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Band Parents Say Turf
Thursday, November 2, 2023
I am a 16-year resident of Westfield, and a member of the Westfield High School (WHS) Band Parents Association Board. I have been authorized to speak for the board in favor of putting a turf field at Edison Intermediate School.The WHS Marching Blue Devils begin preparations for games and competition...
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Our Response to the Mayor
Thursday, November 2, 2023
During this week’s Town Council meeting, our mayor responded to what she called “misinformation” from the Republican candidates running for town council. Putting aside for a moment whether it is appropriate for our mayor to use her elected office to insert herself into the ongoing campaigns for town...
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Openness and Honesty Our Foundation for Success
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Openness and Honesty Our Foundation for Success In the heart of our beloved Garwood, we are faced with a set of challenges and opportunities that call for responsible stewardship. Our community’s well-being hinges on our ability to manage our finances wisely, use PILOT funds judiciously, and build t...
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It’s Time To Ban Plastic Grass Fields
Thursday, November 2, 2023
In an episode of “Ask Governor Murphy” on WNYC 93.9 in May 2023, the governor was asked about the proliferation of artificial turf (a.k.a. plastic grass) athletic fields in New Jersey. He stated he has “mixed emotions” but “on the margins, you’d much rather have natural grass.”. He acknowledged that...
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The Team Committed to Do The Work for Garwood
Thursday, November 2, 2023
We are writing to humbly ask for the support of all residents for the Together Garwood Wins team for Borough Council: Vincent Kearney, Karina Boto and Sean Keagan Foley. We’re a group of dedicated individuals who have put in the work to meet as many residents as possible during this campaign; we wil...
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Michael Armento Says Residents Deserve Council Reps Willing to Listen
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Mayor Brindle has accused the republican candidates of spreading misinformation. This, in fact is misinformation, and has been addressed previously in the candidate statement from all republican candidates. The mayor is promoting so-called truth but is using selected facts such as when she said our ...
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Dawn Nichol-Manning: I Stand in Solidarity with our Jewish Neighbors
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Over the last few weeks, my heart has been heavy as I haven’t stopped thinking of the people and families affected by the horrific events in Israel. As an African American woman, the anti-Semitism experienced by Jews around the world and in our community is eerily familiar to me. I know what it feel...
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Too Many Problems With Edison Plan
Thursday, November 2, 2023
We learned about the Edison field plan over two years ago and have passionately presented arguments against artificial turf and lights. Much research has been done and hundreds of presentations have been made to the town council, board of education and recreation commission. Experts, in various scie...
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A Reflection On Expectations
Thursday, November 2, 2023
I view a community as comprised of different ‘estates’: law enforcement, religious, educational, moral and artistic among others. Each of these estates contributes to the wellbeing of the community within the scope of its authority.When the horrific events of October 7 were broadcast to the world, I...
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The Student View
By AMELIA KATZ 
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramHow Our Media Normalizes Inappropriate RelationshipsRecently, I started rewatching one of my favorite shows when I was younger: “Pretty Little Liars.” While watching, I noticed a theme of high school girls dating older men, including o...
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