The Westfield News
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Traffic issues impact retail project
WESTFIELD – The Planning Board voted to continue the public hearing for the proposed commercial development at a former Springfield Road car...
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Shaker Road better less traveled
WESTFIELD – Patty Hebert is a very patient woman. She has to be. After all, Hebert runs a daycare center at her...
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Board seeks to extend medical marijuana buffer
WESTFIELD – The Planning Board approved an amendment to the proposed medical marijuana ordinance following a protracted debate last night. The board...
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Four new firefighters appointed
WESTFIELD – The city’s four newest firefighters were sworn into service by the City Clerk Karen Fanion Friday at a special meeting...
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State gives $1.5 million to MLPs
BOSTON – The Patrick administration Tuesday announced $1.5 million in funding for energy efficiency programs for customers of municipal light plants (MLP),...
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Gas pipeline limits boosting electricity price
STEPHEN SINGER, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A lack of pipelines into New England is making natural gas costlier, pushing up...
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Bill seeks to update public records laws
STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Beacon Hill committee has recommended lawmakers take a second look at the Massachusetts Legislature’s...
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Bill targets $9 million for Barnes
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a bill authorizing the state to borrow up to $177 million for improvements to...
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Ukrainians react to conflict at home
WESTFIELD – Ukraine, the eastern European nation which borders the countries of Russia, Belarus, Poland, Romania, Moldova, and Slovakia, has been embroiled...
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Sign of the times in New England
WESTFIELD – Area residents dealing with one of the worst potholes seasons in recent history can expect relief as the local hot...
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Board to conduct public hearings
WESTFIELD – The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on the proposed medical marijuana zoning and will continue the hearings on...
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City’s bond rating raised
WESTFIELD – The city has received a bond rating upgrade from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service, the second time within the past...
