The Westfield News
SWK/Hilltowns
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Snow buildup and heavy rain can be dangerous
FRAMINGHAM – “With the addition of rain, dry, fluffy snow piled on roofs can act as a sponge, absorbing any additional moisture,...
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Police seek owner of medals
SOUTHWICK – Earning a Purple Heart or Medal of Merit is no easy task. It takes bravery, honor and dedication above the...
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Gateway Superintendent’s Corner
I wish everyone a joyous and wonderful “Holiday” season for, despite whether you observe Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, or some...
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MEMA issues ice safety precautions
FRAMINGHAM – As temperatures drop, and bodies of water throughout the area begin to freeze over, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)...
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Early dismissal, school closings ahead of storm
Although the season’s first storm did not impact schools, the second storm expected to hit today is already causing early dismissals and...
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DPW director makes budget requests
SOUTHWICK – Preliminary budget discussions continued with the Board of Selectmen last night with Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Randy Brown....
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Local food, farm gifts offered
BOSTON – The Patrick administration is encouraging consumers to give locally produced gifts from farms across the Commonwealth this holiday season. A...
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MEMA offers precautions for extreme cold
FRAMINGHAM – “As we enter the time of year when we can expect extremely low temperatures and wind chills, we all must...
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Memorial benches honor loved ones
SOUTHWICK – After losing a loved one, people often search for a public way to honor them. In Southwick, people can now...
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Worthington man returns Civil War papers
ANDREW AMELINCKX, The Berkshire Eagle WORTHINGTON (AP) — The court document ordered tobacco farmer Robert Ashby Jr. to pay the local mercantile...
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Region braces for first significant winter storm
WESTFIELD – Area residents who have been dreaming of a White Christmas will have that dream come true this weekend when a...
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Red Cross hosts legislative breakfast
SPRINGFIELD – The American Red Cross played host to several members of the western Massachusetts legislative body, including Montgomery’s Rep. Peter Kocot...
