Throughout my tenure on the Westfield Town Council, I have considered myself fortunate to be serving alongside Councilwoman Linda Habgood. Anyone who knows Linda will tell you, she gets results. I have witnessed firsthand how Linda makes time, no matter how packed her schedule, to resolve constituen...

In just a few days, Westfield residents will have an opportunity to vote for an individual who aligns with their values to represent them on town council. For me, this means I’ll be voting for Amanda Como for town council representing Ward 1. It’s important that our town council represents the value...

Kate Rappa is a registered Democrat running for Cranford Town Council. The problem with Ms. Rappa is that her campaign finance documents filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission firmly establish her as an establishment swamp creature. Rappa took in more than $20,600 from Democra...

We enthusiastically endorse Councilman David Contract who has championed the Westfield Green Team and making Westfield more sustainable in his role as our town council liaison. In 2018 shortly after the election, Mayor Brindle asked Ward 3 Councilman David Contract to re-establish the Westfield Gree...

This year’s municipal election is the most important in the last several years. On the ballot is the direction that Westfield will travel for many years ahead. Will it be a community open, responsive, and at liberty to pursue the course we the residents set for ourselves or one that will be directed...

Art exhibits. Butterflies. Rainbow crosswalks. Murals. Holiday decor. A large spotlight shines on the way Councilwoman Dawn Mackey engenders town pride amongst our residents and fosters economic development for our local businesses. While these efforts take center stage, it is time to shine a light ...

The Brindle administration’s smart growth plan was full of promises. It promised to “strive to preserve the attributes of our hometown character.” It hasn’t. Westfield was once considered a safe place to live. Now we have to lock our cars or they may be stolen. Most recently, a home break-in turned ...

As a business owner in downtown Westfield, I would like to share my experience as a member of the community and weigh in on the support for re-electing Mayor Brindle. February 25, 2020 is a day I will never forget. Seven years after having opened Akai Lounge on 102 E. Broad Street as an extension of...

Prior to retiring two years ago, I worked as an educator in the New Brunswick School District, and worked with Clarissa Nolde for 10 years as a colleague and also during my tenure as head music teacher in the district. We often collaborated on aspects of the music program, particularly with respect ...

In my opinion, public servants are the sum of their experience and the inherent qualities they possess. With over 25 years working in local, state and county government across New Jersey, there is no doubt that Jeff Jotz has the necessary experience. But for those who don’t know Jeff, I can offer yo...