The Westfield News
Posts By Amy Porter
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2.0KBusinessLatest remote learning survey shows some interest in continued virtual learning
WESTFIELD – Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski reported to the School Committee on Feb. 22 about a survey sent to district...
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3.0KBusinessStudent-led project to remove invasives along rivers
WESTFIELD – Lauren DiCarlo, assistant professor of environmental science at Westfield State University, presented an invasive plant management project along the Westfield...
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2.2KBusinessSchool Building Committee reviews green energy options
WESTFIELD – The Franklin Avenue School Building Committee on Feb. 23 heard from Eric Ruoff and Bradley Newkirk of the Green Engineer...
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2.4KBusinessUnion president reviews early teacher retirement bill proposal
WESTFIELD – During the Feb. 22 Westfield School Committee meeting, Westfield Education Association president Lori Lyncoski reviewed a new bill proposing a...
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2.5KEducationFootball, cheerleading and track & field are a go
WESTFIELD – On Monday, Feb. 22, the School Committee reconsidered its decision to cancel Fall 2 sports, allowing football, cheerleading and track...
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3.6KAround TownMello seeks answers from Westfield Water Department
WESTFIELD – At-large Westfield City Councilor Kristen Mello wants a member of the Westfield Water Department to update the council on polyfluoroalkyl...
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6.9KBusinessGolf Acres to reopen under new owner
WESTFIELD – Golf Acres, a 45-acre recreational facility located at 317 Union St., will reopen under new ownership following approval of a...
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2.4KBusinessDESE to review Westfield Special Education department
WESTFIELD – During the week of March 15, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will conduct a scheduled review of...
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1.8KAround TownFirst reading on Western Avenue bond order passes
WESTFIELD – The Westfield City Council Feb. 18 unanimously approved the first reading of a motion to bond for water main repairs...
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2.1KBusinessFlaherty asks to study impact of early teacher retirement bill
WESTFIELD – The last item on the City Council’s Feb. 18 agenda was a motion by At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty to investigate...
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2.3KBusinessFlood concerns discussed at marijuana retailer hearing
WESTFIELD – The RC Retail, dba “Red Cardinal,” recreational marijuana shop planned for 265 Union St. came before the Planning Board...
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5.6KBusinessHeka, Inc. completes cannabis facility
WESTFIELD – Mark Dupuis, director and president of Heka, Inc. announced this week that the 42,000 square-foot cannabis cultivation, processing/manufacturing and dispensary...
