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🌱 Patch AM: 2 Westfield Students Win National Merit Corporate Scholarships

You won’t want to miss Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale on the Westfield Patch calendar

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Good morning Westfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Two Westfield scholars earn coveted National Merit corporate awards
  • What Westfield police say about this week’s car theft and scams
  • Thinking about policing? See how to apply in Westfield now.

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!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain; cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Damp in the morning, temps: high: 55, low: 43.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just got a 10% rent increase on my senior/over55 apartment in Clark.
    Such a huge jump! Wasn’t expecting that but I guess there is nothing preventing the management from doing it :-( anyone else in the same boat? (Nextdoor Summit)
  • STXZ posted a job opening for Private Lacrosse Coach in Westfield. Apply here.
  • Nuts.com posted a job opening for Sanitation Associate in Cranford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.

Ok Westfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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