I suggest that this is an important issue to consider for the upcoming November 7 election.Years ago, Westfield did a town wide (Brandstetter Carroll) survey showing only 19 percent of the town’s residents ranked artificial turf fields as a priority. A massive turf field complex is proposed for a re...

A local drone pilot recently shared aerial photos and video on social media of Westfield featuring the steeple of the Presbyterian church on Mountain Avenue. I agree with everyone who has seen the images and commented on how beautiful our town looks from the bird’s eye view of a drone.But what I rea...

As a resident and taxpayer since 1994, I feel compelled to highlight the detrimental consequences of ongoing overdevelopment in our town, particularly One Westfield Place, exacerbated by the detrimental leadership of the Mayor and Town Council. On November 7th, the community can elect a Town Council...

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...