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Western Massachusetts communities report healthy surpluses despite ongoing...
Springfield boosted its "rainy day" fund to $35 million, by adding some of its surplus from the past fiscal year. Having $35 million in your “rainy day” reserve fund sure sounds like a lot of money....
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Leo Gelineau of Brimfield celebrates a long marriage in donation to Toy for Joy
This year Galineau decided to donate to Toy for Joy in memory not only of his wife, but of others he has lost. TOY REGISTRATION Here are the remaining times for families to register at Salvation Army...
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20,000 toys arrive at Greater Springfield Salvation Army Citadel in...
Distribution for the 90th annual Toy for Joy will begin next week in Springfield. Volunteers work to unload a tractor trailer full of toys for the 90th annual Toy for Joy campaign at the Greater...
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Westfield historical items found in time capsule at former Ashley Street...
The time capsule was discovered Nov. 9 during demolition of the former school. The contents of a time capsule discovered at the former Ashley Street School. Submitted photo WESTFIELD -- Contents of...
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Driest November on record recorded in many parts of United States --...
The lack of precipitation made it the driest November in more than a century. More dry weather allows Rich Downey and John Santos to do sidewalk in work in Northampton Thursday. Last month was the...
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Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing in Westfield to conduct night training...
The nighttime flights are planned for Monday through Thursday. Republican file photo WESTFIELD - The Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing is alerting Westfield area residents that it will be...
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Westfield's Rock of Pearl Harbor moved to permanent home at Great River Bridge
Robert Greenleaf, Westfield's last living survivor of Pearl Harbor, will commit a memorial wreath to the waters of the Westfield River. Walter Zarichak, past commander of VFW Post 124, makes sure that...
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Westfield's new tax rate to translate into $139 increase for 'average'...
The new tax rate for homeowners is $16.72 per $1,000 valuation and for businesses, $31.09 per $1,000 valuation. WESTFIELD – The average homeowner will pay an additional $139.26 in property taxes...
View ArticleWestfield remembers Pearl Harbor on 71st anniversary of Japanese attack
Westfield memorial observance was the first to be held at the new permanent resting place for the city's 'Rock of Pearl Harbor' and memorial for native son Frank Wojtkiewicz. WESTFIELD – “Westfield...
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Retired Westfield City Treasurer Gregory Kallfa guided city from hard-bound...
During his career, Kallfa oversaw the investment and bonding of more than $300 million for the city. Retired Westfield Treasurer Gregory Kallfa, right, works with Meghan Miller, the new city treasurer...
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Westfield takes next step in $1.5 million redesign of Airport Industrial Road
The road project includes direct access to Barnes Regional Airport. This conceptual drawing shows the future expansion of the Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. service center at Barnes Regional Airport in...
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Elderly woman's body found near Lockhouse Road in Westfield
The woman's body was found near the train tracks. WESTFIELD - A woman’s lifeless body has been found near the train tracks near Lockhouse Road, according to Westield police. Police said the woman...
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Westfield police have tentatively identified elderly woman found dead near...
The body was discovered early Monday afternoon in an industrial area. WESTFIELD - Police say they have tentatively identified an elderly woman whose lifeless body was found near the train tracks off...
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Westfield turns out in force to welcome Wreaths Across America
More than 200 attended a memorial service at Stanley Park and even more lined city streets. Civil Air Patrol Cadet Ryan Royer, left, and United States Air Force Staff Sgt. Parnelle M. McIntosh carry a...
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Westfield police do not suspect foul play in death of elderly woman near...
Police believe the woman, who suffered memory problems, wandered away from her nearby home. WESTFIELD – Police do not suspect foul play in the death of an elderly woman whose body was found near the...
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Elderly woman found dead on Lockhouse Road identified as Phyllis Craig, 89,...
Police believe Craig wandered away from her nearby home, became disoriented and could not find her way back. This is an update of a story originally posted at 2:43 p.m. Monday WESTFIELD - An elderly...
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Westfield gives huge welcome to Wreaths Across America
The mission of Wreaths Across America is to honor, remember and teach younger generations about the value of freedom and sacrifices made by veterans. Watch video WESTFIELD — “America will always be...
View ArticleWestfield City Hall will close temporarily for window installation project
Renovations at City Hall, which include new roof and facade repairs started several months ago. WESTFIELD — An ongoing $3.4 million renovation and repair project at City Hall will close the Court...
View ArticleWestfield's Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing cancels plans for 2014...
The last airshow hosted by the 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Airport was in 2010. WESTFIELD – The Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing has canceled plans for a 2014 international air show here...
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World War I Purple Heart comes home to Chicopee's Anderson family thanks to...
Being too young did not stop William C. Anderson from going into the Army in World War I; being too old for the Army did not keep him out of combat in World War II. Donna Blews, of Westfield, holds...
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