Westfield Top Stories
By DAVID SEXTON
October 29, 2024
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Memorial Pool will be getting a new filtration system for the first time since 1987 after unanimous approval from the town council last week.After a public bidding process, the $410,000 contract was awarded to Main Line Commercial Pools, Inc. of King of Prussia PA.Town ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A burglar fled when spotted by the homeowner, Halloween decorations were pilfered and broken, and someone shoplifted an item worth $395 last week, police said Tuesday.A resident of Seneca Place called 911 on Oct. 20 when they saw someone gaining entry through one of the home’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A “Rally for Women” is planned at the south side of the Westfield Train Station Saturday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m.“This is not just a political rally,” organizer Lydia Kaplan said. “It's a human rights rally.”Kaplan was unsure of how many people would attend. Similar events in Westfield ...
MANVILLE, NJ - Valairco Heating and Cooling continues to make a positive impact through their Valairco Cares program, which donates $500 every three months to a charity or nonprofit nominated by their customers, friends and the public. The deadline to vote for the next recipient is Oct. 31, 2024.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield’s town council approved the portion of the annual county deer hunt that occurs in town with unanimous approval of a resolution authorizing the program last week.“It’s a small section off the border of Tamaques Park on Lamberts Mill Road that the county owns that they do ...
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury did not file criminal charges against two Cranford police officers involved in the Dec. 28, 2023 fatal shooting of a Perth Amboy man on a Garden State Parkway exit ramp in Woodbridge Township.NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the grand jury decision ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield United Fund is once again organizing Westfield United by Light, a fundraising event to support local mental health initiatives, on Nov. 30.Last year’s event featured 18,000 candles and raised more than $20,000 for WUF-supported programs focused on mental health. This ...
EDITOR'S UPDATE: As of 11 p.m. Sunday, the fire was 90% contained and under control, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS), which is in unified command with the Livingston Fire Department regarding this incident. NJFFS staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor the ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Three is a charm for the Westfield boys cross country team.A runner-up squad over the past two seasons, Westfield finally took home the team title at the Union County (UCIAC) championship meet at Warinanco Park in Roselle on Thursday, Oct. 24.The champion Blue Devils finished won the ...
CLARK, NJ — It had been almost a decade since Scotch Plains-Fanwood's boys soccer team had won the Union County title, but that changed Saturday night at Arthur L. Johnson High School.Two first-half goals by Jayvon Young and Colin Kochanowicz that gave the Raiders a lead that they would not ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School girls soccer team is once again on top of Union County.The top-seeded Blue Devils (14-1) edged second-seeded Summit, 2-1, in the Union County Tournament final on Saturday at Johnson High School. It was the first county title since 2022 for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Updates to the plan that would reduce the scale and size of One Westfield Place brought exasperation and recrimination from council members and residents before the proposal was moved into public review at Tuesday's town council meeting.Westfield may have to gain up to 397 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Students at Edison Intermediate School are in final rehearsals for “James and the Giant Peach,” a play based on the book by Roald Dahl.As time squeezes between now and opening night this Wednesday, the show's director, Michael Altmann, has been working hard with the more than 155 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield may have to gain up to 397 affordable housing units over the next 10 years, according to the obligations laid out in New Jersey’s Fourth Round Calculation numbers, which were released last Friday. “Since this number reflects 20 percent of what must be set aside for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Seeking to help the small set become savvy with their dollars and cents, a pair of Westfield High School seniors set out on a project that resulted in them publishing their first book: “Simon Saves,” in which a young squirrel named Simon learns a valuable lesson after crashing his ...
UNION, NJ – Twenty-four people were injured on Friday morning, Oct. 25, when an NJ Transit bus and a car collided on Stuyvesant Avenue, police said.According to Union police, the crash occurred at 7:20 a.m. on Stuyvesant Avenue near Pleasant Parkway. A preliminary investigation revealed that a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — To complement significant changes coming for the One Westfield Place development plans, adjustments centered on signage and pedestrian access were adopted into the Downtown Westfield Corporation’s strategic plan during the quasi-governmental agency’s meeting on Oct. 16.“We’ve really ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A father’s selfless drive to provide for his family not only inspired a Westfield business owner to bolster his efforts, but also motivated the Westfield community to support the cause. Today, gas station attendant Sukhdev Sing, who rode his bike to work while saving up to buy a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This three-year member of the Westfield Blue Devils Field Hockey team is a key participant who is devoted not only to being on top of her game, but also to supporting her teammates and helping them deliver their best.Junior Riley Carr is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Updates to the plan that would reduce the scale and size of One Westfield Place brought exasperation and recrimination from council members and residents before the proposal was moved into public review at Tuesday's town council meeting.“The most significant change is that the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A shopper’s wallet was stolen, porch pirates helped themselves to a package containing a $1,000 cell phone and a thief used a stolen check to withdraw money from someone’s account last week, according to police.On Oct. 13, someone burglarized a parked motor vehicle in Tamaques Park ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Frozen waffles, a staple of breakfasts, are being recalled after a routine test was conducted at a manufacturing facility found the possibility of contamination from Listeria bacteria. The voluntary recall by the maker of the frozen waffles, TreeHouse Foods, Inc, is being ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Lincoln School kindergarten teacher Linda Steele, who has worked in the Westfield school district for 18 years, will be retiring at the end of the school year. The school board approved her retirement at last week’s meeting.“Linda Steele has dedicated 18 years to nurturing the ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Education Committee passed a bill on Monday to require most public schools to provide sunscreen or sun-protective clothing for students at school events.“One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence can more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Don your costumes and get out the candy buckets! There will be several ways for families to celebrate Halloween a few days early this weekend in Westfield:Have a sweet time with first responders. On Sunday, Oct. 27, Westfield Police will host “Cops and Goblins” outside their ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — People of all ages gathered in downtown Westfield Sunday for Addams Family Fun Day. The event on Quimby Street was part of the seventh annual AddamsFest, a month-long festival honoring town native Charles Addams, creator of the Addams Family.There was live music, with musicians from ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield’s school board passed a resolution last week week “standing firmly against all forms of hatred and discrimination and recognizing the importance of the Week of Respect and School Violence Awareness Week.” The Week of Respect took place from Oct. 7-14 and School Violence ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The last time the Bridgewater-Raritan High School football team defeated Westfield High School away from John Basilone Memorial Field was Sept. 17, 2010: a 19-13 triumph for the Panthers.With the Blue Devils already winning eight such matchups in a row meeting that criteria since ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Historical Society hosted its 16th annual AppleFest on Saturday, Oct. 19. The proceeds from the event will go towards the preservation of the Reeve House, where the fundraiser was hosted, and the Miller-Corey House Museum. The festival also raises awareness about the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Maize Cocina & Cocktails held its grand opening at the North Avenue train station this week after two years of delays. AddamsFest fun continues, with voting open for its house decorating contest and a musical revue among its many events. Westfield leaf collection will begin as ...