Peter Francis

Posts By Peter Francis

• Westfield

  School Committee approves new Unit B contract

  WESTFIELD – After working without a contract since early September, the Westfield School District has reconciled with the Unit B members of...

• Westfield

  School Tech Committee discusses BYOD

  WESTFIELD – In an age of increased availability of advanced technological devices such as tablets and smartphones, a burgeoning movement called bring-your-own-device,...

• Business

  Local man takes gamble on MGM position

  LAS VEGAS – It’s been a tumultuous time for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding gambling, as some cities and towns across the...

• Westfield

  Dobelle’s defense bill deferred

  STURBRIDGE – Following a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Westfield State University Board of Trustees Thursday evening, Board Chairman John...

• Westfield

  Westfield State to modernize policies

  STURBRIDGE – Common business practices from the corporate world may soon be coming to Westfield State University. A meeting of the finance...

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  Owls tip season off with Midnight Madness

  WESTFIELD – As the crisp fall air has recently been replaced by the chill of winter, fans of the Westfield State Owls...

• SWK/Hilltowns

  Commission unveils new housing plan

  CHICOPEE – Over 100 representatives from local and regional housing authorities come together yesterday morning for the unveiling of a new regional...

• Westfield Newsroom

  Westfield State funding restored

  WESTFIELD – According to a statement released by Westfield State University yesterday the university has been advised by state Commissioner of Higher...

• Business

  Indian Motorcycles approved

  WESTFIELD – After several months of going through the proper channels, Indian Motorcycles has been given the green light. At a meeting...

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  Sobel eager to host ‘Hoop Heaven’

  LONGMEADOW – When it comes to basketball, Dr. Steve Sobel has been hip to the game for quite some time now. Hailing...

• Sports

  Andruzzi leads Noble charge against cancer

  SPRINGFIELD – It would likely be a safe bet that the majority of professional athletes might not be able to find Westfield...

• Business

  Craft beer makers heading to Statehouse

  BOSTON – Craft beer makers are heading to Beacon Hill to oppose a law they say is choking off job growth in...