FIRST RESPONDERS…Westfield Firemen are sworn in for their promotions at a ceremony before a crowd of family and supporters at town hall on November 1. The following 2005 promotions and new hire were announced: Deputy Chief David Kelly effective January 24; Lt. James Dannevig effective January 24; Captain Robert Buccino effective May 5; Lt. James Ryan Jr. effective May 5 and Probationary Firefighter Benjamin Corbin effective July 4. Pictured above, from left to right, are: Westfield Fire Chief Daniel Kelly, Firefighter Corbin, Lt. Dannevig, Captain Buccino, Lt. Ryan and Deputy Chief Kelly.

FORMIDABLE SAVE…Blue Devil goalkeeper Gregory O’Brien demonstrates tremendous aggressiveness in victory over the Raiders before a large group of fans in Westfield..
Sports: Blue Devil XC Boys Capture Union County Championship; Blue Devil Soccer Boys Stun Raiders, 2-1, in Double OT; Football Blue Knights Gallop To 39-8 Win Over Blue Devils; Indians Oust Blue Devils In UC Volleyball Semis; Holmdel Nips Devils in TOC, Bender/Aliche Win NJ Net Title;  Photos
Devil's Den: WF Hall of Fame’s Class of 2006 Features Ciemniecki, ’70 Grid Team

Innovation: Collective Intelligence Exhibit
Popcorn: Good Night and Good Luck

Showcase: Rahway Arts Guild
Take The Stage: Apple Tree

Sculpture: Circulation 

DISPUTED “W”...The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) is suing the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce for using the “W” shown on gift cards intended for Christmas. The DWC claims that the “W” is its trademark
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HALLOWEEN DOWNTOWN...Last Saturday was spooky and festive in  Westfield as costumed hordes invaded the streets looking for treats.