Westfield News

If you haven't had an opportunity to check out NJ Greek Fest, which began Thursday, May 31, atA Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Westfield, today's your last chance.

A This week, Patch lists more than 100 open houses for the Union County communities we cover - Berkeley Heights, Clark, Garwood, Cranford, Fanwood, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, New Providence, Springfield, Summit and Westfield.

Lincoln School held its Walk-A-Thon Friday, June 1 and while this event is an annual one benefiting a charity, this year's was particularly special because students were walking for one of their own.A Funds raised from this year's event will be donated toA The Valerie Fund , which supports children with cancer and blood disorders, and subsidizes ... (more)

The Knights of Columbus hosted the 10th annual Memorial Day Baseball Tournament.

Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that a "One-Stop" service will soon be available for Union County voters at the Westfield and Elizabeth offices of the County Clerk.

Shoppers who plan to head downtown tomorrow to visit the local shops and restaurants will be able to park for free in the parking garage and two municipal lots, thanks to a Cranford resident.

Garwood police officersA arrestedA Steven Erlich,A 27, of Westfield after investigating a report of an unconscious male lying on the front lawn of a residence in the 600 block of Willow Avenue in Garwood at 12:18 a.m. on Saturday, May 5. Erlich was charged withA disorderly conduct and possession of controlled dangerous substances .

Despite the fact that Westfield prides itself on its tree-lined streets, Quimby Street lost two of its two-to-three-foot wide trees recently.

This week around our towns,we have walks and hikes for the adventurous, electronic recycling opportunities for the fastidious, or some treasures for bargain hunters.

Four outstanding and diverse Westfield homes, the delightful hilltop home of Summit's Mayor, and luncheon in the historic Beacon Hill Club in Summit are the Friends of Westfield Symphony Orchestra's picks for their Tour of Notable Homes benefit next Saturday, June 2nd, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. "In Westfield people who join the tour will see an authentically ... (more)

The event, organized by Springfield mother and daughter team, Stephanie and Marissa Steiner, and sponsored by Overlook Medical Center and Jersey Family Fun, attracted 114 walkers and has raised over $17,000 already.

The Westfield Service League will hold its annual end-of-year sales on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at its thrift and consignment shops, both located at 114 Elmer St.

Using their imaginations and skills to create a winning structure at STEM Day at Tamaques Elementary School in Westfield are fifth graders Max VanCaneghem, Austin Chen, and Zachary Hom.

More than 100 members of the Westfield Historical Society and their guests gathered at Echo Lake Country Club for their 43rd annual dinner meetingA Wednesday evening.A Attendees enjoyed a meeting, social hour, dinner, and musical entertainment.

Climb aboard for aA swashbuckling good time whenA Hedgehog & Feather Theatre Co.

So the state Department of Transportation is leaving nothing to chance on a congested highway frequented by pedestrians who try to take a shortcut to the Metropark transit station in Woodbridge.

Hey, you want a great place to enjoy a really great lunch? Want to meet friends for any and all occasions? Need to be back in time to meet the school bus? Get yourself to Limani Seafood Grill, in Westfield.

On a day off from classes, a band of middle-schoolers gave up their morning of leisure to get their hands dirty for a good cause.

Imran Ivery, 26, of Irvington was arrested on Friday, May 25 and charged with armed robbery of the Race Star gas station located at 801 W. South Ave.

Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella speaks with Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi about free honorable discharge identification cards for veterans during Union County's Veterans Job Fair and Resource Event at the National Guard Armory in Westfield.