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Franklin Ave. teacher wins national STEM award

WESTFIELD — Franklin Avenue Elementary School Principal Chris Tolpa recently announced that second grade teacher Lindsey Ayers has received a Project Lead...

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Ice cream cart spreads joy in senior community

WESTFIELD — For most adults, long gone are the days of chasing after the ice cream truck as it plays repetitive music...

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Kids can create their own storybook at art class

WESTFIELD — ArtSpace will offer an opportunity for children and their families to write their own storybook on Saturday, Oct. 2, at...

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Heka marijuana dispensary readies for Oct. 1 opening

WESTFIELD — Marijuana prescription patients and recreational users will get their “Gift from the Gods” this Friday. Heka Inc. will host a...

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Volunteers sought for teen girls’ health program

WESTFIELD — Edward Mello Jr., director and president of the Greater Westfield and Western Hampden County Medical Reserve Corps and Greater Westfield...

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Curriculum review turns to English, social skills this year

WESTFIELD — Teachers will be involved in the push for standard grade-level curriculums across all Westfield schools, administrators said on Sept. 20....

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MCAS results show greater drop in math than English

WESTFIELD — School Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski wasn’t shocked that Westfield students did worse on MCAS in 2021 than in previous years. “I...

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School nutrition income, spending rose this year

WESTFIELD — When calling on Food Services Director Rachel Kania for an update to the School Committee on Sept. 20, Superintendent Stefan...

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WTA swimmers can join Bombers this year

WESTFIELD — On Sept. 20, the School Committee approved two new two-year cooperative sports agreements for Westfield High School and Westfield Technical...