Westfield Week in Review

In a heated  Tuesday evening, a large group of Westfield residents let  members know not only are they unhappy about the proposed installation of a lighted turf field at  but they are also upset about the fact that funding for the field has been lumped in with district-wide roof repairs.

At Tuesday's , members of Global Advisors on Smokefree Policy (GASP), a non-profit organization that promotes a smoke-free environment, along with several Westfield citizens, voiced their support for smoke-free parks. GASP advocate Allen Kantz said time is of the essence if Westfield is interested in making its parks smoke-free as the state has a set amount of money earmarked for signage. 

A Wednesday evening turned into a robbery after a suspect, described as a black female between 30 and 40 years old, shoved a loss prevention officer who attempted to apprehend her, according to Westfield Police. The suspect left the store with an unknown amount of stolen merchandise. The investigation is ongoing. 

Downtown Westfield's began Thursday and continues through Sunday, July 15. 

Patch interviewed Redeemer Lutheran School's new director . The longtime teacher has replaced retiring principal Al Tagliabue.