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1. Big Changes Still Being Considered For Tamaques Park In Westfield (patch.com) — Westfield residents are being asked to weigh in on a sweeping redesign of Tamaques Park that could add new walking trails, pickleball courts, a community garden, and a multi-purpose community center. Town officials, including Mayor Jeremy Berman, say feedback submitted by June 15 will shape how one of Westfield’s busiest recreational spaces evolves to match residents’ priorities for walkability and community programming.
2. Applications Due Soon: Don't Miss Westfield Youth Police Academy This Summer (patch.com) — Westfield families have just until June 5 to apply for the Westfield Police Department’s 2026 Youth Academy, a week-long, hands-on look at law enforcement running July 13–17. Local students will experience drills, fitness training, law lessons, first aid, and demonstrations from regional public safety agencies while getting to know Westfield officers. Apply through the department’s Youth Academy page.
3. NJ Police Bust Multi-County Ring Smuggling Luxury Motorcycles to DR (wmtram.com) — Westfield police led a five-month investigation that broke up a theft ring accused of stealing high-end motorcycles and vehicles from area apartment complexes, including Parkside at Westfield. Four men face charges after authorities say stolen bikes were stripped in Perth Amboy and shipped as parts to the Dominican Republic. Local police emphasize they’ll keep pursuing vehicle theft cases beyond town borders.
4. ICE Takes 2 People Into Custody During Traffic Stop in Westfield (tapinto.net) — Two people were taken into custody by federal immigration agents during a traffic stop on North Avenue near Westfield’s Department of Public Works Tuesday morning, according to town officials. Westfield Police say they were notified only after the operation and played no role, while local officials are being asked for further comment.
5. This North Jersey program checked off another first - but its biggest goal remains ahead (nj.com subscription) — Westfield High School’s boys volleyball team has reached its first-ever sectional final after a comeback win over Bergen Catholic, just weeks after capturing its first county title. The Blue Devils will face top-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Friday, with seniors like Benjamin Bukiet-Beker and Ethan Cha leading a veteran lineup that’s reshaping expectations for the program’s future.
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