Friday: Some sun, then clouds; breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, temps: high: 68, low: 59.
Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Westfield Council Advances Review Of 2 Road Crossings After Resident's Safety Plea (patch.com) — Westfield officials are responding to a resident runner's safety concerns about two specific crossings, at Kimball and Wychwood and at Davis Court on East Broad Street, by advancing a formal review. Town leaders say they've already begun the process to examine visibility, crosswalk needs, and potential traffic engineering changes to improve pedestrian access to Lenape Park and nearby sidewalks.
2. New Crosswalk Beacons, Ambulances, DPW Truck Purchases In Westfield (patch.com) — Westfield's Town Council just approved new pedestrian-activated crosswalk beacons, applied for a state grant to buy two ambulances, and funded new DPW trucks, all without adding local tax costs for the ambulances. The town also expanded a shared services agreement so Clark and Garwood residents can use the Westfield Conservation Center, reinforcing Westfield's regional role in public works and safety.
3. Westfield High School Band Takes 4th Overall In Season Opener At Scotch Plains (patch.com) — Westfield High School's Marching Blue Devils just kicked off their 2026 season with a strong fourth-place finish and top-two scores in Music and Visual at a Scotch Plains competition. Directors say the 100-member band has big potential as they refine their shape-themed show and prepare for their next contest at Union High School, while inviting interested students to consider joining next year.
4. In Memory – September 24, 2026 (avma.org) — Westfield readers are notified of the passing of Dr. James D. Pulliam, a longtime veterinary pathologist and Army Reserve colonel who lived in Westfield and worked for Merck. His obituary appears alongside notices for several other veterinarians nationwide, with suggested memorial donations to Habitat for Humanity in nearby Plainfield for those wishing to honor his legacy.
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