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By DAVID SEXTON
April 22, 2024
WESTFIELD, NJ — Whether you’re looking to get into shape, care for your mind, celebrate with your family or shop for Mom, Downtown Westfield has a lot to offer over the next few weeks of spring. Looking for a fun new workout? The first Spring into Fitness event, coordinated by the Downtown ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — After five years on Central Avenue, group fitness studio Alpha Fit Club is moving to a new space that’s brand-new and twice the size at Westfield Crossing, 425 South Ave. East. The move is in response to demand, CEO and co-founder Sam Tooley said. “We've just been fortunate to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Westfield’s municipal judge essentially threw out the ticket that made headlines in August, when a video posted on YouTube appeared to show a Westfield police officer giving a driver a false ticket in retaliation for flipping him the middle finger. Westfield ...
CRANFORD, NJ — In response to an anonymous letter threatening a boycott of the shop over the rainbow pride flag in its window, Sweet n Fancy Emporium has been shown a lot of love. Amanda Citron, the owner, wants to give some back with a fundraiser she’s calling “A Celebration of Love” on Sunday, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Voters chose Leila Morrelli, Julie Steinberg and Sonal Patel for the board of education and approved funding for the school district’s additional spending proposal during the April 16 election. Wine shop NosVino is closing, The Town Book Store is changing hands and indoor ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Paul Johnson's 3,000-mile run from LA to NYC passed through Scotch Plains and Fanwood with little fanfare on Saturday, as he steadily made his way across Midway Avenue and North Avenue toward Westfield and parts beyond. The ultra runner's transcontinental journey is expected to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The town's third annual Autism Awareness Family Day will take place this year on Saturday, April 27, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal Building’s Recreation Community Room. The event is open to all Westfield residents on the autism spectrum and their ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Paul Johnson began a life-changing challenge: running 3,000 miles across the U.S. from Los Angeles to New York on March 1, 2024. At some point on Saturday, April 20, he is scheduled to run across Westfield as part of his journey. He is making his way through New Jersey, running ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Twenty Westfield High School student-athletes signed Letters of Intent with colleges and universities Thursday, signifying recognition of the seniors’ accomplishments both academically and athletically, the school district announced. The following student-athletes will continue ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Spring is in the air and several new businesses are opening in Westfield, including Superfly, an indoor bungee-themed fitness center. The Downtown Westfield Corporation noted imminent openings for Superfly, as well as vPho (a Vietnamese restaurant on Westfield Avenue) and a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Maryland man has been arrested after a vehicle pursuit Thursday that ended in a crash and resulted in injuries to three police officers, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced Friday. It started around 5:10 p.m. on April 18, Westfield Police Chief Christopher ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Of 1,334 small cities across America ranked annually by WalletHub for their conduciveness to new businesses, Westfield came in at 1,322 this year. Not so good, said WalletHub Communications Manager Diana Polk. “The rank of 1 represents the best conditions for that category, so ...
CLARK, NJ — Vaccaro's Bakery in Clark will be closing. The landmark bakery, in business for 50 years, will turn off its ovens, put down its mixing bowls, and close up shop for good at the conclusion of business hours this Sunday, April 21. Vaccaro's regular Sunday hours are 6 a.m. to 6 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The nail-biter between Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Tuesday will go down as another classic battle between the longtime rivals, with the Blue Devils pulling the game out on a HBP and a throwing error that allowed the winning run to score in the bottom of the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This gifted captain and starting midfielder for the girl’s lacrosse team at Westfield High School is fueled by a drive to be the best player and captain she can be. Senior Kate Watson is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield Athlete of the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With school board election results mostly in and the district’s additional spending plan approved by voters, Superintendent Dr. Raymond González wrote to residents in an email Wednesday that Westfield public schools are preparing for a public referendum in April 2025. “This ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A novel approach to replacing Westfield’s patchwork of street signs, including a potential auction, headlines a battery of capital improvements planned to improve public safety. “Some are green, some back and others white,” said Town Administrator Jim Gildea regarding the crazy ...
NEWARK, NJ — Newark is renowned at this time of year for the annual burst of color in the North Ward at Branch Brook Park, where its cherry trees erupt in shades of pink and white, purple and red, magenta and mauve. But only two miles away in Newark's downtown, the tourist agency that works to ...
Linden, NJ – The parent company of Elizabethtown Gas Co. broke ground Tuesday on a $440 million renewable energy project on the site of the former American Cynamid-Warners plant in Tremley Point. Once completed, the Linden Renewable Energy (LRE) project will become the nation's largest food ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Unofficial election results from Union County show that three school board candidates Leila Morrelli, Julie Steinberg and Sonal Patel had the most votes as of Friday afternoon. Six candidates were in the running for three seats. Incumbent Morrelli had 2,252 votes, incumbent ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Thieves got away with about $2,500 worth of items stolen from cars last week, Westfield police said Tuesday. On April 8 at about 12:17 p.m., a resident reported that, while her vehicle was parked on Quimby Street, someone entered it and stole her cell phone, which was worth ...
MANVILLE, NJ — Since 2018, Valairco Heating and Cooling has been dedicated to giving back to the community through its Valairco Cares initiative. This program aims to support non-profit organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to helping those in need. To date, Valairco has provided ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Keep an eye on your pets. There have been two separate reports of a fox attacking dogs on Cranford’s south side. The Cranford Police Department released the following information on Tuesday: “This morning, shortly after 7 a.m., a Colin Kelly Street resident reported that a fox ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy wants to pump nearly $1 billion more into New Jersey schools. The new spending would increase state aid to public schools by 5% over the current level and is meant to “fully fund” K-12 education to ensure that New Jersey children receive a top-notch ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Four Westfield High School students, who are part of the school’s chapter of Model United Nations, were selected to go to Philadelphia last week to watch the solar eclipse alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. Model UN is a program run as part of the civic engagement programs ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners last week introduced a $543.4 million budget for 2024 that increases county-wide taxes by 1.75%. Introducing the budget, fiscal committee chairperson Rebecca Williams said the tax levy increase comes to $373,722,967.17. William said the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Excitement filled the air in Mountainside as Echo Lake Park transformed into a bustling set for the filming of a highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic movie. Starring Timothée Chalamet, the film promises to captivate audiences with the folk legend's story. Fans eagerly awaited ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s officially baseball and softball season for the youth in Westfield. Hundreds of people of all ages joined the Westfield Baseball League’s annual parade to celebrate the start of the 2024 season on Saturday, April 13. Noah Ament, the president of the Westfield Baseball ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Six candidates seek three seats on the Westfield Board of Education in the April 16 election as the district goes to the public for approval of an additional spending proposal that would mean an additional $165 per year tax increase for the average homeowner. Local Hummus ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — There’s a new subterranean helper in the sewer system and it’s not a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. The Westfield Division of Roads is using a remote-controlled motorized camera purchased with American Rescue Plan dollars to check for damaged storm pipes that add to flooding risks ...
