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Westfield State College trustees consider $100 million campus construction...
Recommended construction will satisify student needs for housing and classrooms View full sizeThis billboard announces the name change of Westfield State College to Westfield State University that...
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Massachusetts sales tax ballot questions passage would devastate local...
Springfield City Councilor Thomas Ashe has filed a resolution asking the council recommend voters reject questions 1 and 3. Springfield City Councilor Thomas Ashe has filed a resolution asking the...
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Westfield road reconstruction expected to slow down for winter
Main Street reconstruction will be the focus next spring WESTFIELD – Motorists can expect a slowdown in reconstruction activity in the downtown with winter coming, says Ward 2 City Councilor James E....
View ArticleWestfield porch fire damages two-family home on Parker Avenue
A porch fire on a two-family house at 2 Parker Ave. Wednesday night caused an estimated $15,000 damage and displaced two families, a fire official said. WESTFIELD - A porch fire on a two-family house...
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Investigators in East Longmeadow and at least six other Western Massachusetts...
Purses left in vehicles at Western Massachusetts gyms and health clubs have been a target, police said. An updated version of this story is now available at MassLive. EAST LONGMEADOW – Police are...
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Famed Westfield families cross lines in support of Hampden district attorney...
Two Republican Knapiks are supporting Democrat Stephen Buoniconti, while two Democratic Sullivans are supporting independent Mark Mastroianni. Photo by Ted LaBorde / The RepublicanState Sen. Michael...
View ArticleLudlow, Palmer police arrest suspect in recent car break-ins: Other...
Charles Jenkins, 31, has been arrested in connection with incidents in Palmer and Ludlow. This is an updated version of a story posted at 1:45 this afternoon. As police search for a man suspected in a...
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Western Massachusetts Hospital marks 100th anniversary
The hospital will showcase a new look from a $7 million renovation. The Republican file photoDuring its 100-year history, Western Massachusetts Hospital has provided health care services as needed,...
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Western Massachusetts Hospital in Westfield celebrates 100th anniversary
Massachusetts secretary of health and human services JudyAnn Bigby said the facility plays a "very important" role in the state's health care system. The Republican / Michael S. GordonDerrick L....
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Plaque honors late Westfield Gas and Electric Department manager Daniel Golubek
The bronze plaque, featuring a portrait of the late manager, now hangs in the lobby of the Daniel Golubek Operations Center on Turnpike Industrial Road. the Republican / Ted LaBordeA plaque dedicated...
View ArticleVolunteers clean up Connecticut, Westfield rivers
The local initiative was part of a regional one sponsored by the Connecticut River Watershed Council and included groups as far north as the Canadian border and as south as the Long Island Sound in...
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Alan Dershowitz: Biggest threats to civil liberties are terrorism, response...
Dershowitz, who famously defended O.J. Simpson and Claus Von Bulow, spoke at Westfield State College. Photo by Manon MirabelliDefense attorney and Harvard Law School Professor Alan Dershowitz speaks...
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Banacos Academic Center at Westfield State College honors former student
Jimmy Banacos was an education major in 1970 when he suffered an injury on the lacrosse field that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Submitted photoJimmy Banacos WESTFIELD – An educational center...
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Should Westfield privatize trash collection system? Task force to issue...
The city needs to consider replacing its truck fleet if it continues curbside trash collections. WESTFIELD – The city’s trash collection task force expects to complete its review of private versus...
View ArticleWestfield School Committee seeks public input on school superintendent search
Superintendent Shirley Alvira plans to retire in July WESTFIELD – The School Committee will launch preliminary steps to find a new schools’ superintendent with a hearing on Monday to solicit public...
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2011 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Grand Marshal will be Gerald Healy of West...
The St. Patrick's Parade Committee member is a professor at Westfield State College. The Republican file photoGerald D. Healy, seen during the 2002 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade as parade president,...
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Westfield police supervisor's union endorses Mark Mastroianni for Hampden...
His opponent, Stephen Buoniconti, was endorsed by the local chapter of the National Correctional Employees Union. Democrat Stephen Buoniconti, left, and independent Mark Mastroianni will face off in...
View ArticleWater main break on Mainline Drive in Westfield leaves some businesses...
Water Department personnel remained on the scene at noon Thursday. View Larger Map WESTFIELD – A an overnight water main break on Mainline Drive left about a dozen businesses without water pressure...
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Westfield educators evaluating whether changes are needed in preschool programs
Westfield’s early childhood education program has about 140 youngsters enrolled. WESTFIELD – A group of local educators are looking at preschool programs and services to see if any changes are...
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Lost driver talking on cell phone causes accident, Palmer police say
Police said Katie Runkle of Westfield was charged on multiple counts. File photo PALMER - Police said a two-car accident occurring early Wednesday morning at Palmer and Fuller streets in the...
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