Westfield Top Stories
By LINDSEY KELLEHER
February 5, 2025
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Three Union County Parks will get upgrades if they’re approved for Green Acres funding through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.Unami Park in Garwood and Westfield would get ADA-compliant improvements, including an inclusive playground and an ADA-compliant ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Do you have unused gift cards sitting around? Westfield Resident Jackie Stelling is hoping you'll bring them to the Westfield Police Station to be donated to The Soul Points Fund, which is helping victims of the recent California wildfires. “Even though there's a lot of physical ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Daniel Patrick Donegan, a Westfield High School graduate of 2020, died unexpectedly on Jan. 30 at the age of 22, his family announced.The family invites friends and loved ones to remember and celebrate Daniel's life at a viewing on Feb. 4, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Residents of Westfield and neighboring communities can now relax and rejuvenate at Elite Massage and Facial Spa, which recently celebrated its grand opening. Located at 227 South Ave. West, the establishment welcomes visitors to enjoy tailored treatments designed to melt away ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As Punxsutawney Phil declares an early Spring, the Westfield Finance Committee is also sending out a seasonal message — they want resident input for the municipal budget.Westfield’s budget season kicked off last week with a public forum hosted by members of the town council’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — New Jersey may still be under a drought warning, but the Westfield Town Council was thinking about floods last week as they passed an ordinance updating the town's stormwater regulations. “The State periodically updates its stormwater regulations and requires all municipalities to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — “So, there’s this show called ‘LEGO Masters.’ It was really fun and I felt like one,” said 9-year-old Ava about the “Build Westfield” LEGO event Saturday.The family-friendly program at Westfield High School was put on by Building Blocks Workshop, and organized by the Westfield ...
WESTFIELD, N J — Robert Lewis, a crossing guard who spent three decades helping Washington School children and their families get to school safely, died at age 96. Sweetgreen, a fast-casual plant-forward restaurant company specializing in salads, warm bowls and protein plates, will open its eighth ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — News of Anthony Romano’s impending retirement hit residents along his route like a ton of bricks.Or a truckload of packages.A 38-year UPS veteran, Romano has been driving the same route in Westfield and Mountainside since the beginning. That’s allowed him to connect with his ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Westfield came out victorious against arch-rival Scotch Plains-Fanwood in front of a packed Friday night crowd.Senior Mike Cantwell fired up the crowd by pinning Gavin Dwyer to start the Raiders off on the right foot. Westfield then took the next two matches with Elias Wood ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Salaries for the members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and other county officials are expected to increase from what they were in 2024.The 2025 salaries are expected to be approved at the Commissioners' next meeting, scheduled for Feb. 6. Top paid county positions for ...
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Mayor Shelley Brindle called for compassion and kindness when she addressed questions she said she’s gotten from local businesses and residents about how to respond in the event of inquiries or a raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in her weekly update Friday.“Every ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Echo Lake Dog Park, which was expected to re-open Jan. 31, will now re-open on or about Feb. 7, a county spokesperson said.“The reopening has been delayed by approximately one week due to weather-related factors affecting the contractor's timeline,” county spokesperson Kelly ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Sweetgreen, a fast-casual plant-forward restaurant company specializing in salads, warm bowls and protein plates, will open its eighth New Jersey location in downtown Westfield on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the company announced.The new location, at 221 E. Broad St. downtown where The ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
CRANFORD, NJ – In a Thursday morning news conference, President Donald Trump informed the public that all 64 passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas and three passengers aboard the Blackhawk military helicopter that collided in midair Wednesday night, had died. News ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It may be cold in New Jersey, but in Westfield author Albert Tucher’s new Hawaiian-set mystery “Pele’s Prerogative,” things are just heating up after a deadly encounter with hidden lava tube.“Pele’s Prerogative” is Tucher’s fifth novel about an ensemble cast of police, lawyers and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The rigors of a sport that he now excels in have shaped this leader of the Westfield High School wrestling team, inspiring him to set ever-higher standards, so that today he is a model for his teammates. Senior Dylan Sontz is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Robert Lewis, affectionately known as “Mr. Bob” by Washington School families, died peacefully on Jan. 26 at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains at age 96, according to his obituary.Lewis was in the spotlight in 2023 when he was told to leave the post he had held for three ...
WASHINGTON, DC — In late 2024, a series of mysterious drone sightings occurred across the East Coast, particularly in New Jersey, sparking widespread public concern and speculation. Reports described large drones flying at night over multiple counties, leading to theories ranging from government ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A wind advisory is in effect in our area Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m., the National Weather Service announced.The service predicted winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts at 45 to 50 mph.“Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education approved Mary Ann McGann’s retirement, effective July 31, at its Jan. 21 meeting.As school and community relations coordinator, McGann collaborates closely with Superintendent Dr. Raymond González and district administrators to lead all aspects of ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The mayor told WOR 710AM radio host Larry Mendte (Mendte in the Morning) the borough is considering legal action against the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford because it's open on Sundays, a violation of the Blue Laws in Bergen County.“It's all about having a fair, level playing ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Dempsey Bobbitt didn't know when he won third place in a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York City that it would lead to anything more. Then he got a call from Saturday Night Live.Bobbitt and the other lookalikes appeared in the show's promo video, where Chalamet said, ...
MILLTOWN, NJ — Groundhog Day 2025 is less than a week away. For the Milltown Mel faithful though, it will be another Groundhog Day without the borough's favorite furry forecaster. Milltown Mel's Wranglers made an announcement on Mel's Facebook page Friday, telling Groundhog Day lovers that there ...