TOP LOCAL News
By DAVID SEXTON
April 26, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — A new yellow triangle is going in at a T intersection where residents have complained that quick right turns have resulted in some close calls. The Westfield Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a yield sign for the end of Davis Court where it meets Carol Road to deter ...
WHARTON, NJ — Two westbound lanes of Route 80 in Wharton, closed for sinkhole repairs in mid-March, will not be reopened until the end of May, almost a month longer than initially predicted, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).Two of the road's three westbound lanes were ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Twenty-one Westfield High School student-athletes signed Letters of Intent with colleges and universities this month, Westfield Public Schools announced Friday.This brings the total number of student athletes from the Class of 2025 who will compete at the college level to 34, the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield’s Downtown just got a $150,000 financial boost after being awarded a Main Street New Jersey District Transformation Grant. Downtown Westfield Corporation’s executive director, Samatha Horning, expressed excitement about the award. “This grant's title is a transformation ...
WARETOWN, NJ — The Jones Road Wildfire that began on Tuesday, April 22, has currently burned approximately 15,000 acres in Waretown and Lacey Township and has been under investigation from the start. The wildfire caused emergency closures of many main roads like 532, GSP and Route 9 in both ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With no public comment and harmony among the council members present, Westfield passed its second consecutive municipal budget with zero percent tax increase at the town council meeting Tuesday night. Councilwoman and Acting Mayor Linda Habgood highlighted the accomplishment in her ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This captain on the young girls flag football team at Westfield High School brings an energetic approach and leads by example to motivate her teammates to reach new heights.Senior Priscilla Dayon is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield Athlete ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A 70-year-old man was transported to the hospital via helicopter after he fell from a ladder Wednesday, according to Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro.The man was reportedly two stories high and cleaning windows on the exterior of a residence on Lenape Trail when he fell ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A trove of bargain-priced books for people of all ages will be available when the Westfield Memorial Library holds its annual spring book sale, a five-decade-old tradition, next week.But first, make some space on your shelves by dropping off your gently used books at the library ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — As of Wednesday morning, April 23, a fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, which started on Tuesday in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area, continues to burn, but significant progress has been made. Here's the latest information from the New Jersey Forest Fire ...
UNION, NJ — Westfield junior Lily Patel has renewed her ownership of the girls' golf Union County Championship individual title for another year.The back-to-back defending champion reclaimed her title for the third straight year after shooting a 10-over 82, six strokes ahead of Gov. Livingston ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield, No. 12 in the latest NJ.com Top 20 rankings, hosted the 26th edition of the Blue Devil Invitational Monday under brisk and windy conditions at Echo Lake Country Club, finishing fifth out of 25 schools participating.Senior Jack Paterson led the Blue Devils with his best ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — You can literally stop and smell the roses this weekend when the Rake and Hoe Garden Club hosts a flower show at Shady Rest Country Club in Scotch Plains.This event will celebrate the very best in horticulture, showcasing floral arrangements, horticultural displays, botanical arts ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield's annual Easter Egg Hunt was postponed for a week due to rain, but it was all sunshine and smiles Saturday when kids made the mad dash for colorful plastic eggs scattered across a lawn in Mindowaskin Park.Time slots for the hunt were arranged by age groups, with one time ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – On a warm spring Saturday, the boys lacrosse battle became heated between Scotch Plains-Fanwood and their visiting arch rival, Westfield. After a scoreless first quarter, the Blue Devils took a 3-1 lead into the break. By the end of the third, the lead had grown to 5-1.
WESTFIELD, NJ — The public voted Tuesday on the school district’s annual budget, bond referendum and school board.Fusing the best of Mexican and Indian cuisines with a mission to unite people through the power of food, Masalamex is celebrating its opening in Westfield at 115 Quimby St.“Severance” ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Adam Scott, star of the television shows “Severance” and “Parks and Recreation,” was seen with director James Ashcroft filming a movie in the Wilson Elementary School neighborhood in Westfield Friday.While school was out for spring break this week, Wilson School was transformed into ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Advocates for immigrant rights, worker union members and local residents urged the Union County Board of Commissioners not to allow the county jail property to become a detention center for undocumented immigrants during the commissioners' meeting Thursday night.The public turnout ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Fusing the best of Mexican and Indian cuisines with a mission to unite people through the power of food, Masalamex is celebrating its opening in Westfield at 115 Quimby St.Masalamex combines the rich, complex spices of Indian cuisine with the vibrant zest of Mexican street food, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ— A few months after the Echo Lake Dog Park in Mountainside reopened, the park is yet again closed, dampening plans for doggy play dates. The Echo Lake Dog Park closed on April 14 for a “necessary re-seeding of the turf” which is anticipated to take six to eight weeks, a notice on ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Classically constructed, while updated to reflect modern style, five magnificent Westfield residences will open their doors May 10 for this year’s Tour of Notable Homes, presented to benefit the New Jersey Festival Orchestra — itself on a mission to present timeless compositions to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This energetic hurdler on the Westfield High School boys outdoor track and field team leads his squad with hard work and an infectious positive spirit, inspiring them to play with matching heart and energy. Senior Tyler Pietrewicz is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The public has voted on the school district’s annual budget, bond referendum and school board, and though not all of the mail-in ballots have been counted, unofficial results as of election night are in, according to the county clerk's office.School BoardFour candidates are vying ...
NEWARK, NJ — A first-of-its-kind hub designed to serve thousands of local girls with hands-on STEM, leadership and life skills programming will meet the surging number of Girl Scouts in Newark. The Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) officially opened the Girl Scout Leadership Center in Newark ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Cars traveling west along East Broad Street may soon have to slow down as they enter Davis Court, as an ordinance for a new yield sign was approved on first reading by the town council last week.Davis Court leads from East Broad Street to a quiet neighborhood at the North West ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Planning is underway for Westfield’s 2025 Memorial Day events, to be held on Monday, May 26, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced in her weekly update Friday.The annual parade is a beloved Westfield tradition led by the Martin Wallberg American Legion Post 3 to honor those who made the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Making a big impact on the lives of students at McKinley Elementary School — though not behind a classroom desk — two individuals whose signature contributions improved student health as well as the overall academic and Westfield community experience were saluted at the town Board ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Newly opened Westfield Taqueria serves up a hearty blend of Mexican dishes accented with a touch of Central American flavor.Mayor Brindle honored health workers and warned of the local impact of potential federal cuts to health services Tuesday.Some famous people have been spotted ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Local residents who were less than inspired by the run down ShopRite at the Blue Star Mall on Route 22 will likely be happy with what they see when they visit the better and brighter new store just to the right of the old one.The new ShopRite opened on Wednesday, April 9, and plans ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — One of Westfield’s fire trucks is off to be refurbished and a new one is ordered after the town council authorized a down payment for work on the existing truck at its April 8 meeting. “This resolution specifically authorizes 25% down payment for the work that’s been done so far. So ...