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Western Massachusetts students give state police boot camp a try
Nearly 50 teenagers voluntarily participated in the annual, five-day paramilitary-style training at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree. NEW BRAINTREE – No cell phone, no contact...
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Funeral arrangements announced for Westfield Police Officer Jose Torres
The accident in which Torres was killed remains under investigation. File photo | The RepublicanWestfield Police Officer Jose Torres WESTFIELD — Funeral services for veteran Westfield Police Officer...
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Western Massachusetts Boy Scout CEO Lawrence Bystran set to retire
Bystran has been leader of the Boy Scouts of Western Mass for more than 20 years. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanLawrence Bystran, seen here in the Western Massachusetts Boy Scouts Council...
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Calling hours for fallen Westfield police officer Jose Torres scheduled for...
The wake at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad St., will open to family and law enforcement officers at 2 p.m. Monday. Jose Torres wake and funeral arrangementsFile photo | The RepublicanWestfield...
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Police from throughout New England pay respects at wake for Westfield police...
Torres was killed when he was struck by a dump truck while directing traffic on Pontoosic Road. Watch video The Republican | Don TreegerA sea of blue fills the funeral home parking lot for wake of...
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Western Massachusetts Boy Scout camp reopens at Moses Reservation in Russell
Volunteers are running the camp, and all expenses are paid with the tuition boys pay. RUSSELL — Boys in one cabin hammered red-hot metal into shape, another nearby group practiced CPR on a dummy and...
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More than 2,500 pay respects at wake for Westfield police officer Jose Torres
The funeral for the veteran police officer killed in the line of duty will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Watch video Jose Torres funeral arrangementsFile photo | The RepublicanWestfield Police Officer Jose...
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Westfield Fire Commission plans to fill Fire Department vacancies
The commission will consider applicants with paramedic credentials. WESTFIELD — The city’s Fire Commission plans to hire at least three new firefighter/paramedics as early as September to fill current...
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Land-use restrictions by MassWildlife's Natural Heritage and Endangered...
Proponents of proposed projects in Agawam, Holyoke, Westfield and elsewhere throughout Western Massachusetts say the initiatives have moved slowly because of the Natural Heritage review process. Photo...
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Notebook: Westfield pays tribute to fallen police officer Jose Torres
Thousands of law enforcement officers and members of the public are expected to attend funeral services today for Torres. WESTFIELD -- Thousands of law enforcement officers and members of the public...
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Kindergarten grant allows Westfield School Department to hire paraprofessionals
Some paraprofessionals dismissed last month may be included in the hiring process. WESTFIELD — The School Department will use a Massachusetts kindergarten grant to hire as many as 24 paraprofessionals...
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Live stream: Westfield remembers fallen police officer Jose Torres
Fallen Westfield police officer Jose Torres, 53, who was killed in an accident while on duty at a construction site, will be laid to rest Tuesday. Jose Torres Complete coverage Live blog: Westfield...
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Westfield police officer Jose Torres recalled fondly by colleagues, family at...
"It was a good day when you worked with Jose," his supervising sergeant said of the patrolman who died in the line of duty. Watch video Live coverage Continuing coverage of the funeral and burial of...
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Mourners sob during Westfield police officer Jose Torres' burial service
Torres' wife, Kara, watched the brief prayerful ceremony with her sons sitting at either side of her. Mourners numbering the thousands sobbed during the brief 20-minute grave site service for...
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A Westfield State police cruiser driven by a campus police officer and carrying a university administrator and two staff members was involved in a crash with the state police vehicle. WESTFIELD -...
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Daniel Torres, brother of fallen Westfield police officer Jose Torres,...
The whole family has appreciated the outpouring of support, Daniel Torres said. View full sizeThe Republican | John SuchockiOfficers guide the casket for Jose Torres out of Parenzo Hall at Westfield...
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Westfield pays last respects to fallen police officer Jose Torres
No serious injuries reported in an accident involving a state police cruiser and a Westfield State University police cruiser. Watch video This is an updated version of a story posted at 2:20 this...
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Westfield community picnic put on by Sons of Erin follows Jose Torres' funeral
The facility, all foods and refreshments and entertainment were donated by various organizations, families and businesses. Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanMembers of the Westfield community...
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Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Donald Quenneville to lead statewide efforts to...
Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray selected the South Hadley native to serve as executive director of the task force. Photo by Eric Haynes / Massachusetts governor's officeRetired Air Force Brig. Gen. Donald J....
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Westfield reviewing environmental cleanup bids for downtown parcel
Westfield received a $480,200 grant from MassDevelopment last month to assist in the project. File photo by Dave Roback / The RepublicanThis is a 2007 view of the intersection of Elm and Arnold...
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