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Westfield Memorial Day Parade Honors Fallen Veterans
May 29, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ – Floats, veterans, boy scouts, marching band members and sunshine awed spectators along Broad Street Monday morni...
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An Emotional Town Council Meeting as Westfield Fire Department, High School Parking Lot and Traffic Safety Discussed
May 23, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - Discussions at the May 22 Westfield town council meeting were punctuated by tears, shouts, applause and insults as a n...
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In Wake of Barchester Way House Fire, Firefighters Express Deep Concern
May 23, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - As the Westfield town council considers firefighters' salaries and in the wake of a fire that destroyed the Barche...
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Westfield Symphony Orchestra's Tour of Notable Homes Set for June 2
May 21, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - Four Westfield homes, the home of Summit Mayor Ellen Dickson, and luncheon in the historic Beacon Hill Club in Summit ...
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Xocolatz in Westfield Celebrates Ten Wonderful Years
May 21, 2012What fun! Just this past Friday, Westfield was host to several North Jersey visitors who were interested in checking out some of our t...
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Westfield Blue Devils Start Playoffs Strong, Win Over West Orange
May 20, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - It is apparent where the Westfield and West Orange boys lacrosse programs are at this point right from the start. ...
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Former Westfield Students Address School Board About Firing of High School Teacher
May 16, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - The recent firing of Westfield teacher Kevin Johnson brought former students to Tuesday's Board of Education meeti...
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Beyond the Classroom: Westfield Students Advocate for Global Gender Equality and Human Rights
May 14, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - Two Westfield students recently joined decision-makers from around the world at a United Nations conference aimed at i...
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Comcast Takes Questions at Town Council Meeting and Westfield Will Once Again “Stamp Out Hunger”
May 9, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - At the May 8 Westfield town council meeting, the council held a hearing to discuss Comcast’s franchise agreement...
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Summit Girls' Lacrosse Team Wins Offensive Shootout Over Westfield 17-13 in UCT Semis; Oak Knoll Up Next in County Finals
May 8, 2012CLARK, NJ – The rain on Tuesday night at AL Johnson High School did not seem to affect the two high powered Union County teams a...
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Crowds Enjoy Beautiful Weather at Westfield's Spring Fling Street Fair
May 6, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - People of all ages filled the blocked-off streets of Downtown Westfield May 6 for the town’s Spring Fling street...
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Local Businesses Offer a Variety of Mothers' Day Gift Ideas
May 6, 2012Mother’s Day is coming! Wait, you what? You haven’t gotten her anything yet? OK, don’t panic. Fortunately th...
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When Medical Bills Create Crisis, Westfield’s Paul Jackson Fund Saves the Day
May 4, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - When Westfield native Paul Jackson died in 2009, he left behind a legacy of compassion. Paul knew firsthand how it...
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Boy Scout Hopes to Revitalize Little-Known Westfield Bird Sanctuary
May 2, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - At the May 1 Westfield council conference meeting, 16-year-old Boy Scout Rahul Nair presented the council with his pla...
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Downtown Westfield Corporation Receives 2012 National Trust Main Street Accreditation
April 28, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - Now everyone knows what Westfield residents have known all along: the city has a great downtown. Downtown Westfiel...
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Wayman Sworn in as Westfield Chief of Police at Town Council Meeting
April 25, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - At the April 24 Westfield town council meeting, Police Captain David Wayman officially became Chief Wayman when he was...
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Chatham Girls' Lacrosse Team Holds Off Westfield with Strong First Half in 14-8 Win
April 24, 2012CHATHAM, NJ – Kelsey Perselay and Kate Murphy scored two goals apiece for the Chatham Lady Cougars as part as a 7 goal first hal...
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Limani Seafood Grill of Westfield Named One of New Jersey's Favorite Seafood Restaurants
April 21, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - The doors to Limani Seafood Grill in Westfield opened in December 2008, and by the May 2012 issue of New Jer...
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Crowds of Customers Enjoy Westfield’s Girls' Night Out
April 20, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - On April 19, more than 70 local businesses taking part in Girls' Night Out in Westfield offered freebies, discount...
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Westfield Boys' Lacrosse Team Shocks Chatham in Hard-Fought 9-8 Victory
April 19, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ – When it comes to boys' lacrosse in New Jersey, you can throw all the rankings and expectations out of the wi...
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Sole Fine Italian Shoes Celebrating 10 Years in Westfield
April 18, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - Fashion photographers feature Sole Fine Italian Shoes in their photo shoots. Folks covering the Oscars wore shoes purc...
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Westfield Will Celebrate Earth Day with Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages
April 16, 2012In honor of Earth Day, Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Westfield’s town council, the town’s Green Team and The Friends of Mindowaski...
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Westfield Hosts 'Wheels and Wishes' Car Show and Auction to Benefit Make-A-Wish, Children's Specialized Hospital
April 14, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - It was a night of wheels and wishes and delicious dishes as iBid Auctions, LLC and the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of ...
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Wayman Named New Police Chief in Westfield
April 11, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - As of today, there is a new police Chief in Westfield. After a 20-minute executive session during the Town Council mee...
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'Liam's Room' at Overlook Medical Center Offers Warmth and Comfort to Seriously Ill Children, Their Families
April 10, 2012SUMMIT, NJ – Lisa McNamara still can’t talk much about Liam without choking up. But there’s one special room at Over...