The Westfield News
Water
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1.4KAllie says decision not to support $13 million bond was on the side of caution
WESTFIELD – At-large City Councilor Dan Allie, who chairs the Finance sub-committee, said that his decision not to support the $13 million...
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1.7KWRAFT celebrates first anniversary of advocating for clean water
WESTFIELD – Westfield Residents Advocating for Themselves (WRAFT) celebrated the first anniversary of its founding in response to the perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)...
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1.2KLake official urges caution on ice
SOUTHWICK – Lake Management Committee Chairman Dick Grannells, who resides on Congamond Lake said he is concerned about the areas of open...
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2.3KWRAFT celebrating first anniversary
WESTFIELD—The resident-led advocacy group Westfield Residents Advocating For Themselves (WRAFT) is celebrating their one-year anniversary next weekend and are inviting residents to...
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3.1KCity files suit against firefighting foam manufacturers
WESTFIELD—The city of Westfield has filed a lawsuit against manufacturers of firefighting foam that is alleged to be related to the contamination...
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1.3KCity seeks bids for water meter project
WESTFIELD—The city is seeking bids to complete the installation of new water meters at residences across Westfield. The installation of the new...
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3.4KPortion of Westfield water not properly treated
WESTFIELD—The city’s Water Department reported that in November the city did not meet an adequate residual chlorine level in water at the...
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1.4KSouthwick DPW addressing pipeline issues on College Hwy
SOUTHWICK – On Wednesday afternoon, a water break occurred near Ray’s Farm on College Highway. According to DPW Director Randy Brown, water...
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WRAFT to hold informational meeting Sunday
WESTFIELD—In an effort to help further educate and advocate for residents about perceived issues with the water in the city, the community...
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1.6KYear in Review: Westfield water contamination issues
WESTFIELD—Perhaps the most lasting topic over the past year-plus in Westfield has been water. There were many reactions to the water contamination...
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Petitions for blood testing making progress
WESTFIELD—A community group concerned with the state of Westfield water is continuing its work on petitions to get blood testing for residents...
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Cowles Bridge waiver received by WFD
WESTFIELD—Several of the Westfield Fire Department’s vehicles will now be able to use Cowles Bridge during emergencies, after the waiver was officially...
