WESTFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee voted on Tuesday to give $150,000 to the Westfield Woman’s Club for the Centennial Restoration Project of its 100-year-old building on 28 Court Street.The club had requested $300,000 at the CPC’s previous meeting, Oct. 10. Committee members postponed their...
Dear Eric: I tend not to tell people they hurt my feelings because it seems rude to critique. I am now in a situation that seems like a deal breaker.A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a person I consider to be a very...
By Stephen Owsinski In major athletic events with gobs of fans in massive arenas and stadiums, law enforcement officers are among the spectators who naturally want to rally their fave teams and players while also expecting safety in the stands. Hence, police officers, deputies, and state...
Yes, climate change is a complex and complicated issue that finds itself right at the intersection of science, engineering, technology, economics, politics, and social-environmental justice. Climate change is also a so-called “wicked” global issue that has no simple solutions, a multitude of stakeholders with often...
Dear Annie: When I was 17 years old, I met a lovely guy here in Canada. We met through a mutual acquaintance. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we went our separate ways.Then, in 1992, I moved to Portugal. I was 20 years old. He was...
PRESS RELEASEHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced the award of two patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for technologies designed to improve incident management and emergency response. The newly patented solutions extend access to security video footage and...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1OXNARD, Calif. — Video shows a man pointing a gun at Oxnard officers, leading to an officer-involved shooting, KABC reported.The Oct. 21 incident began when officers responded to reports of shots fired from a vehicle, according to the report. When officers arrived, they...
By Robert SalongaBay Area News GroupSAN JOSE, Calif. — After a broad and quiet search, San Jose is elevating acting Police Chief Paul Joseph to the full-time job following a closed-session vote by the City Council on Tuesday, officials said.Joseph, who has spent 30 years...
By Sarah RoebuckSafety in the U.S. goes beyond just crime rates — it’s also about financial security, health and even protection from natural disasters. Whether it’s worrying about identity theft, health insurance or inflation, Americans have plenty to think about when choosing a safe place...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1ARLINGTON, TX — When Arlington 911 received a call about a man angrily waving a gun in a parking lot, officers prepared for a high-risk response, according to the Arlington Report.Instead of immediately dispatching armed units, the Arlington Police Department sent a drone...
