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...

Westfield has shaped so much of my life—as a mom, an educator, and a community advocate—and now I’m ready to give back in a new way. I’m Jenn Gilman and I’m running forTown Council in Ward 3.My husband, Keith, and I moved to Westfield in 2016 with our daughters, Hannah and Lila. From the moment we a...

I’m Drew Pecker—a father, finance professional, and proud son of Westfield. I’m running for Town Council in Ward 4 because I want to give back to the community that shaped me and help ensure that our town continues to be a place where families can thrive for generations to come.I grew up near Tamaqu...

I am pleased to announce the latest findings from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) report regarding the fire protection capabilities of the Westfield Fire Department. Based on a comprehensive evaluation of our department’s performance and resources, ISO has officially designated The Westfield Fir...

This new series of gratitude columns will feature unexpected friendships and how illuminating and elevating these connections can be. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the arrival of spring, here is a tale about an Irish forensic specialist and a DNA scientist I met in Dublin.A call came from ...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramArt has been one of the most powerful tools used throughout history. It has depicted injustice, war and tragedy. It has stimulated joy, sadness, empathy, among many other emotions. With our constantly developing world and rapidly growi...

As the Westfield Board of Education, we respect and appreciate the community’s engagement in the upcoming April 15 budget vote and bond referendum. These decisions impact every resident, and we want to ensure that voters have accurate information to make an informed decision.Addressing Tax Concerns ...

I read with great weariness the controversy and series of letters to town newspapers about the installation of full-day kindergarten in which authors decry the costs to town residents: too expensive these folks say.My young growing family moved to Westfield in 1983. We were immediately caught up in ...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism Program