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...

My husband Keith and I were very deliberate in choosing Westfield to settle and raise our family. We came here for the excellent public schools, vibrant downtown, tree-lined streets, easy access to NYC, and beautiful homes. I love the sense of community in Westfield and I’m grateful to be part of it...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism Program

I am a professor at NJ Medical School. I’ve been a biomedical scientist and educator funded by the National Institutes Health (the NIH), the American Heart Association and other health agencies for over three decades. Recently, one of my projects involved kidney disease which impacts 6 millionAmeric...

TRENTON — On April 17, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) submitted a letter to the United States Department of Education (USDE) in response to the USDE’s recent request for additional certifications of compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and the U.S...

Are you concerned about rising electric bills this Summer? If you own a home that has a roof that gets a lot of sun (check it at https:// sunroof.withgoogle.com/), you could add solar panels and produce your own renewable power. Currently, the IRS will give you a 30 percent tax credit if you add sol...

Former Co-Chair, Westfield Green TeamMonitoring and evaluation is important for all Town policies, plans and programs, and that includes supposed green and sustainable initiatives and actions. If we cannot show if a green initiative is both implemented and effective, then it is going to look like “g...

As the College Woman’s Club of Westfield prepares to honor our scholarship recipients at our annual dinner on Tuesday, May 21, we would like to take a moment to publicly thank the many generous sponsors who have made this year’s scholarships possible. Thanks to the incredible support of individuals,...