Education
By MATT KADOSH
July 1, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education has strengthened its code of conduct following a series of swastikas and other hate graffiti that were discovered in the district earlier this academic year, school officials said.
The updated code of conduct approved by the school board last week includes the possibility of expulsion for the most severe offenses, including for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Summer offers a break from school, but it doesn’t have to be a break from reading and the educational benefits of that activity.
Registration for the Westfield Memorial Library Summer Reading Program for tots to adults has begun and will continue until the program ends Sept. 2, the library announced. Children who register for the program track their reading ...
Health & Wellness
By MATT KADOSH
July 2, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Fire Department’s message to the public on fireworks: they’re best left to the professionals, but if you do use the novelty devices that are legal in New Jersey, do so with extreme caution.
In 2017, the state made it legal to use non-aerial ground-based sparkling devices and novelty fireworks, while keeping all other fireworks illegal, fire ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Zen & Go Acupuncture & Healing Center celebrated its grand opening at 189 Elm St. in Downtown Westfield last week with Mayor Shelley Brindle and the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
The center first opened in January, said owner Holly Mamiye, a licensed acupuncturist.
“We have a nice regular clientele now,” Mamiye ...
Westfield, NJ Local News
By MATT KADOSH
July 2, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Fire Department’s message to the public on fireworks: they’re best left to the professionals, but if you do use the novelty devices that are legal in New Jersey, do so with extreme caution.
In 2017, the state made it legal to use non-aerial ground-based sparkling devices and novelty fireworks, while keeping all other fireworks illegal, fire ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Ducklings trapped in the spillway for the Mindowaskin Park pond found their way back to their mother with some help from the fire department Tuesday evening, according to the chief.
Firefighters dispatched to the park found multiple ducklings trapped in the lower part of the pond's spillway, Chief Michael Duelks said.
“Firefighters positioned a ...
By MATT KADOSH
June 27, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — Old Havana Cuban Cuisine in downtown Westfield is asking customers to be patient with its limited staff in the coming days after its chefs were injured in a crash involving a suspected drunken driver Saturday night.
Restaurant owner Patricia Sommer told TAPinto Westfield that the three chefs were driving home when they were struck at North Avenue West and Edgewood Avenue, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library are celebrating 50 years of volunteer efforts to provide residents with enhanced library facilities and services.
Mayor Shelley Brindle read a proclamation at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting that gave glimpses into the organization’s efforts since its founding in 1972.
Brindle said the group has contributed ...
By MATT KADOSH
June 27, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — Old Havana Cuban Cuisine in downtown Westfield is asking customers to be patient with its limited staff in the coming days after its chefs were injured in a crash involving a suspected drunken driver Saturday night.
Restaurant owner Patricia Sommer told TAPinto Westfield that the three chefs were driving home when they were struck at North Avenue West and Edgewood Avenue, ...
NEW JERSEY — Wonder, a new home dining experience serving 22 towns in New Jersey, has announced its first ever Student of the Year awards. The company is currently accepting nominations for 2022 high school graduates that exemplify Wonder’s core values of mastery, compassion, and courage.
“These communities have been so welcoming to us,” Wonder Senior Director of ...
By MATT KADOSH
July 1, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education has strengthened its code of conduct following a series of swastikas and other hate graffiti that were discovered in the district earlier this academic year, school officials said.
The updated code of conduct approved by the school board last week includes the possibility of expulsion for the most severe offenses, including for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield Police Department internal affairs investigation clears a white patrol officer of allegations that he engaged in racial profiling. The report takes aim at the police supervisors who lodged those accusations and claim in a lawsuit they were retaliated against as a result.
The investigation report released to TAPinto Westfield through a ...
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
June 28, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — Zen & Go Acupuncture & Healing Center celebrated its grand opening at 189 Elm St. in Downtown Westfield last week with Mayor Shelley Brindle and the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
The center first opened in January, said owner Holly Mamiye, a licensed acupuncturist.
“We have a nice regular clientele now,” Mamiye ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — HAVEN Pelvic Physical Therapy celebrated its new office space at 189 Elm Street in Downtown Westfield this week with Mayor Shelley Brindle and the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
At HAVEN, Dr. Katherine Pace, Dr. Jessica Golden and Dr. Jessica Palermo help patients with pelvic floor issues including incontinence, pregnancy, postpartum rehab, pelvic pain, back ...
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
June 29, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — Plan some extra time into your drive through Westfield.
In addition to utility work being done by Elizabethtown Gas and New Jersey American Water, utilities began Wednesday to do the roadwork required by the town to repair streets affected by their projects.
In 2019, the council passed an ordinance that requires full restoration of roads that utilities cut into for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A store that sells baby clothing and a new smoothie shop are added to the list of businesses coming to Downtown Westfield, but a co-working space that was planned for a lingerie shop’s old space has backed out of its plans to set up here.
Lew Kimble, chair of Downtown Westfield Corporation, detailed the changes during a meeting of special improvement ...
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
July 1, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Public Arts Commission’s “Through the Lens” photography exhibit is back for a second year, this time with the theme of “Strength and Renewal.”
Members of the WPAC installed the new batch of work by about 60 local photographers on fencing that runs alongside the Rialto Theater on Central Avenue. The exhibit is made possible in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Tap your toes to tunes by John Philip Sousa, soak up some history and watch the fireworks go boom as America celebrates Independence Day this year.
The family fun isn’t all centered on one date, or one place. Here are three ways you can get into the patriotic spirit locally:
Catch a Community Band Concert: The Westfield Community Band will hold its annual ...
By MATT KADOSH
June 30, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School athletics program is the Group IV winner in the annual ShopRite Cup final standings for the 2021-22 academic year.
Wakefern Corporation awards points to schools for winning group championships and for being disqualification-free all year in all NJSIAA sports.
At the end of the year, the six top earning schools (four public schools and two ...
By MATT KADOSH
July 3, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — It hadn’t been on his must-see list, but he saw a deer give birth anyway.
It happened right in his backyard last week, Tremont Avenue resident Mitch Slater told TAPinto Westfield.
“It certainly wasn’t on my bucket list to watch a deer give birth, but I did, and it was absolutely incredible,” Slater said. “Props to the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Ducklings trapped in the spillway for the Mindowaskin Park pond found their way back to their mother with some help from the fire department Tuesday evening, according to the chief.
Firefighters dispatched to the park found multiple ducklings trapped in the lower part of the pond's spillway, Chief Michael Duelks said.
“Firefighters positioned a ...
By MATT KADOSH
June 22, 2022WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education this week approved moving its elections to April to allow for a public vote on the budget, something that would permit the board to exceed New Jersey’s 2% property tax levy cap.
The move approved by a unanimous vote of the school board on Tuesday will return board elections to the third Tuesday in April and allow the board to approve ...
By KRISTINA BEHR
July 1, 2022NEW JERSEY - A group of patriotic residents hang flags on a Garden State Parkway overpass ahead of July 4th. Plus, a new baseball field ribbon cutting. Also, two residents are awarded for their art contributions. And, a police academy graduation.
TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...
NEW JERSEY - A town crowns cornhole champions. Plus, firefighters rescue stranded ducklings and reunite them with their mother. And, several teachers honored for their fellowship graduation. Also, one town gears up for a massive July 4th celebration.
TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland ...
By ADAM DARSKY
June 30, 2022CRANFORD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed the $50.6 billion fiscal year 2023 budget on Thursday at Cranford High School.
"The priorities of this budget are the priorities of our families," Murphy said. "At the top that list is affordability."
Among the provisions in the budget:
$2 billion ANCHOR property tax credit for homeowners and a rebate for ...
TRENTON, NJ — When thinking of the future for businesses in New Jersey, Michele Siekerka is confident and hopeful.
"I’m always a glass half full person and very optimistic," Siekerka, the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) said. "I believe for every challenge there’s an opportunity. It depends on how we ...
