The Westfield News
Posts By Lori Szepelak
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2.2KAround TownBig Y eliminating plastic bags Aug. 1
SPRINGFIELD-Saving the planet – one plastic bag at a time – is the latest initiative for Big Y Foods, Inc. Starting Aug....
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1.6KAround TownCollection drive underway to help homeless teens
WESTFIELD-For homeless teens, a safe haven on Broad Street will soon celebrate its third year of providing a secure home, as well...
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1.0KSportsTournament to benefit hill town sports programs
WORTHINGTON – Chester resident Sarah DaSilva recently took a fundraising suggestion from her husband Adam, and is hopeful that area residents will...
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1.0KSWK/HilltownsVolunteers sought for paint party
BLANDFORD-With less than two months to opening day for the Blandford Fair, volunteers are needed to help spruce up the grounds. “With...
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1.6KAround TownCultural Council gears up for grant cycle
WESTFIELD-The Westfield Cultural Council’s next grant cycle opens Sept. 1 and local organizations involved in cultural activities are encouraged to apply online....
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2.8KAround TownLongtime friends plan 4,000-mile trek
WESTFIELD-Three longtime friends are embarking on the journey of a lifetime – on their bikes. Don Podolski of Westfield, owner of New...
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4.6KEntertainmentRestoration project underway for art show buildings; volunteers needed
BLANDFORD-Since the early 1900’s, the two buildings that now showcase the annual art show exhibition during the annual Blandford Fair have stood...
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1.5KAround TownToastmasters ‘changes’ lives
WESTFIELD-A cabinetmaker for 35 years, Steve Lanning found that while he had built his reputation through his work, when an idea for...
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1.6KAround TownAcoustic guitar players welcome to ‘jam’ at senior center
WESTFIELD-Larry O’Brien has been making music – with friends – since his college days in the 1960’s. O’Brien shared a fond memory...
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2.2KAround TownWarrior’s Art Room relocates, expands hours
WESTFIELD-Russell residents Steve and Brenda Jones are on a mission – to provide a healing environment through art in its many forms...
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1.5KAround TownInput from public sought on Athenaeum 5-year plan
WESTFIELD-The last phase of creating a “solid” five-year strategic plan for the Westfield Athenaeum takes place July 31 in the Lang Auditorium....
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1.6KBusinessPurse Bingo among events to help offset WYF expenses
WESTFIELD-With extensive work underway to rejuvenate the Westfield High School athletic fields, the Joe Jachym Field and Billy Bullens Field, organizations including...
