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Westfield Approves Amended Redevelopment Agreement
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Westfield Approves Amended Redevelopment Agreement
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Town Council tackled a heavy agenda Tuesday night that resulted in an amended agreement for the Prospect and Ferris redevelopment plan, the designation of a new local historic landmark and the passage of several ordinances that will bring the town closer to compliance with the state’s most recent round of affordable housing mandates.Amended plans for the Vantage (formerly...
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Blue Devils Down JPS Hawks In Section Girls Hoops, 67-26
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LOGAN DBL-DBL, 7 BLOCKS; LANE 21 PTS, FOWLER 5 3’S
Blue Devils Down JPS Hawks In Section Girls Hoops, 67-26
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
As the second seed, the Westfield High School basketball Blue Devil girls were aware of their skill advantage over the 15th-seeded JP Stevens Hawks in...
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Courts Reject Mountainside Affordable Housing Plan
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
MOUNTAINSIDE — A New Jersey Superior Court Judge has ruled that the Borough of Mountainside will need to increase the density of its affordable housin...
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The Westfield Foundation Awards $96,000+ in Q1 Grants to 7 Nonprofits
Thursday, March 5, 2026
WESTFIELD -- February 2026 Building on the momentum of its milestone 50th anniversary year—during which the Foundation invested more than $1.7 million...
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Westfield Approves Amended Redevelopment Agreement
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Westfield Approves Amended Redevelopment Agreement
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Town Council tackled a heavy agenda Tuesday night that resulted in an amended agreement for the Prospect and Ferris redevelo...
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Cougars Oust North Plainfield In Section Boys Hoops, 64-52
Sports
DIZDAR DOUBLE-D (13 PTS, 10 BOARDS); MADRINI 23 PTS
Cougars Oust North Plainfield In Section Boys Hoops, 64-52
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Prepared by DAVID B. CORBINLoud shrieks from some opposing fans during free throw attempts did not seem to phase the seventh-seeded Cranford High Scho...
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SP Homeowners to Face Average Tax Increase of $265
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SP Homeowners to Face Average Tax Increase of $265
By FRED ROSSI 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS — The municipal government is facing about $3.1 million in new expenses that the Township Council says are out of its control. This year...
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Fanwood Council Passes New Affordable Housing Ordinances
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Fanwood Council Passes New Affordable Housing Ordinances
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
FANWOOD — The Borough Council on Monday passed Resolutions and Ordinances that will help Fanwood meet its affordable housing obligations over the next...
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Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
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Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
AREA – Union County residents are still working to shovel out from under almost two feet of snow courtesy of what meteorologists are calling one of th...
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SPF Raider B-Ball Boys Battled To Finish With a 13-14 Record
Sports
HUNTER, WINTERS, FUENTES LED PTS; YOUNG STEALS
SPF Raider B-Ball Boys Battled To Finish With a 13-14 Record
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Competing in Union County, particularly against Watchung Division teams that always seem to have four or five teams ranked in the Top-20, has been a d...
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Blue Devil Girls Jar Farmers In Sectional Basketball, 51-30
Sports
Blue Devils Swat Bayonne Bees for Crown
Blue Devil Girls Jar Farmers In Sectional Basketball, 51-30
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
LANE 20 PT, 10 RB; LOGAN 17 PT, 10 RB FOR DOUBLE D’sExpecting to nearly duplicate the results of their last encounter, the second-seeded Westfield Hig...
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Chatham Holds Back Cougars In Girls Section Basketball
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Chatham Holds Back Cougars In Girls Section Basketball
COSTELLO NETS 9 PTS; TOY 6 PTS, 7 RBS; COON 9 RBS
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Prepared by DAVID B. CORBINDefense at its best made it very difficult for either team to light up the scoreboard in a North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3...
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Pat Bonardi
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Pat Bonardi
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Pat Bonardi, Longtime Westfield Resident Patricia “Pat” Bonardi died peacefully on Sunday, February 22, at her home in Leesburg, VA, following a long ...
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Frank Heidl Slocum, Jr.
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Frank Heidl Slocum, Jr.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Frank Heidl Slocum, Jr. Frank Heidl Slocum, Jr., proud father and grandfather, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2026, at the ...
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Herbert K. Francis, Jr.
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Herbert K. Francis, Jr.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Herbert K. Francis, Jr., Longtime Westfield Resident It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Herbert K. Francis, Jr, peacefully on Thu...
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CBI to Hold Passover Community Seder
Thursday, March 12, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS – Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Scotch Plains will hold a Community Seder on the second night of Passover on Thursday, April 2, at 6...
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CMC of Westfield’s Annual Boxing Night Raises $63,500
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WESTFIELD --The College Men’s ClubofWestfield(CMC)hostedits23rd annual “Friday Night at the Fights” fundraiser to benefit the CMC Scholarship Fund. On...
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Volunteer Opportunities at Westfield Memorial Library
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WESTFIELD -- On Sunday, March 15, the Westfield Memorial Library will hold in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfiel...
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WCP Delivers Powerful Staging Of The Diary of Anne Frank
Arts and Entertainment
WCP Delivers Powerful Staging Of The Diary of Anne Frank
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WESTFIELD- The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most profound first-person accounts of history, having sold over 30 million copies and translated int...
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Steeple Concerts to Host Top Chamber Trio March 15
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Steeple Concerts to Host Top Chamber Trio March 15
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WESTFIELD – Do you have tax season blues? Ides of March anxiety? Steeple Concerts at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, once again, is here wit...
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The Biggest Storylines to Watch at the Academy Awards
Arts and Entertainment
The Biggest Storylines to Watch at the Academy Awards
By NATE LECHNER 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
On Sunday, Hollywood’s biggest stars will gather at the Dolby Theater for the 98th Academy Awards. Amid a lot of turmoil in the entertainment industry...
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Fanwood Council Passes New Affordable Housing Ordinances
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Fanwood Council Passes New Affordable Housing Ordinances
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
FANWOOD — The Borough Council on Monday passed Resolutions and Ordinances that will help Fanwood meet its affordable housing obligations over the next...
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Lifelong Westfield Senior Spotlight: Alice Dillon
Community
Lifelong Westfield Senior Spotlight: Alice Dillon
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Alice Dillon has called Westfield home since 1962, when she moved here from Buffalo with her husband, Bob. They settled into their home on Lenox Avenu...
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County Awards $500K Settlement To Prosecutor’s Office Employee
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County Awards $500K Settlement To Prosecutor’s Office Employee
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
COUNTY — A former Deputy Director of the Union County Prosecutor’s Office (UCPO) who says that she was unfairly demoted after refusing to comply with ...
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Rahway Matmen Nip Cougars For District 16 Wrestling Title
Sports
DALY, CONNORS, ACINAPURA’S, SCHOLZ, BOYLE WIN
Rahway Matmen Nip Cougars For District 16 Wrestling Title
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Two Union County rivals battled for the team title at the District 16 Championships held at Cranford High School on February 28 but in the end the tit...
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Community
Imagine Named Official Charity Partner for TCS NYC Marathon
Thursday, March 5, 2026
MOUNTAINSIDE — Imagine is proud to announce its selection as an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on Sunda...
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