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President’s Pizza Social - Tuesday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Hello Westfield State Neighbors,

The Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) is cordially inviting you to a special evening at Westfield State on Tuesday April 16, 2024.                                           

  • 6:00 P.M. – Free pizza & salad buffet with WSU President, Dr. Linda Thompson in the TJ Bistro section of the Dining Commons.
  • 8:00 P.M. – Free admission to the theater arts production of RENT in the Black Box Theater next door/Ely Campus Center.

Please RSVP to Neighborhood Advisory Board at NAB@westfield.ma.edu

Questions? Contact Ken Magarian at kmagarian@westfield.ma.edu

Our Mission:

The Board serves to connect neighborhood and University representatives, to foster open and constructive dialogue and to plan and promote collaborative projects that build community.

Membership & Involvement

The Board is comprised of representatives of the University, the Student Government Association, and the neighborhood of the Western Avenue campus. 

  • Five neighborhood representatives are chosen by the committee from recommendations submitted by community leaders, committee members and the university administrators.
  • Appointment of representatives run for two-year terms.
  • The City Council person representing the Western Avenue neighborhood (Ward 4), adjacent to the University will also have a seat at the table as will City Councilors from Wards 2 and 3.
Connect with your Neighborhood Representative

For any current voices of concern or if you are looking to get involved with the Neighborhood Advisory Board, connect with Ken Magarian, the Board's advisor. Reach out to Ken via email: kmagarian@westfield.ma.edu

Looking to Connect with the Board?

Reach out to members of the Board
Advisor: Ken Magarian at kmagarian@westfield.ma.edu
Westfield State Liaison: Tom Convery at tconvery@westfield.ma.edu

Board Members:
Nancy Bals
Brian Boldini
Mike Burns
Geana Delisle
Cathy Hildack
Scott LaBombard
Holly Lurgio
Bridget Mathews-Kane