Monday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Kome Omakase Opens In Westfield (patch.com) — Westfield diners have a new option with the opening of Kome Omakase on South Avenue, offering a chef-driven, no-fixed-menu sushi experience built around seasonal seafood and carefully aged fish. Backed by a chef with two decades of industry experience, including time at a Michelin restaurant, the intimate spot emphasizes high-quality ingredients and tableside preparation for a distinctive night out downtown.
2. Volleyball Recap: Westfield Beats Elizabeth for Their 14th Straight Win (maxpreps.com) — Westfield's Blue Devils volleyball squad kept its perfect season alive with a straight-set win over Elizabeth, pushing their record to 14-0 and extending a strong road streak. The team now turns to a Friday matchup against Union Catholic, where they'll carry a big ranking advantage and a chance to keep building momentum for local fans.
3. Cranford Artist Takes Best of Show as 13 Union County Seniors Earn Statewide Art Awards (rlsmedia.com) — A Westfield artist, Gesine Ehlers, earned first place in the professional mixed media category at the New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show, highlighting local talent on a statewide stage. She's one of 13 Union County seniors recognized, and residents are invited to view the full exhibition in East Windsor through early November to support these older artists.
4. NEXT WEEK: 'Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now' Bus Tour Kicks Off With Stops in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey (protectourcare.org) — A national 'Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now' bus tour will stop at Westfield Train Station next Friday, bringing health care advocates and speakers to spotlight rising costs and proposed policy changes. The event, part of a multi-state swing critical of Republican health policies, invites local residents to hear personal stories and calls for expanded coverage and lower drug prices.
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