Westfield Archives - Page 190 of 1019

Velis votes with Republicans, shows bipartisan leadership

BOSTON – State Rep. John C. Velis, although a registered Democrat, crossed political party lines once again this week by supporting six...

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Run Stanley 5k Run/Walk benefits Wildlife Sanctuary

WESTFIELD – On Oct. 6, Stanley Park will host the Seventh Annual Run Stanley 5k trail run/walk, to benefit the Frank Stanley...

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Solar Farm hidden among picturesque property at Green Meadow Lumber

WESTFIELD – Passing by Green Meadow Lumber on 994 Western Ave., one would never guess that there is a 10-acre solar farm...

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HazMat container found to be not dangerous

WESTFIELD – City and state emergency response personnel scrambled Saturday morning after a container marked “Bio-Hazard, lead foil inside” was found, apparently...

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Lighting equipment stolen from Old Burying Ground

WESTFIELD- Several pieces of lighting equipment were stolen from the Old Burying Ground on Mechanic Street Saturday evening after the final Ghost...

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7th annual Ghost Tours bring history to life

WESTFIELD- The 7th annual Old Burying Ground Ghost Tours took place on Friday and Saturday at the Mechanic Street cemetery and people...

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WHS German exchange students talk about their experiences

WESTFIELD – Westfield High School has been participating in the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) with Woerth-am-Rhein, a town in southern Germany...

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Artist finds inspiration in everyday settings

WESTFIELD-Marcia Kahn vividly recalls the moment in junior high school when a teacher’s lecture changed the way she visualized art. “When I...

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SEPAC offers ‘Basic Rights’ workshop for parents of children with special needs

WESTFIELD – The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is hosting a workshop on parent’s basic rights on Oct. 3 from 6:30...

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Conservation Commission recommends agreement with Franklin Land Trust

WESTFIELD – Following a review by the Law Department, the Conservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend co-holding a conservation restriction with the...