Westfield News
By TAPINTO WESTFIELD STAFF
May 19, 2026
WESTFIELD, NJ — While test driving a vehicle at a Westfield business, the driver took off, leaving the sales representative behind, Westfield Police said Tuesday.The incident took place on May 12 at a business on the 400 block of East North Avenue, police said.“The owner contacted Westfield Police ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A controversial new state law restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products is going to have a direct effect on local businesses, including The Green Room on Elm Street in downtown Westfield.Westfield Regional Health Department Director Megan Avallone explained the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The area is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, according to the National Weather Service.A heat advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Westfield High School girls track and field team competed in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 competition May 15-16 at Ridge High School.The Blue Devils finished sixth overall with a team score of 39.33. Ridge won the event with a commanding score of 122, followed by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With every footfall, participants in this year’s Greta’s Run 5K and Memorial Walk came together to fundraise, use their muscles and remind everyone that grief is never something to go through alone.Greta’s Run, held this year for the 13th time since its inception, was founded in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Students, families and community members came together on Saturday to celebrate musicians and singers across the Westfield Public Schools at Arts on the Lawn.The event, held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in front of Westfield High School, featured performances by music groups from ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Westfield High School boys track and field team competed in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 state sectionals May 15-16 at Ridge High School.The Blue Devils took fifth with a score of 52. Ridge won the state sectional title with a score of 99, while Elizabeth was ...
DOVER, NJ — The high school season might have ended for the Westfield boys golf team, but the summer season is just starting for many Blue Devils golfers who want to hone their skills, gain experience and get ready for next season.Sophomore Jack Brouillard has not already started his summer journey ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Two Westfield women, Kristen Sonneck-Schmelz and Erica Witte, are among the 2026 recipients of the Union County SHERO Awards, an annual honor recognizing women who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through leadership, service and advocacy.The Union County Board ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The school board has named current Lincoln School Principal Dr. Tiffany Jacobson to replace Washington School Principal Dr. Andrew Perry. Annie Corley-Hand will take over as interim principal at Lincoln.The town council has approved the purchase of commercial-grade electric leaf ...
UNION, NJ — It was a historic day for the Westfield High School boys volleyball team on Friday.Second-seeded Westfield, No. 9 in the latest NJ.com Top 20 rankings, upended fourth-seeded Elizabeth for the third time this season with a 2-1 (25-22, 25-27, 25-15) home victory at the Union County ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Car thefts, home break-ins, electric bikes and traffic enforcement were top of mind at a public safety forum hosted by State Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy on Tuesday at the Westfield Town Hall. Macurdy was joined by Westfield Mayor Jeremy Berman, Westfield Police Chief Christopher ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — In quick succession, burglars struck two homes, tried to enter a third, and stole three vehicles in town on Friday morning, according to Westfield Police. “This morning, the Town of Westfield experienced residential burglaries involving the theft of vehicle key fobs and subsequent ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The deadline for members of the community to give the town council their feedback on the proposed Tamaques Park redesign has been extended by three weeks, according to the mayor.“Thanks to everyone who has already provided input on the proposed elements of the Tamaques Park Design ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — “When you’re smiling, when you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you,” a jazz standard from the last century reminds us. And today, Westfield High School cheerleaders have adapted those lyrics with the goal of creating a more inclusive community.WHS cheerleaders have started a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The defending four-time Union County Tournament champion and two-year team captain concluded her high school career as a Blue Devil Tuesday at the 25th NJSIAA Girls Golf State Championships at Raritan Valley Country Club.Lily Patel finished with a score of 11-over 83 to finish in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several residents reported that they had fallen victim to scams and fraud last week, according to Westfield Police.On May 3, a resident told police that, since approximately 2024, he had been fraudulently led to believe he would be compensated for creating online reviews. “All ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Students and community members will have the opportunity to make a direct, life-saving impact next week when Westfield High School hosts its first-ever blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.The drive will take place on May 19 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Cafeteria B.
WESTFIELD, NJ — This leading contributor to the Westfield High School girls track and field team, who had a strong performance at the recent Penn Relays, hit personal bests at the recent county conference championship meets. Junior Scarlett Goldman is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — While Westfield is far from imposing a seasonal gas-powered leaf blower ban, it is dipping its figurative toe in the water this summer as the council has approved the purchase of commercial-grade electric leaf blowers.The town council approved $52,902.88 at its May 5 meeting for the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education announced a pair of administrative personnel appointments at its meeting on Tuesday.Following the impeding retirement of long-time Washington School Principal Dr. Andrew Perry, the board has named Dr. Tiffany Jacobson as his replacement. Jacobson is ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Westfield boys golf team, No. 10 in the latest NJ.com Top 20 rankings, finished 13th overall (322) and placed third in Group 4 at the 92nd edition of the NJSIAA Boys Golf State Championships on Monday at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater.Overall, sophomore Chase Simms ...
Four Democratic candidates vying for New Jersey's seventh congressional district squared off Monday in a live-streamed primary forum, unanimously targeting Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. while drawing sharp contrasts on health care, immigration, energy and foreign policy.The forum was ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — About 1,100 people came to hear Rachel Goldberg-Polin, author of the No. 1 New York Times best selling book “When We See You Again,” speak at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield last week.After Goldberg-Polin’s 23-year-old son, Hersh, was kidnapped from a music festival in Israel on Oct.
WESTFIELD, NJ — Hundreds of people visited Westfield on Saturday to view four historic residences and enjoy live music performances as part of the Friends of the New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s 39th annual Tour of Notable Homes. The event, which enabled visitors to celebrate some of America’s 250 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Four teachers have been honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence, the school district has announced. They are English teacher Caitlin Cheddar, social studies teacher Jeffrey Knight, VPA art teacher Leah Jarvis and Latin teacher James Rowan. WHS ...
PLAINFIED, NJ — The Westfield High School girls track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships held May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished third with a score of 42. County power Union Catholic won the event in dominating fashion with a team ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School boys track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished with a score of 49. Union Catholic prevailed with 167 points for the program’s sixth straight county title.
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Tamaques Park redesign concept plans are out, and the town council wants your feedback.The Westfield Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, swearing in two new members and one returning member, as well as selecting the board’s president and vice ...