Concerns about public safety dominated meeting as residents and firefighters addressed Mayor Andy Skibitsky and members of the Council regarding staffing levels in light of the recent three-alarm blaze that destroyed a home on .
Bill Lavin, President of NJ FMBA, and Westfield Fire Deparment Lt. Tim Brennan, both urged the Council to restore the department to more adequate levels before a human life is lost.
In news, the from candidates to fill three three-year openings and one one-year term. The deadline to apply is June 5.
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, who was appointed to the Board in January to fill the term of Julia Walker, announced her intention to seek a three-year term. Last week, said, after six years on the Board, she will not seek re-election.
The BOE also addressed the that would be used to fund roof replacements and a lighted turf field at .
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The Westfield Varsity baseball team was ranked no. 5 in the state in top 20.
Savory Spice Shop and CoolVines shared some suggestions to help celebrate the long weekend.
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