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Why I’m Supporting Vik Venkataraman for Town Council
Thursday, April 10, 2025
I first met Vik when we were both doing our first Washington School Show in 2022. We were astronauts exploring outer space to find Dr. Perry, the principal, who had, of course, been captured by aliens. As a new resident of Westfield, I didn’t really know many people in the area, but Vik made sure th...
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I am Supporting Jeremy Berman For Mayor of Westfield
Thursday, April 10, 2025
I’m proud to write this letter in full support of Jeremy Berman, for Mayor of Westfield. Jeremy and I grew up together— best friends for as long as I can remember. We were constantly competing in sports whether in little league or on the school playground and always pushing each other to be better. ...
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It’s Time for a Change at the Ballot Box in Scotch Plains
Letters to the Editor, Paid Political
It’s Time for a Change at the Ballot Box in Scotch Plains
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The administration under Mayor Josh Losardo and Councilwoman Ellen Zimmerman has faced significant backlash for being out of touch with the community’s needs and priorities. One glaring example is the decision to implement a paid ambulance service without securing a shared revenue agreement from nei...
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Bramnick Announcement Revives The Spirit of Lincoln
Thursday, February 1, 2024
On Saturday January 27 my friend Senator Jon Bramnick, a Westfield resident, launched his campaign for governor in New Brunswick with a powerful speech reiterating traditional Republican Party values; values which strongly align with moderate Republicans, countless New Jersey Independents and cross-...
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Paid Political
Do Your Homework, Westfield
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Its election time Westfield! Signs are up and residents are tuned in as we head to election day on November 7. My one word of advice to all Westfield residents….DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Please give serious consideration to not voting strictly down the party line and consider each race and each respective c...
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Vargas-Garrison Stands up For Ward 2
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Vargas-Garrison Stands up For Ward 2
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Over the past six months, I’ve had the opportunity to knock on doors and speak with my neighbors about their concerns and ideas ranging from paving to public safety to traffic and congestion concerns to keeping our small-town charm. One thing that was made clear to me by my neighbors, is that it’s f...
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Why I’m Endorsing Scott Katz For Re-election in Ward 4
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Why I’m Endorsing Scott Katz For Re-election in Ward 4
Thursday, November 2, 2023
I first met Councilman Scott Katz across the table at a dinner party in 2018. It was a large group having a robust discussion about the nation and the world, and Scott was lamenting that there needed to be more quality people in government. I told him if he wanted good people in government, he had t...
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Don’t Look Away
Thursday, November 2, 2023
As we gear up for election day in an off-year election, it is important to know each candidates voting record. Every year I do my research and every year I become increasingly concerned about our State Legislature, yes here in New Jersey.Across the country, we continue to see states dismantle women’...
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Councilman Dardia Endorses Erika Vargas-Garrison
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Councilman Dardia Endorses Erika Vargas-Garrison
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Before Erika launched her campaign, she approached me to discuss the commitment involved in running for town council. I didn’t sugar coat it. Each councilperson invests countless hours in working for our town. We discussed the issues that are important to our neighbors, and we reviewed the process o...
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Mayor Brindle Supports Ward 1’s Root for Reelection
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Mayor Brindle Supports Ward 1’s Root for Reelection
Thursday, November 2, 2023
If you’re a Ward 1 resident, you’ve likely had the pleasure of meeting Councilwoman Emily Root on your doorstep, at least once if not twice, or maybe you’ve seen her downtown or jogging through town. After handily winning a special Town Council election for a one-year term last year, she’s now runni...
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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
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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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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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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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