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35th annual Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce breakfast attracts hundreds
The breakfast's new location was the front lawn of South Middle School on Silver Street. Manon Mirabelli photoMary Ann Dennis, a member of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, takes pancakes off...
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Freon poisoning suspected in death of 9 dogs at Westfield kennel
Brenda Coggin, owner of Coggin Creek Stables, said not only is she heartbroken about losing her dogs, but by the thought that there are people who think she played a role in their deaths. Watch video...
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Investigators determine faulty air conditioner caused 9 dogs in Westfield...
westfield Animal Control Officer Kenneth Frazer called the deaths "a tragic accident." File photo | The RepublicanState and local officials are investigating the possibility that a kennel owner’s nine...
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Area communities talk trash as Springfield considers fee increase
Communities such as Chicopee, Holyoke, West Springfield and Agawam do not charge a fee for trash. File photos | The RepublicanClockwise from top left: A Belchertown resident tosses a an orange...
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Westfield may soon have 2 solar farm operations
Both projects are expected to generate about $50,000 annually to city coffers. Associated Press WESTFIELD — The city is negotiating agreements for construction of two solar farms that could provide...
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Elderly Westfield woman loses $2,800 to scammer claiming to be her...
The woman wired the money, via Western Union. to Guatemala WESTFIELD – An elderly woman lost nearly $3,000 last week when she fell prey to a scammer who claimed to be her granddaughter in trouble in...
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Springfield selects Shefsky & Froelich of Chicago as its legal consultant on...
Mayor Domenic Sarno said he will require that consltant costs be paid by the applicants for casinos. The Republican | 07.17.2012 | SPRINGFIELD -- Cezar ( Cid) Froelich at the podium and his partner...
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Luis Teixeira of Westfield gets three years jail time for torching car...
A co-defendant, David Hawley, still faces charges. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD -- Luis Teixeira Jr. of Westfield must serve three years in jail for setting fire to a man’s car parked...
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Westfield to seek bids for environmental cleanup of property targeted for...
Demolition and cleanup of the site at Elm and Arnold streets is expected in early fall. File photo | The RepublicanThe corner of Arnold and Elm streets in Westfield. WESTFIELD — The city will accept...
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Heat, humidity to continue in Western Massachusetts, but weather forecasters...
Communities throughout the Pioneer Valley, including Springfield, Holyoke, Greenfield and Westfield, opened cooling centers where people could go to seek shelter from the heat. View full sizeThe...
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Juan Gonzalez gets 18 to 25 years in Chicopee child rape case
In an earlier child-rape case, Anthony Turner of Westfield was sentenced to 18 to 20 years. SPRINGFIELD – A 26-year-old Chicopee man has been sentenced to 18 to 25 years in state prison for nine...
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Westfield firefighters battling brush fire off Westwood Drive
The brush fire involves 5 - 10 acres. WESTFIELD – Firefighters battled a brush fire behind Westwood Drive involving an estimated five to 10 acres Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported at about 3...
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Springfield begins crackdown on delinquent excise taxes aided by use of...
Springfield officials believe the new excise tax crackdown will increase payments by $500,000 or more the first year. Photo by Mark Murray / The RepublicanA Springfield parking enforcement official...
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Westfield Museum Inc. seeks to preserve and promote city's industrial past
The proposed museum will be located in the building that houses the city's last whip manufacturing operation. Robert G. Dewey, left, and Peter H. Martin are spearheading efforts by Westfield Museum...
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Friends of Westfield Animal Shelter launch out-reach program
The Friends are seeking volunteers and funds to support the regional shelter. File photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanMichael A. Xavie, Gabriella Klinakis and Jocelyn Coira give Westfield Mayor...
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Westfield treasurer Gregory Kallfa's pending retirement prompts city to...
The appointment of a new treasurer is expected in September. Gregory I. Kallfa WESTFIELD – City Treasurer Gregory I. Kallfa is not retiring until later this year but the city is already looking for...
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Westfield police officer struck, killed while working construction detail on...
The accident happened around 7:30 Thursday morning. WESTFIELD -- A city police officer was struck and killed while working a construction detail Thursday morning. Capt. Hippolito Nunez said the male...
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Westfield police officer killed in construction site accident identified as...
Torres leaves a wife and two children. Watch video An updated version of this story is now available at MassLive. File photo | The RepublicanWestfield police officer Jose Torres poses in a 1999 photo...
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Fallen Westfield police officer Jose Torres remembered as family man,...
Torres was killed after being struck by a construction vehicle at a water line replacement project off Pontoosic Road. Watch video This is an updated version of a story posted at 2:04 this afternoon....
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Westfield officials working towards consolidation of some school, municipal...
Discussion of consolidation of school and city departments began last year following a University of Massachusetts report. Daniel M. Knapik WESTFIELD – Plans to merge or consolidate some school and...
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