The Westfield News
Posts By Hope E. Tremblay
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1.4KAround TownSouthwick recycling costs to increase by over $20 per ton
SOUTHWICK – The town’s recycling costs will increase from $70 per ton to $93 per ton in the first year of a...
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4.2KAround TownGilbert Gottfried to bring his comedy show to Westfield
WESTFIELD – Actor and comedian Gilbert Gottfried continues to reinvent himself. The 64-year-old Brooklyn native started out on the New York City...
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2.5KSWK/HilltownsContestants prepare for annual Sons of Erin Colleen Ball
WESTFIELD – Thirteen young women are hoping to be named Westfield’s Colleen or a member of her court this year. The women...
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2.1KSWK/HilltownsPreventing veteran suicide is goal of Home Base, local leaders
WESTFIELD – More than 40 local leaders, including first responders, veteran’s agents and mental healthcare providers, gathered Jan. 13 at Western Massachusetts...
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2.4KAround TownMother-daughter duo using sewing skills to help animals in Australia
SOUTHWICK – News media around the globe are reporting that a billion animals have died in the bushfires in Australia, and millions...
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1.3KHealthFaces of Carson: Peg’s story
When Peg sought psychiatric hospitalization a decade ago, she knew she needed help for her mental health. “I was suicidal and afraid...
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1.3KSWK/HilltownsSelect Board considers full-time library position request
SOUTHWICK – Members of the Select Board are considering creating a full-time position at the Southwick Public Library. Librarian Lynn Blair requested...
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2.4KAround TownBlue Umbrella owner hopes auction will ‘save’ his bookshop
WESTFIELD – Blue Umbrella Books owner Russell Atwood has made public his struggle to keep his shop open. The book store’s Facebook...
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5.7KWestfield NewsroomKelly Pease seeks state representative seat
WESTFIELD – Kelly Pease has announced his candidacy for Westfield’s state representative. Pease spent the past year as the Senate aide to...
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1.9KSWK/HilltownsSouthwick partners with Eversource for energy efficiencies
SOUTHWICK – Southwick is partnering with Eversource on a capital project that will create energy efficiencies at Town Hall and the fire...
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1.5KSWK/HilltownsGrant project applications sought in Southwick
SOUTHWICK – Erica Johnson of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Jan. 7 told Southwick Select Board members there is money available to...
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1.9KWestfieldHumason says first day as mayor was ‘wonderful’
WESTFIELD – Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. spent his first day in the corner office Jan. 6 organizing, attending meetings and planning...
