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Feds give Massachusetts thumbs-up to continue ‘Pandemic EBT’ benefits

First state in nation to gain approval for Pandemic EBT through school year BOSTON– The Baker-Polito Administration Dec. 16 received federal approval...

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Westfield Newsroom

Velis, Morin join Senate in trying times

Baker cites importance of State House ceremony By Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service BOSTON – Senate President Karen Spilka offered...

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Westfield Newsroom

Baker: Reopening will hinge on ‘personal responsibility’

Chamber Director Kate Phelon says guidelines may be ‘challenging’ BOSTON – Construction and manufacturing businesses and places of worship are open effective...

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Sports

Devers’ two dingers lift Red Sox

TORONTO – The Boston Red Sox tumultous offseason portended a doom-and-gloom outlook by most analysts and many fans. First, All-Star outfielder Mookie...

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Westfield Newsroom

Velis has ‘grave concerns’ with transportation bill

BOSTON – State Rep. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, is alarmed by the new Transportation Revenue Bill presented to the House Feb. 26. Velis...

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Sports

A win-at-all-costs approach?

I’ve often heard that sports is a reflection of life just on a much bigger scale, often on display for the whole...

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Westfield

Humason, Velis respond to hands-free device law

BOSTON – Driving while using electronic devices that are not hands-free will soon be against Massachusetts law. Gov. Charlie Baker Nov. 25...

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Sports

Bloody Sox, damn Yanks, and more

Much like the changing of the autumn leaves, the northeasternmost region of the country once again will be tuned in to the...

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Around Town

Bishop calls church abuse reporting system ‘an important step’

BOSTON — Roman Catholic dioceses across New England Wednesday joined an independent system for reporting misconduct or abuse by church leaders. Rev....