When Realtor.com named Westfield’s 01085 ZIP code the #5 hottest ZIP code in the entire country for 2026, I was a little taken aback. For about five minutes. Then I thought about it. Westfield is a great place to live. We have education, arts, sports, nature, history, real neighborhoods, a growing downtown, and a strong […]
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America250: Stories from Home | The Kitchen Table at the Joseph Dewey House
Two hundred and fifty years ago, someone was sitting at a kitchen table inside the Joseph Dewey House on South Maple Street in Westfield. The house still stands today, quietly watching over a city that has changed in ways its first occupants could never have imagined. As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, I found […]
Stoney Hill Condominiums Mid-Year 2026 Market Update
As we reach the midpoint of 2026, I thought it would be helpful to take a closer look at what has actually happened inside Stoney Hill Condominiums, Westfield, MA, so far this year. As both a Stoney Hill resident and the REALTOR® who represented the seller in one of this year’s condo sales, I have […]
Five Breweries, One City: Exploring Westfield’s Craft Beer Scene and Beyond
Living on the Massachusetts-Connecticut border, I’ve always appreciated how many local destinations we have within a short drive. Vineyards, farm stands, hiking trails, and small-town downtowns often get most of the attentioman, but one thing surprised me when I stopped to think about it: Little ole Westfield, MA has five breweries. Not five breweries scattered […]
Farmers Markets, Farm Stands & Fresh Finds in Western Massachusetts & Northwestern Connecticut (2026)
There is something about a farmers market that feels like summer. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh strawberries. Maybe it’s the buckets of flowers. Maybe it’s the fact that complete strangers suddenly find themselves discussing tomatoes as if the future of civilization depends on choosing the right one. Whatever the reason, farmers’ markets are one […]

