The Westfield News
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State Environmental Officials Predict Another Year of Defoliation from Gypsy Moth in 2017
BOSTON – Following widespread defoliation by the invasive gypsy moth in 2016, state environmental officials are predicting another season of higher than usual...
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A way to bring awareness to drug addiction needs your help
WESTFIELD—The Westfield Drug Task Force is seeking new locations for its Wall of Healing and Hope. The wall, which is used to...
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Town officials making the public aware of the dangers on the ice
SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Police Department made a post on their Facebook Page, in regards to the dangers of open water on...
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661Westfield water information data expected
WESTFIELD–A plethora of water quality related data was released to The Westfield News on Wednesday and as we continue to provide you,...
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Southwick Fire Department discusses life saving idea for upcoming budget
SOUTHWICK – Earlier this week, Chief Russ Anderson of the Southwick Fire Department discussed his budget plans for the upcoming year. The...
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State announces that Westfield’s drought conditions have improved
WESTFIELD – The Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs announced the current drought conditions for all parts of the state in...
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Noble Hospital nurses picket for contract negotiations with Baystate Health
WESTFIELD – The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) provided an informational picket for the Baystate Noble Hospital nurses on Wednesday afternoon. The picket...
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Faces of Carson
These were the only people Darcy could really talk to. She knew that when she told them how she moved back in...
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886MassDEP visits area due to aquifer contamination
EASTHAMPTON—Water contamination is continuing to be an issue for Westfield, which prompted a visit from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)...
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945Police and fire hold blood drive for friendly competition
SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Fire and Police Departments had their blood drive on Monday afternoon. The last few years, police and fire...
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Anne Mountain finds a breath of fresh air
SOUTHWICK – Most days throughout the week are filled with breaths of fresh air for 81-year-old Anne Mountain. A resident of Southwick...
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Local foundation helps to craft life-saving legislation
WESTFIELD—A local foundation may finally see their efforts turned into law this week. Gov. Charlie Baker is expected to sign a bill...
