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Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 2 Westfield Students Win National Merit Corporate Scholarships (patch.com) — Two Westfield students have earned prestigious 2026 National Merit corporate-sponsored scholarships, bringing national recognition to local academic achievement. Jonah H. Park and Kate Robimon were selected based on rigorous criteria including grades, test scores, leadership, and community contributions, and will receive corporate-funded support for their college studies.
2. Car Stolen With Keys Inside, Another Unlocked Car Burglarized In Westfield (patch.com) — Recent Westfield police reports detail a car stolen from a driveway with keys left inside, an unlocked vehicle entered overnight, and several fraud and identity theft cases across town. Residents on streets like Radley Road, Clark Street, Roger Avenue, Boynton Court, and Oak Avenue were affected, underscoring the importance of locking cars and monitoring accounts.
3. Westfield Police Recruiting Certified Candidates For Officer Openings (patch.com) — Westfield Police Department is actively recruiting PTC-certified candidates for full-time officer positions, offering starting salaries up to $65,000 and a 4-on, 4-off schedule. Applicants must meet age, certification, education, and background requirements, and can apply directly through the department’s online portal.
4. Westfield Town Council Approves $60 Million Municipal Budget (tapinto.net) — Westfield’s town council has approved a nearly $60 million municipal budget that will raise the average homeowner’s municipal taxes by about $80 this year. Officials say the plan balances services with fiscal pressures, and also green-lights funding for the Downtown Westfield Corporation’s Special Improvement District to continue supporting local businesses and community life.
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