Mayor Dan Knapik has issued a formal statement concerning the Park Square Green Renovation currently underway in the center of our Downtown.

The project originated in the late 1990’s and the Town Common Preservation Initiative committee was formed.

Please click here to read the mayor’s statement outlining the steps taken in the process of developing of plan for the future of our downtown green.

In addition, the city has published the study (on their website) which was presented to the city council prior to the final vote on this project.  Click here to ready the study.

There will be a public forum on Monday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the South Middle School Auditorium for an update on the Green Restoration, the Great River Bridge Park construction, and the mayor’s plan to plant 200 trees in 2 years in our city neighborhoods.  Please check the city website, www.cityofwestfield.org, for any additional details.

WESTFIELD, Mass., May 14, 2010 – Westfield State College announced today the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) has selected Lansdowne Place, located at 38 Thomas Street in Westfield, as the site of Westfield State College’s first downtown student apartment housing location. Steady growth in enrollment at the college has resulted in substantial demand for student housing that exceeds Westfield State’s on-campus housing capacity.  DCAM will lease Lansdowne Place on behalf of the college from FS Holdings Lansdowne, LLC for 10 years.

To read the full story released by Westfield State College please click here…

The Westfield Walkers are a group of local women who will be participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure on July 23, 24, and 25.  Our goal is to raise over $25,000 and we need your help!

If you have books in good condition or tag sale items that you can donate to our Memorial Day Weekend Sale, we can arrange a pick-up at a time that is convienent to you.  We will also take any plants, periennals for transplanting, …

Please contact Eileen Doherty at 568-0491 or e-mail:  doherty.eileen@comcast.net

THANK YOU!

Join us at East Mountain Country Club, (on East Mountain Road) beginning at 5:30 p.m. for all the festivities.  The Balloon Drop will take place at approximately 6:15 p.m. with prizes for a hole in one ($1,000), closest to the hole ($250), 2nd through 5th closest to the hole ($75 each) and farthest from the hole ($50).

Chances are $10.00 for one, 6 for $50.00 (available at the YMCA and at the event).  Proceeds go directly to Partners With Youth Fund.  There will be children’s activities, food, music, raffle prizes and more!  Any questions: call 568-8631 extension 305.

Jasper Rand Art Museum, Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St

Singer/songwriters Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno of the jazz duo “Too Human: A Celebration of Song – The American Songbook and Beyond”.

Lang Auditorium, Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St

On June 3, musician and educator John Root, of Amherst, will be presenting a program entitled “Music for the Gaslight Era (1890 – 1920),” which features a delightful repertoire of instrumental and vocal musical styles from the turn of the previous century.

Everyone will be invited to sing along and to share in the celebration of these nostalgic songs. Good music and good food, reasonably priced in a nice setting. Andy Bonacci, Chair of the WSC Music Dept., and Pamela Leigh, owner of Lydia’s Gathering Place, have combined forces with the Athenaeum to present this lunchtime music series on the first Thursday of the month at 12 noon.

Pamela is offering salads, sandwiches (Ham, Turkey, Chicken Salad) in box lunches, with a cookie, pickle and chips, and delectable desserts for $8 – $10. Bottled water will also be available. People can also bring their own brown bag lunches.

The Two Roberts:  Dramatic readings from Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters and The Bald Soprano by Eugene Ionesco featuring local actors Bob Lehan, Bob Plasse as well as Carol Palmer, Rocke Palmer, Kathi Palmer, Chuck Weston and Chris Lindquist.

Join us in the Lang Auditorium in the Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St,  June 2nd at 7 p.m. for a stimulating evening.
A donation is appreciated to continue funding the Lecture Series.

Location:  Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield, 28 West Silver Street
Time:          7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Join us at East Mountain Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. for all the festivities.  The Balloon Drop will take place at approximately 6:15 p.m. with prizes for a hole in one ($1,000), closest to the hole ($250), 2nd through 5th closest to the hole ($75 each) and farthest from the hole ($50).

Chances are $10.00 for one, 6 for $50.00 (available at the YMCA and at the event).  Proceeds go directly to Partners With Youth Fund.  There will be children’s activities, food, music, raffle prizes and more!  Any questions: call 568-8631 extension 305.