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Westfield BOE Moves Election To April, Allowing Public Vote On Budget
The approval of the election time shift allows voters to decide on the tax levy increase, which was previously capped at 2 percent.

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The approval of the election time shift allows voters to decide on the tax levy increase, which was previously capped at 2 percent.

The 4th of July canoe race is available for residents of all ages. See all the time slots you can sign up for below:
Tony Siragusa, a former defensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts, has died, according to reports.
In the 1960's, Charles R. Morrison led civil rights marches in Westfield and urged the school district to recognize MLK Day.
Fanwood Council honors student champions, moves dogs-in-parks ordinance amendment to next step.
The Summit Council approved amendments made to the Broad St. West redevelopment plan and decided to push the final vote to September.
The graffiti was spray painted on bleachers, a bathroom area and a storage shed at the park last week, according to Westfield Police.
The resident on Colt Road told police that their garage door was left ajar at the time of the theft.
The track and field will soon close due to renovations that are being made this summer.
With its vintage diner feel and renowned Taylor ham egg and cheese sandwiches, NJ.com ranked Summit Diner as #1 in the Garden State.
Valley Road Elementary School held its annual 'Hats On Day' to raise money for the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad.
Hailing all the way from Germany, a young couple has decided to launch their very first smoothie café business right in downtown Westfield.
After attempting to steal a car out of Newark, the suspects crashed the car into a Millburn police unit, Summit Police said.
The two workers suffered minor injuries while working on the roof of a newly constructed home in Fanwood.
Police said they will be monitoring the area for any mass gatherings and such events will 'not be tolerated.'
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