Union County News

Learn the story behind Union County's Historic Tree Grove at a free Fairview Cemetery lecture in Westfield on Sunday, Oct. 25. Registration is a must.

Westfield High School's Marching Blue Devils placed second in Class 4 and second of 14 bands at the NJMBDA contest in East Brunswick on Oct. 17, 2026.

Mia O’Reilly, Westfield’s first four-year varsity girls flag football player, nominated for USA Football Heart of a Giant Award. Voting closes Oct. 25.

Westfield celebrated Italian-American heritage at a Columbus Day ceremony on October 11, with remarks from elected officials and cultural organization leaders.

Westfield volunteers packed 40,800 meals for Rise Against Hunger, raising $21,085. 200+ community members participated in interfaith meal-packing event.

Modern & Classic Rugs returned to downtown Westfield with a Sept. 28 ribbon cutting. Specialty hand-knotted oriental rugs at 11 E. Broad St.

Westfield artist Gesine Ehlers won first place in professional mixed media at the 60th New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show. Exhibition on display through November 4.

Westfield paving Windsor Avenue and Elm Street week of October 5. Multi-year program aims to repave all 100 miles of town roads by end of 2026.

Caroline Sahm, 16, founded Westfield Seeds of Change at age 13. The Westfield youth initiative connects garden produce with food pantries, inspiring others.

Westfield's Town Council unanimously approved a $2.8 million grant application to help fund parking lot and restroom renovations at Houlihan/Sid Fay Field.

Westfield Board of Education pursues social media addiction claims against Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube. Retains legal counsel September 17, 2026.

Bagel Cafe NJ opens third location at 272 North Ave. East, Westfield. Hand-rolled bagels, house-roasted turkey, in-house breads, own coffee roaster.

Westfield is paving six roads the week of Sept. 21 as part of its multi-year resurfacing program. Mayor Berman announces street list and weather permitting status.

Miller-Cory House Museum "Doorway to America's Past" September 27: hands-on 18th-century demonstrations, blacksmithing, fiber crafts, open-hearth cooking.

Miller-Cory House Museum celebrates 250 years on October 17 with colonial cooking, blacksmithing, fiber crafts, and hands-on activities. Free-will donation admission.

Steeple Concerts 7th season opens September 27 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Westfield with pianist Pascal Le Boeuf. Tickets $40 adults, $15 students.

The Westfield Fire Department honors the local artist who created a special commemorative painting for their 150th anniversary.

Head secretary of Jefferson Elementary School in Westfield to retire in January after 20 years of service. Read school board facts and details.

Westfield family hosts Light the Night fundraiser Sept. 18 in honor of daughter. Read blood cancer research facts and event details.