Union County News

Westfield presented a schematic design for the Quimby Street redesign project on August 11, 2026, featuring increased parking from 46 to 55 spaces and incorporating materials like herringbone brick pavers and granite cobble to create a flexible public space.

Thai Society Supper Club opens in Westfield with ribbon-cutting celebration. New restaurant at 321 South Ave. West, replacing Splash of Thai.

New Jersey Festival Orchestra opens 2026–2027 season September 26 with America: Honoring 250 Years. Copland, Dvořák, Mozart performed.

Westfield High School Marching Blue Devils car wash fundraiser Wednesday, August 19, 3:30-6 p.m. at two locations. All proceeds support band program.

Westfield Planning Board unanimously approves redevelopment of 184 Elm Street to add 10 apartments above commercial space. August 3, 2026.

Two-alarm fire displaces residents in Westfield. Two-story home on Maryland Street. Reported before 11 p.m. Tuesday. No injuries. Cause accidental.

Westfield Conservation Center accepts storm debris without permit August 13-15. No charge. Organic debris from recent storms. Hours: Thu-Fri 9-2:30, Sat 9-3.

Westfield teen Jessica Tan founded Beat The Beat nonprofit providing free CPR and first aid classes to Union County. Addresses training disparities.

Westfield Week in Review: thunderstorm wreaks havoc, actor Callum Turner films movie, Planning Board debates historic designation, and more local news.

Westfield Health Director addresses cyclosporiasis outbreak concerns. National outbreak not affecting Westfield; cases are travel-associated locally.

Sophia's Book Stand, founded by 12-year-old Westfield resident Sophia Parekh, has donated 8,000+ books to low-income communities. Seeking bilingual books.

The Town of Westfield's second and final online auction for replaced street signs includes county road signs and previously unsold items. All purchases must be picked up in-person by August 10.

Westfield firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at a home on Watchung Fork Thursday morning. All residents evacuated safely. Fire Chief reminds residents about smoke alarms.

Atlantic Health announced that David Nosacka, MHA, will join the organization as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 17, 2026. Nosacka brings 25 years of healthcare leadership experience and will oversee financial strategy, accounting, treasury, revenue cycle, and capital planning.

Deren Miller, a Westfield High School junior, is riding 1,700 miles from Miami to New York City this summer as a community relay event to raise funds for cancer prevention research. The Chains United Relay Event runs from June 27 to July 30, with local cyclists invited to join segments and businesses able to sponsor the journey.

A $43.3 million state tax credit will fund the next phase of work to reopen Westfield's shuttered Rialto Theater as a performance, gallery, and education space.

Westfield resident Max Ryvkin's Curtains Up Comedy brings stand-up to the area. Sept. 16 show benefits Greater Westfield UNICO. December benefit for Chabad.

AddamsFest Westfield 2026 seeking artists for Americana exhibit ($100 stipend) and local bands for Charlie's Ale Garden. Submit by August 21.

Cardio training gets your blood pumping and large muscle groups working. According to Tony Bianchino, owner of Out Run Your Fork Personal Training in Westfield, cardio strengthens the heart and respiratory system. Alternatives to running include water aerobics, rowing, and jump rope.