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Monday, May 21, 2012

Daily Sports Digest

Westfield Scores and Standings: May 21

Your interactive, daily digest for all Westfield scores, schedules and standings — and a place for you to add information and images for all youth sports.

YOU CAN NOW GET MORE PATCH SPORTS COVERAGE ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!  Twitter: @UC_Patch_Sports Facebook: Union County Patch Sports   Welcome to Westfield's Daily Sports Digest: a place where every day you will find the schedule, scores and standings for all school sports. The Daily Sports Digest is designed for you to add your best photo and/or video to share.  We are always looking for contributions of any level from parents, fans, team managers and others who follow the team.  If you would like to be a contact for a particular team or if you see anything in our scores, standings, or schedules that requires updating, please e-mail rconforti.patch@gmail.com.   Westfield High School   Girls Golf   News and Notes Baseball Westfield 7, …

Friday, May 18, 2012

Westfield’s Houghtaling and Kwiatkowski Receive Outstanding Teaching Awards

A reception sponsored by the Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate Schools PTO’s will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5 in the Board Room at 302 Elm Street

The following is a press release from the Westfield school district: Westfield Public School teachers Kristi Houghtaling and Stephanie Kwiatkowski were named Outstanding Intermediate School Teachers for 2012 by the Optimist Club of Westfield and will be honored by the Westfield Board of Education on Tuesday, June 5.  A reception sponsored by the Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate Schools PTO’s will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 302 Elm Street. Resolutions will be presented to the teachers by Board President, Richard Mattessich, during the business portion of the meeting at 8 PM. Houghtaling and Kwiatkowski are the recipients of the 15th annual Optimist award, established in 1998 to recognize the importance of teaching in the …

Devils and Maroon 5 Pack Date Night Punch

Whether it's playoff hockey against the rival Rangers or the pop group opening the new Revel Casino in Atlantic City, drop the gloves and have fun this weekend.

The Borgata, Atlantic City  THIS WEEKEND: Saturday — Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour, 8 p.m., Event Center; Joan Rivers, 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, May 19, The Music Box NEXT WEEK: Hip-hoppin' stud du jour Pitbull brings the party tunes, 9 p.m., Friday, May 25, Event Center, Rock icon Steve Winwood, 9 p.m., Friday, May 25, the Music Box BOOK IT NOW: Weezer, 9 p.m., Friday, June 1, Event Center; Frankie Valli, 9 p.m., Friday, June 8, The Music Box; Sting, 8 p.m., Saturday, June 9, Event Center; Jim McGaffigan, two shows, Saturday, June 23, The Event CenterThe Jacksons, Friday, June 29, 8 p.m., Event Center;  Aziz Ansari, two shows, Frday and Saturday, July 13, 14, The Music Box Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows…

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Letter: After Six Years on BOE, Clancy Will Not Seek Re-election

The educator and mother of seven began serving on the Westfield Board of Education in 2006.

Thank you, Westfield, for allowing me to serve on the Board of Education since 2006. As a 26-year resident and a mom, of soon-to-be five Westfield school graduates, I have been honored to work alongside the most dedicated and hardworking people of our community. I have said it many times before and I'll say it again, we are so fortunate to live in a community that cares so deeply about its children and their education.  I am filled with mixed emotions as I declare that I will not be seeking another term on the Westfield Board of Education. I promise to dedicate my time and energy over the next seven months to the Board's current goals and objectives. However, next year, with our fifth child heading off to college, I will be increasing my …

Mitch Slater

10:00 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Jane will be sorely missed on the Board- I feel very privileged to have spent 2 years working with her. Her diligence and hard work and dedication to all stakeholders is second to none. Bon Voyage Jane and what will you do with your Tuesday Nights!   more ›

Daily Sports Digest

Westfield Scores and Standings: May 17

Your interactive, daily digest for all Westfield scores, schedules and standings — and a place for you to add information and images for all youth sports.

YOU CAN NOW GET MORE PATCH SPORTS COVERAGE ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!  Twitter: @UC_Patch_Sports Facebook: Union County Patch Sports   Welcome to Westfield's Daily Sports Digest: a place where every day you will find the schedule, scores and standings for all school sports. The Daily Sports Digest is designed for you to add your best photo and/or video to share.  We are always looking for contributions of any level from parents, fans, team managers and others who follow the team.  If you would like to be a contact for a particular team or if you see anything in our scores, standings, or schedules that requires updating, please e-mail rconforti.patch@gmail.com.   Westfield High School   Girls Golf   News and Notes Baseball Westfield 7, …

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Bonus! Westfield School Year Ends June 20

Due to an unused snow day, the district will close schools one day earlier. Children (and teachers) are joined in euphoria!

Summer vacation is arriving a day early this year for students in the Westfield school district. Dr. Margaret Dolan, schools superintendent, announced at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting that due to an unused snow day, the 2011-2012 school year will end on Wednesday, June 20 rather than on Thursday, June 21 as originally planned. Dolan noted that graduation would remain as scheduled, taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 21.  On both Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20 school will be held for four-hour sessions throughout the district.  For more information, visit the district's website.

Photos: Westfield Talent on View at Art Show

From the Leaps and Bounds program through the high school, students of all ages displayed their work.

Where can you find construction paper penguins crafted by preschoolers standing alongside dramatic and accomplished photographs of the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens taken by a Westfield High School student? At the Westfield school district art show, of course. The gym inside the high school has been transformed into a spectacular gallery showcasing the work of students throughout the school district. From mixed media to photography, pastels and ceramics, the show, which began Tuesday and continues through Thursday afternoon, offers something for everyone.  "I'm always impressed with the talents of our Westfield High School students," said Principal Peter Renwick. "I continue to be grateful to be associated with a district that continues to …

Daily Sports Digest

Westfield Scores and Standings: May 16

Your interactive, daily digest for all Westfield scores, schedules and standings — and a place for you to add information and images for all youth sports.

YOU CAN NOW GET MORE PATCH SPORTS COVERAGE ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!  Twitter: @UC_Patch_Sports Facebook: Union County Patch Sports   Welcome to Westfield's Daily Sports Digest: a place where every day you will find the schedule, scores and standings for all school sports. The Daily Sports Digest is designed for you to add your best photo and/or video to share.  We are always looking for contributions of any level from parents, fans, team managers and others who follow the team.  If you would like to be a contact for a particular team or if you see anything in our scores, standings, or schedules that requires updating, please e-mail rconforti.patch@gmail.com.   Westfield High School   Girls Golf   News and Notes Baseball Westfield 7, …

Westfield BOE Approves Proposed Parking Plan

The parking proposal includes changes that take into account resident input since the meeting held on April 18.

In what turned into a four-hour meeting of the Westfield Board of Education Tuesday evening, the Board voted unanimously, 8-0, to move forward with proposed parking changes for Westfield High School and Edison Intermediate School. Board member David Finn was not in attendance. Board President Rich Mattessich outlined the resolution that represents a collaborative effort between the Board and the Town Council to address parking and traffic safety concerns in the high school and Edison school area. While Mattessich said the proposal presented at a public outreach meeting on April 18 was generally well-received, residents had additional concerns that he said the facilities committee tried to address as best they could while still adhering to …

Concerned Citizen

9:28 am on Friday, May 18, 2012

This is great news for High School parking. I have waited for a disaster to happen on Dorian Road. The busses actually double parked! Stoneleigh has been discussed over and over again but the real reason for non parking is when the Historic area was constructed at the turn of the century there was no concern about parking cars(if you had one). The circle is very narrow so even with parking on one…   more ›

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Board of Education Agenda: Turf, Lights, Parking at WHS

Board to vote on a bond to fund a turf field with lights as well as on proposed parking changes for Westfield High School.

The Westfield Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. Monday to vote on approving a bond that would be used to fund the installation of a multi-purpose turf athletic field with lights at Westfield High School.  At the Board's May 1 meeting, supervisor of athletics Sandy Mamary presented a proposal outlining construction costs for the field totaling $3.3 million, which would include all fees, landscaping and storage as well as the construction of minimal spillage lighting, bleachers and a batting cage. The field would be the district’s response to an increasing amount of participation in athletics, a trend that will presumably only continue given the expected student population bump. Mamary said the facility would increase capacity for …

Walkin Westfield

1:29 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012

Westfield has two artificial crumb rubber fields. Why are residents asked to vote on a third crumb rubber field without the BOE providing actual analytical information on the impact of the crumb rubber fields on: issues of toxicity, movement, excessive heat, cost, friction, sanitation, lifespan, maintenance, warranty, disposal costs, emissions, loss of habitat, and combustibility. All issues …   more ›

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