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Westfield Council Approves $14K Assessment Of Edison Fields Project
The council is moving forward with the hotly contested project, which involves installing synthetic turf fields at the intermediate school.

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The council is moving forward with the hotly contested project, which involves installing synthetic turf fields at the intermediate school.

The Westfield Regional Health Department reported an increase in COVID cases this past month. See the full breakdown below:
See an announcement from Summit Public Library below.
The parade to take place on May 30 will feature live music, floats, military units and vehicles, a live reenactment and much more.
The fundraising event hosted by Hillside Avenue School's PTA will feature over 350 baskets of prizes. See how to get tickets below:
Summit saw a slight increase in car thefts compared to the previous month, according to the most recent police blotter.
The district was recognized for its achievements in music education, despite recently making cuts to the music and arts department.
Summit's Common Council unanimously voted to close down the street for season outdoor dining starting Thursday.
This law enforcement educational experience is offered to Cranford students completing grades 6-8. See application details below.
The high school's production of "Les Miserables" was nominated for a Rising Star Award by the Paper Mill Playhouse.
Other retail stores and restaurants can continue to provide free paper shopping bags, but they will not be allowed to provide free plastic.
"Operation Firewall," now on Audible, follows Stephen Ward's story as a Secret Service agent working on a large-scale cyber investigation.
Besides serving freshly roasted coffee and tasty pastries, the new coffee shop will provide support for recovering alcoholics and addicts.
An 18-year-old was hit by a car while crossing Route 1 last week and is in critical condition. Police are still investigating the incident.
The undergraduate student was arrested on charges of making terroristic threats and harassing individuals on the Union campus, police said.
Several roads in Westfield will be closed due to road construction. See affected areas below:
The community is invited to sip some wine and shop local at Downtown Cranford's event this Friday. Find registration details below.
Fanwood has once again been certified in the Tree City USA program for its continued care of trees.
An arrest warrant is out for the undergraduate student who issued the threats, according to the university's police.
Westfield customers can enjoy free bagels and raffle prizes, as Manhattan Bagel celebrates 20 years of being in business next weekend.