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All posts tagged "veterans"
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1.0KWestfieldWestfield assessor offers drive-up service on Wednesdays for seniors, veterans
By Angelica J. Core Staff writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield Assessor’s Office is trying to be more accessible to the community while...
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1.5KWestfield NewsroomVelis: Report on Soldiers’ Home at Holyoke is ‘gut wrenching’
WESTFIELD – State Sen. John C. Velis, a vocal advocate for the Soldiers’ Home at Holyoke, said the report on the Home’s...
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1.1KSWK/HilltownsVeterans’ names sought for war monument addition
SOUTHWICK – The town’s veteran’s organizations are seeking names to add to a new panel on Southwick’s Veteran’s Memorial monument. Deadline is...
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Veteran names sought for addition to Southwick monument
SOUTHWICK – The town’s veteran’s organizations are seeking names to add to a new panel on Southwick’s Veteran’s Memorial monument. Deadline is...
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1.3KWestfield NewsroomDick Trusty remembered during Memorial Day ceremony
Private ceremony recorded and aired on Channel 15 WESTFIELD – Although there was no parade or crowds of people waving flags, the...
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3.8KWestfieldMemorial Day recognition tradition continues
WESTFIELD – The city’s Memorial Day recognition is a longstanding tradition that will continue, despite COVID-19 related restrictions. Typically marked with a...
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2.4KBusinessJ. Dog Hauling touts other small businesses
WESTFIELD – Wade Rivest, owner of J. Dog Hauling in Westfield, said he has always sought to promote other local businesses, after...
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Velis leads call for Soldiers’ Home investigation
‘We owe it to the families of veterans and staff to find out what happened’ WESTFIELD – State Rep. John C. Velis, D...
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1.5KAround TownBusinesses, groups sought to support military
WESTFIELD-This fall, Stanley Park will be the setting for the annual Veterans Picnic in the Park, hosted by the Western Massachusetts Veterans’...
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1.7KWestfieldVelis, fellow veterans, testify on behalf of open burn pit registry bill
BOSTON – State Rep. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, was joined March 11 by veteran advocacy groups from across Massachusetts to support a bill...
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936WestfieldVelis files bill to prevent another ‘Agent Orange scenario’
BOSTON – State Rep. John C. Velis, D-Westfield, who likened open burn pits to the tactical herbicide Agent Orange blamed for numerous...
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1.1KSWK/HilltownsPreventing veteran suicide is goal of Home Base, local leaders
WESTFIELD – More than 40 local leaders, including first responders, veteran’s agents and mental healthcare providers, gathered Jan. 13 at Western Massachusetts...
