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Jury trial date set for ex-cop accused in wife’s death

SPRINGFIELD — A jury trial date for former Westfield Police Detective Brian Fanion has been set for May 23, 2022, more than...

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Police/Fire

Tests expected to find mold at Police HQ

WESTFIELD — A month after mold growth and unsafe air quality temporarily closed the Springfield courthouse and amplified calls for its replacement,...

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Around Town

Goal: 200 chili meals to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

WESTFIELD — Now in its third year, the Cops for a Cause Chili Luncheon is slated for Sept. 15 at the Westfield...

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Police/Fire

City police partner to help keep kids safe online

WESTFIELD- The Westfield Police Department will join the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office, and the FBI in an...

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Police/Fire

Police investigating after resident receives package containing powders

WESTFIELD- Police are investigating a package containing two unmarked bags of powder mailed to a Westfield resident from an unknown sender. Police...

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Op/Ed

Westfield’s own ‘wet bandits’ strike

As I write this, it’s snowing and I have spent much of my day on the couch watching terribly predictable made-for-TV Christmas...

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Business

Four police vehicles ‘stuffed’ during Dollar General drive

WESTFIELD – The community stuffed not one, not two, not three, but four police vehicles with new gifts for city families during...

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Police/Fire

Charges stem from shooting

WESTFIELD – While most consumers can feel free to complain to merchants about their merchandise — without being shot at – apparently...

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Around Town

Drug Take Back Day slated for Oct. 24

WESTFIELD-Unwanted or unused medications may safely be dropped off during a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24 in the...

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Police/Fire

Officer request to return to reserve status approved

By Angelica J. Core Staff writer WESTFIELD – Westfield Police Commissioners Leonard Osowski and Richard Sypek approved Westfield Police Officer Matthew Tsatsos’s...

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Around Town

Police, COA team up for chili fundraiser

WESTFIELD-The Westfield Police Department and Westfield Police Association, along with Westfield Senior Center staffers and volunteers, are hosting the second “Cops for...