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16 Prospect Closes Its Doors After 25 Year Run
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16 Prospect Closes Its Doors After 25 Year Run
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WESTFIELD — A beloved Westfield eatery announced last week that it would be closing its doors after a decades-long run as a downtown staple. “Happy New Year from 16 Prospect,” owners Tim and Christopher Boyle posted to social media, “Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control we shall be closed permanently. My spine refuses to return to work in 2026.” The two brothers, both Westfield n...
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16 Prospect Closes Its Doors After 25 Year Run
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16 Prospect Closes Its Doors After 25 Year Run
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WESTFIELD — A beloved Westfield eatery announced last week that it would be closing its doors after a decades-long run as a downtown staple. “Happy Ne...
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Cougar Matmen Overwhelm Highlanders in Opener, 60-18
Sports
DISPENZA PINS GUILLOTINE, JARED ACINAPURA WINS
Cougar Matmen Overwhelm Highlanders in Opener, 60-18
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Being well prepared in their season opener in Cranford on December 16 - the 81st anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge of World War II - against the ...
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No. 12 Blue Devil Girls Rock No. 8 Gill St. Bernard’s, 49-42
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No. 12 Blue Devil Girls Rock No. 8 Gill St. Bernard’s, 49-42
Thursday, December 25, 2025
The outcome of the New Jersey Basketball Coaches Association (NJBCA) Showcase game between the No. 12 Westfield High School girls and No. 8 ranked Gil...
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Nettingham Middle School – 1st Marking Period Honor Roll
Thursday, December 25, 2025
8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll ThayerAlbanese, JohannaAugust, Olivia Babeu, Hayley Beck, Vyom Bhosle, Ella Cennamo, Ryan Colford, Thomas Conti, Li...
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Toys for Hospitalized Children Holiday Toy Drive
Community
Toys for Hospitalized Children Holiday Toy Drive
Thursday, December 25, 2025
BROOKLYN, NY -- The LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park, Brooklyn is proud to announce a new partnership with Toys for Hospitalized Children, t...
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Westfield Swears In New Mayor, Council Members
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Westfield Swears In New Mayor, Council Members
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WESTFIELD — Westfield welcomed five new representatives Mayor Jeremy Berman and council members Drew Pecker, Jenn Gilman, Reshma Adwar and Vik Venkata...
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Gov. Elect Sherrill Swears in Cranford Commissioners
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Gov. Elect Sherrill Swears in Cranford Commissioners
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
CRANFORD — Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill visited Cranford Sunday to swear in Democrats Kathleen Miller Prunty and Dr. Terrance Curran to the Township ...
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Westfield Freshman Earns Spot In World Hockey Championships
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Westfield Freshman Earns Spot In World Hockey Championships
By SYDNEY HERSKOWITZ 
Thursday, December 25, 2025
WESTFIELD — Westfield High School freshman Chelsea Tsvirko will represent Australia in the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s Hockey World Championships, becoming ...
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East Brunswick Boys Survive Cougars’ Surge, Win 72-70 OT
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MADRINI PUMPS IN 29 POINTS, DIZDAR 13, N. AVENO 12
East Brunswick Boys Survive Cougars’ Surge, Win 72-70 OT
Prepared by DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
What initially appeared to be a runaway victory turned out to be anything but when the Cranford High School boys basketball team entertained the East ...
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Blue Devils Beat Bloomfield, Teaneck in Matmen Tri-Meet
Sports
DAN BERARDI, MAX BERARDI WON TITLES AT GOLES
Blue Devils Beat Bloomfield, Teaneck in Matmen Tri-Meet
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Holiday Tournaments have given way to regular-season matches in the New Year and the Westfield High School wresting team kicked things off by winning ...
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No. 12 Blue Devil Girls Rock No. 8 Gill St. Bernard’s, 49-42
Sports
No. 12 Blue Devil Girls Rock No. 8 Gill St. Bernard’s, 49-42
Thursday, December 25, 2025
The outcome of the New Jersey Basketball Coaches Association (NJBCA) Showcase game between the No. 12 Westfield High School girls and No. 8 ranked Gil...
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Frank E. Nolde
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Frank E. Nolde
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Frank E. Nolde, Beloved Westfield History Teacher, Dies at 87 Frank E. Nolde, well-known Westfield history teacher, died of heart failure peacefully a...
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Glenda Joan Albert
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Glenda Joan Albert
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Glenda Joan Albert Glenda Joan Albert, 91, passed away on December 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. Glenda was born October 31, 1934 to Irving Pines...
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Robert Charles Schultze
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Robert Charles Schultze Mr. Robert Charles Schultze, age 53, of LaGrange, Georgia, passed away on January 1, 2026. Mr. Schultze was born on May 5, 197...
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CASA Seeks New Volunteers
Thursday, January 8, 2026
AREA – Three-year-old Jacob is diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome and almost completely nonverbal. After his mother suddenly passed away, Jacob bou...
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Union County To Spotlight Lenape History
Thursday, January 8, 2026
COUNTY –The Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, is excited to announce its first event of...
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Westfield Service League Celebrates Impactful Year
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Service League continues to prove that community service can be as joyful as it is meaningful. While local grants each year ...
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Westfield Community Players Kick Off New Year With
Arts and Entertainment
Westfield Community Players Kick Off New Year With
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WESTFIELD - Westfield Community Players presents the powerful, character-driven contemporary drama, Time Stands Still, opening Saturday, January 10.Af...
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SPF Junior Accepted At Cooper Hewitt Design Hive
Arts and Entertainment
SPF Junior Accepted At Cooper Hewitt Design Hive
Thursday, December 25, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD – Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) is proud to announce that junior Lucas Lugo has been selected for the highly competi...
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NJFO Rings in the New Year With Broadway Through the Ages
Arts and Entertainment
NJFO Rings in the New Year With Broadway Through the Ages
Thursday, December 18, 2025
WESTFIELD — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra invites audiences to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with Broadway Through the Ages, a dazzling musica...
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Scotch Plains Council OKs Ordinances, NJIT Flood Study
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, December 25, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS – The Township Council last week approved four ordinances, including one updating its Building and Housing Ordinance and three others th...
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Commissioner Board Wishes Granados, Kowalski Well
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Commissioner Board Wishes Granados, Kowalski Well
By KATIE MOEN 
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners bid a fond farewell to two of its longestserving members last week during the organization’s f...
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Blue Devils Tip Linden, 56-24 In Wrestling Season Opener
Sports
BERARDI, SLUBERSKI, SEMLER, WOOD, SPERONZA PIN
Blue Devils Tip Linden, 56-24 In Wrestling Season Opener
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Vacancies in two weight classes initially placed the Westfield High School wrestling team at a disadvantage when it hosted the Linden Tigers the regul...
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Westfield Freshman Earns Spot In World Hockey Championships
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Westfield Freshman Earns Spot In World Hockey Championships
By SYDNEY HERSKOWITZ 
Thursday, December 25, 2025
WESTFIELD — Westfield High School freshman Chelsea Tsvirko will represent Australia in the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s Hockey World Championships, becoming ...
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Obituaries
Alexander F. Smeaton, Jr.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Alexander F. Smeaton, Jr., age 93, formerly of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born on January 10, 1932, in Spring Lake, New Jersey...
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