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Westfield Blue Devils Win Against Scotch Plains Raiders 15-7
May 20, 2013SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Despite jumping out to an early lead thanks to first inning home runs from junior captain Chris Zazzali and sophom...
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Bicyclist Injured in Westfield Accident on South Avenue
May 20, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ -- A bicyclist was injured May 20 after he was struck and trapped under a trailer in an accident that occurred at the in...
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Westfield Schools to Offer STEM Summer Camp
May 20, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Public Schools announced today that a week-long summer workshop is available for students in grades th...
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Westfield’s Seraphim Wellness Hosts Grand Opening Weekend
May 19, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — Seraphim Wellness held its grand opening in Westfield with complimentary services, door prizes and refreshments ...
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Westfield Boys Lacrosse Shuts Out North Brunswick in NJSIAA Tournament
May 18, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield boys lacrosse team handily defeated North Brunswick, 25-0, on Saturday to advance to the second ro...
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Westfield's Girls Lacrosse Dominates Old Bridge in State Tournament
May 17, 2013Westfield, NJ — Westfield’s girls lacrosse team defeated the Old Bridge’s Knights, 20-6, in the NJSIAA first round o...
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Westfield Sandy Relief Fund Helps Local Families in Need
May 17, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield United Fund’s Westfield Sandy Relief Fund has raised $18,000 since the organization partnere...
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Westfield High School Students Shine as Paper Mill’s “Rising Star” Nominees
May 16, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School students involved in the school’s spring production of “Bat Boy—The Musi...
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Westfield Mom Raises Pediatric Stroke Awareness for the Month of May
May 15, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield mom Julie Steinberg may never know why her five-year-old son, Eliot, suffered a stroke in utero, which...
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One Firefighter Injured in Westfield House Fire
May 15, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ -- One firefighter was injured by a fire that quickly traveled through the second and third floors of a home on Hanford ...
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Westfield Memorial Library Adds "Freading" E-Book Service
May 15, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ--The Westfield Memorial Library announced today that a new e-book service called Freading will increase the size a...
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Summit Boys Lacrosse Wins UCT Final Over Westfield
May 15, 2013CLARK, NJ - The Summit boys’ varsity lacrosse are champions again. On Tuesday at Arthur Johnson High School, the Hilltoppers def...
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For Westfield’s Ron Bansky & Associates, Insurance is All About People
May 14, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ —Ron Bansky & Associates Allstate Agency is about more than the broad range of products for insurance protecti...
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Westfield’s May 19 5K and Fun Run will Benefit Drug- and Alcohol-Free Teen Programs
May 13, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ—Get ready for this weekend's 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit drug- and alcohol-free teen programs, s...
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Westfield Baseball Falls to Cranford in UCT Final
May 12, 2013UNION, NJ - What started as a close Union County Baseball Tournament final between Cranford and Westfield, turned into an 8-0 Cougar w...
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Westfield Symphony’s Notable Homes Tour “A Smashing Success”
May 11, 2013PLAINFIELD, NJ – Five outstanding area homes opened their doors to the public May 11 for a fundraiser held by the Friends ...
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No Jail for Drivers from Westfield’s 2012 Fatal Accident at North and Tuttle
May 10, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — Two men charged with driving while intoxicated in Westfield’s fatal 2012 accident at North Avenue and Tutt...
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Westfield-Area Athletes Push it to the Limit with Central Jersey Tri Club
May 10, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — A 24-mile swim, a 120-mile bike ride or 26.2-mile run may all seem like ventures one endures in life-or-death si...
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Westfield Boys Lacrosse Overpowers New Providence in County Tourney
May 10, 2013CLARK, NJ - Backed by a 7-0 run over the final 14 minutes of the first half, the Westfield boys lacrosse team defeated New ...
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Westfield Teacher Jacqueline Riley Awarded Rotary Club’s Philhower Fellowship
May 9, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — Jacqueline Riley, A first grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Westfield, was awarded the Westfield R...
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Join Westfield United Fund for Mini Golf Madness May 11
May 8, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — This Saturday, May 11, The Westfield United Fund will sponsor “Mini Golf Madness,” a family-friendly...
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Westfield High School Swim Teams Honored at Town Council Meeting (Video)
May 8, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — Members of the Westfield High School Blue Devils Boys and Girls Swim Teams and their coach were honored at the W...
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Westfield and Cranford Residents Object to Affordable Housing Ordinances at Town Council Meeting
May 8, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ — Hearings were held at the Westfield Town Council meeting May 7 for five of the six ordinances needed to pass in ...
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Westfield Board of Education Appoints New Vice Principal at WHS as Nelson Leaves to Serve in Afghanistan
May 7, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ -- On May 7, the board of education announced that the following five staff members Westfield’s schools will be re...
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Westfield Buddy Ball Gives Kids With Special Needs Something to Celebrate
May 7, 2013WESTFIELD, NJ -- Put me in coach! Westfield Buddy Ball, a program based on one established by Babe Ruth Baseball for children with spe...