As I embark on my journey as a newly elected councilman, I am deeply aware of the trust and responsibility that has been placed in my hands by the people of this vibrant community.To the voters of Garwood, my heartfelt gratitude knows no bounds. Your trust and belief in our vision have brought me he...

I see where the Scotch Plains Board of Education has decided they need to fund more space for their growing enrollment.Does that surprise anyone? With all the building going on in town its understandable. But where were our elected officials when the plans for hundreds of apartments were approved? D...

We are writing to express our sincere gratitude to all our Garwood neighbors that supported us throughout our campaign for Borough Council. Although we may not have achieved the outcome we hoped for, the strength of unity many in our community showed us was evident in every step of the journey.We ar...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramEducational Evolution:The Benefits of AI in SchoolTechnology is an ever-changing thing in this society. While it may be difficult to keep up with, there are many effective tools that are offered by the internet to help propel not only ...

I write in response to my friend and very knowledgeable architect Robert McNamara’s letter captioned, “What the 2023 Westfield Election Tells Us.” I do agree with his assertion that “process matters.”The process regarding OneWestfield Place is that it is already the law of our municipality, passed b...

A heartfelt thank you to the people of Garwood who supported me, and my teammates Karina Boto and Sean Keagan Foley, for election to the council this year. I know Karina and Sean will serve all of Garwood with the same enthusiasm and care that I have endeavored for over the past three years. It is a...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramHow to Find the Best Tree to ‘Rock Around’ This Holiday SeasonWhether you’re looking for fir, spruce, pine or plastic, finding the best Christmas tree is a key component to kick off the holiday season. Before you even set foot out the ...

Last week, after more than three years of expense, silence and unanswered questions from local leadership and state-level officials alike, the Attorney General’s (AG) Office released the findings of its internal affairs investigation into the inner workings of the Clark Police Department. The AG’s 4...

We are so thankful for you! Thanks to your generosity, hundreds of families served by St. Joseph Social Service Center had what they needed for Thanksgiving. Your kindness and compassion made that possible. You alleviate the daily burdens faced by so many of our neighbors with your on-going support....

It was good to hear that Carl Burger has been recognized by the Westfield Board of Education and that his work will be included within the district’s art curriculum and programs. Carl was a recognized artist whose work has been collected, acquired and exhibited internationally and first taught at WH...