Opinion Editorial Archives - Page 4 of 15

Commentary: City can get a better deal on Data Center

By Dave Flaherty As a longstanding city councilor, and someone who’s been in the computer industry for about 40 years (about...

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Column: Utility bills expected to be higher this winter

By Thomas Flaherty Sr. There is no way to sugar-coat it. Westfield residents and businesses can expect to pay up to 25...

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Column: Fun fairs are hard work

Columbus Day Weekend came and went like any other in Granville, without a Granville Harvest Fair for the second year in a...

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Velis: Addiction recovery, dairy farmers on senator’s agenda

FROM YOUR STATE SENATOR By John Velis October is upon us! I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend with your...

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Health Bulletin: Some positive news on COVID-19

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By Juanita Carnes FNP, Board of Health chair This is my 39th article written for The Westfield...

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Velis: Work continues on Soldiers’ Home reforms

FROM YOUR STATE SENATOR It was great to see so many of you at the Big E this week. I’m sure plenty...

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Pease: Busy month of openings, events

FROM YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Fall is upon us, and I do enjoy the weather this time of year, at least until the...

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Velis: Listening to business, helping veterans, planting trees this week

FROM THE STATE SENATOR Happy autumn, everyone! With the passing of the equinox this last week, and summer being officially over, things...

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Czaporowski: Schools’ story one of continual improvement

FROM THE DESK OF THE SUPERINTENDENT By Stefan Czaporowski In 2009, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education implemented its accountability...

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Velis: Veterans’ Treatment Court fills a critical need

Hope you’re all doing well! The Big E began this Friday, so bunker down the hatches and prepare for traffic! For anyone...

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Health Bulletin: We need to pull together to fight COVID-19

WESTFIELD PUBLIC HEALTH WEEKLY BULLETIN By Juanita Carnes FNP, Board of Health chair A marriage is much like a community. A union...