WESTFIELD — During its regular gathering on March 19, members of the Rotary Club of Westfield heard from one of their own, Burim Regjaj, as he shared the story behind his initiative to aid homeless veterans.Raised in Kosovo, a territory of the former Yugoslavia, Mr. Regjaj found himself at age 19 dr...

BOSTON, Mass. — Six local residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Emerson College for the Fall 2023 semester. The requirement to make the Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. The honorees include: Charles Compton of Westfield, majoring in Media Arts Produc...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library will host an afternoon and evening of programming on Monday, May 6, organized by Westfield High School, in recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah). All members of the community are invited to come to the library to explore the shared history ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Public Schools district recently announced a series of staff achievements that underscore the high level of commitment and professionalism within the district’s educational community.Among the notable accomplishments, Westfield High School (WHS) Boys Tennis Coach George Kap...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East Broad Street, kicks off the month of May with programs for all ages, from tweens to senior citizens.The new Tween Crafting Club will meet this Saturday, May 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. Librarian Miss Carey will show 9- to 12-year-olds how to ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Clergy Association will conduct a town-wide “Feeding the Hungry” food drive Friday through Sunday, May 3, 4 and 5, in collaboration with its partners, the Westfield Police Department and the Westfield High School Community Service Club. Donations will go to the Westfield Fo...

WESTFIELD — Emma Darrow, a junior at Westfield High School, is the recipient of the 2024 Optimist Club Thom Hornish Youth Volunteer Award. The award is named in honor of Thom Hornish, a former Westfield High School history teacher, in recognition of his dedication to youth, club service and involvem...

WESTFIELD — Did you know that the inventory for the Miller-Cory House from 1802 includes 31 brooms? Brooms could be made by the broom maker, or a simpler version could be made by the homeowner.Visitors are invited to the Miller-Cory House Museum this Sunday, April 28, between 2 and 4 p.m., for “Broo...

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Restoration Committee will hold a “Tea Party on the Porch” of the historic Levi Cory House on Saturday, May 4. Volunteers will serve tea and treats to guests on the restored porches of the circa 1818 house. Due to limited space, reservations are required for one of th...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library and the Westfield Art Association have announced that two artists have been chosen for the new Artist-in-Residence program at the library. The Westfield Art Association is a non-profit, volunteer organization founded in 1922 that provides public art educati...