As longtime residents of Westfield, we are writing to express our support for Councilwoman Emily Root in Ward 1. Since Councilwoman Root was appointed last year, she has demonstrated a keen grasp of the issues that impact the community and has exercised good judgment in every voting instance. She me...

WESTFIELD — Oft-contested plans to retrofit the athletic fields behind Westfield’s Edison Intermediate School with synthetic turf could still be put to a public vote, town officials said Tuesday. Earlier this week, a group of concerned residents, many of whom have publicly spoken out against various...

AREA — As schools let out for the summer and the days get warmer, people are looking to cool off with a swim. However, local pools are facing lifeguard shortages as part of a larger national shortage, which may affect regular hours this summer. Over 309,000 parks and pools nationwide are facing life...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Planning Board met on Monday night to discuss the application submitted by Bronx Realty LLC for a two-story addition to create 10 residential units at 184 Elm Street, above the former Keller Williams office, next to the First Baptist Church. The site requires a variance for...

WESTFIELD — At the end of the day, when restaurants are closing, the app Too Good to Go offers a second life for leftover food that would otherwise go to waste. Two local restaurants, Manhattan Bagel in Westfield and Nick’s Pizza in Fanwood, have begun using the app to offer reduced-price surprise b...

AREA — Now that this week’s Memorial Day ceremonies and parades have been held, some local towns are gearing up for a busy summer of events, ranging from street fairs and live music to 5K races and high-school graduations. The Tour de Westfield bike event is set for this Sunday, June 11, at 10 a.m. ...

AREA — Now that this week’s Memorial Day ceremonies and parades have been held, some local towns are gearing up for a busy summer of events, ranging from street fairs and live music to 5K races and high-school graduations. The Tour de Westfield bike event is set for this Sunday, June 4, at 10 a.m. R...

FANWOOD — At the end of the day, when restaurants are closing, the app Too Good to Go offers a second life for leftover food that would otherwise go to waste. Two local restaurants, Manhattan Bagel in Westfield and Nick’s Pizza in Fanwood, have begun using the app to offer reduced-price surprise bag...

WESTFIELD — One of Westfield’s most oft-debated projects took a final step towards fruition on Tuesday when the town council voted to approve an $11.8-million bond ordinance that will be used to renovate the athletic fields behind Edison Intermediate School. The ordinance, Mayor Shelley Brindle said...