Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
Friday: Some sun, warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Westfield Among Best School Districts In NJ For 2027, Niche Says (patch.com) — Westfield parents and students can celebrate as the Westfield Public School District is ranked 15th in New Jersey and 268th nationwide in Niche's 2027 Best School Districts list. With an overall A+ grade, standout marks in academics, teachers, sports, and college prep, and strong proficiency scores in math and reading, the district continues to be a top choice in Union County.
2. Westfield Department of Public Works Getting 2 New Trucks (tapinto.net) — Westfield's Department of Public Works is getting two new replacement trucks, approved unanimously at the Sept. 22 Town Council meeting, to support services like garbage pickup, road work, and leaf collection. The vehicles, funded through the 2026 capital budget, will be purchased via a cooperative pricing program to manage costs.
3. Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: Annelise Bonn (tapinto.net) — Westfield readers get to know senior co-captain Annelise Bonn, a key leader on the unbeaten Westfield High School girls volleyball team. Her coach praises her versatility, leadership, and strong stats, while Bonn talks about hard work, club play, and savoring her final season with beloved teammates.
4. Local Event: Latin Jazz @ Galeria: Charanga/Salsa & More with ALI BELLO & THE CHARANGA SYNDICATE in concert! (patch.com) — Downtown Westfield will host a Latin jazz night on Friday, Oct. 9, when Alí Bello & The Charanga Syndicate perform at Galeria on Quimby Street. Residents can enjoy live charanga, salsa, and jazz, browse art exhibits, and make an evening of it with nearby restaurants, with proceeds supporting local nonprofit TEATRO Sí.
5. New Jersey LCV Announces New Board Members and Leadership (insidernj.com) — New Jersey LCV has added several new board members, including financial professional Lori Sigel Rabinowitz, who lives in Westfield with her family. The statewide environmental advocacy group says the expanded, more diverse leadership will guide efforts on clean air, water, and open space, shaping how New Jersey communities tackle climate and sustainability issues.
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