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Letters to the Editor
Where I Stand on Overdevelopment: Putting Westfield First
Thursday, October 23, 2025
I am running for Mayor to preserve what makes our town special, not to change it into something unrecognizable.I want to be clear about my position on overdevelopment: any development in Westfield must always be managed carefully, because our smalltown character, history, and quality of life are on ...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
The Student View
Parasocial Relationships: They Don’t Know You Like You Know Them
By STELLA PUGLIESE 
Thursday, October 23, 2025
A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramThe lyric “I’m sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? ‘Cause she’s dead!” has been stuck in my head ever since Taylor Swift released “The Life of a Showgirl.” The truth is, I’m disappointed. And by disappointed, ...
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Letters to the Editor
Your Vote, Your Voice – Especially When Every Vote Counts
Thursday, October 23, 2025
In Union County, we have seen firsthand how every single vote truly matters. Close elections aren’t just stories in the news—they happen right here at home. In some cases, a handful of votes can decide who represents your neighborhood, how your tax dollars are spent, and what services are prioritize...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
The Student View
The Dark Side of E-Bikes: Speed, Safety and the Need for Regulation
By EMILY TESSITORE 
Thursday, October 9, 2025
A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramIt has been hard to miss the recent deaths of young teenagers on e-bikes that have been covered incessantly on social media, by news outlets and in conversations amongst friends. However, as horrific and devastating as these accidents ...
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Letters to the Editor
Public Safety: The Cornerstone of Our Community
Thursday, October 2, 2025
As mayor, my top priority is to ensure that every resident feels safe and secure in their home, on our streets, and in our shared public spaces.Safety Starts with Supporting Our First Responders.The backbone of safety in our community are the WPD, WFD, and Rescue Squad.Westfield continually ranks as...
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Letters to the Editor
Continuing the Work: Why I’m Running for ReElection
Continuing the Work: Why I’m Running for ReElection
Thursday, October 2, 2025
I’ve served as Councilwoman in Garwood for the past three years, and this year I’ve had the honor of serving as Council President. I would like to share some of my reflections on the past three years and why I am running for re-election. Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of helping sha...
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Letters to the Editor
Strong School Boards are About Collaboration
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Strong school boards aren’t just about budgets and policy—they’re about collaboration. And collaboration, when done right, depends on six essential skills: communication, curiosity, empathy, feedback, flexibility, and positivity.These aren’t just buzzwords— they’re the foundation of how I work.Commu...
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Letters to the Editor
Westfield Sidewalks Need Maintenance, Repairs
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Westfield Town Council has repeatedly highlighted to residents its maintenance success in having Town streets repaved but it has been notably silent on its glaring omission of maintenance of the Town sidewalks. Anyone walking with a stroller knows that many sidewalks are virtually impossible to ...
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Letters to the Editor
Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself: Pecker for Ward 4
Thursday, October 2, 2025
My name is Drew Pecker, and I’m running for Town Council in Ward 4 as a Democrat. Since launching my campaign, I’ve dedicated my evenings to meeting neighbors, listening to concerns, and sharing ideas. I’ve made sure that listening to constituents is my first priority. I grew up in Westfield near Ta...
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Letters to the Editor
It’s Time to Stop E-Bike Dangers: The Safe Ride Initiative
It’s Time to Stop E-Bike Dangers: The Safe Ride Initiative
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Last week’s tragic loss of a middle schooler in Scotch Plains is every parent’s nightmare and just weeks after another youth on an e-bike was hospitalized after a collision. These incidents highlight the danger many of us already see on our own streets right here in Westfield. E-bikes and escooters ...
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Council Candidates Mostly Agree on Election Topics
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Council Candidates Mostly Agree on Election Topics
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
WESTFIELD – The eight candidates for Town Council last week found themselves mostly in agreement on a number of topics related to the downtown, the On...
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Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House in Mountainside
Community, Community Calendar
Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House in Mountainside
Thursday, October 16, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE – The weekend of October 18-19 marks Union County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend event. Each year, Union County celebrates its important p...
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Blue Devils Fall to SPF Raiders In Tight Boys Soccer Clash, 1-0
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Blue Devils Fall to SPF Raiders In Tight Boys Soccer Clash, 1-0
By Abby Pisarra & Audrey Smith HI?S EYE SPORTS & WHS Westfield 0 0 0 Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 1 1 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The air was thick with tension in Scotch Plains as the Westfield High School Blue Devils battled rivals Scotch Plains-Fanwood on October 7, fighting f...
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Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder Following Police Standoff
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, October 23, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE–A Mountainside man is facing attempted murder charges after firing a gun at law enforcement officers during an hours-long standoff this p...
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Lifelong Westfield to Host Senior Services Fair
By SYDNEY HERSKOWITZ 
Thursday, October 16, 2025
WESTFIELD—LifelongWestfield, a local organization dedicated to supporting senior residents, will hold its annual Senior Services Fair on Monday, Octob...
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