The Westfield News
Posts By Peter Francis
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SWK/Hilltowns
MCAS results mixed
WESTFIELD- Scores posted by Massachusetts high school students on standardized MCAS tests continue to improve, yet many graduates are still not fully...
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Business
Barnes hosts ESGR Employer Day
WESTFIELD – On Friday, the 104th Barnes Air National Guard base hosted its annual employer day sponsored by the Employment Support for...
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Westfield
Ribbon cut at University Hall, more building to come
WESTFIELD – On Thursday afternoon, Westfield State University President Dr. Evan Dobelle was joined by a group consisting of members of the...
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Westfield
Forum House turns 25
WESTFIELD – A scene reminiscent of a summer block party began at around noon at the 55 Broad Street location of the...
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Westfield
Westfield teachers’ health benefits examined
WESTFIELD – According to claims made by Westfield Education Association President Lori Hovey to The Westfield News last week, the entry salary...
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Business
State reports clean energy job growth
CAMBRIDGE – Following an announcement at the Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems Tuesday, it appears that Massachusetts is increasing the amount...
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Business
F.L. Roberts approved to submit application
WESTFIELD – The F.L. Roberts Company of Springfield was given approval to apply for a beer and wine package store license for...
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SWK/Hilltowns
minimum wage raise impact debated
BOSTON – A summer study by a national business group says an increase in the Commonwealth’s minimum wage would be disastrous for...
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Business
Dobelle addresses Chamber at September breakfast
WESTFIELD – The sun had barely risen as cars began pulling into Barnes Air National Guard Base, with area merchants and businesspeople...
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Westfield
‘Serious concerns’ raised over spending
BOSTON – After a summer of investigation into the exorbitant spending of Westfield State University President Dr. Evan Dobelle, it appears that...
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Westfield
Westfield teachers begin work-to-rule
WESTFIELD – What has certainly been a contentious start to the academic year in the Westfield school district in the aftermath of...
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Westfield
Voc-Tech carpenters ready to beautify downtown
WESTFIELD – Carpentry students at Westfield Vocational Technical High School are readying their saws and hammers to begin constructing a pavilion in...
