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🌱 How Westfield parents stopped a controversial reentry facility on Southampton Road

Greetings Westfield! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Westfield parents stopped a controversial reentry facility on Southampton Road
  • Why Westfield’s winter plowing costs soared past $2.7 million this year
  • How will Westfield State’s new advancement chief shape its next big campaign?

Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Open House - Senior Companion Program and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Cooler with showers, with a high of 55 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Westfield reentry facility canceled due to community advocacy (wwlp.com) — Westfield residents successfully pushed back a proposed reentry facility on Southampton Road, leading Community Resources for Justice to cancel its plans despite having legal authority to proceed. Parents say they support reentry programs but objected to this location near schools and homes, and they’re now watching closely to see what ultimately moves into the property.
   

2. Westfield snow and ice removal costs exceeded $2.7 million (thereminder.com) — Westfield’s snow and ice removal bill jumped to about $2.73 million this winter, more than $1 million higher than last year, driven by 15 plowable storms and contractor costs. City leaders explain how overtime, salt, fuel, and private plowing for streets, schools, and the airport added up, and confirm the overrun will again be covered by free cash.
   

3. Westfield State University Names Robert Ziomek VP for Institutional Advancement (businesswest.com) — Westfield State University has named fundraising veteran Robert Ziomek as its new vice president for Institutional Advancement, with his duties beginning April 21. With deep regional ties and prior service at Westfield State, he’ll lead fundraising, alumni relations, and external partnerships as the university prepares a major capital campaign to support students and long-term growth.
   

4. Westfield resident wins $25,000 a year for life prize (wwlp.com) — A Westfield resident has claimed a Lucky for Life prize worth $25,000 a year for life, opting instead for a $390,000 cash payout he’ll put toward retirement. The winning ticket was bought at the Circle K on Russell Road, giving that familiar local stop a lucky new claim to fame just as the game transitions to the new Millionaire for Life format.
   

5. Aiming High: UConn Nursing Alumnus Becomes LIFE STAR Flight Nurse (uconn.edu) — A UConn-trained nurse now serves as a LIFE STAR flight nurse covering bases in Meriden, Norwich, and Westfield bringing advanced critical-care transport close to local residents. His path runs from teenage EMT work through intensive care nursing, paramedic training, and ongoing graduate studies, offering a model for students eyeing similar careers.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Lawrence Presents: đ Tie-Dye Shirt Joy Event â April 17, 2026
    Holyoke Public Schools Holyoke, MA 01040
    8:00 am
  • Big E's Shopping Trips
    Easthampton, MA Calendar , 19 Union St , Easthampton
    8:30 am
  • Strength, Stretch + Balance
    Easthampton, MA Calendar , 19 Union St , Easthampton
    10:30 am
  • Pitch & Hearts
    Easthampton, MA Calendar , 19 Union St , Easthampton
    1:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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