There was a Public Notice in the February 27 edition of The Westfield Leader of Ordinance 2025-05 to update the Green Building Checklist. The Checklist is a questionnaire that encourages green building practices on a voluntary basis. It requires all applicants to the Planning and Zoning Boards, as w...

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It was disheartening to read recently that, according to a study by WalletHub, New Jersey continues to have the highest property taxes in the country. We ranked last — 51st, including the District of Columbia — when it comes to heaviest property-tax burdens, with Garden State property owners paying ...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramWith unlimited styles, pieces and products from around the globe just one click away, consumers can enjoy unparalleled convenience while shopping online. However, this service is met with a significant drawback: high return rates due t...

The Big Tree Man and His Mentee: Part IILet’s celebrate unexpected friendships in this time of uneasiness and global unrest. Unexpected friendships can elevate us away from political divisions and into a sphere of mutual regard and affection.Last time, you met Joe and Joli, the tree devotees who ide...

In March, as we continue working through budget season, Garwood Council will continue to ensure that Garwood remains the best value in Union County for its residents. As costs continue to rise, our Finance Committee is looking for ways to maintain our steady low tax impact and is reviewing efficienc...

Attorney General Matthew Platkin is the embarrassment of the Murphy Administration. While the AG’s office dragged it’s feet on a weak report and almost as weak criminal charges in Clark for three years, Mr. Platkin was really fishing for a much bigger shark: South Jersey Democratic political boss Ge...

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In recent days, we’ve seen lots of news reports about members of Congress around the country being confronted at town-hall meetings by at-times angry and frustrated constituents about some of the goings-on in Washington over the past several weeks.We think it’s high time for local Congressional repr...

Let’s celebrate unexpected friendships together in this time of uneasiness and global unrest. Unexpected friendships forged in apolitical common goals can transport us to a sphere of mutual regard and affection.“Why don’t you come with us, Patti, to measure champion trees?” offered Joli McCathran, a...