The Westfield News • April 5, 2024

Developer says Westfield truck terminal will be small ‘mom and pop’ operation

Westfield trucking company DM Express is proposing a truck terminal at 209 Lockhouse Road, that will help store its tractor trailers when not in use.

The Westfield News • March 13, 2024

Westfield State University students will be ‘Ready for It’ with Taylor Swift class

Next year, Westfield State University will offer a course on Taylor Swift, joining an growing list of American colleges taking an academic look at the singer they know “All Too Well.”

The Agawam-West Springfield Reminder • March 2, 2024

Mayor seeks June vote on tax hike to build new AHS

With an estimated cost of $230,245,404, the new Agawam high school will be the biggest capital improvements project in the town’s history, said Mayor Christopher Johnson. That’s if voters approve it.

The Westfield News • February 20, 2024

Westfield names acting health director after embezzlement-related retirement

Joseph Rouse has retired from his position as Westfield’s director of public health, according to his attorney Ray Zenkert. His decision came in the wake of an agreement to pay $11,507 in restitution to settle a prosecution for embezzling funds from his union.

The Original Pennysaver • January 24, 2024

Aviation community mourns Barnes instructor, entrepreneur

Members of the Westfield aviation community described the late Fredrika Ballard as an inspiration, a high achiever, and a passionate advocate for aviation.

The Westfield News • January 16, 2024

ArtWorks Westfield will repeat painting Park Sq. gazebo windows every season

ArtWorks Westfield has received a permit from the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission to host seasonal community painting events in the Park Square gazebo.

The Westfield News • January 15, 2024

Westfield library, children’s museum, playground impacted by budget cuts

The Westfield Athenaeum and Amelia Park Children’s Museum have had their earmarked funding halved as a result of Gov. Maura Healey’s recent 9C budget cuts, as have plans to rehabilitate the Cross Street Playground.

The Agawam-West Springfield Reminder • December 6, 2023

Agawam High School plan is $231M addition-renovation

Agawam is moving forward with a high school that’s part-new and part-renovated, according to School Building Committee member Dawn DeMatteo. The decision was the culmination of a year of the town exploring its options.

The Agawam-West Springfield Reminder • November 16, 2023

Sapelli says town ‘in good hands’ with Johnson as mayor

Former Mayor Chris Johnson will be returning to that office after beating Cecilia Calabrese in the town election Nov. 7.

The Westfield News • October 3, 2023

COVID rates rising, but Westfield isn’t contemplating change in guidance

Acting Health Director Debra Mulvenna confirmed last week that COVID-19 cases are rising in the city, but officials have no plans to return to mask mandates.

The Deerfield Valley News • December 15, 2022

SVHC to merge with Dartmouth Health

Southwestern Vermont Health Care will become a member of Dartmouth Health, bringing its local Deerfield Valley medical clinic under the umbrella of the New Hampshire-based health network.

The Deerfield Valley News • May 26, 2022

The Great Duck Race returns

The Great Duck Race will return from a pandemic-induced hiatus this Memorial Day weekend. The fundraising event was not held the past two years, making this the 33rd annual race.

The Deerfield Valley News • May 19, 2022

Lt. governor candidate makes stop in Bennington County

On Friday, May 6, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Patricia Preston visited Bennington County on the campaign trail. She is one of four candidates who are running under the party so far.

The Deerfield Valley News • April 14, 2022

Supreme Court ignored systemic disparities in education lawsuit, say attorneys

At the Whitingham Selectboard’s regular meeting on Wednesday, April 6, attorneys Adam Waite and James Valente met with the board to discuss the Vermont Supreme Court’s ruling in the town’s education funding lawsuit.

The Deerfield Valley News • March 31, 2022

US Forest Service plan includes new trails, refurbished campgrounds

At an informational meeting on Thursday, March 24, at the Grand Summit Hotel at Mount Snow, a team from the US Forest Service presented and explained its ​​Somerset Integrated Resource Project. Representatives from Mount Snow also gave an update on the Snow Lake dam removal and touted Vail Resort’s commitment to the environment.

The Deerfield Valley News • March 10, 2022

Refugees may be resettled in Whitingham as early as next week

At their regular meeting Wednesday, the Whitingham Selectboard met with Karen Hein, of the Deerfield Valley New Neighbors Project, to learn more about the Afghan refugee resettlement project in the town.

The Deerfield Valley News • January 27, 2022

Logan looking forward to last flight over Winter Olympics

Devin Logan will be on the US Olympic freeski halfpipe team in the third and final Olympics appearance of her career before she retires.

The Deerfield Valley News • December 30, 2021

Discovering creative spirit(s) in an inspiring loft

It was 6:30 on a chilly Friday night but the atmosphere was warm and lively at the Art Loft.

The Deerfield Valley News • November 24, 2021

Couple hits the green in Dover Launch business plan competition

Tobin Twelves and Tori Welch were announced as the winners of the Dover Launch business plan competition at an event last Thursday held at Mount Snow’s Carinthia base lodge.

Bennington Banner • November 5, 2021

Bennington Community Theatre shows excellent stagecraft in 'The Haunting of Hill House'

Returning from a pandemic hiatus, The Bennington Community Theater hops back on stage for “The Haunting of Hill House,” by F. Andrew Leslie, based on the gothic horror novel by North Bennington author Shirley Jackson.