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’...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...