Westfield Top Stories
By COLETTE DOUDIN
October 19, 2024
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad held a reveal party Wednesday, Oct. 16, to showcase the work provided by businesses and residents to revamp its headquarters, which has provided more than 70 years of dedicated service to the area.“To see the faces of our members upon first ...
TRENTON, NJ - This weekend is shaping up to be a peak leaf peeping adventure. According to the New Jersey Forest Service, parts of the state are showing peak foliage. The colorful show is happening everywhere in the Garden State with peak foliage occurring across the northern and northwestern ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the Nov. 5 general election approaches, county residents have a variety of ways to vote and a race for Union County Commissioners to consider. Follow the guide below to learn about the commissioner candidates and their perspectives on county-related issues, and where and when ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Detective Elizabeth Savnik was one of 22 “Hometown Heroes” honored by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. at his inaugural Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes event at the Bernardsville Library last week to recognize and honor outstanding law enforcement officers in the community. The ...
NEWARK, NJ — Singer Ali Berke, also known as Ali the Anthem Girl, is adding Prudential Center in Newark to her list of sporting venues at which she has performed.Berke will sing the national anthem on Saturday when the New Jersey Devils take on the Washington Capitals. She has already performed at ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — AddamsFest, Westfield’s annual celebration of town native and Addams Family creator Charles Addams, is going all month long, and for the first time it’s getting its own musical: “Hexed: A Bewitching Musical Revue,” will be performed on Oct. 19 and 20. In keeping with this year’s ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Incumbent Democrats James Baker, Alexander Mirabella and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded are vying against Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and Michael Petrucci in the Nov. 5 general election for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners.Get to ...
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 — This four-year member of the Westfield Blue Devils gymnastics team is a key participant who provides top scores and delivers benchmarks for her teammates to emulate. Senior Katherine McDermott is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield Athlete of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Just under one month ago, it came down to the final court for Bridgewater-Raritan High School and Westfield High School in their regular-season match at Westfield’s Blue Devil Invitational tennis tournament.On Tuesday afternoon, it fittingly came down to third singles between ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and Michael Petrucci are running in the Nov. 5 general election against incumbent Democrats James Baker, Alexander Mirabella and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners.Get to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Some expensive items were stolen after delivery, a shoplifter got away with $250 worth of goods and a blank check was taken from a car and cashed last week, Westfield Police said.On Oct. 8 at 5 p.m., a resident told police, items had been stolen after they were delivered to his home ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The city on Tuesday unveiled a life-sized, life-like statue of Paul Robeson, detailed down to the stitches in his shoes, the buttons on his shirt, the ripples in his hair and the veins in his hands.Immortalized in bronze, the late author, athlete, actor and activist (who lived ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — October is Fire Prevention Month, and while the Westfield Fire Department is always getting the word out, this month especially its members are educating the community about the part they can play in preventing disasters.“The Westfield Fire Department takes pride in providing as ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The online voting booth for Westfield’s annual “Haunt Your House” Halloween home decorating contest has opened, with two contests this year — one for daytime and one for nighttime.You can get your driving maps and vote here.The contest is part of AddamsFest, the town’s annual ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Community FoodBank of New Jersey announced on Monday that its founder, Kathleen DiChiara, has died.DiChiara was a resident of Summit. Her lifetime of service began in the early 1970s, when she organized the Loaves and Fishes food collection at her church in Summit. In 1975, she ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As the grand opening of Maize Cocina & Cocktails neared to less than two days — after two years of delays — the restaurant at the North Avenue train station in Westfield celebrated Sunday evening with a preview event. Attendees enjoyed a mix of signature appetizers and beverages ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield leaf collection will begin as early as Oct. 21 this year after leaves began falling earlier than usual.“Due to this year's dry summer weather, leaves fell earlier than usual— particularly from sycamore and London plane trees — which has resulted in significant volume in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several dozen members of the community gathered in Mindowaskin Park Sunday, Oct. 13 for the annual Westfield Christopher Columbus Day ceremony, sponsored by the Westfield Italian-American Club and the Greater Westfield chapter of UNICO.Beyond discussions regarding the voyage ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Public School District announced Friday that it is piloting a new initiative at its secondary schools aimed at enhancing safety during concerts and performances. Starting this school year, anyone planning to attend performing arts events at the high school and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — 1950 Originals, a new resturant offering innovatively topped hot dogs, hamburgers and French fries, celebrated its grand opening on Elm Street.The town council is looking to improve the troubled intersection of North Avenue and Tuttle Parkway, which has been the site of numerous ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — County residents surrendered more than 100 firearms at voluntary gun surrender events held by law enforcement agencies Saturday, Oct. 5, which officials see as a success. The items they surrendered included “numerous handguns, rifles and shotguns, including an AK-47 rifle, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Pickleballers have more room to play after new lines were painted on the Tamaques Park tennis courts recently.“I want to say it was two more pickleball courts than we had previously,” Town Administrator Jim Gildea said at Tuesday’s town council conference meeting.The painting of the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Organizers of AddamsFest, Westfield’s annual month-long celebration of town native Charles Addams, unveiled its 2024 art show to a select crowd Wednesday night. The show will open to the public Friday, Oct. 11.“Be Witched,” also the theme of this year’s AddamsFest, explores ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — There may be a light at the end of the tunnel for those hoping for a safer experience at North Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. The town council voted to approve a resolution supporting a grant application for the improvement of the intersection at Tuesday’s meeting.“[Police] Chief ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — What appeared to be a job offer and an advertisement of apartments for rent turned out to be scams last week, Westfield police said Wednesday. Meanwhile, the county is warning that someone has been impersonating a Sheriff's Office sergeant in fraudulent phone calls.On Oct. 3, a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This energetic tri-captain on the Westfield High School girls volleyball team leads her team with spirit, inspiring them to play with matching heart and energy. Senior Catie Carayannopoulos is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield Athlete of the ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Army National Guard members and equipment are expected to be in Florida by the end of the week to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton.The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday.“Floridians are family, and we know from personal experience ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Five Westfield High School students earned perfect scores on subject area tests of the June 2024 ACT and SAT, Westfield Public Schools announced Wednesday.The students are the following, according to the district: Luke Fitzgerald, Grade 11 - June 2024 SAT, MathAnya Ausiello, Grade ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Westfield High School girls volleyball team is getting ready to host its 15th Pink Out Tournament on Oct. 14. This annual event honors breast cancer patients and survivors, including the team’s own Coach Beverly Torok. After Torok ...