Westfield

Fire quenched quickly

WESTFIELD – Nobody was injured and damage was limited after a Monday morning fire charred the loading dock, adjacent areas and a...

Council considering business special permit

WESTFIELD – The City Council conducted a public hearing Thursday on a special permit to allow the new owners of the former...

Fire on South Broad Street

With some friends, enemies not needed

With some friends, enemies not needed WESTFIELD – With some friends, enemies would be superfluous. A Southwick resident found he had one...

Velis ready to represent

WESTFIELD – It was a joyful evening Tuesday, a good party as far as parties go, but for John Velis, the newly...

Residents getting City Hall workout

WESTFIELD – City residents are huffing and puffing at City Hall to get to offices, especially on the second and third floors,...

Residents protest rail trail ramp

WESTFIELD – Residents of East Silver and Gold streets requested the City Council to take action to protect their privacy and the...

This Week in Westfield History

By JEANETTE FLECK WSU Intern One of the oldest places in town is also the most recognizable, if not always by its...

Councilor O’Connell: Ward Four and City of Westfield update

Potholes Yes, this is indeed the year of the pothole. Westfield, as so many other municipalities, has seen street surface deterioration like...

104th plans training, night flights

WESTFIELD – The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base will be executing a homeland defense exercise this weekend beginning...

State to curb smoking in public housing

BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration moved yesterday to stamp out smoking in public housing in Massachusetts. The Department of Housing...

Council to reconsider rail trail issue

WESTFIELD – The City Council will continue its discussion tonight of two appropriations and an order for taking land to construct an...