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Why We Love Walkable Communities!

 

Walk Score WidgetOne of the things that makes the “in-town lifestyle” so much fun is the convenience of having so many things so nearby. ”Walkable communities” offer real benefits to those who live and work in them. Walking leads to better health,  reduces greenhouse emissions, and provides local businesses the foot traffic they need to thrive. 

We think that “walkability” is terrific, and many of our towns have it! Read the rest of this entry »

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It’s Restaurant Week in Westfield!!

OK…I may need to spend the month of March on my treadmill, but it will be worth it!  Westfield celebrates its winter Restaurant Week this week. The festivities began on Sunday February 21st, and will run through Saturday February 27th. During this time, downtown eateries will feature a $20 two-course dinner, and a $10 two-course lunch. (Woo Hoo!!) There will also be drawings for restaurant gift certificates, and even $10 parking cards !! 

Sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation, this event is a real winner! We had lunch at Read the rest of this entry »

60 Seconds That Could Save a Child’s Life

When the unthinkable happens, every moment counts.

Westfield Provides Emergency Alert System.

The town of Westfield has recently signed on with Honeywell to provide residents with the Instant Alert Plus emergency communication system. When an emergency happens, Read the rest of this entry »

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Great Neighbors Making a Difference

All of us have been touched in one way or another by the heartache and suffering in Haiti since the devastating series of earthquakes began on January 12th. And many around the world have been moved to take action. Last week, over 80 million TV viewers tuned in to the Hope For Haiti Now Telethon and raised nearly $60 million. But Hollywood isn’t the only place where people are coming out to help. Locally, we have a few stars of our own  who are making a difference where they can.

Westfield Residents Rise To Meet The Challenge.

Right here in Westfield, 3 enterprising high school students, Ryan Krasnoo, Billy Sickles and Ian Mackenzie quickly initiated the Hearts For Haiti campaign. Selling paper hearts for a dollar a piece to their friends in school and to neighbors around town, the trio quickly raised Read the rest of this entry »

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