Union County News

Luke Romano named Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week. Senior captain anchors boys football offensive and defensive line for Westfield High School.

Westfield community fundraises for resident injured in serious roofing accident August 29. Go-Fund-Me campaign raised over 15% of $250,000 goal in two days.

Westfield Tour de Westfield bike parade celebrated fifth anniversary August 30. Record 682 registrations. Three-mile event promotes bike safety for all ages.

Westfield continues comprehensive road paving initiative. 40 roads scheduled for 2026; 100 miles of town roads repaved by year-end. Program began 2018.

Westfield first responders assisted with medical emergency August 28. Fall victim airlifted by NorthSTAR helicopter to trauma center for treatment.

Westfield presents StoryWalk September 12-28 with children's books in downtown business windows. Author Ruth Chan reads September

Westfield's second street sign auction raised over $27,000 for town events. Combined with 2025 auction, total exceeded $114,000.

Sweet Sounds Encore brings four themed nights of live music to Downtown Westfield September 4-25. Grateful Dead, country, yacht rock, pianos.

Westfield Art Association's 'Small Art, Big Impact' exhibit showcases 31 artists with works 12 inches or smaller. Exhibit wraps up August 31.

Alba Musik brings flamenco jazz fusion to GALERIA Westfield on September 19. Barbara Martínez and Albert Alabedra perform Latin jazz fusion concert.

Westfield Board of Education accepts $39,000 in donations for school improvements. Funds support canopies, lawn care, and Buddy Bench playground fixture.

Westfield Public Schools opens for 2026-27 school year. District welcomes 5,818 students across multiple elementary and secondary buildings.

Atlantic Health K Health launch PatientGPT AI Virtual Primary Care. AI guidance, same-day appointments, patient support, New Jersey rollout.

Netflix's 'The Whisper Man' now streaming features scenes filmed in Westfield at Wilson School in April 2025. Stars Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan.

Sweet Sounds Encore brings four nights of live music to downtown Westfield in September. Performances on Quimby Street from 6-9 p.m. with themed entertainment

Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy's bill ending $250 million in AI data center tax credits has been signed into law. The legislation saves state taxpayer resources.

Westfield week in review: football victory, school cell phone policy, Netflix film location, library art exhibit, and infrastructure updates across town. (153 characters)

Westfield fox encounter. Resident reports fox following her on Brightwood Avenue. Wildlife safety guidance for residents.

Westfield schools construction contracts. Board awards McKinley Elementary renovations, HVAC commissioning, maintenance projects.