I first met Emily after the divisive national election in 2016, when she was looking for a partner to help bring the community together and put politics aside. In the spring of 2017, we ran a linen drive for Furniture Assist Inc., which was one of the most successful linen drives that the Springfiel...

As a proud and committed Democrat who strongly supports Mayor Brindle, I’m proud to also support Amanda Como for town council (as I did last year) in Ward 1. I applaud Amanda’s perseverance and continued show of dedication to Westfield residents. Amanda is unflappable, kind, strong and thoughtful. A...

I supported Amanda Como last November (and wrote about it), and I am doing it again this November too because she will be a common sense voice for Westfield. I’ve voted Democrat for a long time. Many of my life experiences have shaped my political beliefs: working in the inner-city for a number of y...

It is my pleasure to endorse my friend and colleague, Emily Root, for town council representing Ward 1 this November. The attributes of a fellow speech language pathologist are ones that I know would be beneficial to anyone serving on our town council. Speech language pathologists are compassionate....

Westfield has come roaring back since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. From the multitude of new business openings to exciting plans for the smart development of our downtown, we have a great deal to look forward to in the upcoming years. With all of the positive changes expected, we also want t...

As longtime Westfield residents and a former Downtown merchant, we are proud to offer an unqualified endorsement of Emily Root for First Ward town councilperson. For almost 20 years, Emily has demonstrated her knowledge, skill and success as a licensed professional and business owner. Through person...

I wasn’t surprised when I learned that Emily had been chosen to step in to fill a sudden vacancy on our Town’s council. For as long as I’ve known her, she has devoted herself to volunteering to fill many needs in our community. I met Emily six years ago when I was volunteering for a local gun-safety...

When I think of Emily Root, I think of service. When I heard Emily was appointed to be councilwoman in my ward, Ward 1, I was thrilled! I have been volunteering for a wonderful non-profit organization, Furniture Assist for over a dozen years. This all-volunteer organization furnishes between 15 and ...

I was baffled after reading Amanda Como’s letter to the editor in which she announced her candidacy for Westfield Town Council. Ms Como wrote that, “Now more than ever, we residents need a councilperson that will listen to their concerns and act accordingly when it comes time to cast their vote.” Sh...

Councilman Matt Adams is an outstanding public servant. I have observed his dedication to Scotch Plains as he seeks what is best for our town. He is a person of the highest integrity and you can depend on his word. His straightforward, direct style is uncommon in modern politics. Councilman Adams’ v...