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Westfield Zoning Bd. Approves Three Renovation Requests
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
WESTFIELD — Three families received approval for home renovations and expansions at the Westfield Board of Adjustment meeting Monday. All members present gave full approval for the projects, with Vice Chair Michael Cohen, Sam Reisen and Sasha Nisbet absent.The board also announced that the special h...
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Jewish Heritage Project Donates Over 300 Books
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
WESTFIELD — More than 300 books related to Jewish history, culture and heritage were recently added to the shelves of Westfield’s nine public- school libraries thanks to a collaborative fund-raising effort by a local grassroots initiative dedicated to fostering education, building relationships and ...
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Sophia to Break Ground After Long Delays
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 17, 2025
WESTFIELD — Construction crews are preparing to break ground on The Sophia, a long-awaited, mixed-use redevelopment project slated for completion at the corner of Prospect Street and Ferris Place, within the next month.“It took us a while to get here, but things are coming together and we are excite...
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Westfield Voters Approve Bond, Board of Education Budget
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Westfield Voters Approve Bond, Board of Education Budget
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
WESTFIELD — Voters in Westfield on Tuesday approved two bond referendum questions to finance major capital infrastructure projects across the local school district and bring free, full-day kindergarten to the town. Roughly 20 percent of eligible residents participated in the vote, which fell during ...
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Voters Choose Incumbents For Westfield BOE
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
WESTFIELD — Voters in Westfield on Tuesday returned Robert Benacchio, Kristen Sonnek-Schmelz and Mary Wickens to new, three-year terms on the Westfield Board of Education. The incumbents beat out newcomer Violetta Watson, who ran on a platform of supporting special-education initiatives. The unoffic...
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Westfielders to Cast Votes Tuesday On School Bond Referendum
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Westfielders to Cast Votes Tuesday On School Bond Referendum
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, April 10, 2025
WESTFIELD —Westfield residents will decide whether or not to make a major investment in the school district when they head to the polls on Tuesday, April 15. The district is asking voters to approve $168 million worth of improvements through the bond referendum process, touching nearly every area of...
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FW Budget Set to Be Introduced With 3.49-Percent Tax Increase
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, April 10, 2025
FANWOOD — The municipal budget that is likely to be introduced later this month includes a 3.49-percent hike in the borough’s share of property taxes, which translates to a $107 increase for the average assessed home.Total appropriations this year will amount to about $12.184 million, which will be ...
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Zoning Board Allows Addition, Garage Expansion
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, April 10, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning board of adjustment last week unanimously approved an application to allow homeowners to construct an addition to their home and to expand their existing garage. Daniel and Anna Upton will turn their 1.5-story, three-bedroom Cape Cod-style home on Hill Road into a five-bed...
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Union County Taxes To Remain Flat in 2025
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 10, 2025
COUNTY — Union County’s tax rate will remain flat this year despite rising operational costs and developing economic uncertainties.This year’s executive budget, Commissioner Rebecca Williams said, speaking during a regular meeting of the County Commissioner Board, represents “thoughtful planning and...
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Clark Township Seeks To Update Veterans Memorial
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, April 10, 2025
CLARK — During Monday night’s Clark Township Council workshop meeting, Mayor Angel Albanese reported that fundraising for the Clark Memorial Project has been going well, noting that at the last Senior Citizens meeting, one anonymous person donated $1,000.The goal of the collaborative fundraising pro...
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Union County Seeks To Amend Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Union County Seeks To Amend Hazard Mitigation Plan
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, March 26, 2026
COUNTY — Union County is working to better safeguard local residents, elected officials and business owners against potential disasters and dangerous ...
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Westfield Introduces 2026 Budget With $80 Tax Increase
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Westfield Introduces 2026 Budget With $80 Tax Increase
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, March 26, 2026
WESTFIELD — Town officials explained Tuesday night that residents should expect to see their municipal taxes increase by about $80 this year in respon...
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Community
Annual Lenten Fish Fry Planned for This Friday
Thursday, March 26, 2026
WESTFIELD – The Knights of Columbus Monsignor Henry J Watterson Westfield Council 1711 will hold its Annual Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 27, from ...
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Blue Devil Swim Girls Won UCT; Kavanagh Second Team All-State
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Blue Devil Swim Girls Won UCT; Kavanagh Second Team All-State
Prepared by DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, March 26, 2026
A huge step forward was taken by the Westfield High School girls swim team this season. With the outstanding efforts from junior Jane Kavanagh and the...
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Friends of the Library Donate to Marker Space
Thursday, March 26, 2026
WESTFIELD -- The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library are proud to support the new Maker Space at the Westfield Memorial Library. The announcemen...
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