When I ran for town council eight years ago, I challenged myself to push through my natural reticence in meeting new people and striking up conversations. I felt strongly about wanting to serve Ward 2 and was confident in my convictions, commitment and my ability to do the job well, but I knew that ...

Having served as a Councilperson and Mayor since 2017, I have seen firsthand the disconnect between local municipalities and the State government. So many times, even with good intentions, the mandates that come down from the State leave local towns holding the bag. As a Mayor, Steve Fulop comes to ...

I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Reshma Adwar for Westfield’s Ward One. Reshma has not only been a close personal friend for the last two decades, but is one of my favorite people. I've celebrated the birth of children with Reshma and her family, spent time together on vacation, and been luc...

I support Jennifer Gilman’s candidacy for the Westfield Town Council Ward 3 seat. Speaking as a Westfield resident for 17 years, and someone who has known Jenn for more than a decade, I wholeheartedly believe she is the clear choice to serve as Councilwoman for Ward 3 and our community at large. Whe...

I am writing to offer my full support and enthusiastic recommendation for my dear friend, Jeremy Berman, in his candidacy for Mayor of Westfield. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jeremy for many years, both as a friend and as a dedicated member of our community. He’s been a constant presence in town...

As we approach the June 10 primary and with mail-in ballots starting to hit homes this week, I want to share why I’m proudly endorsing Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop to be our next Governor—and why I believe he’s the right leader for New Jersey at this critical moment. In my eight years as Mayor of W...

I have lived, and worked in Westfield for over 34 years, and this is my first letter to the editor. The reason I felt compelled to write now due to my excitement when I learned that Drew Pecker has stepped up to run for Town Council. Drew and his wife Sam are growing their family in the same town th...

I am writing with great enthusiasm to support Reshma Adwar for Westfield Town Council, Ward 1. As a longtime resident of Birch Place, I have had the privilege of knowing Reshma for more than four years. Over that time, I’ve seen her unwavering commitment to her neighbors and our community. Reshma an...

I first met Vik when we were both doing our first Washington School Show in 2022. We were astronauts exploring outer space to find Dr. Perry, the principal, who had, of course, been captured by aliens. As a new resident of Westfield, I didn’t really know many people in the area, but Vik made sure th...

I’m proud to write this letter in full support of Jeremy Berman, for Mayor of Westfield. Jeremy and I grew up together— best friends for as long as I can remember. We were constantly competing in sports whether in little league or on the school playground and always pushing each other to be better. ...