The Westfield News - Vol. 88 No. 18 - Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Sep 19, 2026

Local newspaper issue featuring Westfield-area coverage and community updates, including an interview with ArtWorks Westfield leaders on strategic planning for expanding arts and cultural opportunities. The issue also announces Bo Sullivan as Chief Advancement Officer for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield and highlights grant support for Rockwood Farms in Granville through the ACRE program, detailing purposes such as improving climate resilience and economic stability.

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Collaborators ‘think big’ for city’s arts, cultural scene

Bo Sullivan to be Chief Advancement Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield

Granville farm receives agricultural grant

TONIGHT Mostly Cloudy. Low of 12. [Westfield350.org](Westfield350.org) The Westfield News Serving Westfield, Southwick, and surrounding Hilltowns [www.thewestfieldnews.com](www.thewestfieldnews.com) Search for The Westfield News “Children need models rather than CritiCs.” —JOsepH JOuberT | VOL.88 NO. 18 | TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 | 75 Cents | | --- | --- | --- | Collaborators ‘think big’ for city’s arts, cultural scene By Lori SzepeLak Correspondent WESTFIELD-The “homework assignment” that ArtWorks Westfield board members had prior to its recent annual strategic planning meeting was simple – think big – according to its president Bill Westerlind. “Setting aside a special time devoted to the exploration visions and big ideas about future opportunities and possibilities unencumbered by the day-to-day operational details allows the creativity of these very talented folks to freely flow,” said Westerlind. The Saturday gathering, conducted atthe Shortstop Bar & Grill, was for board members only to think creatively and“boundlessly” about the future of the organization and the role it plays in the expansion ofthe arts and cultural opportunities for creators and community members in Westfield and the surrounding communities, according to Westerlind. “A year ago in 2018 almost to the exact same day as this year’s meeting, we held our very first strategic planning session,” said Westerlind, adding that since the group has grown considerably in the past year a larger location was needed instead of a board member’s home. “We achieved nearly every goal and objective we laid out for 2018,” said Westerlind, adding,“2018 was a smashing success.” From an organizational and operational perspective, Westerlind noted the organization expanded the size of its board, grew its member and donor base, and finished the year with financial reserves to fund 2019 activities. Among the community activities that ArtWorks Westfield facilitated included the third annual Articulture Westfield celebration of gallery art, literature and music, the launch of the monthly ArtWalk Westfield, the inaugural Images & Words Poetry Contest, continued the Fall Art & Author Show in conjunction with the Westfield PumpkinFest, and launched the Downtown Live! Downtown Westfield summer concert series. Additional activities included World Art Drop Day, ArtTalk artist workshops, Open Air Open Mic on the Park Square Green, Valley Gives and Giving Tuesday events and the annual Images of Westfield Holiday Art Show. Now that planning for 2019 is well underway, Westerlind noted a new event is a Youth Art Show slated for the north See arts, Culture, page 3 Bo Sullivan to be Chief Advancement Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield WESTFIELD — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield welcomes Bo Sullivan as Chief Advancement Officer of the organization, effective in March. Sullivan is a well-known professional in the area, serving on the Westfield School Committee and currently working as Executive Director of the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, located in West Springfield. He is also a former longtime morning show radio host at WHYN 560 AM. Sullivan also spent several years at Westfield State University in the Advancement office. Westfield Boys & Girls Club Board Chairman Michael Coffey said the board is excited to bring Sullivan on board. “I am confident Bo is the right person to work with our administration and board to help bring our Boys & Girls Club to the next level.” Coffey said. Westfield Boys & Girls Club Chief Executive Officer William Parks said he looks forward to working with Bo. “Bo has been a long-time volunteer for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield. I have worked very closely with him to raise millions of dollars for our annual budget and our last capital campaign. I look forward to having him join our organization’s administrative staff.” he said. Sullivan agreed, add

FAQs

What is the focus of ArtWorks Westfield’s annual strategic planning discussion?

Board members follow a “think big” homework approach to explore visions and big ideas for future arts and cultural opportunities in Westfield and surrounding communities.

Who is named Chief Advancement Officer for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield?

Bo Sullivan is welcomed as Chief Advancement Officer effective in March, with statements noting his leadership and fundraising experience.

What agricultural grant did Rockwood Farms in Granville receive and for what purpose?

Rockwood Farms received an ACRE grant to install heat recovery from its anaerobic digestor, enabling use of recovered heat for hot water and heating needs.

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