The Westfield News
Posts By Amy Porter
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1.1KWestfieldThe Stevens Family formally signs $350,000 gift to Westfield State University
WESTFIELD – Philanthropist Brian Stevens officially signed his family’s $350,000 gift to Westfield State University at a ceremony on Friday. The gift...
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883BusinessCouncil addresses local meal and hotel tax
WESTFIELD – During his briefing to the City Council on Thursday, Mayor Brian P. Sullivan asked the City Council for immediate consideration...
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698WestfieldSchool administrators say early retirement incentives saved jobs
WESTFIELD – 11-13 teachers will be taking advantage of early retirement incentives offered by the Westfield Public Schools in May, saving at...
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827WestfieldFinance Committee budget hearings find “bare bones”
WESTFIELD – At–large City Councilors and members of the Finance Sub-Committee David Flaherty and Matthew T. Heynigen held another budget meeting on...
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1.0KWestfieldMunger Hill students learn about colonial life in Westfield
WESTFIELD – Munger Hill Elementary School students have been busy exploring what life was like in 18th century Westfield. Principal Marcia Estelle...
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745WestfieldTeachers trade severance pay for longevity increases
WESTFIELD – At a Special Meeting of the School Committee on Tuesday, prior to the budget hearing with the City Council Finance...
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744WestfieldVIPS holds volunteer appreciation brunch at Tiger’s Pride
WESTFIELD – VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) held a volunteer appreciation brunch at Tiger’s Pride on Wednesday morning. Westfield Technical Academy Principal...
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800WestfieldBudget Hearings focus on savings and possible revenue sources
WESTFIELD – The second in a series of budget hearings on city departments was held on Thursday by the Finance Sub-Committee of...
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1.0KSWK/HilltownsHuntington designated a Purple Heart Town
HUNTINGTON – The town of Huntington has joined 80 other cities and towns in Massachusetts, including Northampton, Easthampton, Holyoke, Springfield and Southwick,...
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646Westfield NewsroomFinance Committee recommends $600,000 cut to school department
WESTFIELD – At-large Councilor David Flaherty, a member of the Finance sub-Committee, started the budget hearing on Tuesday by saying $1.5 to...
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871Police/FireHuntington Fire Department to host Safety Day on Saturday
HUNTINGTON – The Huntington Fire Department will host a Safety Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Littleville Elementary School...
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763WestfieldSchool Committee is treated to a song and some good news before budget meetings
WESTFIELD – Monday night’s School Committee meeting opened with the school song, “Peace like a river,” by the Newcomer’s Program at Highland...
