logo
Google Play App Store
Log In subscribe and/or renew Eeditions
  • Home
  • E-Edition
    • This Week Newspaper
    • Archives
    • Local Shops
    • This is Westfield
    • Search the Archives
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Sports
  • Community
    • Life Events
    • Community Calendar
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obituaries
    • Submit an Obituary
  • Classified
  • Legals
  • Advertise
    • Advertorial
    • Paid Political
    • Sponsored Content
  • subscribe and/or renew
  • Contact
    • Home
    • E-Edition
      • This Week Newspaper
      • Archives
      • Local Shops
      • This is Westfield
      • Search the Archives
    • News
    • Opinions
    • Sports
    • Community
      • Life Events
      • Community Calendar
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Obituaries
      • Submit an Obituary
    • Classified
    • Legals
    • Advertise
      • Advertorial
      • Paid Political
      • Sponsored Content
    • subscribe and/or renew
    • Contact
  • Home
  • E-Edition
    • This Week Newspaper
    • Archives
    • Local Shops
    • This is Westfield
    • Search the Archives
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Sports
  • Community
    • Life Events
    • Community Calendar
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obituaries
    • Submit an Obituary
  • Classified
  • Legals
  • Advertise
    • Advertorial
    • Paid Political
    • Sponsored Content
  • subscribe and/or renew
  • Contact
    • Home
    • E-Edition
      • This Week Newspaper
      • Archives
      • Local Shops
      • This is Westfield
      • Search the Archives
    • News
    • Opinions
    • Sports
    • Community
      • Life Events
      • Community Calendar
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Obituaries
      • Submit an Obituary
    • Classified
    • Legals
    • Advertise
      • Advertorial
      • Paid Political
      • Sponsored Content
    • subscribe and/or renew
    • Contact
Main, News
CASA Re-brands, Brings Services to Union County
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, May 2, 2024
COUNTY — For decades, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) have worked to provide a sense of security and continuity for children who find themselves caught up in the court system as their parents and caregivers attempt to navigate complicated legal challenges.According to information provided ...
this is a test
Main, News
Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. Dies Suddenly At Age 65
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, May 2, 2024
AREA — Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-Newark), a progressive, six-term Democrat who was slated to run unopposed in the upcoming June Primary, died suddenly on Wednesday. He was 65.Elected officials who knew Mr. Payne described the Essex County native as a dedicated public servant who will be dearly misse...
this is a test
SPF BOE Approves $119M 2024-2025 School Budget
Main, News
SPF BOE Approves $119M 2024-2025 School Budget
By JENNIFER RUBINO 
Thursday, May 2, 2024
SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education voted to approve its tentative $119,551,636 2024-2025 school budget and authorized it for submission to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for approval at its regular meeting on Thursday. The tentative budget was presented at t...
this is a test
County Honors Young Poets, Explores Eco-Friendly Progsrams
Main, News
County Honors Young Poets, Explores Eco-Friendly Progsrams
By KATIE MOEN 
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners welcomed young poets from across the region to share their award-winning Arbor Day poems on Thursday as part of an ongoing slate of eco-awareness activities that will be held throughout the spring and summer seasons.The Commissioner Board’s ann...
this is a test
Vaccaro’s Bakery Closes Down After 50 Years
Main, News
Vaccaro’s Bakery Closes Down After 50 Years
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
CLARK — By 6 a.m. on Friday morning, Vaccaro’s Bakery was already almost out of brownies, rye bread, pecan rings, crumb cakes and parking spaces as residents from across the region clambered to secure a place in line for the final time.Last week, the bakery’s owners, Eileen and Vinny Vaccaro, announ...
this is a test
Three Police Officers Injured In Stolen-Vehicle Pursuit
Main, News
Three Police Officers Injured In Stolen-Vehicle Pursuit
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
WESTFIELD — Three members of the Westfield Police Department are recovering from injuries sustained during the pursuit of a stolen motor vehicle late last week. Charges ranging from resisting arrest to assaulting a police officer have been filed against a Maryland resident in connection with the inc...
this is a test
Main, News
Board to Examine Former Amberg Site For Redevelopment
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board will look into whether property on Lamberts Mill Road is appropriate for redevelopment. Last month, the township council approved a resolution requesting that the board and its professional staff conduct an examination of the property at 2100 Lamberts Mill Road — w...
this is a test
Main, News
Mountainside Council Passes 2024 Budget
By KIMBERLY A. EVANS 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Borough Council passed its $9.9 million 2024 municipal budget on Tuesday following a public hearing.According to Mayor Paul Mirabella, this is the first time in recent years that the new budget has translated to an increase for Mountainside residents.According to his ...
this is a test
Main, News
Cranford Passes 2024 Budgets, Gears Up For Arbor Day
By JENNIFER RUBINO 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
CRANFORD — The Cranford Township Committee will be encouraging residents to go green this Arbor Day by offering 2,000 saplings as part of a township-wide initiative to increase the number of trees within the community. “We are inviting everybody this Saturday from 9 to 11 at Hampton Park, which is o...
this is a test
DWC Remains Hopeful for Shakespeare in the Park
Main, News
DWC Remains Hopeful for Shakespeare in the Park
By JENNIFER RUBINO 
Thursday, April 25, 2024
WESTFIELD — The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) remains optimistic that Shakespeare in the Park will take place this August even if they have to be flexible in their approach. Last week, during the DWC’s monthly board meeting, the owner of the Acting Out! theater company said the organization m...
this is a test
  • 1
  • …
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • …
  • 71

ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Most Read
Advocates Lose Appeal of OWP Lawsuit
Main, News
Advocates Lose Appeal of OWP Lawsuit
By LAUREN S. BARR 
Friday, June 27, 2025
WESTFIELD — The New Jersey Appellate Court upheld the Lower Court’s ruling dismissing The Westfield Advocates for Responsible Development’s (WARD) law...
this is a test
Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail
Main, News
Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
COUNTY — More than two dozen immigration activists and advocates last week continued to criticize Union County’s plans to sell a vacant jail complex i...
this is a test
Christopher F. Vogel
Obituaries
Christopher F. Vogel
Thursday, June 26, 2025
In Memory of Christopher Frederick Vogel It is with great sadness that we announce the unimaginable passing of Christopher Frederick Vogel, a loving h...
this is a test
E-Bikes Banned from Park Trails and Paths in Westfield
Main, News
E-Bikes Banned from Park Trails and Paths in Westfield
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
WESTFIELD — Visitors to town parks will now have to park their electric bicycles and scooters after the town council during its Tuesday meeting passed...
this is a test
Cranford Zoning Bd. Delays Two Project Hearings
News
Cranford Zoning Bd. Delays Two Project Hearings
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
CRANFORD — Two applicants for major projects in Cranford presented early-stage plans to redevelop an existing rehabilitation facility and gas station,...
this is a test
This site complies with ADA requirements

© Copyright The The Westfield Leader

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy
This site complies with ADA requirements

© Copyright The The Westfield Leader