When I head to the gym these days, it is often during the bustle of early morning rush in Scotch Plains before the public schools open. At 7:30 a.m., I will often see working mothers bringing their young children to early education programs. The women are fully dressed for a day of work; their child...

Three years ago, I ran for School Board because our District had become comfortable living off its reputation – not up to it. I spent my term turning items talked about into action. As President, I partnered with District leadership to revamp our strategic planning and budgeting processes, creating ...

The essence of my candidacy for Ward 2 Town Council is rooted in a deep love for our home, our neighborhood, and the town of Westfield. I believe now is the right time to give back to a community my family and I plan to be part of for many years to come.A long-term perspective runs through many of t...

My name is Violetta Watson, and I am running for the Westfield Board of Education to make a difference in our community. I am a public school parent, a leader in the Westfield special education community, and a technology attorney at Google, with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI). If elected...

In just two weeks the voters of Westfield will have the opportunity to finally usher our school system into this millennium. On April 15, we get the chance to vote on a bond referendum that can finally update our schools from the aging relics they are into modernized institutions that reflect the hi...

Last year, Walking Garwood started as a simple idea: go door to door, meet residents face to face, and listen. What happened was far more powerful than I imagined. I had conversations on porches, sidewalks, and driveways—conversations that couldn’t be captured in a tweet or a soundbite.It reminded m...

If you pay any attention to the news, you’re aware that Republicans in Congress whoholdin-persontownhallmeetings have been met by constituents angry abouttheactionsofPresidentTrump and Elon Musk. Our 7th District Congressman, Tom Kean Jr., apparently bowing to pressure to hold some kind of town hall...

I’m Reshma Adwar—registered dietitian, former physical therapist, dedicated mom, and proud Westfield neighbor. I’m running for Town Council in Ward 1 to serve with compassion, listen with intention, and help build a community where everyone feels at home. Living in Westfield was a long held dream si...

My name is Vik Venkataraman. As a husband, dad, and someone who’s spent years supporting small businesses, I’m running for Town Council in Ward 2 to lead with presence, purpose, and a deep commitment to Westfield’s future.My wife, Palak, and I moved to Westfield in 2020 with our two kids, Veera and ...

I’m Jeremy Berman, a proud father, local business owner, and youth coach in Westfield. I’m running for Mayor because I believe strong communities start with leaders who truly listen. Westfield is an incredible town, and I want to help preserve what makes it special while ensuring it continues to pro...