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Also on today's calendar: Why We Dance Brings Free AfroBeats Dance Workshop to Fanwood on August 30 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Cell Phone Ban In Westfield Schools: See The Rules (patch.com) — Families in Westfield should be prepared for a new bell-to-bell ban on students' personal internet-enabled devices, including cell phones and smartwatches, in all public schools starting this year. The Board of Education rushed approval of Policy 5516 to align with recent state law, while allowing exceptions for documented educational, medical, translation, or caregiving needs through a written accommodation process.
2. Drunk Driver Arrested In 2 Crashes In Westfield: Blotter (patch.com) — Westfield police report a local drunk-driving arrest tied to two crashes near the South Avenue traffic circle, along with multiple summonses and a mandatory municipal court date. Additional blotter items detail a shoplifting arrest, warrant arrests, and two more DWI cases, including one involving alleged drug distribution, all processed through Westfield authorities.
3. Westfield Extends Summer With 4-Night Sweet Sounds Encore (patch.com) — Downtown Westfield is keeping summer going with four themed Sweet Sounds Encore nights on Quimby Street throughout September, each featuring different live music and activities. Residents can bring or buy drinks from local establishments, enjoy outdoor seating, and shop or dine before the 6–9 p.m. performances, with weather updates shared on Downtown Westfield's social media.
4. Coming Soon to Westfield Schools: Repairs, HVAC Work, McKinely Renovations (tapinto.net) — Westfield's Board of Education has approved a major round of facilities work, including $366,200 for districtwide HVAC commissioning and more than $14 million for additions and renovations at McKinley Elementary School. The board also authorized about $179,000 from the maintenance reserve for 10 smaller projects, all passing with a 7–0 vote at the Aug. 25 meeting.
5. Disquieting Encounter: Westfield Resident Says a Fox Followed Her for Blocks (tapinto.net) — A Westfield resident walking her dog on Brightwood Avenue reported a fox repeatedly following them before her husband picked them up by car. Mayor Jeremy Berman and the Westfield Regional Health Department stress that foxes are usually not aggressive, but urge residents to call police or Animal Control if an animal seems threatening and to review the town's online wildlife guidance.
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