WESTFIELD, NJ — Footprints on the floor of the replica wooden cattle car show how closely people were crammed inside similar looking cars as they were shipped to concentration camps.

Throughout the day Tuesday, about 300 students at Westfield High School entered that freight car and connected with the torments of the Holocaust through the exhibit stationed on the school's front ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — One more chair has been added to Westfield's Board of Education meetings, and for the first time in Westfield’s history, a student will fill the seat. 

Senior Patrick Lanza, student president of Westfield High School, is the first student representative to the Westfield Board of Education.

Following a new state law requiring all school districts in New ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — This flu season is notably severe, and it’s not too late to get immunized, according to the town's health officer. 

“We are seeing really high flu rates locally, statewide and across the nation,” Westfield Health Officer Megan Avallone said at Monday’s board of health meeting.

“Nationwide, we’ve seen 14 pediatric ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Regional Health Department is working on a new policy around the awareness and handling of food allergens in restaurants several months after a child who ate at Inspiration Roll was hospitalized for anaphylactic shock.

Helen Mendez, Westfield’s principal health inspector, said at Monday’s board of health meeting that a complaint had come in ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — If you’re headed into downtown Westfield Friday, you can expect delays due to roadwork on East Broad Street, police said.

“No closures but expect delays,” police said in a Nixle alert Friday.

The roadwork is part of the Union County’s paving and striping of East Street from Springfield Avenue to Euclid Avenue, according to the county.

The ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Before all the pine needles fall off, you might want to get rid of your Christmas tree, and now’s the time to schedule the pickup.

Registration is open for the Westfield High School Band and Choir’s annual Christmas tree pickup, a fundraiser for educational initiatives. For a $20 per tree fee, students will take your Christmas tree to the Westfield ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Two Westfield businesses are once again collecting new and gently used toys this season for Furniture Assist, a Springfield-based organization that helps local people in need.

Donors can drop off new and gently used toys (but not large outdoor toys) at the Westfield Allstate Insurance Agency at 502 East Broad St. through Dec. 31 or Kinderprep of ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — History was brought to life over the weekend as volunteers at The Miller-Cory House Museum re-enacted a colonial Thanksgiving.

The event on Sunday included a tour of the homestead, in addition to a demonstration of how early colonists cooked their holiday meals.

“We’re having our 50th anniversary here for Miller-Cory House,” said Town Historian Robert ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Akai Lounge in downtown Westfield has moved to a new and expanded location, also in downtown Westfield.

The Japanese restaurant with a full bar held a grand opening for the new location at 47 Elm St. on Friday, giving life to the space once occupied by Theresa’s Restaurant before it closed in 2019.

“We are very grateful that the town is so ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — A plan for converting the vacant Lord & Taylor building into offices, housing and retail along with the redevelopment of two parking lots near the Westfield Train Station would come with traffic safety improvements, including the overhaul of a complicated crossing at North Avenue and Elm Street, according to the developer.

Experts for Streetworks Development, the ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Andy Heinz’s first day at Westfield’s Allstate insurance agency was the day after Superstorm Sandy hit. It was a frantic time, with power out, trees down and water damage everywhere. Thirteen Westfield homes were condemned, and 53 more were seriously damaged, according to officials.

Heinz got to work answering the phones and putting people’s minds at ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — A plan for converting the vacant Lord & Taylor building into offices, housing and retail along with the redevelopment of two parking lots near the Westfield Train Station would come with traffic safety improvements, including the overhaul of a complicated crossing at North Avenue and Elm Street, according to the developer.

Experts for Streetworks Development, the ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Mayor Shelley Brindle sees it happen nearly every year on her own street: leaves left curbside too late to be picked up.

The same day the season’s last town leaf collection pickups roll through, neighbors remember they’ve got more leaves to put out, and so homeowners pile the dead foliage curbside, Brindle said.

“People need to really pay attention ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The new series “Wednesday,” centered on the Addams Family character as a teenager, now holds the record for the most hours viewed in a week for an English-language TV series on Netflix, according to the streaming service.

That could be good news for the town of Westfield, which hosted a premiere of the first episode a month in advance during AddamsFest, the ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s holiday show, “The Three Holiday Tenors,” returns Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield.

From traditional to pops, choral favorites, renowned tenor fare and Broadway classics, the NJFO’s annual concert is popular with people of all ages.  

“We have one completely fresh ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — When the Blue Devils go up against Hillsborough in their season opener Thursday, they’ll have a strong team captain playing center forward.

Westfield High School senior Joey Tortorella is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week.

“Joey is our captain and one of our strongest leaders,” said ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School girls ice hockey head coach Matthew Gualtieri believes his team has major potential this winter.

With several impact players returning, hopes are high for the program. 

“I believe this to be the best team we’ve had to date,” Gualtieri said. “We have around 35 players in our program, and we’re getting more girls ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — A plan for converting the vacant Lord & Taylor building into offices, housing and retail along with the redevelopment of two parking lots near the Westfield Train Station would come with traffic safety improvements, including the overhaul of a complicated crossing at North Avenue and Elm Street, according to the developer.

Experts for Streetworks Development, the ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Starting next month, bowhunters are set to deploy in two Westfield parks to thin the herds of deer that have been causing roadway crashes and gobbling up lawn landscapes.

What is it? The Westfield Town Council on Tuesday approved its participation in Union County’s annual deer hunt, marking its fourth year of participation in the program. Council members ...

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey's black bear hunt began Tuesday afternoon, following a ruling by the Appellate Division of the state Superior Court.

After lasting for three hours on Tuesday, the hunt will be open from 12 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday December 7 through Saturday, December 10.

The hunt was reinstated last month and was then stopped last week following a court ...

TRENTON, NJ — Just days before it was set to begin, a judge has stopped New Jersey's black bear hunt.

Three animal rights groups, including the Animal Protection League of New Jersey, claimed a loophole was used to reinstate the hunt and went to court.

State Appellate Division Judge Lisa Rose announced the decision Wednesday. In her ruling, bear hunt opponents have until Friday ...