Westfield News

Nov. 10, 2007 1:45 p.m. WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS - A man who was walking on the train tracks along Route 20 in Westfield late Saturday morning is in very critical condition after he was struck by a CSX freight ... via WWLP

As part of The Times continuing coverage of the Vineyard's active duty service men and women, we invited family members and friends to provide an update on their whereabouts for the community: BM1 Jordan E. ... via The Martha's Vineyard Times

“I feel very disappointed with the arbitrator's decision; I think presented with the evidence we took the appropriate steps.”

November 8, 2007 6:22 p.m. LUDLOW, MASSACHUSETTS A Ludlow teacher accused of making a false bomb threat at school will be returning to the classroom. via WWLP

Nearly three dozen Massachusetts communities are electing mayors today, including several in which there are no incumbents on the ballot. via WWLP

Springfield residents head to the polls today with a mayoral election topping the ballot. via WHYN NewsTalk 560 Springfield

November 5, 2007 6:37 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Tomorrow's Election Day in most major cities and towns in western Massachusetts. via WWLP

“Everything has been quiet, which makes it difficult to gauge how much interest there will be on Tuesday”

Voters will elect the city's first new mayor on Tuesday since the early 1990s along with seven at-large city councilors, three ward councilors, four School Committee members, and two members for the Municipal ... via MassLive.com

“We are inspecting all the rails and maintenance and we do all the wiring inspections and make sure all the components are working.”

November 2, 2007 6:17 p.m. WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Barnes Air National Guard Base is one step closer to becoming a premier fighter base thanks to a new weapons maintenance facility. via WWLP

“If something good can come from the tragedy, then that's a good thing”

Posted by The Republican Newsroom November 01, 2007 23:55PM By DAN RING dring@repub.com BOSTON - Inspired by the Haleigh Poutre abuse case, the state House of Representatives today approved a bill to overhaul ... via MassLive.com

“We feel Mr. Strickland has a right to a public trial, a trial that is public in every way”

Posted by The Republican Newsroom October 30, 2007 21:42PM By BUFFY SPENCER bspencer@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Judge James J. Collins is considering a request to release impounded documents connected to the case ... via MassLive.com

Construction on the Great River Bridge project in Westfield is expected to cause major traffic delays Tuesday. via WWLP

That seasonal signature - ice on the windshield - welcomed many early morning commuters today. via MassLive.com

“There needs to be a collaborative effort throughout city government to guarantee our kids continue to receive a quality education”

Posted by The Republican Newsroom October 27, 2007 15:32PM By TED LaBORDE tlaborde@repub.com WESTFIELD - Voters on Nov. via MassLive.com

“Now, the treasurer is playing the blame game, which is counter productive”

State lottery sales won't meet budget projections this year, prompting concerns of a shortfall in aid to cities and towns and sparking a call for an audit. via MassLive.com

The city budget and land preservation were two hot topics at the Westfield candidate and mayoral debate. via WWLP

“I'm going to bring a gun to school, a gun to school, a gun to school, and shoot all my friends.”

Posted by The Republican Newsroom October 24, 2007 20:55PM By ANGELA CARBONE acarbone@repub.com WESTFIELD - One month after he was placed on probation for throwing a molotov cocktail in an Agawam skate park, an ... via MassLive.com

“Each year the school picks a local charity to donate to and keep the ties between the community and the college”

Dozens of little ghouls and goblins stopped by the Juniper Park School in Westfield for some spooky fun. via WWLP

October 24, 2007 5:00 p.m. WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS An Agawam high school junior was arraigned in Westfield District Court on Wednesday for allegedly making a bomb threat last Friday. via WWLP