Pioneer Valley Railroad warehouse permit approved in Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit to the Pioneer Valley Railroad for a 156,000-square-foot warehouse and spur on Ampad Road at its meeting on Jan. 21.
Ten contestants vie for 2025 Westfield Sons of Erin colleen
WESTFIELD — Contestants for the Sons of Erin Colleen Contest gathered on the morning of Jan. 19 to have their photos taken, get to know each other, and learn about all the responsibilities of the colleen and her court, including the upcoming schedule of events.
Overflowing crowd attends ribbon cutting for Westfield River Elementary School
WESTFIELD — Hundreds of residents, young and old, attended the ribbon cutting for the new Westfield River Elementary School on Saturday, which was hosted indoors in the foyer, with the ribbon on the stairs leading to the second floor.
Westfield’s Woman’s Club to use grant for ‘Sounds of Westfield’
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Woman’s Club has been awarded a grant of $2,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council through its Festivals and Projects Program, covering the cost of performers and promotion for its “Sounds of Westfield” series of different events throughout 2025.
Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care
Massachusetts’s new legislative session has begun, and state Sen. Jake Oliveira has his eye on several issues he plans to address over this two-year term. Oliveira, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2022 and reelected in November 2024, said he wants to continue to tackle education, transportation and healthcare.
East Longmeadow School Committee shares budget concerns with Town Council
EAST LONGMEADOW — A contingent from the School Committee and School Department met with the East Longmeadow Town Council on Jan. 14 to discuss budget challenges.