Editor's Notebook: Week in Review

It's been an exciting and somber week in Westfield. Westfield High School graduated Monday night, the armory has been proposed as a new parking spot for high school students, residents from Florida and Mississippi were arrested in town, national experts provided advice to the local government and residents remembered pop icon Michael Jackson.

Westfield Remembers Michael Jackson: Residents weigh in on the death of the King of Pop.

The Making of A Dynamic Tennis Duo: How Scott Bernstein and Graeme Stahl became the top tennis doubles team in the state.

Holy Trinity Raises $3500 for Charity: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church held an annual rummage sale.

Westfield David Dings Manhattan Goliath: Local political consultant Jonathan Jaffe helped defeat the Mayor of Edison, in the process dinging the armor of a Manhattan political powerhouse.

Hely One Closer to Bench: Former Councilman James Hely's nomination as a state judge was confirmed by the State Senate Judiciary Committee.

Advice to the Class of 2009: Residents give advice to the class of 2009

Wilson Teacher Prepares to Blast Off: A teacher at Wilson Elementary School is headed to space camp.

Town Receives Anti-Littering Grant: The state gave the town over $54,000 in a grant for anti-littering programs.

Experts: Going Green Doesn't Have to Mean Solar Panels: National experts gave advice to the town on how to green town buildings.

Playground Counselors Get Set: The playground camp counselors had orientation this week.

Pool Teen Nights Start Tonight: The annual series of teen nights started Wednesday night.

Video WHS Senior Class President Danielle Zamarelli Commencement Address: A video of the senior class president's speech at graduation.

Mayor Neylan Takes the Reins: Councilwoman Joann Neylan served as Acting Mayor of Westfield on Tuesday while presiding over the Town Council meeting.

Brennan Questions Council over Committee Meetings: Democratic Mayoral Nominee Bill Brennan questioned the Town Council over opening up council meetings.

Raccoon Takes Over Part of the Municipal Building Parking Lot: A furry resident made itself at home in the municipal building parking lot.

Council Briefed on Final Steps in Passing Land Use Changes: The Town Council heard the steps in the passing the changes to the town's land use code.

Police Blotter: Mississippi and Florida Residents Arrested in Westfield: The week's activities at the police department.

Decorated Caps Show Graduates' Personal Style: WHS graduates continue to decorate their graduation caps.

High School Students May Park at the Armory Next Year: WHS students may be able to park at the armory next year.

Apple Tradition Continues at Graduation: The tradition of wearing apples made on the first day of kindergarten continues at the 2009 graduation.

Corzine Discusses Education Plan in Fanwood Visit: Gov. Jon Corzine discussed his education plan during a visit to Fanwood.

Class of 2009 Graduates: The WHS Class of 2009 graduated on Monday night during a ceremony in the armory. This article includes 41 photos and a video.

Students Scramble to Avoid Tickets: High school students believe the police are unfairly targeting them in handing out parking tickets, noting the situation doesn't allow them time to move their cars.

Letter: Skibitsky Doing Well with Finance and Environment: Councilman Frank Arena's letter to the editor on local issues.

Playground Camps Start Friday: The recreation department's annual playground camp programs started this Friday.

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