It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of support for Reshma Adwar in her pursuit of a Town Council seat in Westfield, NJ. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Adwar many years ago while advocating for nutrition and public health policies as delegates of the Academy of Nutrition and Dieteti...

I am proud to submit this letter in support of Jeremy Berman for mayor. My family and I moved to Westfield in the summer of 2020—a time that was anything but ordinary. With the world in the midst of a pandemic, we spent a lot of time at home - offering the opportunity to get to know our new neighbor...

When my dear friend Reshma Adwar told me she was running for Westfield Ward 1 Town Council, I knew she’d be perfect for the job. Reshma is the kind of person who shows up when you need her, remembers the little things that matter, and gives her time generously without being asked. Being close to her...

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...