Elections have consequences — some more than others. It's clichéd to say that our choices today will shape the community we leave for future generations. But this election is also about the current state of affairs. It’s hard to disagree that we live in a deeply partisan nation. Unsurprisingly, West...

I’ve been a Westfield resident since 1969, and when I think of the kind of leadership our town needs, I think of Jenn Gilman. I first got to know Jenn and her husband, Keith, through Temple Emanu-El, where their warmth and friendliness stood out right away. I’ve seen how they welcome newcomers at Fr...

I received a Domogala campaign flyer in the mail and was dismayed that he and the local Republican Party are mimicking the divisive tactics we are witnessing in our national politics. The last thing our tight-knit community needs is for candidates to stoop to dirty campaign tactics, making baseless ...

I write to enthusiastically endorse Jenn Gilman for Westfield Town Council, Ward 3. Jenn has shown her commitment to our town through many years of service in our schools and community. I first got to know Jenn when my daughter was part of the Girl Scout troop she co-led during our girls’ elementary...

I am writing to endorse Vik Venkataraman for Westfield Town Council, Ward 2. I didn’t know Vik until earlier this year when he decided to run for Council, but given how many things we have in common it is not surprising that we have become fast friends. He is a banker, a former financial advisory fi...

It is my absolute honor to write in support of my dear friend, Reshma Adwar, who is running for a Town Council seat in my ward, Ward 1. I actually heard about Reshma before I ever met her! My son, then in third grade, came home beaming with excitement telling me how another student’s mom - Reshma - ...

Today, we’re living through a period where our politics has the power to turn neighbor against neighbor. It’s not something I’m used to. And it’s not an environment in which I want to raise my kids. While we can’t individually affect the direction of our national politics, we can each play an import...

Jenn Gilman was one of the first people I met when I moved to Westfield nearly ten years ago. I am lucky enough to be her neighbor and to also call her a good friend. To this day, she is still the person I turn to for anything local! Why? Because whether it’s road paving, school PTO matters, pool ho...

As a 13-year resident and Chair of the Pool Committee for the Westfield Recreation Commission, I cannot imagine a person better suited to lead Westfield than Jenn Gilman. I have witnessed her leadership style—direct, inclusive, and results-driven. She approaches town issues with the same commitment ...

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of support for Reshma Adwar in her pursuit of a Town Council seat in Westfield, NJ. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Adwar many years ago while advocating for nutrition and public health policies as delegates of the Academy of Nutrition and Dieteti...