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Letters to the Editor
Vote Yes on the Westfield BOE Budget, Bond Referendum
Thursday, April 3, 2025
In just two weeks the voters of Westfield will have the opportunity to finally usher our school system into this millennium. On April 15, we get the chance to vote on a bond referendum that can finally update our schools from the aging relics they are into modernized institutions that reflect the hi...
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Walking Garwood: Why I’m Hitting the Pavement Again This Year
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Last year, Walking Garwood started as a simple idea: go door to door, meet residents face to face, and listen. What happened was far more powerful than I imagined. I had conversations on porches, sidewalks, and driveways—conversations that couldn’t be captured in a tweet or a soundbite.It reminded m...
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Tom Kean, Jr. Can Do Better Than a Telephone Town Hall
Thursday, April 3, 2025
If you pay any attention to the news, you’re aware that Republicans in Congress whoholdin-persontownhallmeetings have been met by constituents angry abouttheactionsofPresidentTrump and Elon Musk. Our 7th District Congressman, Tom Kean Jr., apparently bowing to pressure to hold some kind of town hall...
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Letters to the Editor
Candidate Reshma Adwar Outlines Goals For Ward 1
Candidate Reshma Adwar Outlines Goals For Ward 1
Thursday, April 3, 2025
I’m Reshma Adwar—registered dietitian, former physical therapist, dedicated mom, and proud Westfield neighbor. I’m running for Town Council in Ward 1 to serve with compassion, listen with intention, and help build a community where everyone feels at home. Living in Westfield was a long held dream si...
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Ward 2 Candidate Vik Venkataraman Lays Out Priorities
Thursday, April 3, 2025
My name is Vik Venkataraman. As a husband, dad, and someone who’s spent years supporting small businesses, I’m running for Town Council in Ward 2 to lead with presence, purpose, and a deep commitment to Westfield’s future.My wife, Palak, and I moved to Westfield in 2020 with our two kids, Veera and ...
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Letters to the Editor
Small Business Owner Jeremy Berman Announces Mayoral Run
Thursday, April 3, 2025
I’m Jeremy Berman, a proud father, local business owner, and youth coach in Westfield. I’m running for Mayor because I believe strong communities start with leaders who truly listen. Westfield is an incredible town, and I want to help preserve what makes it special while ensuring it continues to pro...
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Letters to the Editor
Recreation Commission Chair Jenn Gilman Seeks Ward 3 Seat
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Westfield has shaped so much of my life—as a mom, an educator, and a community advocate—and now I’m ready to give back in a new way. I’m Jenn Gilman and I’m running forTown Council in Ward 3.My husband, Keith, and I moved to Westfield in 2016 with our daughters, Hannah and Lila. From the moment we a...
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Letters to the Editor
Lifelong Westfield Resident Drew Pecker Runs in Ward 4
Thursday, April 3, 2025
I’m Drew Pecker—a father, finance professional, and proud son of Westfield. I’m running for Town Council in Ward 4 because I want to give back to the community that shaped me and help ensure that our town continues to be a place where families can thrive for generations to come.I grew up near Tamaqu...
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Letters to the Editor
Special Announcement from Westfield Fire Chief Duelks
Thursday, April 3, 2025
I am pleased to announce the latest findings from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) report regarding the fire protection capabilities of the Westfield Fire Department. Based on a comprehensive evaluation of our department’s performance and resources, ISO has officially designated The Westfield Fir...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Unexpected Friendships: The Irish Cop And the Danish DNA Professor – Part I
By PATRICIA STECKLER, Ph.D. 
Thursday, March 27, 2025
This new series of gratitude columns will feature unexpected friendships and how illuminating and elevating these connections can be. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the arrival of spring, here is a tale about an Irish forensic specialist and a DNA scientist I met in Dublin.A call came from ...
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