The Westfield News
Posts By Lori Szepelak
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1.4KAround TownFirm using technology to recapture iconic cake
WESTFIELD-A replica of the iconic birthday cake from the city’s 1969 300th celebration is in its final design phase in Justin White’s...
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1.3KPolice/FireSenior Safety Office set to open at senior center
WESTFIELD-Officer Mark Carboneau wants seniors to think of him as a “family member in uniform.” Carboneau, a member of the city’s Community...
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1.3KAround Town‘Little Shop’ promises ‘surprises, scares’
WESTFIELD-Since August, actors from across Western Massachusetts have been rehearsing diligently to bring a beloved musical comedy to the Westfield Theatre Group’s...
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895Around TownTickets selling fast for unique bingo fundraiser
WESTFIELD-A fun night of bingo next month awaits area residents – with proceeds benefiting “innovative learning experiences” in the public schools. The...
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956HealthDeadline nears for MomProm ‘Pink Passes’
WESTFIELD-Volunteers who work behind the scenes at the Western Mass MomProm are inspired by the women they celebrate each fall – women...
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2.1KAround TownIt takes a village to host Westfield PumpkinFest
WESTFIELD-With the “huge success” of last fall’s Westfield PumpkinFest, organizers have joined forces with additional city organizations to expand on its inaugural...
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1.3KAround TownWSU cheerleaders share expertise with youth team
WESTFIELD-As Westfield Youth Cheer members gear up for competition later this month, Westfield State University cheerleaders recently passed on some pointers which...
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1.5KFood/TravelSoup kitchen in ‘desperate’ need of funds
WESTFIELD-“We’re pretty desperate,” said Ann Kousch, board president of the Westfield Soup Kitchen, on the need for funds to sustain the program...
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3.6KAround TownAdults find a ‘safe haven’ in city
WESTFIELD-For Heather Smith, March 28, 2018 was a defining moment in her life. “I tried to kill myself,” said Smith during a...
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890EducationFree Healing Hearts Program for ‘grand families’
WESTFIELD-As opioid addictions continue to escalate regionally, a new program at the Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center will provide support to...
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4.4KEducationPAL connects police, youth through mentoring
WESTFIELD-In the coming months, cadets with the Westfield Police Department will become an integral part of the PAL Program at the Boys...
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1.6KAround TownHaunted landmarks, facial hair competition to benefit 350th
WESTFIELD-From haunted landmarks to beards and mustaches of all shapes and sizes, two fundraisers in October promise to enlighten and entertain attendees...
