Western Mass Hilltown Hikers group hike Nobleview Outdoor Center in Russell, Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 am. GPS location: 42.13511 -72.86120; hike rating: easy with some slopes; 2.7 Mile Loop Trail.   The Appalachian Mountain Club’s Noble View is located on 358.5 acres on the southeast buttress of the Russell-Blandford massif, just six miles from […]

Senator Don Humason will be hosting his annual Free Ice Skating Party at the Amelia Park Ice Arena on Saturday, December 14 from 4:00-5:00pm. The arena is located at 21 South Broad Street in Westfield.   “With the holiday season in full stride, I invite you to bring your family and friends to join me […]

A parking ban is in effect for the downtown area from Friday, December 16 at 12:00AM until Friday, December 16 at 8:00AM to allow for snow removal. This ban is limited to the downtown area and includes: streets surrounding Park Square (Elm St., Court St., Broad St., and Main St.), Elm St. from Franklin St. […]

The American Legion Spaghetti Dinner will be served on Wednesday, December 18 from 5:30-7 pm in the Legion Hall, 46 Powdermill Road, to benefit the Southwick War Memorial Fund. Tickets at the door will be $5 for Veterans and Children, and $7 all other attendees. State Representative John Velis is expected to make a guest […]

Westfield Gas and Electric will hold an employee meeting on Wednesday, December 18. The 100 Elm Street office will close at 11AM that day. The dispatch team will still be available at 413-572-0000 for emergencies or if you need assistance with your electric or natural gas service. For assistance with Whip City Fiber call 413-485-1205. […]

Westfield State University will host the first completion ceremony for the inaugural cohort of the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program at Scanlon Banquet Hall, 577 Western Ave, Westfield. The University launched the first public Physician Assistant Studies program in New England in January 2018. Twenty-two students will be recognized at the December 18 event at […]

One’s an international comedian living in New York, one’s an award winning, Guinness World Record-holding Busker living in Boston; at first glance the two seem to come from completely different backgrounds, yet the two entertainers join forces for a one night event this December at Hutghi’s at the Nook in Westfield.   Old friends Dan […]

Acting Mayor Ralph J. Figy and the City of Westfield are pleased to announce the Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Park Square Green to celebrate Chanukah. In conjunction with Congregation Ahavas Achim, the lighting of the City’s Grand Menorah will take place on Monday, December 23, at 6:30 pm. The community is welcome to come and […]

Gateway students and staff will say farewell on Friday, December 20 for the winter break. Schools will be closed December 23 through January 1, with classes resuming Thursday, January 2. Littleville Elementary Wrap Around will be open 12/23, 12/26, 12/27, and 12/30, and they will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, […]

Acting Mayor Ralph J. Figy is announcing that the City of Westfield will shut down operations on Tuesday, December 24 at 12:00 PM for all nonessential emergency personnel. All essential emergency personnel will continue to work their regular shifts. All regular operations will resume on Thursday, December 26. As always, we thank the citizens of […]

The 39th annual Colleen Contest and Ball will be held on February 7 at Chez Josef in Agawam. Applications are currently being accepted for women ages 17-22 who are residents of Westfield, Southwick, the surrounding hilltowns or daughters/granddaughters of members of the Sons of Erin. Applications are available at all area high schools and online […]

On Tuesday, December 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., the Southwick 250 Committee invites the public to come and enjoy the many First Night activities offered, including s’mores, crafts, a kid’s parade, the Southwick High School Chorus, a small fireworks display and much more. The winners of the “Light Up Southwick” contest will also be […]