The Westfield News
Police/Fire
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2.8KSouthwick EMS trio delivers baby
SOUTHWICK – Southwick paramedics Jessica Bishop and Stephen Backman, along with EMT David Dobchak, were not sure what they would encounter when...
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1.5KCity Council approves police requests, first reading on water bond
WESTFIELD – The City Council April 15 approved all items on the agenda up for a vote, with a few dissensions. The...
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2.7KDickinson appointed acting police captain
WESTFIELD- Detective Lt. Stephan Dickinson was appointed acting captain April 13 by the Police Commission following the retirement of Cap. Michael A....
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7.8KPolice raid yields drugs, guns and cash
WESTFIELD – Pounds of marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms, thousands of dollars, firearms, ammunition and assorted marijuana products were seized Friday when city detectives...
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2.5KFire Commission hires six new firefighters
WESTFIELD- The Fire Commission voted unanimously to hire six new paramedic firefighters April 5 during a special Fire Commission meeting. The six...
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2.0KLetters of commendation approved for fire department employees
WESTFIELD- The Fire Commission voted unanimously April 5 to send a letter of commendation to all fire department employees who worked during...
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2.8KCapt. McCabe retires from city police department
WESTFIELD – Westfield Police Capt. Michael A. McCabe retired April 2 after nearly 40 years on the job. McCabe began his career...
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2.0KLetter: Putnam seeks votes
To the Editor I’m Terry Putnam, and I’m running for the Southwick Town Board of Health. With over 40 years in healthcare,...
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2.5KAlleged child enticer released pending trial
WESTFIELD – A city firefighter alleged to have enticed a child on-was released from custody March 29 with conditions to ensure the...
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5.2KMcCabe announces mayoral candidacy
WESTFIELD – Although election papers cannot be pulled until April 5, Michael A. McCabe this week announced his candidacy for mayor. McCabe,...
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Sting catches city firefighter enticing a child
WESTFIELD – A city firefighter was held without right to bail after he was arraigned in Westfield District Court Monday on...
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1.4KRETIRE THE FIRE: Getting the help you need in an emergency
By Tina Gorman Westfield Council on Aging director “9-1-1. What is the address of your emergency?” It is not unusual for older...
