When the annual capital projects budget for Scotch Plains is set to be introduced at the March 19 Township Council meeting, I am pleased to report that long-overdue capital projects within our aging municipal parks system will continue to be prioritized, along with public safety.Since I joined the C...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramWe Need to Ditch the iPadsIt’s the generation of the iPad kids. Generation Alpha.I didn’t get my first iPad until I was in third grade, but even with that, I wasn’t allowed to have social media, or fully access the internet. I played T...

Hi, my name is Julie Steinberg and I am running for the Westfield Board of Education.One improvement I would like to propose is to increase dual credit in our public schools.Dual credit is a policy that NJ and other states have been encouraging that allows students to: Earn high school credits Atten...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramWe Must Start Living Life In theMoment, Which All Starts with a ClickClick. Snap. Release. The shutter initiates, exposing brilliant bundles of light carefully packaged; the exposure balances, the aperture reaches prime lighting, and t...

My name is Julie Steinberg and I am running for the Westfield Board of Education.My husband and I have lived in Westfield for 12 years and raised two children, aged 15 and 18 today. Both of our children benefited from Westfield schools starting in Jefferson through to Edison and ontoWestfield High S...

In today's climate, a pervasive sense of cynicism towards politics and representation has taken root, affecting not just national stages but our local communities. This growing disillusionment poses a significant threat to the very fabric of our democracy. As a social worker and councilman, I have o...

The Cranford Democratic Party is honoring Union County Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski this week and it was fitting the location of the reception was in Cranford. For 20 years, Commissioner Kowalski has been an elected member of the Union County governing board serving with distinction. She is from...

Congressman Tom Kean has once again showed his true color by his recent votes. And his color is orange.First on February 6, he votes in favor of impeaching Homeland Security SecretaryAlejandro Mayorkas on charges that do not reach the high crimes and misdemeanor level that are required by the Consti...

As councilman, it is my primary duty to safeguard the well-being and security of Garwood. This responsibility extends beyond the mere physical; it encompasses the health of our community discourse and the integrity of our public square. In recent times, we have observed a disheartening trend where d...

I have to express my delight regarding the article Lifelong Westfield Senior Spotlight honoring Bob Lewis. Great article about a wonderful Senior.I am so pleased that articles spotlighting and honoring seniors will appear regularly.Thank youfor doing this. You are truly our hometown newspaper.Kathy ...