WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Westfield Police Department has notified the public that Franklin Street will be closed indefinitely due to a water main break in the area of Smith Avenue. Signs are currently being placed around the area so that traffic can be directed to avoid the water main break. Springfield fire department puts out Stuart St. fire Westfield police said that those driving in the area must seek an alternate route. This is a developing story and 22News will update it with more information as soon as it becomes available. Local News Headlines B’Nai Torah celebrates Chanukah with annual breakfast Financial resolutions: how to better control your finances in 2025 $1M prize won by Malden man in instant ticket game Water main break closes Franklin Street in Westfield WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.