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May 8, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Subscriber Exclusive   Crepes Tea House minor permit modification approved, board member Marcus Phelps thanked for service When the Southwick Planning Board met Tuesday, board member Marcus Phelps was thanked for his service to the board, the owner of the restaurant at 141 Congamond Road let the board know he is expecting final approval for his liquor license, and Crepes Tea House was once again on the agenda. By Cliff Clark | The Westfield News | cclark@thereminder.com Read more News Subscriber Exclusive   Chester Granite Saw to offer guided tours during this month’s Chester on Track The Hilltown Hikers are pleased to announce a day of open guided tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic Granite Saw property on 9 Prospect St., across from the Chester Railway Station Museum, one of the featured attractions at Chester on Track on May 16. By Amy Porter | The Westfield News | aporter@thereminder.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   DPW director urges residents to invest in rain barrels to help conserve water During a discussion between the Southwick Water Commissioners last year about the mandated water restrictions that town residents must deal with each summer, one Commissioner Dave Meczywor suggested the DPW partner with a company to offer rain barrels at reduced rates for water conservation. By Cliff Clark | The Westfield News | cclark@thereminder.com MORE    Politics Campus protests cool, but the hate remains: What new data says about antisemitism in New England Fewer campus flashpoints, but antisemitism remains elevated across Mass., with an uptick in K‑12 schools. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Rookie tackle Caleb Lomu sets bold long-term goal with Patriots Introduced alongside Robert Kraft and Jonathan Kraft at Gillette Stadium, Caleb Lomu didn't hesitate to declare his Super Bowl ambitions for the Patriots By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Sports Sunset Season: Connecticut Sun want to ‘play free’ in team’s last year The Connecticut Sun will open their final season on Friday on the road against the Seattle Storm at 1 p.m. ET By Kenneth Manoj | kmanoj@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox State of the Sox: Turnaround rests with starting rotation This past week was a reminder that the Red Sox' starting rotation can shoulder a big load when it's operating at peak efficiency.