The Westfield News
Posts By Peter Francis
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1.5KWestfieldSoup kitchen ready for Thanksgiving dinner
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Soup Kitchen is preparing to host it’s annual Thanksgiving dinner at it’s Meadow Street location on Thursday. According...
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811WestfieldStudy: Mass. schools punish more minorities
BOSTON — Massachusetts public schools punish a disproportionately high number of minorities and students with disabilities with out-of-school suspensions, putting them at...
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1.0KWestfieldWSU community rallies around ailing prof
WESTFIELD – For students and faculty in Westfield State University’s Ely Hall, the sight of Dr. Henry O. Wefing, Jr. is always...
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831WestfieldMore cuts to local aid sought by Governor
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration ordered nearly $200 million in immediate spending cuts yesterday while asking lawmakers to approve reductions in...
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935BusinessBoard opts to continue Hudson Drive hearing
SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Planning Board will continue a hearing on a plan hatched by a local entrepreneur for a building on Hudson...
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932SWK/HilltownsGateway preps for DESE needs conference
HUNTINGTON – During last night’s meeting of the Gateway Regional School Committee, a discussion was held regarding the upcoming reorganization needs conference...
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808WestfieldSchool Committee approves Anonymous Alerts funding
WESTFIELD – Efforts are being made to reduce incidents of bullying in Westfield schools. Last night, the Westfield School Committee approved a transfer...
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827BusinessBusinesses give 2 cents on falling gas, oil prices
WESTFIELD – Chuck Kelly, owner of Court Street’s Flowers by Webster and a self-avowed “micro businessman” is always looking to find economical...
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849Westfield104th to hold night flight exercises
WESTFIELD – The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base will be conducting evening training flights as part of standard...
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1.2KWestfieldTrees planted on Mechanic Street
WESTFIELD – Plans to replant three trees in one of the city’s most densely populated neighborhoods hit a temporary snag yesterday, as...
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1.1KWestfieldVoc-Tech recognized for job training
WESTFIELD – A recent report published by the Pioneer Institute has concluded that Massachusetts manufacturers and small businesses are offsetting an acute...
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1.1KEntertainmentLocal performer touring with Disney
WESTFIELD – Most kids grow up shooting for the moon, dreaming of being stars in some capacity – on the silver screen...
