In the lead-up to last April’s Westfield school budget vote, I was surprised how little attention was paid to PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) financial agreements comprising the One Westfield Place project which the Westfield Town Council approved just one month earlier.When a town grants a PILOT a...

We see Garwood as a thriving, safe and beautiful place to live, raise a family and become involved within the community. Shannon Anwander, Michele Capobianco, and Rachel Herz, are deeply committed to making Garwood a thriving, safe, and beautiful place. Our vision hinges on honest and open communica...

I am a 16-year resident of Westfield, and a member of the Westfield High School (WHS) Band Parents Association Board. I have been authorized to speak for the board in favor of putting a turf field at Edison Intermediate School.The WHS Marching Blue Devils begin preparations for games and competition...

During this week’s Town Council meeting, our mayor responded to what she called “misinformation” from the Republican candidates running for town council. Putting aside for a moment whether it is appropriate for our mayor to use her elected office to insert herself into the ongoing campaigns for town...

Openness and Honesty Our Foundation for Success In the heart of our beloved Garwood, we are faced with a set of challenges and opportunities that call for responsible stewardship. Our community’s well-being hinges on our ability to manage our finances wisely, use PILOT funds judiciously, and build t...

In an episode of “Ask Governor Murphy” on WNYC 93.9 in May 2023, the governor was asked about the proliferation of artificial turf (a.k.a. plastic grass) athletic fields in New Jersey. He stated he has “mixed emotions” but “on the margins, you’d much rather have natural grass.”. He acknowledged that...

We are writing to humbly ask for the support of all residents for the Together Garwood Wins team for Borough Council: Vincent Kearney, Karina Boto and Sean Keagan Foley. We’re a group of dedicated individuals who have put in the work to meet as many residents as possible during this campaign; we wil...

Mayor Brindle has accused the republican candidates of spreading misinformation. This, in fact is misinformation, and has been addressed previously in the candidate statement from all republican candidates. The mayor is promoting so-called truth but is using selected facts such as when she said our ...

Over the last few weeks, my heart has been heavy as I haven’t stopped thinking of the people and families affected by the horrific events in Israel. As an African American woman, the anti-Semitism experienced by Jews around the world and in our community is eerily familiar to me. I know what it feel...

We learned about the Edison field plan over two years ago and have passionately presented arguments against artificial turf and lights. Much research has been done and hundreds of presentations have been made to the town council, board of education and recreation commission. Experts, in various scie...