A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramLead has been a key issue recently, as lead was found in Westfield schools’ water fountains. Due to this issue, action must be taken to a higher degree than it has already. Schools and other public facilities should be checking for lea...

As spring roles into summer Garwood is moving ahead with several infrastructure projects. that will make our Borough safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Paid for primarily through the use of several grants, we are proud to announce that Center Street will soon be seeing new bicycle lanes fro...

Hi, I’m Bill Grzyb, a lifelong resident of Clark, and I am running for council at Large. My wife and I made the choice to raise our family here because we believe in this town, in the strength of its community, and in the promise of its future. For me, this local election isn’t about party lines, it...

In the name of transparency, New Jersey for decades has required public bodies to publish official notices in newspapers of meeting dates, certain contract bids and awards, ordinances, annual budgets, professional services solicitations and awards, sheriff’s sales, certain legal documents and court ...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramEvery afternoon after elementary school, I would drop my backpack by the door, grab a snack and drink in my awesome Snackeez and sit crosslegged on my living room carpet as the familiar theme songs of “Arthur” and “Sid the Science Kid”...

On May 4th, we concluded the 50th Used Book Sale run by the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library. Over 900 people came to the sale and left with more books to read. We received over 25,000 books from local residents. We could not have done it without the help from residents who donated their bo...

I am Jeremy Berman, a father, husband, small business owner, and youth sports coach. Westfield is an incredible town, and I am running for Mayor because I want to help preserve what makes it special, while ensuring it continues to prosper. I look forward to meeting with friends, neighbors, and fello...

I’m Reshma Adwar—experienced physical therapist and dietitian, dedicated mom of two amazing children, and proud Westfield neighbor. I’m running for Town Council in Ward 1 to lead with integrity, listen with intention, and help build a community where everyone feels at home. Living in Westfield was a...

Like many parents, there’s nothing I love more on these beautiful spring days than taking my toddler, Emmett, out in the stroller to explore our beautiful parks and playgrounds. Westfield’s charm is in its Downtown, its neighborhoods, and its welcoming green spaces. But all too often, that joy is in...

Friends know I’m always last to leave the party. Why? Because I genuinely enjoy people, conversations, and connection. I stay to help clean up and listen to just one more story. It’s who I am. I’m Vik Venkataraman, and I’m running for Town Council in Ward 2 because I believe that local government sh...