WESTFIELD, NJ — The mayor on Friday reported two more Westfield COVID-19 deaths and also said the town saw 133 new coronavirus cases over a seven-day time frame.

The newly dead were a 92-year-old man associated with a long-term care facility, and another 92-year-old man, who was hospitalized, Mayor Shelley Brindle said in her coronavirus update. They bring the number of Westfield ...

NEW JERSEY — Looking to answer questions and seeing a "bright light" at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, New Jersey healthcare leaders spoke about how they've dealt with the pandemic while offering hope for the future, at a virtual event held by TAPinto on Thursday evening.

The first-ever TAPinto signature virtual event on Jan. 14 featured five health care experts, ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Public School District announced Wednesday that 163 Westfield High School seniors, who were inducted into the National Honor Society as juniors, last spring have received recognition for the achievement.

With in-person ceremonies sidelined due to COVID-19, the seniors received their National Honor Society certificates, pins, charms and gold tassels from NHS ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Registration for the Class of 2034 is now open, Westfield Public Schools announced. Once done in-person, registration is now available online.

Kindergarten registration is open for the 2021-2022 school year for all children who are residents of Westfield and will reach the age of 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2021. 

First grade registration is also being held for ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The mayor on Friday reported two more Westfield COVID-19 deaths and also said the town saw 133 new coronavirus cases over a seven-day time frame.

The newly dead were a 92-year-old man associated with a long-term care facility, and another 92-year-old man, who was hospitalized, Mayor Shelley Brindle said in her coronavirus update. They bring the number of Westfield ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — In an effort to boost COVID-19 immunizations, health officials in Westfield have formed a subcommittee to address questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Westfield Board of Health approved the formation of the committee earlier this week as the town’s health officer discussed public confusion over the rollout of vaccines in New Jersey.

“The simple truth ...

New Jersey Date Night is a series on NJ Flavor by relationship writer Craig Rogers.

A new year is upon us and optimistically one may believe that the possibilities are endless. Granted we just came off a year so horrific that it makes Divorce Court look better than Disneyland, so it’s reasonable to be a little trepidatious. But then again, aiming for the positive is a mindset that ...

NEW JERSEY — Every January for the past three years, Shivam Patel voluntarily trades in a beer for a bottled water at his favorite Jersey dive bar. Patel is one of many who participate in Drynuary, or Dry January, abstaining from alcohol for the entire month in an effort to be healthier.

Originating in the UK as an advocacy campaign, the wellness trend started with just 4,000 people ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The wait is over for an upscale hamburger restaurant and bar.

The Bareburger location at 126 Central Ave. in Westfield is open for business, the chain announced on Instagram. Patrons could be seen dining at the establishment Friday evening.

In 2018, Bareburger purchased the unused liquor license from the former Jolley Trolley Bar & Grill, which had closed in ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The owner of a landmark house wrecked in a 2013 fire claims in a lawsuit served this week that she lost profits, her property rights and suffered mental anguish as a result of the town’s denying approvals needed for rebuilding her residence.

Lisa Varandas, owner of the Wychwood Gate House, had in 2016 said that although it would be costly to ...

SUMMIT, NJ — As has become tradition, Point View Wealth Management will deliver its annual financial outlook to the Suburban Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber's inaugural “First Friday” event of 2021.

David Dietze, Point View's Founder, President and Chief Investment Strategist, along with Fritz Schoenhut, the firm's Managing Director and Portfolio ...

If the town moves forward, residents would have the ability to opt out, officials said.

WESTFIELD, NJ — Town officials anticipate deciding next month if they will enroll residents in an energy aggregation program intended to reduce residential electricity costs while adopting more renewable energy sources.

Gabel Associates, the energy consulting firm the town had contracted to oversee ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Memorial Pool is preparing to open for the Summer 2021 season, potentially with similar coronavirus precautions implemented during the last pool season. 

“We're very proud of the way we were able to operate the pool last year even during the COVID season we had to operate,” said Aquatic Supervisor Heather Re during Monday ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Replicas of the bandstand in Mindowaskin Park, Vicki’s Diner and the firehouse in Downtown Westfield are among the winners of the town’s third annual Gingerbread Display and Competition.

Awards, announced this week, are as follows:

Best in Show

Mindowaskin Gazebo created by Laura Skidmore

Iconic Westfield

First Place: Westfield Fire House ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Kai Vasquez, Devan Regas and Liliana Vasquez just published their first book – and they’re only 11 years old.

Authors Kai and Devan, as well as illustrator Liliana, recently self-published the action and adventure novel “The Adventures of Greg Smith: The Time Travel Treachery.” The three young creators recently spoke to TAPinto Westfield about ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The words written on the rocks carefully placed throughout Westfield vary, but the messages all have one thing in common: They are all positive.

Layla Halterman, 20, of Westfield, has put uplifting messages on about 100 rocks and placed them around her hometown in a project she hopes is bringing people smiles.

“I really just wanted to circle back to the idea ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Thanks to the Westfield community, Stop & Shop was able to donate 600 bags of non-perishables and toiletries to a local food pantry, organizers said.

Due supply chain issues brought by the pandemic, Stop & Shop had modified its annual effort and sold $10 bags of non-perishable food items for donation to the Westfield Food Pantry at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Brooke Scheuermann will play lacrosse at Salisbury University next year.

The Westfield High School defender, who recently signed to play at the Division 3 school, is this week’s Ron Bansky and Associates Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week. And before she heads off to play in Maryland, Scheuermann hopes to play one last season for the Lady Blue ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — After graduating eight seniors in their 15-8-2 season last year, Westfield is bringing in many new faces for the shortened 2021 season.

Before they graduated, the seniors prepared their underclassmen to lead the team into the new season, head coach Joe Bertucci said.

“I am excited to see new players step up this year,” Bertucci said. “We certainly ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The owner of a landmark house wrecked in a 2013 fire claims in a lawsuit served this week that she lost profits, her property rights and suffered mental anguish as a result of the town’s denying approvals needed for rebuilding her residence.

Lisa Varandas, owner of the Wychwood Gate House, had in 2016 said that although it would be costly to ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The emblem bird of the United States made an appearance in Westfield Thursday.

Justin Drazin and his family spotted the bald eagle just over the pond at Mindowaskin Park during the afternoon.

“My wife and I were out for some fresh air with our little girl. We stopped at the Mindowaskin playground and then took a walk over to the pond to see the ducks,” ...

If the town moves forward, residents would have the ability to opt out, officials said.

WESTFIELD, NJ — Town officials anticipate deciding next month if they will enroll residents in an energy aggregation program intended to reduce residential electricity costs while adopting more renewable energy sources.

Gabel Associates, the energy consulting firm the town had contracted to oversee ...

If the town moves forward, residents would have the ability to opt out, officials said.

WESTFIELD, NJ — Town officials anticipate deciding next month if they will enroll residents in an energy aggregation program intended to reduce residential electricity costs while adopting more renewable energy sources.

Gabel Associates, the energy consulting firm the town had contracted to oversee ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging throughout New Jersey, HVAC professionals are constantly looking at ways to help reduce the spread of the virus indoors. 

According to Mike Iarrapino, founder and owner of Edison Heating and Cooling, boosting fresh air, regulating humidity and improving air purification in a home and/or business can all ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — An annual march symbolic of the marches of the Civil Rights Movement will happen in Westfield Monday, Martin Luther King Day.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Westfield will lead the march and, due to COVID-19, is taking an accompanying service online. Westfield's 34th annual MLK events come at a time of increased attention to racial justice ...