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
Four students were chosen as the recipients of the Navin Bros. scholarship. Navin Bros. is the food service company at Union Catholic.
A look at meetings and events taking place the week of Jan. 14 in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
Cranford Mayor Hannen, along with 75 other New Jersey mayors agree with a push for gun control laws in Washington.
Here's a look at some of the stories that made headlines throughout Union County for the week of Jan. 6-12.
Mahr along with eleven other New Jersey mayors will meet in Cranford on Monday before heading to Washington to meet with members of congress about gun control laws.
Cranford Mayor Thomas Hannen and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr are among twelve mayors that will visit Washington Wednesday to force congress to act on gun violence.
Willow Grove Church will be sponsoring an open house on Feb. 3 for anyone looking to join the church, following by a special open house for young families.
On Jan. 13., Temple Sholom will sponsor a blood drive at UCHS, donors will receive a $10 Dunkin' Donuts gift card.
On Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. the township of Scotch Plains will hold interviews with candidates for Risk Management Consultants and Township Attorney.
A look at how the men's basketball teams performed during their third week.
New programs such as make your own comic book, little bakers workshop, jewelry design and more announced for the winter months.
During the company's annual pipeline maintenance, customers might experience a taste or smell of chlorine in their water beginning on Jan. 7.
Beckerman was chosen to fill the vacant council seat left by new mayor Kevin Glover at the Jan. 8 council meeting. Also, the committees that the council members will serve on were announced.
They "A" Division Team of the YMCA gymnasts took first place over Somerset Valley on Jan. 5.
42nd Street will be performed on Jan. 25-27.
The fourth annual MLK day of service will feature a variety of volunteer opportunities for children, teens and adults throughout Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
The Rescue Squad held its annual Installation of Officers dinner where they honored deceased members and current members for their service on the squad. Also, Mayor Kevin Glover installed the new officers to the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad.
The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate Convictions.
The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Swim Team won 23 events, 7 relays and set 7 records at a meet in Long Island in December.
The following information is provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.