Westfield City Council adopts new property tax rates
By Ted LaBorde
November 19, 2009, 10:59PM
The new rates are effective for the current fiscal year and will be reflected in taxes bills that will be sent out by Jan. 1. Full story »
Biomass plant proposed for East Springfield raises opposition at standing-room-only Public Health Council meeting
By Michael McAuliffe
November 18, 2009, 10:00PM
Is a biomass plant proposed for East Springfield a good idea? Full story »
Westfield eyes creation of central motor pool
By Ted LaBorde
November 18, 2009, 4:54PM
City mechanics already maintain Fire and Department Public Works vehicles. Full story »
State police stop 22-year-old Westfield man on Interstate 91 in Holyoke for driving without headlights, seize 2 bags of marijuana
By George Graham, The Republican
November 18, 2009, 9:17AM
The suspect told state police that he had driven from Westfield without his headlights on. Full story »
Emergency repairs at Westfield City Hall needed to keep the City Council Chambers from collapsing, Mayor Michael Boulanger says
By Ted LaBorde
November 16, 2009, 10:00PM
Bids for masonry repairs to City Hall are due on Nov. 30. Full story »
Police search for suspect who stole a pickup truck in Westfield, fled from police in Southwick and crashed in Agawam
By George Graham, The Republican
November 13, 2009, 7:45AM
The incident began on Sackett Road in Westfield. police said. Full story »
Multiple events honor military veterans in Westfield, West Springfield
By Manon Mirabelli
November 11, 2009, 7:45PM
Nearly 70 veterans attended a special breakfast hosted by Keystone Club members of the Greater Westfield Boys and Girls Club. Full story »
Family of Christopher Bizilj says gun jammed twice before 8-year-old was shot during Westfield Sportsman's Club machine gun show
By Stephanie Barry
November 09, 2009, 5:00PM
These and other details were revealed in a $4 million lawsuit filed by the dead boy's family in U.S. District Court in Springfield. Full story »
Waldenbooks, last store in Springfield featuring new books, to close up shop at Eastfield Mall
By Jim Kinney
November 06, 2009, 9:00PM
Barnes & Noble and Waldenbooks have stores in Holyoke. Full story »
Trial delayed for Edward Fleury in connection with death of 8-year-old boy who died after accidental UZI shooting
By Buffy Spencer
November 05, 2009, 11:36PM
Pelham Police Chief Edward Fleury and Domenico Spano face charges of involuntary manslaughter. Full story »
50 volunteers help administer swine flu shots at South Middle School in Westfield
By Ted LaBorde
November 05, 2009, 7:15PM
The Chicopee Health Department is still awaiting arrival of H1N1 vaccine, according to Director Lisa Sanders. Full story »
Despite historic ballot, Springfield voter turnout lowest among 8 Pioneer Valley cities holding mayoral elections
By Michael McAuliffe
November 04, 2009, 11:36PM
Chicopee, Holyoke, Westfield and West Springfield had voter turnout of 35% or less. Full story »
Westfield mayor-elect Daniel Knapik ready to reactivate Industrial Development Commission
By Ted LaBorde
November 04, 2009, 5:30PM
Former Mayor Richard Sullivan’s brother, Brian, began his campaign to become City Council president again. Full story »
Westfield City Councilor Daniel Knapik ousts Michael Boulanger as mayor
Heated mayoral battle draws Agawam voters; races in Westfield, West Springfield
By Jim Kinney
November 03, 2009, 11:19AM
Agawam voters lined up before the polls opened at 8 a.m. Full story »
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