Over the past two years, Cranford has advanced our comprehensive “All of the Above” flood control strategy to address one of the greatest challenges facing our town. We are simultaneously moving forward on regional solutions as well as advancing a broad range of local projects to ensure our communit...

Despite repeated expressions of concern by Cranford residents, Westfield went ahead with approving the development of Williams Nursery with a 162-unit housing development adjacent to Lenape Park. Concerns were expressed that the engineering firm used out-ofdate measurements of rainfall and rather th...

Our mayor recently responded to claims by opponents of her Edison Fields Project that playing sports on artificial turf results in greater injuries than playing on natural grass. In response, she asserted that she hadn’t heard a single concern from anybody about increased injuries from playing on ar...

Westfield Leaf Collection Warning On November 20, 2019, my driveway was damaged during leaf collection. I spoke to John, the driver of the vehicle that damaged my driveway and he told me that he would report the incident and it should be repaired as soon as leaf collection was over. In addition, I s...

WestfieldGreen Team Leading the way to living greenerSeven Tips for Leaf Management And Fall Lawn CareEvery fall, your garden offers you a resource to improve your soil and plant health that is free of charge. Allowing leaves to decompose under the plants where they originate closes the natural nutr...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramThe Future of Fashion: BalancingConformity and Self-ExpressionFashion is a powerful means of self-expression, a canvas where we paint our identities for the world to see. However, as the future of fashion unfolds, it raises a pressing ...

If you want to get things done in Garwood, look no further than Vincent Kearney. In the 16 years I operated a business there, he was always a staunch advocate for local success. His tireless and selfless devotion to everything Garwood is inspiring. This small town is lucky to have him, and would ben...

At this time of year, it’s inevitable to see flyers and social media posts decrying “spending”.But here’s the real question: is our council “spending”, or is it “investing” in our residents and “funding” our town? What were taxes spent on this year? Did we attract or retain qualified professional em...

Garwood Candidate Looks to Help Combat Smartphone AddictionThe rise of smartphones and social media platforms has transformed the way we live, communicate, and interact with the world. While these technological advancements have brought numerous benefits, they have also given rise to one of the larg...

As a Ward 1 Councilwoman who campaigned door to door last year, and again this year, I have spoken to hundreds of residents throughout the community.I can say the vast majority of people I have spoken with love living in Westfield and appreciate how fortunate they are to live in a town with a great ...