I just re-read my 2017 letter of support for then candidate Dawn Mackey, where I said that Dawn’s work experience, vibrant personality and workaholic traits would serve Westfield beautifully. Well, that turned out to be quite an understatement for our now Councilwoman Dawn Mackey! I have never seen ...

I met Dawn Mackey when I moved to Westfield four years ago and can honestly say I’ve never met a councilperson that works so hard for her town. There are a lot of accomplishments you can read about out there on social media about the things she is doing, but I think it’s the things you don’t hear ab...

I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse JoAnn Neylan for mayor of Westfield. JoAnn has conducted a positive, issues oriented, unifying campaign these last few months. She has the experience needed to hit the ground running on her first day in office. JoAnn has served as an elected member of our town ...

Throughout my tenure on the Westfield Town Council, I have considered myself fortunate to be serving alongside Councilwoman Linda Habgood. Anyone who knows Linda will tell you, she gets results. I have witnessed firsthand how Linda makes time, no matter how packed her schedule, to resolve constituen...

In just a few days, Westfield residents will have an opportunity to vote for an individual who aligns with their values to represent them on town council. For me, this means I’ll be voting for Amanda Como for town council representing Ward 1. It’s important that our town council represents the value...

Kate Rappa is a registered Democrat running for Cranford Town Council. The problem with Ms. Rappa is that her campaign finance documents filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission firmly establish her as an establishment swamp creature. Rappa took in more than $20,600 from Democra...

We enthusiastically endorse Councilman David Contract who has championed the Westfield Green Team and making Westfield more sustainable in his role as our town council liaison. In 2018 shortly after the election, Mayor Brindle asked Ward 3 Councilman David Contract to re-establish the Westfield Gree...

This year’s municipal election is the most important in the last several years. On the ballot is the direction that Westfield will travel for many years ahead. Will it be a community open, responsive, and at liberty to pursue the course we the residents set for ourselves or one that will be directed...

Art exhibits. Butterflies. Rainbow crosswalks. Murals. Holiday decor. A large spotlight shines on the way Councilwoman Dawn Mackey engenders town pride amongst our residents and fosters economic development for our local businesses. While these efforts take center stage, it is time to shine a light ...

The Brindle administration’s smart growth plan was full of promises. It promised to “strive to preserve the attributes of our hometown character.” It hasn’t. Westfield was once considered a safe place to live. Now we have to lock our cars or they may be stolen. Most recently, a home break-in turned ...