WESTFIELD – Police, probing a rash of vehicle break-ins over the last month or so, urge residents to lock their vehicles -...
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Volunteers schedule golf tournament to benefit Westfield cat and dog shelters
Volunteers have set a goal to raise $5,000 to benefit shelters. File photo | The Republican WESTFIELD — Supporters of the Westfield Homeless Cat Project and the city’s regional animal shelter have...
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Fiore Liquori of Agawam denies drug-distribution charges
Liquori was arrested on drug charges by Westfield police on May 5, and pleaded not guilty in Westfield District Court. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD — An Agawam man pleaded not guilty...
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