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
Kevin Glover, who defeated current Mayor Mary DePaola in the Mayoral election, thanks residents for their support.
On Oct. 29, a fire broke out in the the front portion of the roof of the Scotchwood Diner.
The Evangel Church on Terrill Road will have 50 or more cots for residents to sleep on to escape the cold.
The latest results out of Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
At the Oct. 25 Scotch Plains Fanwood-Times candidates forum, candidates answered questions on the issues facing Scotch Plains.
If you're a local business owner who is open for business post-Hurricane Sandy, please post your info in our comments section below to let readers know.
Gov. Chris Christie has activated the New Jersey volunteer emergency response hotline (1-800-JERSEY-7).
Scotch Plains OEM Director, Paul Malool coordinated the meals.
According to the Borough, power was restored to the remaining streets in Fanwood but a substation issue in Sewaren causes new power outages.
The Township of Scotch Plains advises residents that contractors who are not licensed might try to take advantage of residents following Hurricane Sandy.
A list of charging and warming locations for residents still without power.
In a message from Mayor Mahr and Chief Trigo, a small area of Fanwood has power but a lot of work needs to be done throughout town to get the rest up.
Scotch Plains and Fanwood residents search for warmth and a good charge at the memorial library, residents share stories of fallen trees throughout the towns.
Stay away from downed wires, substation has been brought in to Fanwood.
Scotch Plains facing multiple challenges, substation line out.
Message from Mayor Mahr and Chief Trigo: Halloween cancelled, charging stations available, road closures and more.
According to residents, PSE&G some accounts are now saying Nov. 3 - Nov. 9.
DePaola's message states all emergency crews are working to clear streets, advises residents to limit travel and stay off the roads.
Police Chief, Richard Trigo and Fanwood Mayor, Colleen Mahr urge residents to stay indoors.
Twitter roundup of what SP-F residents are feeling from Sandy.
