The Westfield News
Westfield
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690From the desk of…Stefan Czaporowski, Principal, Westfield Voc Tech
Last fall, I profiled our Ornamental Horticulture department and this month, I would like to explore Automotive Technology, another one of the...
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Local legislators react to Patrick’s last plea
BOSTON – Gov. Deval Patrick gave a testimonial in support of his $1.9 billion tax proposal to the Joint Ways and Means...
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Cumberland Farms project before City Council
WESTFIELD – During a public hearing Thursday night, the City Council posed many of the same questions pertaining to installation of two...
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Flat stormwater fee proposed
WESTFIELD – The City Council voted Thursday to send a proposed stormwater ordinance amendment, which would entirely revamp the fee structure, to...
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Council to raise mayor’s salary
WESTFIELD – The City Council last night began the process of giving the winner of the November mayoral election a $10,000 pay...
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Retire the Fire! – In Case of an Emergency, Can You Be Found?
It is not unusual for older adults to require the services of firefighters, paramedics, or police officers. City residents should remember that...
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Pipeline costs spike price of gas and electricity
WESTFIELD – Officials of the city’s Gas & Electric Department reported a revenue deficit for January and anticipate that the February numbers...
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State unemployment holds steady
BOSTON – Revised benchmark numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released today show that Massachusetts created 92,800 jobs in 2011...
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989Chili and Beer Fest to benefit WFD
WESTFIELD – With budgets tightening everywhere from homes to municipal departments, finding funds for “extras” is almost impossible. To assist the Westfield...
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Retire the Fire! – Using Home Oxygen Safely
Home oxygen use has become increasingly popular among older adults as hospital stays have shortened in length and home healthcare services have...
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Retire the Fire! – Electrical and Home Heating Safety
Last year in Massachusetts, electrical fires were the leading cause of fire deaths to older adults. They caused 40 percent of the...
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“Retire the Fire!” – Cooking Fire and Burn Safety Tips
Last year, cooking was the leading cause of home fires and fire injury to seniors. There were 10,038 home fires in Massachusetts...
