Westfield Republican

New Westfield YWCA executive director appointed

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:24:21 EDT

WESTFIELD – After her first interview, Katie Smith knew she had found the job she wanted.

And now she has it as the new executive director of the Westfield YWCA.

“I left my first interview thinking the potential is just there, could I come tomorrow and start,” Mrs. Smith said. “I want to get things movin.

Public can now comment on proposed wind project DEIS

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:23:09 EDT

WESTFIELD – Town of Westfield residents can now let their opinions, views and questions be heard on the proposed wind farm which may be built in Westfield and surrounding communities.

Budget, projects at top of the list for Ripley school leaders

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:22:38 EDT

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series looking at Ripley Central School’s capital project and other issues in the district.

RIPLEY - A new federal stimulus program, Race to the Top (RT3), has $700 million for which states can apply.

Westfield board updated on central business office

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:22:09 EDT

WESTFIELD – While a shared central business office has had some bumps in the road, the concept’s overseer believes it will allow area school districts to become more efficient and financially secure.

Going For Gold

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:06:04 EDT

WESTFIELD - Residents of the Absolut Care of Westfield recently held their very own in-house Winter Olympics. Participants took part in a number of events, including a snowball toss, broom hockey, building a snowman using marshmallows and searching for treasure in a container of snow (cotton.