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Westfield Board of Ed. Swears in New Members
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Westfield Board of Ed. Swears in New Members
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
WESTFIELD — Three members of the Westfield Board of Education were sworn in Tuesday at the board’s annual re-organization meeting. Incumbent Kent Diamond was joined by Patrick Duffy and Anthony Tessitore, whose terms will last until 2029. The three candidates ran uncontested in the April election. Board member Julie Steinberg was absent from the meeting.Board President Rob Benacchio and Vice Presi...
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Garwood Debates Aging Fire Fleet, Intros Salary Increases
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
GARWOOD — Members of the Garwood Borough Council debated last Thursday over just how urgent the need is to replace their aging Fire Department vehicle...
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Community
Local Students Receive Degrees From Georgia Tech
Thursday, April 30, 2026
ATLANTA, GA-- Garrett Halstein of Westfield, has earned a Master of Science in Computer Science and Alexa Fazio of Fanwood, has earned a Bachelor of S...
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Westfield Council Reveals Tamaques Concept Plan
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
WESTFIELD — Though it may still be several years before Westfield’s plans for Tamaques Park come to fruition, residents will now have the chance to ta...
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W+H Choir Performs at Somerset Patriots Game
Community
W+H Choir Performs at Somerset Patriots Game
Thursday, April 30, 2026
EDISON -- Members of the Upper School Concert Choir at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison performed God Bless America at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridg...
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Community, News
WPI Student Jacob Trotta Completes Research Project
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WORCESTER, MA -- Jacob Trotta, from Cranford, New Jersey, a member of the class of 2027, majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic I...
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A Sitcom Come to Life: The Nerd Transforms WCP into a Live Studio Set
Arts and Entertainment, News
A Sitcom Come to Life: The Nerd Transforms WCP into a Live Studio Set
ByDEVONGOHDE 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
WESTFIELD- Closing out their 2025-2026 season with a bang, the Westfield Community Players (WCP) presented Larry Shue’s The Nerd. Directed by Christop...
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Saks Global Awarded $500 Million In Relief Funds
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Saks Global Awarded $500 Million In Relief Funds
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WESTFIELD — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas last week signed off on $500 million worth of exit financing that Saks Gl...
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Early Morning Fire Destroys Westfield Home
Main, News
Early Morning Fire Destroys Westfield Home
ByKATIEMOEN 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WESTFIELD — A Kirkview Circle home has been deemed uninhabitable following an early morning fire that destroyed the two-and-a-half story residence on ...
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Raiders Fall to Roxbury, Split Oratory, Shut Out BrH2O Panthers, 10-0, 5 Inn.
Sports
Raiders Fall to Roxbury, Split Oratory, Shut Out BrH2O Panthers, 10-0, 5 Inn.
Prepared by DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A rough start of this past week for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood baseball team began with losses to the visiting Roxbury Gaels (6-5) on April 27 and the ...
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No. 6 Raider Boys Bombard Warren Hills Blue Streaks, 16-2
Sports
KOEPFER COLLECTS 6 GOALS; HOMER 3 GOALS, ASST
No. 6 Raider Boys Bombard Warren Hills Blue Streaks, 16-2
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Winning the Waterman Division was not much in question when the No. 6 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys lacrosse team entertained the Warren Hill...
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Cougars Defeat St. Mary (Ruth), 8-5; Edge Summit Hilltoppers, 2-1, & 15-6
Sports
Cougars Defeat St. Mary (Ruth), 8-5; Edge Summit Hilltoppers, 2-1, & 15-6
Prepared by DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Cranford baseball Cougars preferred to score in pairs when they hosted the St. Mary (Rutherford) Gaels at Memorial Field in Cranford onApril 27. T...
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Arthur Morgan
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Arthur Morgan
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Arthur Morgan Art Morgan, 95, passed away on April 29, 2026, peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Art was born in Yonkers, NY, on Decem...
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Gladys L. Arpino
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Gladys L. Arpino
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Gladys L. Arpino (1939-2026) Gladys L. Arpino, 86, passed away peacefully in hospice care on April 12, 2026, at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Berkeley Hei...
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Thelma “Mickey” Matthews Asakawa
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Thelma “Mickey” Matthews Asakawa
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Mickey Asakawa Thelma “Mickey” Matthews Asakawa was born on February 20, 1940, in Somerville, New Jersey, to Lester Charles Matthews and Alice Mae Coc...
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Rotary Invites Community to Paint the Town Green
Thursday, May 7, 2026
FANWOOD-SCOTCHPLAINS- During National Mental Health Awareness Month(NMHAM) this May, the Fanwood–Scotch Plains Rotary invites local businesses and res...
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FCC Seeks Candidates for Human Rights Award
Community
FCC Seeks Candidates for Human Rights Award
Thursday, May 7, 2026
WESTFIELD -- First Congregational Church of Westfield’sBoard of Ministries presents the annual Marc Wesley Hardy Human RightsAward to young adults bet...
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CMC and CWC Fund WHS DECA Team
Community
CMC and CWC Fund WHS DECA Team
Thursday, May 7, 2026
WESTFIELD – The Westfield College Men’s Club (CMC) and the Westfield College Women’s Club (CWC) are pleased to announce that they jointly funded Westf...
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Honoring Les Trent: A Legendary Career Defined by Storytelling, Integrity and Community
Arts and Entertainment, Opinions
Honoring Les Trent: A Legendary Career Defined by Storytelling, Integrity and Community
By LOGAN HARGREAVES 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
In the world of broadcast news, 31 years isn’t just longevity—it’s almost unheard of.Les Trent has done exactly that. He has become a familiar and tru...
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Arts and Entertainment
Choral Art Society of NJ Presents ‘The Mestre’
ByDEVONGOHDE 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
WESTFIELD--OnSundayevening, The Chorale Arts Society of New Jersey returned to The Presbyterian Church in Westfield to present The Mestre—a celebratio...
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Arts and Entertainment
Family, Tradition and Change: Take Center Stage in
ByDEVONGOHDE 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
CRANFORD — For their final show of the 2025-2026 season, the Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) premiered Fiddler on the Roof last weekend, directed by Emma...
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Saks Global Awarded $500 Million In Relief Funds
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Saks Global Awarded $500 Million In Relief Funds
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WESTFIELD — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas last week signed off on $500 million worth of exit financing that Saks Gl...
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Early Morning Fire Destroys Westfield Home
Main, News
Early Morning Fire Destroys Westfield Home
ByKATIEMOEN 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WESTFIELD — A Kirkview Circle home has been deemed uninhabitable following an early morning fire that destroyed the two-and-a-half story residence on ...
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Westfield Board of Ed. Swears in New Members
Main, News
Westfield Board of Ed. Swears in New Members
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, May 7, 2026
WESTFIELD — Three members of the Westfield Board of Education were sworn in Tuesday at the board’s annual re-organization meeting. Incumbent Kent Diam...
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School – 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School - 3rd Marking Period Grade 12 High Honor Roll Alexander Abrams, Julie Abrams, Ava Accardi, Aarav Akarte, Paul Allen,...
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Community
Centenary Univ. Students Awarded Research Scholarships
Thursday, April 30, 2026
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ -- Seven Centenary University students have been awarded scholarships to support research excellence through Schering-Plough and the ...
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