Westfield News
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
October 28, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Fire Department extinguished a kitchen fire in a home on the 800 block Fairacres Avenue on Monday, according to Fire Chief Michael Duelks.No one was hurt and members of the Fire Department and Police Department safely rescued the three pets living there, he ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A new public school rankings published this week by U.S. News & World Report ranks Westfield’s Washington Elementary School as #4 in the state. Here’s how other Westfield elementary schools and middle schools ranked in New Jersey:Edison Intermediate: #83Roosevelt Intermediate: ...
EDISON, NJ — Dances, songs and awards delighted about 300 attendees of all ages at an annual Diwali celebration organized by Westfield’s South Asian Association on Saturday. “It’s our eighth year,” said one of the organizers, Sushmita Srivastav, who added that they did not officially count some of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It was a howlingly good time for early Halloween celebrants of all ages Sunday in Mindowaskin Park as the Westfield Police Department sponsored its annual Cops & Goblins event, followed by the Optimist Club's annual parade.The occasion featured police, fire, rescue squad and ...
CLARK, NJ — The Westfield boys' soccer team earned another shot for another county championship on Saturday.Senior midfielder Alex Rokhsar tallied two goals and senior forward Sam Judka dished out three assists to lead second-seeded Westfield to a 3-1 victory over third-seeded Summit, No. 16 in the ...
WESTFIELD NJ — The Westfield girls soccer team is set to defend its Union County Tournament title.Junior midfielder Emilie Cadigan recorded her 10th goal of the season in the second half off an assist from freshman Gella Hollins to lift top-seeded and unbeaten Westfield to a 1-0 victory over host ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and voters going to the polls or mailing in their ballots can help choose Westfield’s next mayor as well as four new town council members this year. Starting Monday, Oct. 27, daily parking passes will be available for purchase online. The cost is $7 ...
While the most northern parts of New Jersey are past peak, most of the rest of the state is experiencing a colorful show.According to the NJ Forest Service, right now is the best time to see fall colors. The forest service shows the Pinelands and most of North Jersey at “peak,” with a large swath ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Whether your ideal Halloween celebration features something sinister, something silly or something in between, consider including Roosevelt Intermediate School’s production of “Cooking Can Be Murder” in your plans — and don’t forget to bring a costume. A hilarious, over-the-top ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution during their Oct. 23 meeting to support the Immigrant Trust Act, a bill that was created to protect immigrants from being deported.“This resolution reaffirms our commitment to protecting the dignity and rights of all ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — No more running to the South Avenue train station parking lot in your PJs to buy a daily pass from a police officer.Starting Monday, Oct. 27, daily parking passes will be available for purchase online beginning at 12:01 a.m. the day of use, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced in her ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Westfield boys team finished second to Union Catholic at the 88th Annual Union County Interscholastic Cross Country Championships Wednesday at Warinanco Park Duel Course in Roselle.This was the second straight second-place finish for Westfield, who finished runner-up to Union ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and voters going to the polls or mailing in their ballots can help choose Westfield’s next mayor as well as four new town council members this year.TAPinto Westfield's 2025 General Election Guide has what you need to know to make informed ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Republican Keith Boran and Democrat Drew Pecker are vying for a four-year-term as a Ward 4 representative on Westfield's town council. Get to know them and the other candidates running for council and mayor with our series of profiles.For more election coverage, visit our election ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Republican Keith Boran and Democrat Drew Pecker are vying for a four-year-term as a Ward 4 representative on Westfield's town council. Get to know them and the other candidates running for council and mayor with our series of profiles.For more election coverage, visit our election ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This key member of the Westfield High School varsity gymnastics team, already recognized for her contributions to the group’s success, has served as a motivating force and is valued for her hard work that has helped her move past injuries and earn some of her highest scores. Senior ...
NEWARK, NJ — District Judge Jamel K. Semper reserved a decision on dismissal motions after hearing arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from Rep. LaMonica McIver's legal team and attorneys representing the federal government on her indictment charging she assaulted and interfered with federal ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Far from the dramatics of films like “Taken” and bubbling underneath the attention-grabbing Jeffrey Epstein headlines of the current news cycle, human trafficking is an issue with real consequences for people of all ages in places people least suspect.On Tuesday night, at Temple ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Improvement Authority is renovating the physical education center at the Union College of Union County campus in Cranford to give students and faculty more space for hosting games, sports-related classes and large events, such as spring and winter commencement ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Republican Danny Lallis and Democrat Jennifer Gilman are vying for a four-year-term as a Ward 3 representative on Westfield's town council. Get to know them and the other candidates running for council and mayor with our series of profiles.For more election coverage, visit ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Republican Danny Lallis and Democrat Jennifer Gilman are vying for a four-year-term as a Ward 3 representative on Westfield's town council. Get to know them and the other candidates running for council and mayor with our series of profiles.For more election coverage, visit ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Every year, as the leaves change color and a chill develops in the air, Westfield commences an annual celebration of legendary resident Charles Addams and his famous family of cartoon characters.On Sunday, it was time for people of all ages to join in the party at the eighth annual ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Republican Jason Micewicz and Democrat Vik Venkataraman are vying for a four-year-term as a Ward 2 representative on Westfield's town council. Get to know them and the other candidates running for council and mayor with our series of profiles.For more election coverage, visit ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Republican Jason Micewicz and Democrat Vik Venkataraman are vying for a four-year-term as a Ward 2 representative on Westfield's town council. Get to know them and the other candidates running for council and mayor with our series of profiles.For more election coverage, visit ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Sports and recreation lovers have something to celebrate as the Westfield Town Council officially approved $2,339,000 to be used for improvements to the Houlihan/Sid Fay Field located on Lamberts Mill Road near the corner of Raritan Road. Councilwoman Linda Habgood, who was standing ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A Mountainside man has been arrested and charged after an hours-long standoff with police that began on Saturday.Tom Ronckovitz, 48, barricaded himself inside a residence on the 200 block of Bridal Path and shot at police officers in a standoff that lasted from the afternoon of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Thieves appear to be targeting high-end vehicles in town, Westfield Police said in a social media post on Monday, and once again they may be trying to break into homes to get the keys. Early Sunday morning, at about 4:05 a.m., there was an attempted home burglary on the 500 block ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Republican Liz Rampolla and Democrat Reshma Adwar are vying for a four-year-term as a Ward 1 representative on Westfield's town council. Get to know them and the other candidates running for council and mayor with our series of profiles.For more election coverage, visit our election ...