The Westfield News
Posts By Amy Porter
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2.1KWaterMandatory water restrictions in effect
WESTFIELD – Due to an increased demand for water during the summer months, the Westfield Water Division on behalf of the Board...
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1.7KBusinessSchool Committee votes on budget that restores 19.5 positions
WESTFIELD – The Westfield School Committee voted 6-1 to send a fiscal year 2021 budget of $62,044,820 to the city, one that...
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2.5KBusinessHerbicide treatment on Pequot Pond approved
WESTFIELD – After a lengthy public hearing, the Westfield Conservation Commission June 9 approved a Notice of Intent filed by Hampton Ponds...
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2.0KAround TownWestfield construction projects continue during pandemic
WESTFIELD – City Engineer Mark Cressotti and Department of Public Works Director David Billips talked this week about several projects underway in...
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3.3KBusinessFinance Committee sets budget hearing schedule
WESTFIELD – Ward 2 City Councilor and Finance subcommittee chair Ralph J. Figy announced the schedule for department budget hearings, a public...
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2.6KEducationVIPS surprises Volunteer of the Year at home
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Westfield Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Coordinator Tina Macy, Franklin Avenue Elementary School Principal Chris Tolpa, Adjustment Counselor Kate...
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2.8KAround Town
High Schools host virtual awards assemblies
WESTFIELD – Even a global pandemic can’t stop Westfield Public Schools from awarding the Class of 2020. Both the Westfield Technical Academy...
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1.7KBusinessCouncil approves $1.5 million in free cash for schools
WESTFIELD – Following an explanation from Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr., the City Council unanimously approved the mayor’s request for a $1.5...
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2.3KWestfield NewsroomResolution for sidewalk leading to Walmart recommended
WESTFIELD – Meeting remotely, Legislative & Ordinance chair William Onyski and Councilors James Adams and Michael Burns June 3 recommended a sidewalk...
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2.9KBusinessBoard approves partial closeout of Planet Fitness special permit
WESTFIELD – Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Associates came before the Westfield Planning Board June 2 for a partial closeout on the...
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1.7KAround TownPlanning Board approves special permits and extension
WESTFIELD – The Planning Board continued its work remotely on June 2, granting two special permits and one special permit extension. Farzaan...
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1.9KBusiness
Finance subcommittee meeting results in postponement of budget review
WESTFIELD – Concerns raised during the City Council Finance subcommittee meeting June 1 changed the course of budget discussions in the coming weeks....
