Nicole Bitette is the editor for the Westfield and Cranford Patch sites. Nicole began at Patch in August 2012. Prior to covering Westfield and Cranford, Nicole was the Assistant Editor for Union County, focusing mostly on Scotch Plains-Fanwood and briefly Summit. She also spent several months covering Woodbridge Township. Nicole graduated from Seton Hall University, Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Journalism.
Before starting at Patch, she tried out the New York magazine world, by working as an Editorial Assistant for the national shelter magazine, Traditional Home Magazine, due to her interest in design and home decorating. However, Nicole came back to her love for local news at the number one place for it, here at Patch!
In the past few years she has worked for The Setonian, the official campus newspaper of Seton Hall and WSOU, the award winning radio station at Seton Hall.
She has also written for an online local news publication, The Alternative Press, in Maplewood and South Orange.
Right now she is trying to get to know who's who in Westfield and she looks forward to meeting you. Please do not hesitate to email or call her with any possible stories or concerns.
Email her at: nicole.bitette@patch.com
The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition has launched a new website where commuters and officials can send letters to petition for a one-seat ride into Manhattan.
The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition has launched a new website where commuters and officials can send letters to petition for a one-seat ride into Manhattan.
The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition has launched a new website where commuters and officials can send letters to petition for a one-seat ride into Manhattan.
The Raritan Valley Rail Coalition has launched a new website where commuters and officials can send letters to petition for a one-seat ride into Manhattan.
Four homes and one business were broken into last month.
Cranford Police provided the committee with suggestions on where to restrict parking near the field complex.
What's happening this week in Cranford?
What's happening this week in Westfield?
Polling places and candidate information for Tuesday's general election.
Polling locations and candidate information for Tuesday's election.
Slain woman described as a fun, loving mom, Scarecrow Stroll winners and Halloween happenings also made headlines.
Edison and Roosevelt students and WHS' Chapters of Girls Learn International attended the United Nations' International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11.
Westfield man pleads guilty to $5.3 million real estate scam, town given 'Great Downtown' award also makes headlines.
Matthew Ballister, 43, of Union Township, could face life in prison without parole if convicted.
The vehicle was later recovered in Newark.
The accident occurred on Dudley Avenue and is still under investigation.
Mary O'Connor and Bob D'Ambola, candidates for Township Committee, list issues such as Birchwood, potholes, a full-time CFO and more as items they have addressed the committee about on behalf of the residents.
In a letter to the editor, Roseanne Kurstedt explains why residents need to vote 'YES' on Tuesday's bond referendum.
The squad's funds are still 25 percent below what it needs.
Just one weekend away, the store will host a holiday kick-off party.
