The Westfield News
SWK/Hilltowns
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New England governors sign energy pact
AUGUSTA, Maine — The six New England governors have agreed to work together to develop a regional energy strategy aimed at lowering...
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Information request policy updated
SOUTHWICK – Town Clerk Michelle Hill has updated the town’s policy for requesting information. Hill told the Board of Selectmen last week...
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Humason Named Senate Minority Whip
BOSTON – Senator Don Humason (R-Westfield) has been named the new Senate Minority Whip by Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). As...
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Museum ready for Valley Gives
WESTFIELD – As nonprofit organizations from Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties eagerly anticipate the second annual Valley Gives online event on December...
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Southwick announces holiday trash hours
SOUTHWICK – Department of Public Works Director (DPW) Randy Brown announced holiday hours at the town transfer station during this week’s Board...
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State income tax to be cut on Jan. 1
BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts income tax will drop slightly in the new year — to 5.20 percent...
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It’s my party…
SOUTHWICK – The annual town employee and volunteer holiday celebration is being changed a bit this year. Traditionally, a luncheon for town...
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Gateway Superintendent’s Corner
One of our staff members shared an article on “stacked ranking” with me recently that talked about its use in big business...
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Hampden County to receive manufacturing training
LYNN – Yesterday, the Commonwealth’s Housing and Economic Development (HED) Secretary Greg Bialecki pledged $1.3 million from the state in support of...
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STGRSD plans for lean budget
SOUTHWICK – Superintendent of Schools John Barry assured the Board of Selectmen last night that the Fiscal Year 2015 school district budget...
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Local author launches book
WESTFIELD – R.W. Thompson is no stranger to writing. Or rejection slips. “I’ve been looking for a publisher for six years,” said...
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Major retailer sets sights on Southwick
SOUTHWICK – The town could have a new retailer if plans presented by Incremental Development, LLC (ID) are approved. Representatives of ID...
