Westfield’s Flat Fast 5K expected to be largest yet
WESTFIELD — The Run Westfield Flat Fast 5K is returning on May 17 for its 11th year and organizers are anticipating its biggest race day and community event yet.
Opponents urge lawmakers to erase advantage of legacy admissions
BOSTON — Nearly two years after the Supreme Court ended race-conscious affirmative action college admissions policies, education reform advocates say its past time to also end the practice of allowing higher education institutions to give admissions preferences to relatives of alumni or high-paying donors.
Westfield School Committee tables vote on $75.5M budget
WESTFIELD — During the School Committee meeting on May 5, Finance Subcommittee Chair Bo Sullivan made a motion for approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.5 million, and then said his ultimate goal was not to vote on it tonight.
Southwick Town Meeting warrant has 28 articles for residents to vote on
SOUTHWICK — When residents gather in the auditorium at Southwick Regional School on Tuesday, May 20, they will be asked to vote on 28 articles that include borrowing for road repairs, requested allocations by the Community Preservation Committee and two citizens’ petitions.
Hull Forestlands withdraws Goss Hill gravel pit application in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — Bill Hull of Hull Forestlands Limited Partnership withdrew his application for a gravel pit on Goss Hill Road at a continued public hearing on May 6 at Stanton Hall.
South Hadley exploring options for partially collapsed building
SOUTH HADLEY — Residents driving through the Falls may have seen the partially collapsed brick building at the corner of Carew and West Main Street. During the May 6 Selectboard meeting, Planning Director Anne Capra discussed updates to the property.