TOP LOCAL News
By DAVID SEXTON
March 8, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s a good time to keep your cat indoors, according to information provided at the Westfield Board of Health meeting on Monday, as Avian Flu (H5N1) cases are on the rise and are spreading to more and more mammals. Among humans, “There have been 70 cases in the United States, with ...
UNION, NJ – After months of investigation, Union police have announced the arrest of a man they say was seen detonating a smoke bomb in a McDonald’s in December.According to authorities, on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, around 5 p.m., a man was seen detonating a red colored smoke bomb at the McDonald’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Facing national measles outbreaks, lack of education about vaccines as well as vaccine mis/disinformation, the Westfield Board of Health was presented with an annual audit of preschool childrens’ immunizations at Monday’s meeting. “The reason we focus on the preschools and daycares ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund — a statewide coalition that supports “social, racial and economic justice” — will terminate its Fair Housing Program due to federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency.The NJCAEF’s ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The second-seeded Westfield High School boys ice hockey team took home the South, Public state sectional title following a convincing 9-3 victory over eighth-seeded Monroe Thursday night at Codey Arena. Westfield, now 20-4, will compete for its first-ever state title on Monday.
NEW JERSEY — The average property tax bill in New Jersey surpassed $10,000 for the first time ever in 2024.The data was made public in Governor Phil Murphy’s “Budget in Brief” summary of his $58.1 billion annual spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.New Jerseyans now on average pay ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Opening night of the Westfield Community Players newest play, “Rope,” is March 8. Set in London in the 1920s, the show tells the story of a murder, which is not hidden from the audience, and its fallout. The play was adapted into an Alfred Hitchcock-directed film released in 1948.
WESTFIELD, NJ — This wrestler’s drive to push himself to exceed expectations, combined with a patient work ethic, have helped the Blue Devil advance to a lofty destination: Following the results of the eight regional tournaments that took place Feb. 28-March 1, the top four finishers in each of the ...
New York, NY — Junior Brody Toriello posted a top 10 finish at the Eastern States Indoor Championships at The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York on Tuesday, March 4.Toriello finished eighth (4:28.56) in the one-mile run, while senior teammate Cole Varner placed 21st ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education approved the district's tentative budget of $135,632,686 for the coming school year during its meeting Tuesday night.The tentative operating budget of $135,329,952, which is under the school board’s control, is 2.9% higher than last year.Tentatively, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Get to know the candidates running for Westfield Board of Education when the Parent Teacher Council holds its in-person Candidates Night on Wednesday, March 19, from 7 - 9 p.m, at Westfield High School.The evening will be moderated, with candidates asked a variety of questions to be ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A business fell victim to check fraud and someone pretending to be tech support tricked a resident out of money last week, Westfield Police said Tuesday. On Feb. 23, a resident told police that an unknown person or people had accessed their computer, indicating they needed to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Two cars were damaged in smash-and-grab burglaries, and a home was burglarized last week, police said Tuesday.On Feb. 28 at 2 p.m., a resident of the 900 block of Central Avenue reported a burglary and theft from her residence, police said.The victim told police that, while she was ...
STATEN ISLAND, NY — The Westfield girls indoor track team posted some solid performances at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions 2025 at Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility in Staten Island, New York on Sunday.Senior Lilly Petrie finished in a two-way tie for 17th (8.57) in the 55-meter hurdles, breaking ...
STATEN ISLAND, NY — Westfield senior Ryan Daly won first place medalist honors capturing the 800-meter final with a personal best and school record of 1:51.62 at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions 2025 at Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility in Staten Island, New York on Sunday.Toms River North’s ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Rape Crisis Center is adding more volunteers.Volunteers will be trained at the center’s offices this March and April to provide emotional support, crisis counseling and advocacy to individuals who have experienced situations involving sexual violence.“They will ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Proposed tweaks to the town’s solar panel ordinance resulted in vigorous discussion among council members at last week's town council meeting. Changes to the ordinance that were introduced Feb. 25 would remove the requirement for front-facing solar panels to match the color of a ...
SEWELL, NJ — Members of the Westfield High School boys and girls swim teams competed in the Meet of Champions at Gloucester Tech over the weekend. The boys’ 200 free relay team of Owen Waibel, Hudson Wilcomes, Logan Swenson and Danny Pierce took first with a time of 1:23.78. Bridgewater-Raritan was ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A school day will likely look very different at Westfield High School next year, and students are in disagreement over whether that’s good or bad. A new proposed schedule includes new start and end times, longer and fewer periods each day and the same lunch time for all ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several new businesses are coming soon to Westfield, Mayor Shelley Brindle said, including a liquor shop downtown, a Mexican-Indian fusion restaurant and a home store.With more than 30 units of non-profit-based affordable housing planned, Westfield remains in good standing with its ...
UNION, NJ — Union police and firefighters responded to a car that crashed into a building early Saturday morning, March 1.Just after 4 a.m., first responders arrived at the Metro by T-Mobile store located at 2480 Route 22 in the center isle, according to officials. A vehicle had crashed into the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Given new opportunities to participate in traditionally “male” sports, girls at Westfield High School are flocking to join teams.The Blue Devils girls’ flag football team is in its second pilot season after a campaign last year in which they won their division and became the ...
Leer en españolNEWARK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Wednesday the “imminent” reopening of the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark, the first new immigration detention facility under the administration of President Donald Trump.Delaney Hall’s reopening comes after ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several new businesses are coming soon to Westfield, Mayor Shelley Brindle announced at Tuesday’s town council meeting, including a liquor shop downtown, a Mexican-Indian fusion restaurant and a home store.The town council on Tuesday approved the transfer of a retail liquor license ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Ask 18-year-old Westfield resident David Maimon — born with a rare disease that leaves him unable to metabolize protein — and he’ll tell you, “What drives me is competing with no limits.” This Friday, Feb. 28, is Rare Disease Day, and the Duke University student and nationally ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — New Jersey American Water crews have been making emergency repairs due to a damaged main in Westfield since at 9 a.m., the water company said in an alert Thursday morning. Those in the affected area may experience discolored or cloudy water, low water pressure or no water, it ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With more than 30 units of non-profit-based affordable housing planned, Westfield remains in good standing with its settlement with the Fair Share Housing Center, according to town planner Donald Sammet, who presented the town’s progress at this week's town council meeting. Mayor ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Though relatively new to high school track and field, this Westfield High School pole vaulter’s skills in other sports have helped him contribute to the boys track and field team's successful season.Senior Liam Morris is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Just four minutes before sunrise on Tuesday, the Eagle's nest at Duke Farms welcomed the first chick of 2025, with two more eggs expected to be hatched in a matter of days.Thousands witnessed the event on the Eagle Cam which can be accessed on the Duke Farms Facebook page:At 6:32 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The town council did not approve replacing a yield sign with a stop sign at the end of Lenox Street where it intersects with Benson Place at Tuesday's meeting.Instead, the ordinance was deferred back to committee.After hearing from residents, Councilwoman Linda Habgood said, “we've ...