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Massachusetts officials report 4th case of EEE, 14th of West Nile virus
The West Nile threat was raised to "high" in Agawam, Easthampton, Hadley, Northampton, Southampton, and Westfield. File photo | Associated Press BOSTON — State health officials are confirming a fourth...
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Demolition of former Block Building in Westfield scheduled
City officials continue negotiations to acquire an adjoining building to clear Elm Street for redevelopment. File photo | The RepublicanThe intersection of Elm and Arnold Streets in Westfield....
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Westfield police probe theft of automatic door opener outside Senior Center -...
The theft has angered both staff and senior citizens - many of whom rely on walkers or wheelchairs to get around. Republican file photo WESTFIELD – Police are probing the theft of an automatic door...
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New Westfield school project temporarily halted by judge
The decision stops the city from expending public funds for the construction of a new school on those grounds without complying with state law. An updated version of this story is now available at...
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Residents took to Facebook to report outages on Old County Road, Maria Drive, and Montgomery Road. WESTFIELD -- Crews from Westfield Gas and Electric are responding to an outage in the Knollwood and...
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Westfield plans demolition of former Ashley Street School despite court...
The city will ask the state Legislature to change open space status on a portion of Cross Street Playground. This is an updated version of a story posted at 4:15 this afternoon. The Republican |...
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Russell selectmen challenged by resident over appointment of Police Chief...
Town resident Andrew Fox, son of former police Chief Thomas Fox and a state trooper out of Lee, asked Select Board members Jason Boyer, Pandora Hague and Chairman Keith Cortis the process by which...
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Westfield's Senior Center Building Committee plans review of new centers...
The committee's tour will include at least two new two-story senior centers. The Republican file | Dave RobackDotti Noe, of Westfield, gives two thumbs up during the announcement two years ago of the...
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West Springfield water rates going up 10 percent
The rate increase will add about $17 to the typical homeowner’s annual water costs, according to Mayor Gregory Neffinger's office. Gregory Neffinger WEST SPRINGFIELD – Water rates are scheduled to...
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Palmer Public Library schedules interviews with 2 finalists for director's job
One of the finalists is Kathleen Deviny, of Westfield, director of the Great Barrington Libraries. File photo | The RepublicanPalmer Public Library. PALMER – Two finalists will be interviewed on...
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Higher education graduation rates in Massachusetts exceed national average,...
The report is the first comprehensive look at where the state’s public higher education system stands in comparison to other states on a number of key indicators. Richard Freeland, left, commissioner...
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Westfield City Council readies to decide how to fill vacant Ward 2 seat
If the council fail to fill the vacancy in a timely fashion, an appointment could be made by the mayor. WESTFIELD – The City Council is scheduled to decide Oct. 4 whether to appoint Brian S. Winters,...
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Westfield police seek owner of taxidermy piece, featuring fisher cat and...
The taxidermy piece, which is being held at the police station for safe-keeping, was discovered Tuesday afternoon. Republican file photo WESTFIELD - Police are seeking the owner of an unusual piece of...
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Westfield High School principal Raymond Broderick announces retirement plans;...
The search for a new principal will begin within the next several months. The Republican | Don TreegerRetiring Principal Raymond Broderick is seen in front of Westfield High School earlier this week....
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SAT scores increase across Massachusetts for the class of 2012
The College Board recommends a 1550 average in the three subjects for a student to be successful in college. This is an updated version of a story posted at 5:06 this afternoon. The Republican file |...
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Westfield police arrest 22-year-old Dorchester resident Elizabeth Schnaible...
Police charged the suspect with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Republican file photo WESTFIELD – Police arrested a 22-year-old Dorchester woman after she allegedly hit a man in the face...
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Westfield City Council plans to rewrite provisions for filling vacancies
Provisions for filling such vacancies were added to the City Charter in 1963. Mary L. O'Connell WESTFIELD – Regardless of how the City Council fills its vacant Ward 2 seat on Oct. 4, it plans to...
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Westfield police arrest License Commission Chairman Thomas R. Mihalek after...
The money that rightfully belonged to the siblings tallies to just over $50,000, police said. Republican file photo WESTFIELD – Detectives arrested Thomas R. Mihalek, who serves as chairman of the...
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9 Western Massachusetts firefighters graduate from state academy
The graduating class is the 196th to graduate from the academy's 60-day recruit firefighting program. View full sizeSubmitted photoMembers of the newest graduating class at the state Firefighting...
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Red Sox passion was part of Jose Torres' life in Westfield, and his legacy as...
A scholarship in the police officer's memory will be presented next year to a student who exemplifies his kindness to others. WESTFIELD - When she met her future husband through a mutual friend, Kara...
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