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In April
Please visit our local WBID members:
National Garden Month
Flowers by Webster
52 Court Street
562-4474
National Technology
Education Month
Atalasoft Inc.
56 Court Street
572-4443
National Volunteer Month
Westfield on Weekends
www.westfieldonweekends.org
VIPS
(Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield, Inc.)
contact: Barbara Trant
572-6345
www.k12.westfield.ma.us/vips
Noble Hospital Volunteer Services
contact: Carlene Roberts
572-5030
croberts@noblehealth.org
www.noblehospital.org/volunteer
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Quick Links
www.westfieldbiz.org
Amelia Park Children's Museum
www.ameliaparkmuseum.org
Westfield Athenaeum
www.westath.org
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Be sure to look for coupons
at the bottom of the newsletter
which can be printed and redeemed at our BID member businesses.
And finally, if you are a WBID
member and have something you would like to highlight or share we invite you use this newsletter to get the
word out. Contact patti@thedistrictwestfield.com
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Spring has finally arrived! You know what that
means...the Clean Team hits the streets and prepares to make the transition from
snow and sand to clean sidewalks and beautiful spring plantings!
In preparation of the Main Street/ Broad Street
project our Clean Team along with help from the DPW has been busy relocating
the 21 planters out of the construction area. You will notice them along Elm
Street, and sprucing up the municipal parking lots!
Main
Street / Broad Street Project Update
The WBID along with Jim Brown, Ward 2 City
Councilor, was pleased to host an information night for property owners,
business owners and concerned residents Monday night, April 5th. We
had over 150 people come to the Athenaeum and listen to Mark Cressotti, City Engineer,
speak about the five phases of the Main St / Broad Street project.
At this time, the phases are as follows:
PHASE STREET FROM TO
I Broad
Street Silver
Street Academy St
II Main Street E. Main Street Lindbergh Blvd
III Broad/Main Academy Street Free Street
IV Main Street Lindbergh Blvd White Street
V Main Street White Street Free Street
The contractor has been working all week putting up
signs and fencing off the trees they will be saving.
Phase I and II will begin as early as Monday, April
12, 2010 and run concurrently.
Both Main Street and Broad Street will go from 4 lanes down to 2 lanes with
traffic moving in both directions. The plan is to complete one side of each
street before starting on the other side.
The contractor has agreed to leave the parking lot
at the end of the green open. However, they will need access to the green
itself right away. Thus programming on
the green has been stopped until further notice.
The Farmers' Market which
begins Thursday, May 20th will be held each Thursday 2:00-6:00pm in
the Goodwill Parking Lot on Franklin Street, with parking on their premises.
The new location for the Summer Concerts will be announced soon.
The city has worked hard for a decade to secure
infrastructure dollars. This project is being financed with ARRA monies and
will be addressing infrastructure issues. It is a state project, with the
contract between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Lynch Company.
-The work will address the water system, drainage,
re-pavement, new sidewalks, cross walks, and new traffic signals throughout and
improvements to sewer and gas lines where needed.
-The project will be widening Main Street and adding
a turning lane at Noble Street.
-The current railroad bridge will need to be removed
in order to remove the stone abutments and achieve the widening of Main Street.
-The demolition of the gas station on the Main
Street property next to Stop & Shop will make way for a new parking lot.
-There will be wonderful improvements made to the
green...upgrades to the fountain, addition of a permanent stage, sitting area,
engineered turf and the replacement of all trees slated to be cut down.
-The WBID will continue to communicate all
information that we receive regarding the project.
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 Welcome!Whip City Sweets and Deli71 Elm Street |
Music Hall Series continues with...
Kelli Trottier
Saturday, April 24th
7:00 pm, School Street Bistro, 29 School St.
$10 in advance, $15 at the door
Tickets on sale: www.tix.com or at the Bistro
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Bus Trip to Hartford, CT
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*Guided Tour of Mark Twain
House
*Catered Lunch at Hartford Stage Co.
*Premium seats for the Hartford Stage Company's
Production of Tom Sawyer
Directed By Jeremy B. Cohen
*Motorcoach bus leaves City Hall parking lot at
9:45 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Westfield on Weekends
and the Westfield Athenaeum
For more information and details go to www.westfieldonweekends.com
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5th Annual Restaurant/Pub Tour
Saturday Evening, May 8, 2010
The Downtown Westfield Restaurant and Pub Tour
will be held this year on Saturday, May 8th.
The fun begins in the early evening
with registration in the Downtown Commons area.
More
details to follow soon on participating spots and contests and performers.
This year's tour is
sponsored by Westfield on Weekends
and The Westfield Business Improvement District.
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 Craft Demo DaysTo benefitThe Salvation ArmyWestfield Service Center Food Pantry
Free
Demos will be held at
The
Seat Weaver Retail Store, 24
Arnold Street, Westfield, MA
Fridays and Saturdays from 1-3pm
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April 9 & 10 - Quilting
with
Karen Callini
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April 16 & 17 - Scrollsaw Woodworking
with
Arnie Paye
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April 23 & 24 - Chair Caning
by
Mark Remaly
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April 30 & May 1 - Basket Weaving
by
Alice Flyte
Please help us stock the shelves at The Salvation Army Food Pantry. Non-perishable
food items may be brought to the store during April.
The
Seat Weaver Retail Store
Locally
Handcrafted Gifts for all Occasions
Thursday & Fridays, 11am -
5pm; Saturday 11am - 4pm
24 Arnold
Street,
Westfield, MA
413-454-7822
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For Your Information
Optimum Health Therapeutic Massage has a temporary location beginning April 12th due to renovations. They will be located at: 108 Elm St., Suite 16 on the third floor. Their phone number remains the same, 562-4774.
 The Berkshire Insurance Group has relocated its offices to the Berkshire Bank location at 31 Court Street. If you have any questions regarding their relocation or any other insurance matter, please call us at (413) 562-3659.
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Featured Businesses
Please take an opportunity to meet a few members of our downtown community:
My Favorite Place Vintage Crafts & Collectibles 48 Elm St. 568-8519 Owner Lori Hooten has over 40 vendors who sell everything from handmade jewelry to furniture. You never know what you will find amongst all the treasures. There is truly something to interest everyone.
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 Truly Mine Card Shop
172 Elm Street
572-1942
Truly Mine Card Shop is family owned and operates a half price card
store. We also offer a full line of gifts for all occasions and
collectibles such as Precious Moments, Wee Forest Folks, Willow Tree
and Jim Shore to name a few.
We will make every effort to find you a
unique gift even if it means special ordering it!
Our courteous staff looks forward to serving you!
Their hours are M-W-F 10:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10-4pm
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Santiago's Family Restaurant
34 Franklin St.
562-0210
Authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine
Now Open Sundays! 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Live Music coming soon!
(look for coupon below)
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" FOR RENT"
2 School St., 2nd flr, former TeaPot Gallery
Office/apartment, live
and work in the most beautiful Apartment in Downtown Westfield. Enjoy life on
the second floor of the former Tea Pot Gallery at the 22 Elm street historic
building... click here for more details and pictures
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We appreciate the support our community has shown the downtown district and look forward to all the exciting happenings in the future!
Please e-mail or call us if you have any questions or suggestions for our newsletter. E-mail: patti@thedistrictwestfield.com or call 572-1260.
See our Quick Links above for websites which have more details and information on events in Westfield. Also, be sure to check out our business directory for BID member businesses in the downtown listed on our website.
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See our Special Discounts and Offers Below
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Save The Hairport 
20% 148 Elm Street
off 568-9728
with Susan
Present this coupon and receive 20% off a haircut with Susan
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Offer good through April 30, 2010
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SimplySkin by AngelaGrace~
An Eminence Organic Spa
Spring Package Special - $80 includes a mini facial
complete with deep cleansing, massage, and mask for your skin type. Eyebrow
shaping and an Organic Eminence Hydrating Toner!
52 Court Street
Suite 3
ph: (413) 454-5029
AngelaGSkincare@yahoo.com |
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Santiago's Family Restaurant34 Franklin Street
(413)562-0210
*Present this coupon on Sunday for a Free Empanadilla with the purchase of a regular meal
(your choice of Beef, Chicken, or Pork)
For eat in dining or take out orders
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