Cliff Clark

3 days ago | masslive.com | Cliff Clark

WESTFIELD — A city man was ordered held without bail after being charged with assault and battery with serious injury for a physical altercation last week that left another man in critical condition, according to court documents. Moise N. Lopez, 57, of 13 Clark St., Westfield, was picked up on the single charge after police were called to a fast-service restaurant where he worked on Thursday, June 19, because of an unrelated disturbance involving a customer, according to court documents.

4 days ago | thereminder.com | Cliff Clark

SOUTHWICK — While the town has adopted a municipal aggregation power program to offer residents an opportunity to lower their electric bills, when it might be implemented is unclear. “There’s still not enough energy savings to make sense,” said Colonial Power Group Vice President Denise Allard. In May, the Western Massachusetts division of Eversource filed with the state’s Department of Public Utilities its basic plan for residentialc per kilowatt-hour rates starting on Aug. 1.

4 days ago | thereminder.com | Cliff Clark

Wyben parade revelers celebrate the Fourth of July during the community’s annual parade last year. Reminder Publishing file photoWESTFIELD — The Wyben Parade Committee has announced that “Farming for America” will be the theme of its 74th Annual Fourth of July parade and that the committee is adding a new event on the nation’s birthday — a family kickball game.

4 days ago | masslive.com | Cliff Clark

SOUTHWICK — It’s taken over two years, but the splash pad at Whalley Park will be finished in as little as two weeks. “They’re nearly done,” said DPW Director Randy Brown about the pad’s construction by Crestview Construction. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

4 days ago | masslive.com | Cliff Clark

SOUTHWICK — After the Select Board and Planning Board approved the appointment of former Town Planner Marcus Phelps last week, for the first time since two Planning Board members abruptly resigned last January, it now has the five members its needs to conduct business. “I’m grateful that you stepped forward to fill this role,” said Select Board member Diane Gale to Phelps, who served on the board between 2021 and 2023.