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• Westfield Board of Education Hears From Parents for Mindful Tech (tapinto.net) — Westfield parents are pressing the Board of Education to scale back classroom tech, boost online safety, and teach more digital wellness, and the board says many steps are already underway. The group Parents for Mindful Tech in Westfield Schools has over 400 supporters and presented a four-point plan at the June 16 meeting. District leaders highlighted existing filters, AI policies, and ending take‑home Chromebooks in elementary grades.
• 16 New Jersey Towns for a Fun Summer Day Trip (hobokengirl.com subscription) — Westfield gets spotlighted as a picturesque, fast‑growing Union County day‑trip destination just 30 minutes from Hoboken and Jersey City. The guide praises its chic, bustling downtown, historic touches, and strong restaurant and shopping scene, even noting the Addams Family creator’s local roots. It’s pitched as an easy summer escape for North Jersey residents craving small‑town charm.
• Early look at Big Central Football 2026: American Silver is one team smaller, but no easier for those who remain (cjsportsradio.com) — A 2026 Big Central Conference preview shows American Silver staying tough, with Ridge, Hillsborough, Phillipsburg, and Bridgewater-Raritan all facing stacked schedules. Westfield appears as a late‑season opponent for Ridge and a home game for Bridgewater-Raritan, giving Blue Devils fans an early sense of key matchups. The article also breaks down returning stars and holes for each rival.
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