The Westfield News
Opinion Editorial
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3.2KSpread smiles, not the virus
It’s been pretty quiet in my neighborhood. With the exception of chirping birds (hooray for spring!) and the occasional dog barking, I...
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2.3KVelis is busier than ever representing the city, Soldiers’ Home
Hello Westfield, I hope you’re all staying safe and healthy during these difficult times. It is officially April, after what felt like...
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Call me, maybe.
What a time we are living in. And I don’t necessarily mean that in a bad way. Yes, this is challenging and...
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‘Home schooling’ is not my expertise
I have ALWAYS appreciated teachers, but I have even more respect for them as I stumble through this new world with my...
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Keep living, with caution
As I write this column, it’s Thursday night. I’ve been sitting here with my laptop and a glass of wine waiting for...
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Future of St. Mary’s schools is bright
As an alum of St. Mary’s, I am thrilled to see progress at the high school. Principal Matt Collins, his staff and...
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Stopping the presses for good on two community papers
It seems surreal that the last edition of The Longmeadow News was published last week. The weekly paid paper was under the...
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Missing Cline’s
The region was in an uproar last week when White Hut in West Springfield closed its doors abruptly. It was followed days...
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Fudgesicle dreams in February
Growing up on the south side of Westfield, my family usually gravitated toward Southwick for frozen summer treats. It was always special...
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1.4KAllie files resolution to oppose carbon tax
WESTFIELD – Westfield City Councilor Dan Allie has filed a resolution opposing TCI, the Transportation and Climate Initiative. “The motion will be...
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What exactly is plant-based anyway?
Snoop Dogg is a pretty convincing – and amusing – marketing tool. His commercial for Dunkin’s new plant-based Beyond Sausage sandwich caught...
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SIck? Stay home!
Keep your kids home. I’m hearing this a lot lately in reference to sending sick kids to school. And I’m generally in...
