I’ve lived in Westfield for 55 years, and over that time, I’ve been represented by literally dozens of Westfield councilpersons. But I’ve never known one as hard working, as well intentioned, and as competent a councilman as Mike Dardia. Mike is the kind of councilman I like – he doesn’t make a lot ...

When I think back over the past year, I like everyone else, think of the things we lost. The easy interactions with friends, bumping into people out and about around town, seeing family and friends consistently and inside! Thinking only locally, last spring it was hard to imagine missing so many eve...

WESTFIELD — With the General Election only weeks away on November 2, the eight candidates vying for the Westfield Town Council gathered inside the council chambers on Wednesday evening to make their case to voters in a forum sponsored by The Westfield Leader and moderated by Publisher Lauren S. Barr...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The candidates in next month’s special election for township council squared off on Monday night as they sparred over aspects of downtown redevelopment, township finances, recreation programs, senior programs, infrastructure and the way cannabis sales were approved. Democrat Matthew ...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education (BOE) voted at its September 29 meeting to rename Park Middle School after a longtime Scotch Plains resident and Tuskegee Airman. The newly-designated Malcolm E. Nettingham Middle School will be officially dedicated on Thursday, November 1...

I completely agree with former Republican Councilman Rich McCormack’s letter last week about what we’re unfortunately seeing from the Garwood Republican candidates running for council. The local Republican Party continues to be hypocritical of what they stand for and share flawed, misleading and out...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Education (BOE) opted during its Tuesday meeting to limit the use of the book “Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race” in the classroom, following the recommendation by a district review committee. The acceptance of the recommendation passed with an 8-to-0 vote....

WESTFIELD — The crisp autumn air nipped at our noses on Saturday evening, but no one seemed to mind because the splendid music of the New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) filled the air and warmed hearts. Special guest artist Ana Vidovic, one of the top ten classical guitarists in the world, added a...

Amanda Como is running for Ward 1 councilperson and I couldn’t think of a better candidate. I have known Amanda for the past 11 years, first meeting when our kids were in the YMCA pre-school program and maintaining a friendship through the years. When I learned of her candidacy, I thought about her ...

Dawn Mackey, Westfield Ward 4 Councilwoman, has had a great impact on me and on our Westfield community. Dawn is one of the most compassionate people I know. She has a keen ability to observe and identify the needs of those around her. She then utilizes her wonderful creativity and drive to make vis...