As we approach Father's Day, I know that for some in our community, this day brings a mix of emotions. There are those among us who feel the absence of fathers deeply on this day, experiencing a great sense of loss. I want to acknowledge this to ensure no one in Garwood feels alone in their grief. I...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramKyleigh’s Law Has the RightIntentions but the Wrong ImpactsWould you be willing to visibly advertise your age everywhere you travel? It is safe to assume that many people would say no, but for adolescent drivers in New Jersey, this is ...

If the 10thAnniversary of Garwood Rocks street fair is anything to go by, Garwood is clearly going to rock this summer! On June 2, residents and neighbors came out to enjoy the annual event held by the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, with delicious food trucks, tons of vendors, a lively ...

Family Promise (FPUC), serving Union County for over 30 years, has significantly adapted since the 2020 pandemic to support families experiencing homelessness. In addition to diversion and prevention programs, FPUC is currently operating five emergency shelter apartments, providing basic accommodati...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramPSA: Wear the RightSunscreen This SummerThere’s no doubt that as we head into the summer season, you will hear from someone “make sure to apply sunscreen” when stepping out into the sun. Inevitably, some will wear it, some won’t, but w...

“For the students, by the students, since 1935,” is a slogan for the WHS journalism program that holds great meaning. Three publications, Hi’s Eye, Hi’s Eye Sports and Optic Magazine, are completely student-run and Hi’s Eye is one of the last remaining weekly printed high school publications left in...

“Mom, I would prefer not to sign up for weekend dance or swimming classes during the school year,” said my granddaughter, Fiona, to my daughter last summer. She was six years old and about to start first grade. Fiona loves to swim all summer long and dance during her school day. She is full of energ...

It's true, the Clark Reservoir is gross, and with the Summer heat will come a stench which is unmistakable. This is the result of the County's neglect since taking ownership of the property in 2008. Prior to that the reservoir, which is part of the Robinson's Branch of the Rahway River had been gove...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramDon’t Let Your Disappointment In The Choices Dissuade You From VotingThe year is 2012, and I am sitting in my second-grade class. Images of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney were projected on the SmartBoard: an elementary school attempt at ...

I Will Continue to Advocate for Full-Time DPW Employees The Mayor’s reliance on seasonal laborers to address staffing shortages in the Department of Public Works (DPW) is fundamentally flawed. Seasonal workers are, by definition, temporary and lack the consistency and dedication that full-time emplo...