1755  The Landlord Fowler Tavern is built (still stands at 171 Main St)

5/7/1843   Pinehill Cemetery dedicated

5/13/1725  First mention of a female teacher, the widow Catherine Noble, in town records. She was paid 25 shillings a month.

5/21/1763   Dr. Israel Ashley represented Westfield as a surgeon in the French and Indian War. He was killed in battle at Still Water, New York

5/19/1669  Incorporation of Westfield as a town voted on, became official on 5/28/1669.

5/22/1888  The YMCA was organized in Westfield

5/31/1871    Civil War statue (between the Athenaeum and Butler’s Insurance) is dedicated. Modeled after Matthew Campbell. “Evermore may it stand guard over these homes of ours, teaching perpetual lessons of undying patriotism, heroic self sacrifice and loyalty to truth, faith, and duty.”