The Westfield News
SWK/Hilltowns
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1.1KInterstate Towing to assist Southwick police with towing
SOUTHWICK – A week after the town’s main police tow operator announced it would no longer provide service, an additional back-up tow...
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571Downing plans to remain vocal
Earlier this week, State Senator Benjamin Downing announced he will not seek re-election to a sixth term in November. Downing serves 52...
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1.1KSouthwick highlights historical figures
SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Regional School cafeteria was transformed into a history museum of sorts Wednesday, filled with politicians, entertainers, scientists and...
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745Baker says nearly $40B budget holds line on spending, taxes
BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday filed what he called a fiscally responsible $39.6 billion state...
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580DeLeo to outline goals for 2016 session
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo planned to urge fellow House members to wade into contentious fights over charter schools...
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591As Gov. Baker readies budget plan, groups warn of shortfalls
BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and the Democratic-controlled Legislature have their work cut out for them...
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700Tensions flare at Southampton TM
By CHRIS LINDAHL @cmlindahl Daily Hampshire Gazette SOUTHAMPTON — Debate over adding a second Fire Department shift grew heated on the special...
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1.3KBrown offers DPW budget highlights
SOUTHWICK – Department of Public Works Director Randy Brown is seeking a few additions to the budget for next fiscal year. Brown...
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630Sen. Markey blocking FDA nominee on opioid approval concerns
STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is blocking Senate confirmation of a new commissioner for the Food...
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607Law ends practice of sending addicted women to state prison
STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is ending its longstanding practice of sending women with alcohol or substance abuse problems...
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509State firefighter exam deadline is March 1
BOSTON – State Senator Don Humason and Representative John Velis announced today that the Massachusetts Human Resource Division (HRD) will be holding...
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Baker seeks $5M to address chronic unemployment
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker says his upcoming state budget request will include $5 million to address chronic unemployment. The program...
