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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Updated: Westfield Mourns the Passing of Lee Hale

Hale remembered as "selfless volunteer."

The following was updated at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to include Lee Hale's obituary: Lee Hale, 88, of Westfield died Saturday, Jan. 26. The following message was posted on the Downtown Westfield Corporation's site: "We mourn the loss of Lee M. Hale, dedicated Board of Director and Treasurer of Downtown Westfield Corporation. Lee was a tremendously selfless volunteer to Downtown and the Town of Westfield. He was responsible for Westfield receiving the Great American Main Street Award and also received the Main Street Hero award for Main Street New Jersey. He was an amazing gentleman who was truly loved." In May 2012, Hale was honored by Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21, Westfield), and state Senate …

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Westfield Hall of Fame Dinner Planned for September

Ten individuals and families will be recognized for their contributions.

At the Town Council meeting held on July 10, former councilman Lee Hale, chairman of the Westfield Historical Society Hall of Fame Committee, told the council of the Westfield Hall of Fame's upcoming induction dinner to be held on September 13 at Echo Lake Country Club.  Mayor Andy Skibitsky, who presented Hale with a resolution in May 2011, noted Hale's "unsurpassed" volunteer work. The Westfield Historical Society’s Hall of Fame Selection Committee has named 10 individuals/families for induction into the Westfield Hall of Fame. The nominees are recognized and honored for being accomplished in their fields as well as having made a significant impact on the town, state or nation. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour …

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Westfield Historical Society and Echo Lake Country Club

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Corinne Petersen

11:03 am on Saturday, July 21, 2012

I agree with you. I've been volunteering there this summer, and it's a great place with caring people. --Corinne P.   more ›

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