One Westfield Place Redevelopment Top Of Mind For Residents At Meeting

Residents voiced concerns about overdevelopment, PILOT agreements and more at the Town Council meeting Wednesday night.

Who's On The Westfield Ballot And Where To Vote

Here's what you need to know about voting in the 2022 General Election if you live in Westfield.

3 Takeaways From Westfield's Town Council Candidate Debate

From redevelopment to turf fields and car thefts, the candidates discussed several pressing issues in Westfield at Wednesday's debate.

Debate Erupts Between Westfield Councilman + Mayor Over Redevelopment

A contentious argument broke out between council members at Tuesday's meeting surrounding the proposed Lord & Taylor redevelopment.

Turf Project Draws Student Athlete, Resident Support In Westfield

Westfield High School's athletic director said the district 'desperately needs' the Edison Field Project to be approved by the town council.

Westfield Town Council Candidate Profile: Amanda Como

Patch asked candidate Amanda Como questions regarding The Sophia project, car thefts and more ahead of this year's general election.

Lord & Taylor Redevelopment Plan To Be Presented At Westfield Meeting

Streetworks Development will present their plan to 'revitalize' the vacant Lord & Taylor site at Tuesday's town council meeting.

Westfield Town Council Candidate Profile: Emily Root

Patch asked candidate Emily Root questions regarding The Sophia project, car thefts and more ahead of this year's general election.

A citizen's Guide to the Constitution at Westfield Memorial Library

Catherine Brown, Esq. explains the Constitution, the blueprint for self representative self governance. Every attendee receives a copy.

Several Flood Mitigation Efforts Approved By Westfield Council

The council passed three resolutions at Tuesday's meeting to monitor stormwater drainage and localized flooding in the event of a storm.

Bill To Ease Restraining Order Restrictions Backed By NJ Sen. Bramnick

Senator Bramnick says it's 'ridiculous' that in NJ a person can only file for a restraining order if they are harassed by someone they know.

Westfield Planning Board To Informally Review 'The Sophia' Project

A 60-unit apartment complex with retail space has been proposed for Westfield. The board will discuss the proposal at a meeting Wednesday.

Rep. Tom Malinowksi Condemns Overturn Of Roe V. Wade

The Congressman warned voters about his opponent, Sen. Tom Kean Jr., who voted against a bill that enshrines abortion rights in New Jersey.

Westfield Councilman, Students Launch Effort To Lower Voting Age To 16

The grassroots campaign, Vote16NJ, aims to change current voting laws and allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections.

Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle Wins 2022 Mayor Of The Year Award

Brindle received the award from the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Mayors Dinner last week.

Letter To The Editor: The Sophia Complex Brings Benefits To Westfield

Mayor Shelley Brindle submitted a letter to the editor, explaining the "meaningful benefits" that The Sophia will bring to Westfield.

'The Sophia' Complex Gets The Green Light After Westfield Council Vote

The redevelopment plan for the controversial 64-unit apartment complex was approved by Westfield's council at Tuesday night's meeting.

Westfield Appoints New Town Clerk, Tara Rowley Retires

Westfield Town Council appointed a new town clerk, Maureen Lawshem to replace Tara Rowley who recently retired.

Debate Over 'The Sophia' Redevelopment Continues At Westfield Meeting

"I implore you to scale back this McMansion of a redevelopment project," former Councilman Jim Boyes said at Tuesday's meeting.

Traffic Experts Present Study On 'The Sophia' Westfield Development

The proposed development on Prospect Street and Ferris Place has caused a lot of debate between residents and council members.

Congressman Tom Malinowksi To Visit Westfield Businesses

The Congressman of NJ's 7th district will take a tour of Westfield's businesses on Tuesday.

Emily Root Appointed To Westfield Town Council, Fills Vacant Seat

The new Councilwoman will replace the vacant Ward 1 seat left by Jim Boyes, who recently stepped down due to a conflict of interest.

Westfield Councilman Leaks Plans For Lord & Taylor Redevelopment

Mayor Shelley Brindle said the plans posted 'prematurely' by Councilman LoGrippo on Facebook do not reflect the developers' final proposal.

Westfield Police Accused Of Racial Profiling, Discrimination: Lawsuit

Two high-ranking officers have filed a lawsuit against Westfield Police, claiming issues of race and gender discrimination.

Westfield Faces Lawsuit From PSE&G Over Wireless Cell Towers

Councilman Mark Parmalee released a statement Monday, regarding a lawsuit filed by PSE&G over an ordinance to install wireless utilities.

Westfield Councilman Steps Down, Cites Conflict Of Interest

Councilman James Boyes announced his resignation via Facebook, citing a conflict of interest regarding two redevelopment projects.

Westfield Council Passes Outdoor Drinking Ordinance Despite Concerns

The council passed an ordinance allowing open containers of alcohol in designated areas of town amidst residents' concerns.

Many Westfield Residents Running For Union Co. Committee Election

Several Westfield residents have filed to run for the Republican County Committee ahead of the primary election coming up in June.

Meet Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis

Westfield's newest representative in the NJ Assembly shares about her life and why she ran for public office.

Westfield's $49 Million Municipal Budget Includes Tax Increase

Westfield officials revealed the municipal budget for 2022, which includes a slight tax increase for residents. See the breakdown below.

Outdoor Drinking On Agenda For Westfield Council Meeting

A new ordinance may allow Westfield residents to drink open containers of alcohol in certain designated spots of town.

Westfield Residents Voice Concerns Over Ferris Place Development

"I've heard people refer to Prospect Street as 'death trap place,'" a resident said, referring to the location of the proposed development.

Historic Landmarks To Be Declared At Next Westfield Town Meeting

Westfield's next town meeting will be held in person and the Council plans to vote on a number of historic ordinances.

Westfield Meeting To Discuss COVID + Edison Field Project Updates

The Board of Health will provide a series of updates Monday night. This will be followed by a Town Council meeting on Tuesday.

Crash Involving Police SUV, Five Arrested In Westfield: Updated

An unmarked police car was hit by a stolen car on Mountain Avenue Thursday afternoon. Two officers were injured in the crash, police said.

$9 Million Project For New Turf Field Worries Westfield Residents

Several residents expressed concerns over the Edison School Field Project and turf fields at last week's Westfield Town Council meeting.

Group Home Faces Opposition From Residents At Westfield Meeting

Many residents voiced concerns at Westfield's Town Council meeting Tuesday night over the development of a special needs group home.

Union County Government : Union County Awards 66 “HEART” Grants Bringing The Arts To The Community

Annual program provides funding for workshops, performances, festivals, exhibitions and more.

COVID Surge Causes Westfield Town Council Meeting To Go Virtual

Next week's Westfield Town Council meeting will not meet in person due to recent rise in coronavirus cases.

Westfield Mayor's Recap: COVID Update, Transformed Lord & Taylor

Mayor Shelley Brindle announced a series of updates for Westfield, including an update on the transformed Lord & Taylor and new COVID data.