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Michael Bielen – 'All In' for Westfield Board of Education

By MICHAEL BIELEN
November 4, 2016
Dear Friends & Neighbors:

During the years that my daughters, Elizabeth and Caroline, attended McKinley School and now at Edison Intermediate School, I have witnessed the commitment of the ...

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Board of Education Candidate J. Brendan Galligan Seeks Re-Election

Dear Westfield Voters,

For nearly the last two years, we have been inundated with the Presidential election. While important, the non-stop coverage of the Presidential election has diverted focus ...

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Vote Ginny Leiz for Re-Election to Westfield's Board of Education

My name is Ginny Leiz. I’m running for re-election to the Westfield Board of Education because of my passion for excellence in public education and to continue to work for the children of ...

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Michael Bielen Running for BOE, Hosting Community-Wide Facebook Chat on Education on Oct. 9

My name is Michael Bielen and I am running for a seat on the Westfield Board of Education on Nov. 8. When I ran in 2014, I came up a few votes short during the election, however, my interest in ...

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Summit's Family Promise Joins NJ Housing Advocates on 'The Hill'

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By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF

August 17, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC — Leaders from several Family Promise New Jersey Affiliates recently joined more than 450 affordable housing advocates in Washington, DC on for NJ Hill Day, imploring congress to take a stand against looming housing cuts. Directors Geleen Donovan (Union County), Kate Duggan (Bergen County), and Colleen Duerr (Hunterdon County) represented Family Promise in ...

Shelley Brindle: ‘Charlottesville is Personal’

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By SHELLEY BRINDLE, DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF WESTFIELD

August 16, 2017

My husband Kip and I are graduates of University of Virginia, as is my sister, brother-in-law and two of my nieces. What’s going on in Charlottesville is personal, for many reasons.

Returning home from the vigil Sunday night, I couldn't be prouder of our community. In the face of this horror, we are brought together by hope and the presence of each other.

I grew up in Virginia, ...

Upcoming Events

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Fri, August 18, 5:00 PM

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Liquor & Cigar Night

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Sat, August 19, 2:00 PM

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Interfaith Service for Those Who Died in ...

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Sat, August 19, 2:00 PM

NosVino, Westfield

NosVino's 1-Year Anniversary with André Mack!

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Help with Daily Tasks is Available to Eligible Union County Residents

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By UNION COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION

August 17, 2017

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents with permanent physical disabilities that they may be eligible for assistance under the Personal Assistance Services Program, a statewide program designed to foster independent living.

“The Personal Assistance Services Program has been making a meaningful difference in the lives of Union County residents for more than 30 ...

Westfield Police Blotter: Multiple Bicycles Reported Stolen & More

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By WESTFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 16, 2017

August 9, 2017 12:08 p.m.

Mr. Kareem Jordan, age 42, of Plainfield, NJ, was arrested at the Middlesex County Courthouse on the strength of one outstanding warrant issued by the Westfield Municipal Court. Mr. Jordan was transported to the Union County Jail in lieu of posting the requisite bail.

August 5, 2017 4:57 p.m.

A business located in the 200 block of E. South Avenue ...

Obituaries

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Elizabeth H List

Oct 24, 1926 - Aug 14, 2017

Elizabeth H. List, 90, of Westfield and Cape May, NJ, died peacefully surrounded by her family ...

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Fostering Healthy Habits in Young Children

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By MICHELLE MCCANN, PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT MOUNTAINSIDE

August 17, 2017

Every parent knows that fostering healthy habits in children is important, but there is no instruction manual for how to go about it. It can be tough to recognize habits forming before they become routine, and, as most parents know firsthand, bad habits are hard to break. In the middle of a tantrum or a broccoli boycott, it can even seem like giving in to unhealthy habits is the only option. But ...

Westfield Area YMCA Healthy U Program Recognizes Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

By WESTFIELD AREA YMCA

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and many families need support changing their families’ habits with the ultimate goal of being a healthy weight. That’s why the Westfield Area YMCA wants families to improve eating habits and increase physical activity.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity affects one in six children in the U.S.

By GWACC

Richard DeLuca of the Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper law firm has joined the board of the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC).

“We are fortunate to have Mr. Richard DeLuca join our board of directors. His experience will complement those of the current board members and I am sure that he will be a very active member and bring new and fresh ideas to all ...

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By MEAGHAN B MURPHY, WESTFIELD CHIEF SPIRIT OFFICER

Name: Pete Brown, manager at Gartland and Mellina Group (GMG), a management consulting firm in New York City.

Years in Westfield: 9

Family:

Wife, Megan, Realtor at Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

Children:

Seamus, 9

Fiona, 7

Declan, 5

MEET PETE

This devoted husband and loving father of three ...

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UPDATE: Reuninted with owner.

ORIGINAL POST: Small male dog found on Faitoute Avenue in Roselle Park around 6 p.m. Monday. He was not wearing a collar. Picked up by Roselle Park Police Department.

By BRIGID ROBERTSHAW & MARISA O'BRIEN — THE SOLD SISTERS

Are you thinking about remodeling an outdated kitchen or bath? There are so many wonderful choices these days when it comes to countertop materials ... it can be hard to decide which to use. Here are a few that are favored by today’s buyers and therefore, would increase the value of your home!

Granite has been a popular choice for a long time. It is a natural stone that is mined ...

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By JAMES MCGLEW II, ESQ.

Unfortunately, at the time a divorce is finalized an individual can encounter new and unanticipated financial obligations. Any debt that was incurred during the marriage and will not be paid off at the time of divorce needs to be addressed in the parties’ settlement agreement. It is important that any written settlement reached between the divorcing parties be thorough and clear as to which ...

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By TIM HOWES

August 16, 2017

BRANCHBURG NJ — The public anxiously awaits Monday's solar eclipse. It will be the first solar eclipse in the United States since 1979. Safety is extremely important for all eclipse viewers. Kevin Schindler, planetarium associate and technician at the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium offered TAPinto and its readers some expert ...