An inmate reentry program will open in a few weeks in Westfield. Here’s what some community members think about it

Parents and concerned Westfield residents say an inmate reentry program opening down the street from two schools is a safety issue.

Westfield residents protest planned re-entry facility near two schools

Westfield residents will gather Wednesday to protest a planned re-entry facility on Southampton Road, raising concerns about its proximity to two nearby schools.
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Westfield residents rally against proposed re-entry facility

Residents in Westfield are holding a protest on Wednesday evening against a proposed re-entry facility designed to provide transitional support for people leaving prison.
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Basement fire on Abbott Street in Springfield leaves five without a home

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Five people have been left without a home after a fire on Abbott Street in Springfield on Tuesday. Springfield students shine in annual ‘Stir It Up’ culinary competition ...