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Letters to the Editor
Why Not Raise Field Height for Drainage
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Although I live in Fanwood I’ve followed the controversies over the artificial turf (AT) issue with interest.One thought occurs to me: Since the primary reason supporters ofAT seems to be that grass-covered athletic fields are unplayable after a rain, couldn’t that problem be solved by simply raisin...
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Letters to the Editor
Please Vote NO on This Referendum Question
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Artificial turf will lead to contamination of soil and water, exposure to carcinogens and other dangerous chemicals, more injuries, more scrapes, burns and abrasions, and emissions of toxic gases. Students and other users of the field should not have to deal with these safety and health concerns. Th...
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Letters to the Editor
What Would Thomas Edison Think of Sports Field Project?
Stephen Kircher Westfield 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
What would Thomas Edison think of the sports fields project hatched by Councilman and Chair of the Public Works Committee Scott Katz, along with the town’s recreation department, in consultation with the town’s private sports clubs, and supported and approved by our Mayor and Town Council?Mr. Edison...
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Concerns Regarding Brookside Park Improvements, Artificial Turf Field
Letters to the Editor
Concerns Regarding Brookside Park Improvements, Artificial Turf Field
Joe Sarno - Scotch Plains 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Concerns Regarding Brookside Park Improvements, Artificial Turf Field I am writing to express my deep reservations about the proposed Brookside Park improvements in Scotch Plains, particularly the plan to install an artificial turf field, which is on the ballot this election day. While the goal of e...
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Vote No on Edison Fields Referendum November 7
Letters to the Editor
Vote No on Edison Fields Referendum November 7
Gregg Lehmberg Westfield 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Vote No on Edison Fields Referendum November 7 The debate over athletic fields in Westfield and the Edison Field Project (EFP) continues after more than two years. The argument against natural grass athletic fields starts with the false premise that Westfield has natural grass athletic ATHLETIC fiel...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Gratitude For Resilience: The Boy With the Bread-Only Sandwich
By PATRICIA STECKLER, Ph.D. 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The Minnesota boy with the breadonly sandwich is a story of resiliency. This nine-year-old boy went to school smiling and friendly to all. He sustained a cheerful demeanor despite his alcoholic mother and absent father. No one slathered peanut butter or tuna salad between his lunch bread slices, yet...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Williams Project Will Bring More Flooding to Cranford
Dan Aschenbach Former Mayor Cranford 
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Despite repeated expressions of concern by Cranford residents, Westfield went ahead with approving the development of Williams Nursery with a 162-unit housing development adjacent to Lenape Park. Concerns were expressed that the engineering firm used out-ofdate measurements of rainfall and rather th...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Misinformation on Turf Injuries
Ken Warren Westfield 
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Our mayor recently responded to claims by opponents of her Edison Fields Project that playing sports on artificial turf results in greater injuries than playing on natural grass. In response, she asserted that she hadn’t heard a single concern from anybody about increased injuries from playing on ar...
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Westfield Leaf Collection Warning
Letters to the Editor, Opinions
Westfield Leaf Collection Warning
John R. Nichols Westfield 
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Westfield Leaf Collection Warning On November 20, 2019, my driveway was damaged during leaf collection. I spoke to John, the driver of the vehicle that damaged my driveway and he told me that he would report the incident and it should be repaired as soon as leaf collection was over. In addition, I s...
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Leading the way to living greener
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Leading the way to living greener
Thursday, October 19, 2023
WestfieldGreen Team Leading the way to living greenerSeven Tips for Leaf Management And Fall Lawn CareEvery fall, your garden offers you a resource to improve your soil and plant health that is free of charge. Allowing leaves to decompose under the plants where they originate closes the natural nutr...
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