The Westfield News
Business
-
875City tests outdoor public WiFi downtown
By ERICA FLYNN Correspondent WESTFIELD – RunWestfield participants weren’t the only ones testing their strength and speed as they headed down Elm...
-
621Massachusetts home sales down in April
BOSTON (AP) — The number of single-family homes sold in Massachusetts fell in April when compared to the year-ago month, but because...
-
Conn. casino bill now faces uncertain path
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Legislation creating a two-step process for possibly opening a new tribal casino in Connecticut...
-
738Unemployment rate falls to 4.7 percent
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts gained jobs for an eighth consecutive month in April while the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.7 percent,...
-
Senate passes revamped Connecticut casino bill
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — State senators voted Wednesday night to create a two-step process for possibly opening a...
-
Official: Latest version of casino bill won’t affect compact
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A retooled casino bill would not adversely affect the state’s lucrative agreement with its...
-
602Theme parks turning aging coasters into new thrill rides
JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press AGAWAM – Bigger, faster and more extreme are what count when it comes to roller coasters. So what’s...
-
Lawmakers overhaul Connecticut casino bill
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a retooled bill that would create...
-
741College students help market Russian robot
JIM KINNEY, The Republican SPRINGFIELD (AP) — The XTurion robot can smell smoke, hear a window breaking and notice a broken pipe...
-
704Summer youth jobs program kicks-off
WESTFIELD – The Regional Employment Board (REB) of Hampden County hosted a kick-off at Shaker Farms Country Club on Friday for its...
-
609Plastic bag and bottle bans take effect
ANITA FRITZ, The Recorder GREENFIELD (AP) — Several cities and towns throughout the state have banned either plastic bags or bottles. Some...
-
718Apple co-founder talks early stages of company
BRIAN STEELE, Republican of Springfield SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Steve Wozniak captivated the crowd last Friday at the MassMutual Center, telling stories from...
