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The Doctor is In
Thursday, November 2, 2023
I am proud to write a letter in support of Dr. Michael Armento, a candidate running for Westfield Town Council’s Ward 2. I have known Dr. Armento for over 22 years and I can assure you that he is a good man as well as a fine physician. Dr. Armento and I worked together at Children’s Specialized Hosp...
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Elections
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Joshua Rosenberg Maplewood 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Former Garwood Business Owner Says Re-Elect KearneyIf 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. ...
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Always Complaints; Never a Plan!
Ann Bevy Tarantino Garwood 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The recent rhetoric of the Garwood Republican Party sadly plays the same old tune. There are a lot of words about “what we want to do”, but nothing about “how to” actually do these things. I recall years when candidates from both parties sat together across the same bar awaiting the results from the...
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Kearney, Boto and Foley are Prepared to Serve on Council
Stephanie Bianco - Garwood 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
With another Election Day in Garwood rapidly approaching, it’s time to discuss again how the Garwood Republican candidates are just not prepared to serve on the council. I’ve once again received mail from a Republican campaign team about debt, spending and fixing flooding. What’s missing is a plan o...
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Mayor Brindle Endorses Katz For Re-Election in Ward 4
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Mayor Brindle Endorses Katz For Re-Election in Ward 4
Mayor Shelley Brindle Westfield 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
For the past four years, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongsideActing Mayor and Councilman Scott Katz, witnessing first hand how hard he advocates for his Ward 4 constituents and how committed he is to improving our entire community. Scott’s love of public service is evident if you’ve ever had t...
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Garwood is an Ideal Place to Live
Leona Seufert - Garwood 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
No town is perfect. But it seems that every year around election time, a certain group running for council has to point out or dare I say “fabricate,” Garwood’s flaws. I’ve lived here now going on nine years at the senior housing complex on 2nd Avenue, and as a senior citizen, have found this “Small...
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Councilwoman Habgood Supports Root for Re-election
Councilwoman Linda Habgood Ward 1 Westfield 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
I am writing to endorse Councilwoman Emily Root for Ward 1. I have had the pleasure of working with her for 18+ months. She is smart, thoughtful, compassionate, dedicated and engaged, and I could not be more excited to continue working with her representing Ward 1.Unlike her challenger in the upcomi...
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My fellow Residents of Westfield’s Ward 4
Lisa O?Dwyer Westfield 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
As a 27 year resident of Ward 4, I am excited to cast my vote to re-elect Scott Katz for town council. I met Scott when he first ran for council four years ago and I was instantly impressed by his ability to connect with residents. Scott clearly is excited to serve and really enjoys seeing projects ...
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Preserve the Suburban Character of Westfield
William Fitzpatrick Westfield 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
On November 7, Westfield voters will choose whether to endorse the town council’s urbanization transformation strategy or to preserve the idyllic, historic, suburban character that has been Westfield’s identity for nearly 250 years.The council’s fast track approval process for the massive, 8-phase, ...
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Have a Plan to Vote, and Vote Column “A” Garwood!
Jen Blumenstock Mayor of Garwood 
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Election Day is approaching quickly, so it’s more important than ever to have a plan to vote. There are three ways to vote in this year’s General Election.At the Polls on Election Day (of course): Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th!Voters on the north side of Garwood (Districts 3 and 4, including...
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