The Westfield News
SWK/Hilltowns
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806Mass. Senate debates charter schools
BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The waitlists are long, and frustration is growing among parents. As of October there were 34,000 Massachusetts students...
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76125 charged in 4 years with human trafficking
STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts has charged 25 people with human trafficking since a new law aimed at cracking...
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1.2KEagle Scout to build Southwick sand shed
SOUTHWICK – The Board of Selectmen this week approved funding an Eagle Scout project proposed by Cote Small. Small asked permission to...
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787State Rep. John Velis to review legislation relevant to veterans
HOLYOKE – State Rep. John C. Velis, of Westfield, 4th Hampden District, will review current and pending legislation relevant to veterans today...
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875Carrington Road in Russell to close Monday
RUSSELL – Carrington Road in Russell will be closed from Monday through July, worst-case, according to John Hoppe, highway superintendent for the...
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78425 patients sue Baystate Noble Hospital
WESTFIELD (WWLP)– Patients who were potentially exposed to dangerous viruses while under the care of Baystate Noble Hospital are now suing. Between...
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Humason weighs in in “Rattlesnake Island” proposal
BOSTON (WWLP) – A group of lawmakers want the state to delay a plan to breed venomous rattlesnakes on Mount Zion Island...
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582Legislative committee reaches deal on solar power bill
STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A legislative committee has reached a deal on a bill designed to help shape the...
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634State police form unit to investigate human trafficking
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts State Police have formed a new unit to investigate incidents of human trafficking involving juveniles. Republican Lt....
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665Legislative leaders take different views on $15 minimum wage
BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — It would be premature for Massachusetts to consider a $15 minimum wage, House Speaker Robert...
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633Gateway Superintendent’s Corner
As we approach annual town meeting time, I am pleased to hear from a variety of sources that our communities think the...
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1.0KSouthwick recognizes the gift of life
SOUTHWICK – Paul Hood is very grateful to a 70-year-old woman he has never met. Because of her, Hood is alive today....
