Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world 2025 at 7:50 AM EDTBookmarkSaveSaudi Arabia’s largest mall operator is bringing Westfield-branded shopping centers to the kingdom in a bid to capitalize on the government’s push to drawn as many as 150 million tourists annually by 2030 Arabian Centres Co. has inked a 10-year franchising deal with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE with an option to extend for another decade The initial phase of the deal will focus on three malls which will be re-branded as Westfield centers a physician and others for wrongful death and medical negligence of Rebecca who was incarcerated in the jail and died May 7 The lawsuit was filed May 1 by attorney Bart Keyes partner at Cooper Elliott law firm in Columbus District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division "Rebecca's family filed this lawsuit because no one is being held accountable for people dying in the Richland County Jail," Keyes said "Her death was unnecessary and avoidable if jail staff would have treated her with even the most basic care and dignity How many people have to die in the jail before someone takes notice and things change?" Joe Masi of the Richland County Sheriff's Office said Friday The lawsuit also allege defendants violated Westfield's due process rights under the 14th Amendment to the U.S Westfield went to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital to report she had been sexually and physically assaulted The hospital was unable to complete a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program exam because the assaults Westfield alleged had occurred 96 hours before the report She also reported the assault left her with blurry vision so the medical staff at the jail X-rayed and re-evaluated her according to information in the autopsy report She was taken from the hospital to the jail at 5:03 a.m May 2 when the police found she had an outstanding bench warrant Westfield was reported to have been alive around midnight May 7 When jail staff checked on her at 4:58 a.m. CPR was started and she was transported to the emergency room The News Journal obtained the autopsy results for Westfield from the Richland County Coroner's Office in 2024 following a public records request May 7 after being transported by Mansfield Fire Department emergency squad from the jail Her body was taken to Montgomery County Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy Autopsy results indicated the 54-year-old Mansfield woman died of multiple drug intoxication amphetamine and cocaine in her system when she died More: Mansfield woman dies after arriving at hospital after Richland County Jail stay The lawsuit alleged misconduct by jail staff Rebecca defecated on herself in the police cruiser After placing her in a wheelchair and bathing her jail staff left her on the floor of a jail cell slumped over and unable to prop herself up until staff moved her to a camera-equipped cell for monitoring," the lawsuit noted fetch tissue people or retrieve her meals." jail staff failed to provide adequate medical care," the lawsuit alleged The plaintiff demands a jury trail and judgment in its favor and against all defendants for compensatory damages in an amount exceeding $75,000 and to be determined at trial expenses and attorney fees of this action and for all other relief the court deems proper Westfield was one of five inmates who have died in recent years in the Richland County Jail or at a hospital after being released.lwhitmir@gannett.com419-521-7223X (formerly Twitter): @lwhitmir PM praises first responders’ courage and a community ‘united in grief’ one year after stabbing rampage that killed six Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to the victims of the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbings one year on from the tragedy “One year on from the horrific attack at Westfield Bondi Junction we pause to remember those whose lives were stolen on what should have been just another Saturday,” the prime minister said “Hold on to all they were and all they had ahead of them They should still be here – with their families their friends and in their communities – with all their hopes and dreams and joys that are the very essence of life.” Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Albanese paid tribute to the courage of first responders people were tested in ways they had never imagined yet their first instinct was to help each other,” he said compassion and protection to friend and stranger alike … reaffirming for all of us a core truth: that love is greater than hate.” The New South Wales premier told Seven’s Sunrise the families and friends of the six victims would “no doubt [be] thinking about what their loved ones would have achieved over the last 12 months and what they had in front of them” “The one commonality amongst all six of the people who were killed is that they were ambitious, bright, optimistic people that seemed to have the world at their feet – which means this tragedy is just all the more harrowing for Sydney and for those people.” Minns said there would be a “full inquiry and investigation”. A five-week inquest at the NSW state coroner’s court will begin on 28 April. “I know that people want answers, and we need to do everything we possibly can to ensure that it doesn’t happen again and that the state and the authorities learn the lessons,” Minns said. Free daily newsletterOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters Read moreThe NSW police commissioner, Karen Webb, said: “The memory and the trauma of this day will never be forgotten. “Today, we remember the victims of one of the most horrific events in Australian history. Our hearts are with their families who continue to endure unimaginable grief and do their best to carry on.” She said hundreds of people, including police, paramedics and civilians, “were all first responders on this horrific day”. “They are heroes, risking their own lives in an effort to save victims and nurse the wounded during what can only be described as a senseless tragedy,” she said. The community’s response in the days after the attack and photos from a candlelight vigil have been included on commemorative display boards temporarily installed in the nearby Oxford Street Mall. The shopping centre’s owners will place a floral tribute inside the centre. Minns and the NSW governor, Margaret Beazley, will lay flowers at the scene on Sunday, along with the local mayor, William Nemesh, and other officials. Welfare support officers will be available as the community is invited to reflect on the tragedy. new dining tenants coming to Westfield MontgomeryNew tenants and renovations are among the changes arriving at Westfield Montgomery in time for spring and summer has announced the arrival of two renowned national fashion brands Children’s apparel retailer Janie & Jack will relocate to a new space across the hall to accommodate a new retailer that will be announced soon. Shortly after, Uniqlo will make its debut at Westfield Montgomery and skincare service Below Zero Swiss Science will open its doors apparel and accessories retailer Garage will open a store at the center Quick-serve restaurant chains Thai Express and Subway will also join the shopping center’s list of tenants while upscale restaurants Shiki Fusion and Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings will open within the mall’s Dining Terrace.  AMC Theatres marked the completion of their renovations to 16 auditoriums within their location at the mall The upgrades include the brand new premium large format experience and 15 traditional auditoriums featuring spacious The renovation also now presents upgraded food and beverage menus and tech-advanced ticketing and concession ordering kiosks [READ MORE: URW bolsters in-house media division] "We're thrilled to announce the addition of several new tenants in 2025 marking the beginning of a series of exciting changes for Westfield Montgomery," said Jason Dyer "We are excited to expand our offerings and provide our shoppers with unique experiences including two highly sought-after fashion brands A major upcoming mixed-use development in downtown Detroit has secured its first official retail tenant is set to feature condos and a luxury hotel when it opens in 2027 Hudson’s Detroit broke ground in 2017 at the former site of the historic J.L known for its high-end athletic and athleisurewear and accessories is expected to open its downtown location this summer Its only other Michigan location is at Somerset Collection Mall in Troy [READ MORE: Alo Yoga takes ‘sanctuary’ at Mall of America] "Detroit is brimming with purpose and Alo's dedication to wellness and community complements the city's vibrancy and growth,” said Naumann Idrees Bedrock’s senior VP of leasing in a statement on LinkedIn “As the inaugural retail tenant at Hudson's Detroit we welcome Alo and embrace this as a significant moment for the city." Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Beverly Hills Alo currently operates 71 locations worldwide is building on a collaboration it launched with Uber in February 2025 Beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, the online floral gift retailer is delivering floral arrangements and gifts via the Uber Eats subsidiary of Uber. Timed for the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday the new partnership follows the launch of a recent Valentine’s Day-timed agreement enabling members of 1-800-Flowers.com’s BloomNet network of local florists to seamlessly tap into the delivery technology and network of the Uber Direct white-label delivery network during peak holiday rushes [READ MORE: 1-800-Flowers BloomNet network offers extra delivery capacity via Uber] the companies expect more than 500 1-800-Flowers.com locations will provide delivery via the Uber Eats app “We’re always looking for new ways to deliver smiles and this expanded partnership with Uber Eats helps us do just that,” said Jon Feldman president of BloomNet at 1-800-Flowers.com we're excited to make it even easier for people to celebrate the important women in their lives with beautiful high-quality arrangements delivered quickly and reliably.” The process for customers to order 1-800-Flowers.com delivery through Uber Eats works as follows: "Whether you're planning ahead or sending something special last-minute Uber Eats is here to make meaningful gifting easier than ever," said Hashim Amin "We’re thrilled to build on our existing relationship with 1-800-Flowers and offer even more ways for customers to show they care - starting with this Mother’s Day." consumers plan to celebrate Mother’s Day this year but more than half plan to keep their spending modest Of the 74% who will celebrate the moms in their lives on Sunday nearly six-in-10 (58%) plan to spend between $25-100 on the holiday The most popular plans for Mother’s Day this year include gathering with family and friends (41%) cooking or baking at home (22%) and grilling or barbecuing (17%) Numerator found that Mother’s Day celebrators plan to buy their supplies at big box stores (35%) local shoppers/small businesses (22%) and restaurants the most likely purchases are flowers or plants (52%) [READ MORE: Survey: Flowers, greeting cards, gift cards top Mother's Day shopping lists] A recent estimate from the National Retail Federation revealed that total Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year The amount is up from last year’s $33.5 billion and follows closely behind the record of $35.7 billion in 2023 Additional insights from Numerator include the following:  California’s largest shopping center has added new tenants in time for spring and summer Orange County’s South Coast Plaza has welcomed several new luxury retail tenants as well as eateries to its mix the shopping center debuted nearly 40 new boutiques and is currently on track to outpace that number "This spring is an exciting time of growth at South Coast Plaza," said Debra Gunn Downing executive director of marketing at South Coast Plaza new boutiques and dining experiences continue to further elevate the experience for our shoppers and tell the story of Southern California's premier shopping destination." [READ MORE: South Coast Plaza adds new luxury apparel tenants] New tenants that have just opened at South Coast Plaza include: Other arrivals debuting later this spring/summer include Ami Paris and Guerlain as well as new stores for Gianvito Rossi along with new concepts for Bottega Veneta South Coast Plaza is home to more than 280 retail stores and restaurants The world’s largest cosmetics company is significantly enhancing online marketing performance of one of its brands L’Oreal is utilizing the AI-based Appier Ad Cloud and Personalization Cloud solutions and partnering with media services provider Omnicom Media Group to strategically identify and engage high-value customer segments.  The company leverages the advanced segmentation behavioral analysis and time-sensitive offers enabled by Ad Cloud to strategically identify and engage high-value customer segments L’Oreal uses the smart conversion optimizer within the Personalization Cloud to target hesitant customers with personalized incentives that have been reported to lift coupon performance while protecting profit margins L'Oreal further supported these capabilities with data-informed promotional strategies scaling back incentives during high-demand periods and increasing engagement in quieter seasons to sustain conversion momentum this strategic modulation of campaign intensity has helped strike a balance between growth and profitability Since L'Oréal launched this program to improve the online marketing performance of the SkinCeuticals site it says it has achieved a 152% quarter-over-quarter increase in return on ad spend a 400% uplift in conversion rate among hesitant visitors "Appier helped us accelerate AI transformation in advertising and marketing boosting revenue while improving operational effectiveness," said Maggie Hui SkinCeuticals & Kérastase e-commerce manager at L'Oréal "From behavior-triggered campaigns and time-sensitive offers to advanced segmentation and seamless user experiences Appier's technology played a crucial role in turning data insights into action." [READ MORE: L’Oreal developing sustainable cosmetics generative AI model with IBM] Many of the world's best golfers will descend on Westfield LIV Golf will play at The Club at Chatham Hills from Aug The league's season individual champion will be crowned and seedings for the team championship will be finalized Premium hospitality packages sold out in three days, a news release from LIV said, but the tour has expanded that offer. Tournament tickets are available at LIVGolf.com Players expected to compete include Jon Rahm Look for LIV Golf tickets on StubHub The Club at Chatham Hills was the final course designed and built by legendary golf course architect Pete Dye operations superintendent for Westfield Gas & Electric describes the $17 million plan to replace aging underground gas lines at a news conference Monday (Jim Kinney / The Republican)The Republican .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.comWESTFIELD — Westfield Gas & Electric and its contractors begin to replace 22 miles of aging cast-iron pipe carrying natural gas in Westfield a $17 million project that is estimated to take the next four years “It’s been on our capital plan for a long time,” said Greg Freeman The utility kicked off construction Monday with a ceremonial groundbreaking on Apple Blossom Lane The pipes in the neighborhood of Apple Blossom Lane just off College Highway Some of the older pipes in the downtown date back to the beginnings of the city’s natural gas system and are 100 years old or older And the constant freeze-thaw of the ground can work loose their joints The new pipes are made of a modern plastic the Westfield Gas & Electric can consolidate a decade-long project of replacing them into just four years of work Work will take place here in this neighborhood along College Highway and also in Colony Circle Birch Bluffs and then later on the west side of Southampton Road The money for Westfield, part of the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was first announced by U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal back in 2023 Freeman said the Trump administration had the funding on hold but he’s now confident that its grant will still flow Gas lines and gas-line safety is a bipartisan priority with more than $1 billion going out nationwide said there was a brief holdup concerning federal requirements to use American-made materials The flexible plastic is mostly manufactured overseas The city sends out monitoring trucks looking for leaks in winter “We can smell them before you can,” he said Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Trenton, New Jersey — A Union County resident won a $783,159 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Saturday after matching all five numbers and the Bullseye marking the second consecutive Saturday jackpot win in the state The winning numbers drawn on Saturday were 03 This winning ticket becomes the 20th Jersey Cash 5 jackpot awarded this year The ticket was purchased at Westfield Mini Mart located at 241 South Avenue East in Westfield The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the jackpot-winning ticket 32 players matched four out of five numbers plus the Bullseye and each won $500 Another six players matched four of the five winning numbers The New Jersey Lottery has not disclosed the identity of the Union County winner Saturday’s draw highlights another high turnout for the game which continues to see frequent prize hits throughout the state The Cash 5 jackpot has produced multiple winners in 2025 with this latest prize contributing to a growing streak of weekend wins Players across New Jersey continue to take part in the daily draw game which offers increased winnings with the addition of Bullseye and XTRA features Officials encourage ticket holders to check their numbers and claim winnings through authorized lottery centers © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Union County A Jersey Cash 5 ticket sold in Westfield matched all five numbers in the drawing held on Saturday The ticket was sold Westfield Mini Mart on South Avenue East Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) a dedicated nonprofit committed to safeguarding communities is set to host a carnival at Westfield Montgomery from May 2 to May 11 Admission to the event is set at $5. Visitors have the option to purchase Mega Passes online which include both admission and unlimited rides Those who prefer to attend the event solely or buy ride tickets separately must also pay for gate admission each attraction requires the use of 3 to 6 tickets per ride Children must meet a minimum height requirement of 36 inches to ride most attractions a parent or guardian must accompany the child Parents or guardians are also required to purchase the necessary tickets for these partnered rides the carnival enforces a series of important policies: is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by dedicated police officers With a mission to protect youth and communities from the dangers of drugs uses events like this carnival as a platform to promote community safety and solidarity Please note that event hours are subject to change at Westfield Montgomery for a vibrant week of rides Whether you’re picking up a Mega Pass online or buying ride tickets at the door this carnival is a must-visit experience that blends entertainment with a meaningful cause Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWESTFIELD MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A local auto body shop is getting a lot of unexpected attention after deciding to hang their American flag upside down president of Cloots Auto Body in Westfield that he and his wife have received approximately 30 to 35 calls into the shop while some interactions have been less than civil “I was just down the street in the grocery store and a guy came up and tapped me on the shoulder and said ‘I just wanted to let you know I saw the news stories and we are behind you,” he added Cloots Auto Body is currently the talk of Westfield, but not for what you’d expect. The community is buzzing over their American flag which currently flies upside down and Cloutier said he has his reasons. “It’s just the inhumanity of the way people are being treated nowadays It’s just got me all fired up and can’t just sit back and not say anything anymore,” he explained Cloutier told Western Mass News that he never imagined it would go this far said ‘keep up the good work.’ I’m really surprised My wife said we have had about 20 calls while I was gone and only one was negative,” he said The longtime business owner said he and his wife have received lots of pushback and threats online from some in the community including a couple of former customers and now they’re hearing whispers of a rally this weekend to protest their flag it’s part of your First Amendment right to speak your opinion Western Mass News also spoke with Westfield City Council President John Beltrandi people are entitled to do what they want to do but we’re entitled to have two different opinions we wouldn’t be in the country that we are,” he explained Cloutier said he’ll continue to have the flag upside down until further notice At their May 1 “Scholarship Awards Night,” the Westfield Lions presented eight Westfield High School (WHS) seniors with scholarships totaling $17,000 The Lions’ annual tradition of recognizing and rewarding deserving students is the Club’s highlight each year This year’s scholarships included $500 awards to the Male and Female Athletes of Year This year’s recipients were Will Harvey and Addi Kooi The $2,000 Florence Benson Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Ava Britton-Heitz Flo Benson was a well-respected and long-serving Home Economics teacher at WHS (The program is now known as Family and Consumer Science.) She was also the wife of Lion Bob Benson and mother of Lion Rodney Benson The Benson scholarship winners are selected based on their involvement in community service – the key mission of Lions Clubs International The Lester Tudor Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Tudor who was a principal at WHS in the late 1950s and an active Lion The Tudor scholarship winner is also selected based on community service involvement The two Service Over Self (S.O.S.) Club Scholarships were awarded to Mia Gordeau and Layla Ryan These two young ladies went above and beyond with their involvement in the club and their work serving others The Westfield Lions have worked closely with the S.O.S The two clubs have a mission of serving others so it’s a perfect fit for teaming up on service projects and fundraising the Lions began offering two new scholarships: the Trade & Vocational Scholarship and the Don Russel Career Development Scholarship The Lions recognized a need to encourage and support students who might be interested in pursuing degrees and certifications at schools other than traditional colleges and universities The Don Russel scholarship was named in honor of one of the Club’s most influential Lions in its 95-year history Don Russel’s involvement in the Westfield Lions Club resulted in developing the Club into the successful organization it is today His vision and leadership lead to the origination of the Club’s wildly successful semi-annual Poker for Sight tournament has allowed the Club to award hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants Past District Governor Bob Benson inducted a new member into the Lions Club Rob Ginder becomes the 69th Lion in the Club He is sponsored by Lion President Bill Nesbitt The Westfield Lions are looking for men and women to help them increase the Club’s impact on Westfield. If you are interested in learning more about the Club and how to become a member, go to WestfieldLions.org I too feel like I love the "quiet" times even more these days Frys which is a part of Kroger has been doing senior day for years but learned I am allergic to the metals used in the implants I would really like to know if this procedure is less painful during recovery The stage was set for a competitive girls tennis dual meet on Thursday A rogue lightning strike delayed the meet for nearly half an hour then a rain shower halted the meet and forced it to be postponed The two teams will reconvene at Westfield on Monday afternoon Mischa Briggs of Fishers and Alexandra Grilliot of Westfield (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Westfield are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men following a hit and run incident at the Home Depot on East Main Street Westfield police posted the photos to their Facebook page Wednesday afternoon as they work to figure out who these two men are “We are looking to speak with them in regards to a hit and run that occurred in the Home Depot parking lot on the afternoon of Monday April 28 between 2:40 and 3 PM,” the Westfield Police Department noted adding “They are believed to have been operating the vehicle shown.” If you have any information that could help detectives with this case please call Westfield police at (413)-562-5411 or email patrick.lusteg@cityofwestfield.org Westfield Police Captain Eric Hall told Western Mass News that the red truck backed out of a parking space and into another vehicle Cenomi Centers and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) signed a 10-year exclusive strategic and franchising partnership agreement with the option to extend for another 10 years covering the Saudi Arabian shopping center market demonstrating Cenomi Centers’ unwavering commitment to strengthening its leadership position in KSA and the MENA region Cenomi Centers will obtain the exclusive licensing rights to the Westfield brand in KSA from URW and tap into URW’s best-in-class network and capabilities across a full range of support in key areas including Leasing allowing Cenomi Centers’ Westfield-branded malls to be top-of-mind destinations for consumers Cenomi Centers will offer Saudi residents and tourists the next generation of world-class shopping center experiences boosting tourism and global engagement within the sector acting as a powerful contributor to Vision 2030’s objectives of enhancing quality of life and opening the Kingdom to the world’s global retail champions The partnership was signed at a ceremony at Jawharat Riyadh which also celebrated the initial collaboration on three malls which will be the first to be branded as Westfield centers More details on these three malls and others will follow in the coming months with the collaboration set to extend across up to eight of Cenomi Centers’ portfolio of top malls said: “We are thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking and exclusive partnership with URW This collaboration not only solidifies our position as the leading owner operator and developer of contemporary lifestyle centers in Saudi Arabia but also aligns with the Kingdom’s broader goals for economic growth and development in both the sector and region we will cement our position as the leader in KSA by introducing exciting new growth and tenancy opportunities for many years to come.”  said: “Cenomi Centers is an incredible partner that shares our vision for the future of retail Its portfolio of flagship destinations matches the ambition of the Westfield brand providing the perfect platform to deliver Westfield’s unmatched experience to customers and visitors in the Kingdom while also supporting the brand’s international expansion We are tremendously proud of the partnership and the opportunity to work with Cenomi Centers to contribute to the broader economic and development goals of the Kingdom.” The partnership with URW is exclusive within the Kingdom and affirms Cenomi Centers’ premier and well-established position in its home market showing a vote of confidence in its growth trajectory over the coming years The partnership entails fixed and variable licensing and service fees for URW along with opportunities for the companies to further collaborate on business and licensing opportunities within KSA The partnership between Cenomi Centers and URW marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of retail and lifestyle in Saudi Arabia By combining Cenomi Centers’ unparalleled market leadership with URW’s global expertise and the Westfield brand this collaboration promises to redefine the shopping experience in the region the company has provided customers with a complete range of high-quality lifestyle centers up to international standards located in the most attractive areas of the country to satisfy all shopping needs and market requirements Cenomi Centers has a portfolio of 21 assets with more than 4,200 stores strategically located in 10 major Saudi cities The Company’s developments include several iconic lifestyle centers such as Mall of Arabia Jeddah and Nakheel Mall Riyadh With a total GLA of nearly 1.3 million square meters the company’s malls provide Saudi shoppers with their preferred point of access to the full range of international high-quality real estate assets in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the United States The Group operates 67 shopping centres in 11 countries including 39 which carry the iconic Westfield brand These centres attract over 900 million visits annually and provide a unique platform for retailers and brands to connect with consumers URW also has a portfolio of high-quality offices 10 convention and exhibition venues in Paris and a €3.5 Bn development pipeline of mainly mixed-use assets URW is a committed partner to major cities on urban regeneration projects through both mixed-use development and the retrofitting of buildings to industry-leading sustainability standards These commitments are enhanced by 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direct even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages Get insights and exclusive content from the world of business and finance that you can trust Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions WESTFIELD — Jupiter Power has withdrawn its plans for a lithium battery energy storage system (BESS) in Westfield after months of resistance from area residents was proposed for two parcels on Medeiros Way in the northeast section of the city not far from Barnes Air National Guard Base This site is near the aquifer from which Westfield Easthampton and Holyoke draw their drinking water The aquifer has already been contaminated in the past with PFAS sometimes called “forever chemicals,” which seeped into the water decades ago from firefighting foam used at Barnes The company’s decision to withdraw was announced at a press conference on Friday after Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe received a statement from Jupiter Power notifying him of the change “Jupiter Power has a broad portfolio of projects in active development across the United States and is consistently evaluating which projects to continue to invest in and advance,” the statement reads “While we know that the Streamfield project would bring many economic and grid resiliency benefits to the region and are of course disappointed with the outcome Jupiter Power has now made the business decision to terminate the Streamfield project and focus development efforts elsewhere.” who has been a staunch opponent of the project attributes this change to community efforts Allie aided in the dissemination of information about the project throughout surrounding communities including what he estimates to be more than 500 signs reading “NO Lithium Battery Storage Over Our Aquifer” that have sprung up in front lawns throughout the Valley resolutions signed by neighboring municipalities opposing the project and opposition from state legislators all played a role “People came together … they moved heaven and earth to get this done,” Allie said In addition, state Sen. John Velis and state Rep. Kelly Pease advocated against the project, with Pease filing legislation intended to pause the siting of such projects (HD.4558) While Allie sees this news as a “relief” and a success for the Valley he also noted that companies are still looking to pursue similar projects throughout the country and the state He hopes that Westfield’s experience can serve as a model for other communities concerned about the implications of such a project on the surrounding environment it will really be public opinion about it,” Allie said mentioning that because of a clean energy bill passed last year companies can seek exemptions to local zoning regulations in an effort to streamline the siting of these projects “There really needs to be local engagement,” he added The Streamfield project is the second lithium battery storage facility in the area to have plans withdrawn after public pushback in the past year. A similar project proposed in Wendell by New Leaf Energy fell through last summer New Leaf cited changes in the facility interconnection process and the state Legislature’s failure to pass a climate bill in withdrawing their project Allie said he hopes that the state will be proactive in preventing the “catastrophes” caused by lithium battery fires that have been seen in other states like California and New York in recent years “Clean energy shouldn’t pose a risk to our first responders the environment — certainly not our drinking water,” he said A Jupiter Power representative declined to provide additional comment on Monday you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users 2025 at 10:06 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Here are the Westfield Board Of Education Election Unofficial Results for 2025: (Patch Graphics)WESTFIELD NJ — The 2025 unofficial results are in for the Westfield School District's Board of Education election and Mary Wickens are leading over newcomer Violetta Watson Here are the real-time unofficial results for Westfield. According to Union County Votes these results remain unofficial until all mail-in and provisional ballots are counted: Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.