The council is looking to expand the area where open containers of alcohol would be allowed to include the Northside Train Station Plaza.
Elizabethtown Gas' paving contractor expects to begin milling and paving in the following areas:
The Democratic party has 15 days to submit 3 nominees to the Town Council to fill Mackey's vacancy.
1,350 new street signs will be replaced to improve safety and create an aesthetically appealing theme. The old signs will be auctioned off.
Westfield was awarded a $160,000 grant by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for the purchase.
The improvements will include all work, materials, and appurtenances necessary, according to the ordinance.
The Council also approved a $38,500 purchase to install acoustical treatments and Audio/Video (A/V) equipment in Town Hall.
The Westfield Town Council passed a special bond ordinance on Tuesday to authorize the expenses.
If the sale is finalized, the Town plans to expand the right turn radius at the intersection and create a "beautiful gateway to Westfield."
The goal is to install both traffic pattern changes ahead of the new school year.
Town Administrator James Gildea offered an update on ongoing and upcoming projects in Westfield.
Beginning in September, restaurants may be banned from using single-use plastic utensils, straws, condiment packs, and more.
The Town Council unanimously approved a resolution for the purchase at its last meeting.
The primary was an uncontested race for the Union County Board of Commissioners. The general will be contested:
The primary election is Tuesday. See who is on the ballot and where to vote.
This brings the total to 16 Westfield homes to be designated as historical landmarks since Mayor Shelley Brindle took office.
The Westfield Town Council introduced an ordinance to allow for ground-floor office uses on the "fringe" of the downtown area.
The vote-by-mail ballots are available in Union County offices in Elizabeth and Westfield.
Tamaques Park will also see an upgrade to its tennis courts.
The lawsuit alleges the worker tried to back a car into the mechanic's bay when he hit the pedestrian and knocked her to the ground.
The money was awarded through the 2024 Union County Infrastructure and Municipal Aid grant program.
Mayor Shelley Brindle called the $53M budget "one of the most sound budgets in town history which delivers numerous benefits to taxpayers."
Voters will select three School Board members along with an "Additional Spending Proposal" question for $1.6 million.
"This is only the second time over the last 20 years that a zero percent tax rate has been accomplished," said Councilwoman Linda Habgood.
This roundtable is in response to the sudden and substantial uptick in home break-ins and car theft across New Jersey.
The Town passed the first reading of a bond ordinance to purchase a single-family home adjacent to the Firehouse #2 property.
The lawsuit was filed by the Westfield Advocates for Responsible Development in March 2023 to challenge the project.
The Westfield Council passed a resolution urging Governor Murphy to address the rise in car thefts, but not before arguments ensued.
Todd Saunders for Ward 1, Michael Armento for Ward 2, Michal Domogala for Ward 3, and David Kiefer for Ward 4 were all sworn into office.
Union County violated NJ state law when they paid three top officials extra stipends and tuition reimbursement, the comptroller said.
Senator Jon Bramnick is sponsoring Senator Corrado's bill that prohibits deepfake porn and imposes criminal and civil penalties.
This will be Westfield's fifth year participating in the Union County Deer Management Program.
Along with the town council race in all four wards, voters were asked to weigh in on the Edison Fields Bond.
Westfield settled through negotiations with the Police Superior Officers Association for a four-year deal.
Here's a look at how people in Westfield voted in the township council race and the controversial Edison Fields Bond question.
With 100 percent of the precincts reported, the Edison Field turf project was shot down, and the Republicans claimed 3 seats on the council.
The project consists of the installation of synthetic turf athletic fields, drainage and site improvements, lighting, and bathrooms.
"Today's actions represented a profound error in judgment and caused pain to the Jewish community," the Town shared publicly.
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.
On Nov. 7, residents will vote to repeal or ratify an ordinance for an $11.8M bond for the undertaking of the Edison turf field project.