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Editorial: Get Out and Vote! Why the BOE Election Matters
Thursday, March 28, 2024
In a few short weeks, Westfield voters will be asked to choose three new members to serve on the local board of education (BOE) and to weigh in on an additional funding request that will allow the district to raise its annual budget by $1,675,397 over its general operating budget of $131,545,336.It’...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
The Student View
By HANNAH PLUMMER 
Thursday, March 21, 2024
A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramWe Need to Ditch the iPadsIt’s the generation of the iPad kids. Generation Alpha.I didn’t get my first iPad until I was in third grade, but even with that, I wasn’t allowed to have social media, or fully access the internet. I played T...
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Gratitude for the Art of Friendship, Part II
By PATRICIA STECKLER, Ph.D. 
Thursday, March 14, 2024
“The friendships that stick are treasures and ultimately make life complete; without them, I would be lost.”Those words from a psychologist colleague and friend, Dr. Kathy G., capture how precious and vital friendship can be.In my last column on the Art of Friendship Part I, I talked about making ne...
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The Student View
By JULIA MIRANDA 
Thursday, March 14, 2024
A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism Program‘Earth’ Without Art Is Just ‘Eh’Throughout history, art has evolved into an educational tool, a form of creative expression, and an essential part of our lives. However, it is often pushed to the side regarding educational funding. Acc...
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Editorial: Proposed OPRA Changes Will Make NJ Even Less Transparent
Thursday, March 14, 2024
New Jersey, which is consistently ranked among the least transparent states in the country, has never been what we would call “forthcoming” with its dirty little secrets. On Monday, both the State Assembly and the Senate will be voting to gut the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and essentially send o...
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The Student View
By TATIANA FECOWYCZ 
Thursday, March 7, 2024
A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramWe Must Start Living Life In theMoment, Which All Starts with a ClickClick. Snap. Release. The shutter initiates, exposing brilliant bundles of light carefully packaged; the exposure balances, the aperture reaches prime lighting, and t...
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Letters to the Editor, Opinions
BOE Candidate Julie Steinberg Introduces Herself
Thursday, March 7, 2024
My name is Julie Steinberg and I am running for the Westfield Board of Education.My husband and I have lived in Westfield for 12 years and raised two children, aged 15 and 18 today. Both of our children benefited from Westfield schools starting in Jefferson through to Edison and ontoWestfield High S...
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Walking Garwood Rebuilding Trust, One Step at a Time
Thursday, March 7, 2024
In today's climate, a pervasive sense of cynicism towards politics and representation has taken root, affecting not just national stages but our local communities. This growing disillusionment poses a significant threat to the very fabric of our democracy. As a social worker and councilman, I have o...
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Thank You Commissioner Kowalski
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Cranford Democratic Party is honoring Union County Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski this week and it was fitting the location of the reception was in Cranford. For 20 years, Commissioner Kowalski has been an elected member of the Union County governing board serving with distinction. She is from...
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Congressman Kean’s True Color is Orange
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Congressman Tom Kean has once again showed his true color by his recent votes. And his color is orange.First on February 6, he votes in favor of impeaching Homeland Security SecretaryAlejandro Mayorkas on charges that do not reach the high crimes and misdemeanor level that are required by the Consti...
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Westfield Advances Affordable-Housing Plan
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Westfield Advances Affordable-Housing Plan
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, May 15, 2025
195-233 Elm Street(Stop & Shop): 70 total units, 14 affordable 544-576 North Avenue East (formerly Stuart’s Audio): 54 total units, 11 affordable 221-...
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Westfield Council Introduces New OWP Redevelopment Agreement
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Westfield Council Introduces New OWP Redevelopment Agreement
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, May 15, 2025
WESTFIELD — On Tuesday, the Westfield Town Council passed an amended redevelopment agreement in connection with One Westfield Place (OWP) that would r...
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Clark Planning Board Approves Coffee Drive Thru on Raritan Rd.
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, May 15, 2025
CLARK — Earlier this month, the Clark Planning Board approved an application to install a 7 Brew Coffee franchise at 1005 Raritan Road the former site...
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College To Expand Cranford Gymnasium
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, May 15, 2025
CRANFORD — The Cranford Planning Board met Thursday to review architectural plans for a proposed gym expansion at Union County College in Cranford, an...
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Westfield BOE Hears Swastika Concerns From Student
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Westfield BOE Hears Swastika Concerns From Student
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, May 22, 2025
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Education met Tuesday to hear brief updates on the bond referendum projects set to begin in July, and to hand out i...
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