The Westfield News
Westfield
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Notable Deaths
On February 17, 2011, Police Officer Kevin Swords, was the first emergency responder to arrive at a burning house, and he attempted...
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Westfield projects near completion
WESTFIELD – To city motorists, it may seem like the city’s streets have always been under construction but, in fact, the recent...
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Voc-Tech looks ahead to new century
WESTFIELD – This was quite a year for Westfield Vocational Technical High School (WVTHS). In 2011, the school, formerly the Westfield Trade...
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Tragedy strikes Westfield in 2011
WESTFIELD – Tragedies during 2011 claimed seven lives in the city, with a residential fire that claimed two lives and five victims...
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Foul weather frequent in 2011
WESTFIELD – New England is known for its unpredictable weather, hence the old adage of “If you don’t like the weather, wait...
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Westfield moves forward in 2011
WESTFIELD – Westfield is showing signs of recovery from the Great Recession as several new commercial ventures have come to the city...
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New Year brings new Westfield Planning Board
WESTFIELD – Since Mayor Daniel Knapik chose not to reappoint Community Development Director and Senior Planner Larry Smith earlier this month, the...
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Smith’s tenure remembered
WESTFIELD – Community Development Director and Senior Planner Larry Smith’s tenure with Westfield is remembered by Planning Board members as a time...
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Arrested development: guest unwilling to leave
WESTFIELD – A Southampton man who was arrested for motor vehicle charges Tuesday morning apparently was so pleased with his accommodations at...
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Parking enforcement to resume
WESTFIELD – Parking permits for the city’s several off-street parking lots have been offered since early December and the parking regulations will...
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New Korean War vet commander
WESTFIELD – Westfield resident Joseph Kalesnik has never forgotten “the forgotten war.” A U.S. Army veteran, Kalesnik served in Korea for 13...
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Pedestrian safety issues raised
WESTFIELD – City officials are working to resolve two pedestrian safety issues raised by a South Maple Street resident Wednesday at the...
