The news from around the Whip City of Westfield, MA 01085

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City Hall
59 Court Street
Westfield, MA 01085
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October 2012
Business Focused ♦ Community Driven
The building will be demolished,
Message from Mayor Knapik contaminated soil removed, and
grounds will be temporarily graveled
The theme in the City of Westfield to make way for future development.
for the month of October is progress.
On October 4th, the City Council voted On October 12th we had a “double
to approve the purchase of the header” with the grand opening of
Hampden Bank owned building on Elm the newly renovated Gas & Electric
Street. This purchase allows the City to main office at Elm Street and the
remove a building that has been a well grand opening to celebrate the Phase I of the Rail Trail was also
known “eye sore” to both residents and completion of Phase I of the Columbia officially opened but has been no
our local merchants for years. It was Greenway Rail Trail. stranger to cyclists and pedestrians
the significant next step in making the The G&E has made good on their from all over the area since the
revitalization of our downtown a promise to partner with the City and summer. Phase II will be discussed
reality. the business community so that on Oct. 24th, 7pm at the Amelia Park
together we can ride out the Children’s Museum. All welcome.
Hampden Bank building
economic storm. They have invested
over $700, 000 dollars in renovating
their building to continue to have a
downtown presence. They continue
to lead the way in providing
assistance by initiating ground
breaking programs not before seen by
a municipal utility.
City Council Meeting Highlights Sept. 20th and October 4th
Inside This Issue:
PASSED:
Flowers by
Webster 2
That the sum of $75,000.00 be
appropriated from Stabilization account Monster Frozen
to Mayor’s Office, Economic Yogurt 3
Development account for the purpose
of funding the cost of the acquisition of Downtown is
76-84 Elm Street from Hampden Bank. Ready 4
REAPPOINTMENTS/APPOINTMENTS:
Ana Nunez to Public Safety
Communications Commission
James Liptak to Council on Aging
Brian Boldini to Traffic Commission

2. October 2012 Business Focused ♦ Community Driven
b y WEBSTER
52 Court Street, Westfield ♦ 413-562-4474
Monday – Wednesday: 8am – 5pm
Thursday & Friday: 8am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am- 3pm Sunday: 10am – 2pm
Flowers by Webster has been proudly serving
Westfield since 1963, with the philosophy to “provide
you with only the finest nature has to offer”, says and dedication of her team of talented designers,
owner Gail Kelly. sales staff, and delivery drivers. Her staff
recognizes the importance of providing exceptional
Gail Kelly has been the owner now for 11 years and products and services to meet the needs and
feels like it was only yesterday that the shop was wants of each and every customer.
located next to Horizon Sports on Franklin Street. Gail
credits the influential advice given by her Mother, for Gail encourages and welcomes everyone to
the current location of Flowers by Webster. Her come in and see the beautiful showrooms and
Mother always said that the current location on Court displays artfully crafted with the artistic flare of
Street would be an ideal place for a flower shop. their design staff.
Shortly after Gail’s Mother passed away, the building
went up for sale, and purchasing it seemed like the Gail’s future outlook is very optimistic and
only logical step. exciting! One aspect of her growing business is
decorating services for residential and commercial
Originally, the building was constructed as a home clients. If business continues to flourish, they
in 1856 by Seth Cowles, a bridge builder, and comes would like to open a location in Westfield that
with some unique history. When they were preparing solely handles all of the design features and
the building for the November 2005 opening, the services.
electrician found a buggy whip inside a wall with Seth
Cowles name woven into the handle. Eventually the Flowers by Webster is a full service floral and gift
transition to a commercial property began when shop that offers something for every occasion;
Elizabeth Winslow opened the Mainsail, a retail store, from the wedding of your dreams or a thoughtful
on the first floor and maintained a residence on the gesture to just simply put a smile on one’s face.
second floor. The second floor now has office suites
designed for tenants with small business models where Text the word FLOWERS to 55769 to
her shop and their operations complement each other. receive $10.00 off your next in store
purchase!
Gail’s background in arts and crafts dates back to
when her and her husband, Chuck, moved to Westfield
in 1988 from Milton, MA. Prior to owning Flowers by
Webster, Gail owned and operated a home based
decorative painting business named “Country at Heart”
that employed stay at home moms.
Gail says she is grateful and thankful for her
dedicated customers, which have allowed Flowers by
Webster to continue to thrive during these challenging
economic times. She is also thankful for the hard work
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3. October 2012 Business Focused ♦ Community Driven
619 Main Street – Little River Plaza
7 Days a Week 11:00 am – 2:00 am
413-642-0620
“It’s a perfect mix of frozen yogurt, Starbucks and an
Monster Frozen Yogurt uses premium frozen
Apple Store all in one convenient location. This is just
yogurt from “Yo cream” based in Portland, Oregon.
what Westfield needs!” says Store Manager Marty
For those who are health conscious, Monster has just
Gaudrault.
what you’re looking for; Gluten free, low sugar and
low fat options are available!
Monster Frozen Yogurt proudly opened their doors
in Westfield on August 29, 2012 in their beautiful
The best part is that you get to design your own
location right on 619 East Main Street!
frozen yogurt treat with countless options for
toppings!
Todd Cieplinski, owner of Monster Frozen Yogurt
knew he wanted to be in this business since he saw the
Their outlook is optimistic and their goal for the
concept of shops locally and when he traveled. Not
future is to expand to several locations, and have
only did he want a typical frozen yogurt shop, but he
their Westfield store serve as their flagship location.
wanted all his customers to enjoy “the experience.”
Monster Frozen Yogurt is an independently owned,
Todd and Marty welcome everyone to stop in to enjoy
fun, and upbeat place for all ages. Comfortable
life’s simple pleasures!
seating, flat screen televisions, and two iMac desktops
for everyone to use with free Wi-Fi is a great way to
attract the community.
Todd and Marty are community driven and would
like to support all the local sports teams! Todd has two
girls of his own who play soccer and are very sports
oriented. He is actively involved with the Westfield
Boys and Girls club among other organizations.
Timing could not have been better for Todd and
Marty!
Todd had been in the IT business working with
software and hardware since 1999, and had several
successful businesses. He loved what he did, but always
had this business of frozen yogurt in the back of his
mind.
Marty, having graduated in 2011 as a Business Major
from Western New England College was ready to
manage and take on a new, exciting venture.
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