Harvard student bringing naloxone training to high schools
Could Westfield high school students, even those not on the path to health care jobs, be trained to administer a drug that can reverse an opioid overdose?
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Way Finders cuts ribbon on Feeding Hills apartment complex
Way Finders joined public and private partners in celebrating its new affordable housing complex, Rosewood Way, at an Oct. 25 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Most Greater Westfield ballots have 6th question on single-payer health care
Voters in the state House district covering Southampton and most of Westfield will decide not only a contested race for state representative, but also whether to ask that representative to support a statewide single-payer health care system.
Variety of attractions at PumpkinFest, including scout camp
On Friday, Oct. 18, Scout Troops 821 and 124, as well as Cub Scout Pack 820, will camp out on the athletic fields behind Amelia Park, and gut and guard 1,500 pumpkins.
“It’s a lot of work but it’s a lot of fun,” said Jodie Gaugh, scoutmaster of Troop 124 of Scouting America, formerly known as Boy Scouts.
Environmental approvals will allow emergency work on river levee in Westfield
The Conservation Commission recently approved an emergency certification from city engineer Allison McMordie and consulting firm Tighe & Bond for work to repair the northern end of the Little River Levee.
Westfield residents enjoy food, business, sightseeing on city’s day at Big E
Rain in the forecast may have stopped some people from attending the Big E on Sept. 26, as the fair only managed 48,078 admissions, far short of the pleasant-weather standard.
But on Salute to Westfield Day, it couldn’t keep several city residents from making the short trip to the West Springfield fairground to see their exposition favorites, like the Avenue of States.
Police site committee focusing on downtown West Springfield
The Police Station Siting Committee has recommended seven parcels to Mayor William Reichelt, who said he plans to meet with committee Chair Anthony DiStefano after the Big E to discuss them and figure out the town’s next steps.
Vaccination still urged with Westfield flu, COVID clinic soon
Registration is open for a vaccination clinic at the Westfield Senior Center. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3, members of the public, especially those over 60, are invited to receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit
In 1938, four Western Massachusetts towns — Dana, Prescott, Greenwich and Enfield — were dissolved to form a source of sustainable drinking water for Greater Boston, the Quabbin Reservoir.
Owner of West Springfield diner damaged by fire eyes return
On Aug. 29, District 1 Councilor William Forfa visited Charlie’s Diner, where he met with owner Michael Alfano, an employee and some friends who were helping with the rebuilding effort. Forfa, a former construction supervisor and ex-president of West Side Helping Hands, told Alfano to reach out if he needed anything.
‘Not a pain that goes away’: Westfield vigil marks Overdose Awareness Day
Every 11 minutes, a person dies of an opioid overdose. At the International Overdose Awareness Day vigil, which took place Thursday at Park Square, Tapestry Health brought awareness to this by releasing a white dove balloon every 11 minutes.
West Side Water Department testing PFAS effectiveness of filtration system
West Springfield will test its Southwick water treatment facility to see if it filters out certain varieties of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”
Dog photos due Saturday for Westfield on Weekends photo exhibit, competition
Two years after losing him to a tumor, Holly Faria is honoring her clown of a boxer by submitting a picture of him to Westfield on Weekends’ “Dog Days of Summer,” an art installation focusing on photos of man’s best friend.
WG&E reminding people to Dig Safe with ‘Shovels for Scoops’ promotion
Spot a tiny, plastic shovel in Westfield recently? Save it. Westfield Gas & Electric has been hiding them around the city as part of its “Shovels for Scoops” promotion.
Officials announce flyover to bypass train road blockage
State, local and federal officials recently announced a $20 million project to construct a flyover over the Front Street rail crossing.
Legislators propose tax incentives to pave way for Westfield data center
Servistar Realities is still interested in bringing a data center to Westfield. But a lack of state incentives has been a roadblock to development, which the company is seeking due to the costs of running a data center.
West Springfield chief ready for challenges of modern policing
After four and a half years as police chief and 28 years on the force, Paul Connor has retired. In his place, Mayor William Reichelt last month appointed former detective Capt. Jay Gearing.
North Side battery bank gets mixed reviews from Westfield residents, officials
Greater Westfield residents and officials had mixed opinions on Jupiter Power’s proposed North Side battery bank.
Newly elected Westfield Light Board member eager to start
Robert Goyette won the June 18 special election for Ward 5 Municipal Light Board representative with 91% of the vote, according to official results released Thursday.
Westfield park dedicated to city councilor, environmentalist Barbara Swords
Friends, family, and acquaintances of the late City Councilor Barbara Swords dedicated a park in her honor at a ceremony behind Highland Elementary School last week.
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