This Tuesday voters will head to the polls to elect a new governor, fill seats local on governing bodies in Westfield, Garwood, Cranford and Clark, and choose representation to the State Assembly and Boards of Education in Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Clark and Cranford. Candidate statements, biographica...

This is in rebuttal to Mayor Curran and Commissioner Prunty’s letter to the editor titled “Cranford should Focus on One Pool” The pools suffered their biggest decline in 2020 with COVID. To date, taxpayers dollars have not been used to support the pools. The gap has been funded by a federal grant re...

Dear Neighbors and Friends, Thank you to those who have already voted and support my campaign. It means a great deal to me and, if elected, I will do everything in my power to best represent you. To those who are still undecided, let me leave you with one final personal letter.When I was first asked...

Dear Ward 1 Neighbors, I’m Reshma Adwar, and I’m running for Town Council to be your representative.Living in Westfield was a longheld dream since I was a teenager. When my husband and I moved here with our two children, that dream came to life - not just because of the vibrant downtown and great sc...

Throughout this campaign, I’ve had the privilege of hearing directly from the people who know Westfield best — you. On doorsteps, in living rooms, on the fields, in coffee shops, and in our local businesses, you’ve shared your hopes, your ideas, and your determination to keep Westfield the extraordi...

Over the past several months, I’ve knocked on hundreds of doors, made countless phone calls, and attended events to meet Ward 3 neighbors. I’ve listened and learned about what matters most to you, and I’m ready to turn those conversations into action on the Town Council.My roots in community service...

I am running for Mayor to preserve what makes our town special, not to change it into something unrecognizable.I want to be clear about my position on overdevelopment: any development in Westfield must always be managed carefully, because our smalltown character, history, and quality of life are on ...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramThe lyric “I’m sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? ‘Cause she’s dead!” has been stuck in my head ever since Taylor Swift released “The Life of a Showgirl.” The truth is, I’m disappointed. And by disappointed, ...

In Union County, we have seen firsthand how every single vote truly matters. Close elections aren’t just stories in the news—they happen right here at home. In some cases, a handful of votes can decide who represents your neighborhood, how your tax dollars are spent, and what services are prioritize...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramIt has been hard to miss the recent deaths of young teenagers on e-bikes that have been covered incessantly on social media, by news outlets and in conversations amongst friends. However, as horrific and devastating as these accidents ...