TAKING THE HELM...Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky and his family (from left to right: daughter Hope, wife Debbie and son Drew) look on as Mayor Skibitsky receives a round of applause after being sworn into office by U.S. Attorney Chris Christie (right).

GREAT JOB…Blue Devil Josh Gerckens goes in for a lay-up against the J.P. Stevens Hawks in the “Butch” Kowal semifinal. Gerckens averaged 11 rebounds in the three games, made several steals, blocked shots and hit double figures in each game..
Sports: RBlue Devils Muzzle Bulldogs For Pepe Hoops Title, 52-30; Devils Down Hawks in Semis, Rip St. Peter’s for Hoops Title; Raider Basketballers Cruise Past Wardlaw Rams, 73-32; Raiders Claim 3 Champions At John Goles Mat Tourney; Blue Devil MacKay Gets 3rd At Panther Mat Invitational: Photos
Devil's Den: In An Imperfect World, There Are Perfect Days.

In Tune: Five Shine in Westfield Symphony Gala
Gallery: Visual Arts Begins Winter Season
Song: Choral Arts January 21
Stage: WYACT Assists Hurricane Victimst
Popcorn: Munich: Massacre and Retribution

Impact of State Standards On Language Proficiency
by Robert Roth

THE HONORABLE…State Superior Court Judges, from left, William Wertheimer, John Boyle and Douglas Fasciale pose after swearing in newly elected and appointed officials at Tuesday night’s Westfield Town Council reorganization meeting.

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