Dan Desrochers, Author at The Westfield News

WRAFT celebrating first anniversary

WESTFIELD—The resident-led advocacy group Westfield Residents Advocating For Themselves (WRAFT) is celebrating their one-year anniversary next weekend and are inviting residents to...

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Police chief retirement planned, next steps for city

WESTFIELD—The city is starting its efforts now to replace Police Chief John Camerota, with his retirement expected in June next year. Camerota...

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Police seek help IDing suspects

WESTFIELD—Police are seeking assistance in identifying two suspects related to allegedly using cloned credit cards. The Westfield Police Detective Bureau is looking...

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Health

City files suit against firefighting foam manufacturers

WESTFIELD—The city of Westfield has filed a lawsuit against manufacturers of firefighting foam that is alleged to be related to the contamination...

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Police log, Feb. 7, 2018

WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 1:13 p.m.: Accident, Franklin Street and Elm Street. Police received a report...

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Health

City seeks bids for water meter project

WESTFIELD—The city is seeking bids to complete the installation of new water meters at residences across Westfield. The installation of the new...

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Eight-year-old donates to Athenaeum

WESTFIELD—Many children, when they turn eight years old, may want toys or games. But not Sophia Kotarski Kotarski donated over $400 to...

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Court log, Feb. 6, 2018

NOTE: First portion is for cases from Feb. 5, 2018 Westfield District Court Feb. 5, 2018 Brandon W. Smith, 37, 11 Pine...

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Police log, Feb. 6, 2018

WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 2:11 a.m.: Illegal trash disposal, Westfield Technical Academy, Smith Avenue. Police reported...

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