Teachers agree to concessions WESTFIELD — Westfield teachers agreed to more than $500,000 in concessions during a two-and-a-half hour mediated negotiations session yesterday, but school officials are still worried that draconian cuts will still be necessary if the City Council renegs on its agreement to return an $860,000 cut it took from the department’s...
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By DAVE CANTON Staff Writer SOUTHWICK — The weatherman says it’s going to be a hot weekend, with temperatures up near 100 degrees and high humidity. The Southwick Rotary Club says it’s going to be an even hotter weekend with nearly 18 barbecue and...
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Barbecue sauces up weekend event SOUTHWICK — The weatherman says it’s going to be a hot weekend, with temperatures up near 100 degrees and high humidity. The Southwick Rotary Club says it’s going to be an even hotter weekend with nearly 18 barbecue and...
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Sparks fly at school budget hearing WESTFIELD —More than 500 parents, teachers and students turned out at South Middle School last night to argue for the survival of various...
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Shots ring out in senior complex WESTFIELD — Westfield police are investigating what appears to be several gun shots fired Monday afternoon in the area of the Kennedy Apartments...
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By FREDERICK GORE Correspondent SOUTHWICK — It was Christmas of 2000 when former Southwick resident and 1959 Westfield High School graduate Al “Buzzy” Quist, of Schuyler, Virginia, was presented...
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Assault victim implicated WESTFIELD — Police called upon to assist an injured man whom they initially thought was a victim of an assault later determined the man to be...
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By DAVE CANTON Staff Writer WESTFIELD — Contractors have completed cutting trees from approximately 1,000 feet along the shore line of the Westfield River near the Great River Bridge...
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Gateway approves private school RUSSELL — The Gateway Regional School Committee unanimously gave its approval to a new private school in Worthington in the same school building the district...
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Senate approves university status WESTFIELD — The Massachusetts Senate last night voted 31 to 2 to allow the seven state colleges to change their status from college to university....
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Westfield Babe Ruth 13s headed to regionals By GREG CAMERON Correspondent LEOMINSTER — Westfield’s 13-year-old Babe Ruth Squad returned to the Whip City last night with some pretty hefty...
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School budget hearing slated WESTFIELD — The School Committee will conduct a public hearing next week to identify budget cuts required to bring the department’s budget into line with...
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WESTFIELD — The Park Square Green may be under construction, but the downtown will still serve as host to the two free Summer Sounds Concerts 2010 sponsored by The...
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By GREG CAMERON Correspondent WESTFIELD — Even with an exciting tooth and nail comeback, Westfield did everything they could to muster up a victory over visiting Jesse Burkett in...
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Airshow disaster exercise held WESTFIELD — While most of the 100,000 people expected each day at the August 21 and 22 Westfield International Air show will be craning their...
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By GREG CAMERON Correspondent WESTFIELD — On a night where Major League Baseball’s brightest All-Stars convened in Anaheim, Westfield’s 15-year-old Babe Ruth All-Star squad found themselves in an unfamiliar...
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BY CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Something has to give. On Friday, two undefeated area teams will battle for the chance to advance in the Little League Baseball...
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By GREG CAMERON Correspondent WESTFIELD – There will not be a cross-town Little League championship in the Whip City this summer. Westfield North’s title game hopes were dashed after...
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Board suspends bar’s license SOUTHWICK — A lakeside bar will be closed down for three days after its owners did not dispute a police report that two officers found...
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Biomass plant moving ahead WESTFIELD — The state’s regulatory effort may be too little and too late to stop construction of a large-scale, wood-fired power plant in Russell, one...
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LOCAL SPORTS:WEEKEND ROUNDUP WESTFIELD — The 15 year old Westfield Babe Ruth All-Stars played their first game in the state tournament on Sunday evening, defeating Holden 16-9 at Bullens...
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Week of July 12, 2010 Hello motorists, — There continues to be road work in the core areas of the city. We will see delays on Franklin Street near...
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By CARL E. HARTDEGEN Staff Writer WESTFIELD — The Police Commission voted Thursday evening to appoint a second captain to the force, then filled vacancies created by that promotion....
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By DAVE CANTON Staff Writer SOUTHWICK — Like the proverbial cat with nine lives, the Southwlck Family Coalition has evaded its demise one more time, Executive Director Debbie Opperman...
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By DAVE CANTON Staff Writer SOUTHWICK — Mort Vining Road was closed temporarily Wednesday, and will be closed again next week, after officials discovered the pavement over a defunct...
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By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD — School officials are evaluating eight bids submitted by roofing contractors on Wednesday. The city is replacing roofs at three elementary schools —...
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Nunez selected for captain’s position WESTFIELD — The Police Commission voted Thursday evening to appoint a second captain to the force, then filled vacancies created by that promotion. Earlier...
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By CARL E. HARTDEGEN Staff Writer WESTFIELD — Supporters of a playground for dogs in Westfield gathered for an organizational meeting Thursday evening to discuss the requirements for a...
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By CARL E. HARTDEGEN Staff Writer WESTFIELD — A city woman, who suffered severe head trauma in a June 29, 2010, bicycling accident, died at Baystate Medical Center earlier...
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By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD — School Superintendent Shirley Alvira formally notified the School Committee Wednesday that she plans to retire after the end of the upcoming school...
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