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Good morning Westfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Westfield High students lead North Jersey fight against blood cancer
  • Mail truck fire in Westfield doused quickly, no injuries reported
  • What do these new housing settlements mean for Westfield’s next decade?

Also on today's calendar: FREE Family Orchestral Concert and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; windy, colder, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 39 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Westfield High Students Honored As Advocates To End Blood Cancers (patch.com) — Westfield residents can cheer on Westfield High School students Aidan Murphy and Alex Daviouros, who were selected as North Jersey candidates in the 2026 Student Visionaries of the Year campaign to fight blood cancers. Beginning in January, they’ll lead fundraising teams honoring a pediatric survivor, with their efforts culminating at a March 2026 Grand Finale Celebration.
   

2. Delivery Truck Bursts Into Flames In Union County: Officials (patch.com) — Neighbors in Westfield saw a dramatic scene Tuesday when a mail delivery truck burst into flames at Nancy Way and Lamberts Mill Road, drawing three engines from the Westfield Fire Department. Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze, contained a small fluid leak with help from the Union County Hazmat Team, and confirmed no injuries, though the truck held numerous packages.
   

3. Brindle Scores Final Settlements for Affordable Housing and One Westfield Place (tapinto.net) — Westfield’s outgoing mayor and council have secured final legal settlements clearing the way for the town’s affordable housing plan and the One Westfield Place development, locking in 10 years of protection from builder lawsuits. The meeting also marked an emotional farewell for departing council members and set the stage for Mayor-elect Jeremy Berman and the new council to be sworn in this January.
   

4. Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: Andrew Lisnock (tapinto.net) — Westfield High School senior Andrew Lisnock, captain of the boys hockey team, is being recognized as the Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week after helping lead last year’s state championship run. He’s off to a hot start this season, including a hat trick in the opener, and says the friendships and daily time with teammates are what make the sport so meaningful.
   

5. Cryan endorses Bennett in NJ-7 (newjerseyglobe.com) — Westfield residents may want to watch this developing primary: State Sen. Joe Cryan has endorsed Democrat Rebecca Bennett in the crowded race to challenge Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of Westfield in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Cryan’s backing could influence Union County Democrats, a major share of the district’s primary vote, as several other contenders vie for the nomination.
   

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