🌱 Patch AM: How strong are Westfield schools’ finances heading into 2026–27?

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In today's newsletter:

• How strong are Westfield schools’ finances heading into 2026–27?

Also on today's calendar: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Becoming windier; a.m. rain, with a high of 51 and low of 26 degrees.
• Tuesday: Very windy; colder, temps: high: 32, low: 25.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westfield Board of Education Receives Results of Annual Financial Audit (tapinto.net) — Westfield’s school district just received a clean bill of financial health, with auditors praising strong reserves and solid accounting practices. The latest annual audit shows healthy fund balances and no significant deficiencies, keeping the district on firm footing as budgets tighten statewide. Residents can expect continued financial stability heading into the 2026–27 school year.
   

📸 Around Westfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westfield

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Monday December 29

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA
  220 Clark St , Westfield
  8:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• SHOULDA 7:00
  Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford

Wednesday December 31

• NEW YEARS EVE
  Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford
• Broadway Through the Ages
  Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Rd , Westfield
  5:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• NEW YEARS DAY
  Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre , 78 Winans Ave , Cranford
• New Year's Day (Municipal Offices Closed)
  Westfield, NJ Calendar Westfield, NJ 07090
• Swim 2026 Yards for the New Year at the Cranford YMCA
  401 Centennial Ave , Cranford
  10:15 am

Monday January 5

• Adult Improv!
  439 South Ave W , Westfield
  9:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• Summit Old Guard Speaker Program - Civil War - A Personal Connection
  New Providence Presbyterian Church , 1307 Springfield Ave , New Providence
  10:00 am

Friday January 9

• Mah Jongg & Lunch at the Fortnightly Club at Twin Maples
  Twin Maples , 214 Springfield Ave , Summit
  11:45 am

Saturday January 10

• Westfield Area YMCA Child Care Open Houses
  220 Clark St , Westfield
  10:00 am

Sunday January 11

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at the Westfield Area YMCA
  220 Clark St , Westfield
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Interested in martial arts?
  Adult and kids Aikido classes will be back at the Baird Community Center in South Orange starting on Jan 5. https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/south-orange… (Nextdoor Clark Park)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Garwood. Apply here.
• Petco posted a job opening for Stocker / Cashier in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cranford

• Economic Pressures Mount for Cranford Businesses, Prompting Call for Support (tapinto.net)
• Police investigate attempted home burglary on Central Avenue in Cranford (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Money Moments (humbledollar.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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