The full report and break down by counties (Franklin County, Hampshire County, Hampden County) is in this report:
Last night Westfield Middle School South in Westfield, MA held their winter band concert. The evening was opened up by the 6th Grade band, which my 11 year old daughter, Shaunessey, is a member of the percussion section.
I was really impressed with the quality of this young band. It amazed me the progress that was made in a few short months. The band is led by Luke Baillargeon who did a wonderful job training the kids to behave professionally on stage in addition to teaching them all their parts of the music.
The program included: March Onward, Bugler’s Dream (Olympic Fanfare), Kum Ba Yah, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and Rock the Halls (arranged by Mr. Baillargeon himself!).
November’s edition of “Around the Whip City” gives the dates for important upcoming meetings centered around the developments on Elm Street, specifically the demolition at 80 Elm Street.
The answer to the question: “Why isn’t the Christmas tree on Westfield’s newly completed Green?” is there also!
Some new and old businesses are highlighted including: Pioneer Valley Rider Training, The Batter’s Box and Westfield Glass.
A great event to take pride in and show off our beautiful city, Wreaths Across America, will be held December 11th at 9am. Find out how you can participate!
No matter how you spend your holidays in Western Massachusetts, I hope that it will be the merriest of all!
Happy Holidays from me to you!
