Westfield Week in Review: Park Plans, BOE, New Restaurants Coming

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Tamaques Park redesign concept plans are out, and the town council wants your feedback.The Westfield Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, swearing in two new members and one returning member, as well as selecting the board’s president and vice president for the upcoming school year.Changes to downtown Westfield's restaurant scene are afoot as several eateries have closed and new ones are lined up to open. Click on the headline below to read these stories and more.Tamaques Park Redesign: Highlights From the Newly Released Concept Plan3 Westfield BOE Members Sworn In; Benacchio, Sonnek-Schmelz Remain President, VPGoodbye Doner Kebab, Hello Cookies N’ Cream: Coming Soon to Downtown Westfield Westfield Rotary Recognizes McKinley and Westfield High School Staff MembersWestfield Optimist Club Recognizes Intermediate School Educators for ExcellenceWestfield Police: Home Burglary, Fraud, Illegal Dumping ReportedAllstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: James StatlerBoys Golf: Westfield Wins NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 Sectional TitleGirls Track: Westfield Sets Personal Records at Union County ChampionshipsBoys Track: Westfield Has Strong Finish with Top Performances at UCC ChampionshipsGirls Lacrosse: Westfield Defeats Scotch Plains-Fanwood in Union County Tournament QuarterfinalMother Seton Regional High School Senior Kate Robimon Wins a 2026 National Merit ScholarshipWHS Students Holding Shoe Drive for Neighbors in Need2026 Westfield Memorial Day Parade, Activities Planned for May 25Girls’ Night Out in Downtown Westfield to Feature Fashion Show, Shopping, DJ, MoreUnion County Adopts $559 Million Budget