Westfield Schools Receive $39,000 in Donations
Maria Torres · Union County Life
The Westfield Board of Education approved three donations totaling approximately $39,000 at its August 25, 2026 meeting. The gifts support improvements at Roosevelt Intermediate School, Elm Street Field, and McKinley playground.
The first donation is a $10,000 anonymous gift earmarked for new canopies over student picnic tables at Roosevelt Intermediate School. The second donation, from the Westfield Soccer Association and Youth Soccer Association, is $27,500 for lawn care at Elm Street Field. The third donation, from the Westfield United Fund, is a Buddy Bench valued at approximately $1,568, headed for the McKinley playground.
Kent Diamond, a member of the Finance and Facilities Committee, described the contributions at the meeting. "Tonight, we have $39,000 worth of donations," Diamond said. "We're off to a great start."
Diamond offered brief assessments of each gift. He called the lawn-care donation "much needed" and the anonymous canopy contribution "very generous." Of the full slate, he said: "We're starting this year off with a bang. We have three donations."
The donations demonstrate strong community commitment to improving school facilities and recreational spaces for Westfield students.
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FAQ
Q: What donations did the Westfield Board of Education accept?
A: The board approved three donations totaling approximately $39,000 at its August 25, 2026 meeting for school facilities and playgrounds.
Q: How much was the anonymous donation?
A: The first donation is a $10,000 anonymous gift earmarked for new canopies over student picnic tables at Roosevelt Intermediate School.
Q: Who donated for the lawn care at Elm Street Field?
A: The Westfield Soccer Association and Youth Soccer Association donated $27,500 for lawn care at Elm Street Field.
Q: What is the Buddy Bench and where will it be placed?
A: The Buddy Bench is a valued playground fixture worth approximately $1,568. It was donated by the Westfield United Fund and will be placed at McKinley playground.
Q: What did board member Kent Diamond say about the donations?
A: Diamond called the lawn-care donation "much needed" and the anonymous canopy contribution "very generous." He said, "We're starting this year off with a bang."
Q: What are the canopies for?
A: The $10,000 anonymous donation will provide new canopies over student picnic tables at Roosevelt Intermediate School.
Q: How did the board member assess the donations overall?
A: Kent Diamond stated, "Tonight, we have $39,000 worth of donations. We're off to a great start."
Q: Where can I find more information about Westfield schools?
A: Contact Westfield Public Schools or the Board of Education. Union County Life covers Westfield schools and community partnerships.
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