<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang='en'>
<head prefix='og: http://ogp.me/ns# fb: http://ogp.me/ns/fb# article: http://ogp.me/ns/article#'>
<title>
Hurricane Harvey Event in Westfield Aims to Secure Essential Items For Victims - Westfield NJ News - TAPinto
</title>
<meta charset='utf-8'>
<script type="text/javascript">window.NREUM||(NREUM={});NREUM.info={"beacon":"bam.nr-data.net","errorBeacon":"bam.nr-data.net","licenseKey":"2fff46d1f7","applicationID":"12104983","transactionName":"dFgNRBRbCg0BQBkHEUNeAFwDR0kSDF1B","queueTime":0,"applicationTime":1916,"ttGuid":"","agentToken":null,"agent":""}</script>
<script type="text/javascript">(window.NREUM||(NREUM={})).loader_config={xpid:"UQMDV1ZACQEBVFVbDwI="};window.NREUM||(NREUM={}),__nr_require=function(t,n,e){function r(e){if(!n[e]){var o=n[e]={exports:{}};t[e][0].call(o.exports,function(n){var o=t[e][1][n];return r(o||n)},o,o.exports)}return n[e].exports}if("function"==typeof __nr_require)return __nr_require;for(var o=0;o<e.length;o++)r(e[o]);return r}({1:[function(t,n,e){function r(t){try{s.console&&console.log(t)}catch(n){}}var o,i=t("ee"),a=t(15),s={};try{o=localStorage.getItem("__nr_flags").split(","),console&&"function"==typeof console.log&&(s.console=!0,o.indexOf("dev")!==-1&&(s.dev=!0),o.indexOf("nr_dev")!==-1&&(s.nrDev=!0))}catch(c){}s.nrDev&&i.on("internal-error",function(t){r(t.stack)}),s.dev&&i.on("fn-err",function(t,n,e){r(e.stack)}),s.dev&&(r("NR AGENT IN DEVELOPMENT MODE"),r("flags: "+a(s,function(t,n){return t}).join(", ")))},{}],2:[function(t,n,e){function r(t,n,e,r,s){try{p?p-=1:o(s||new UncaughtException(t,n,e),!0)}catch(f){try{i("ierr",[f,c.now(),!0])}catch(d){}}return"function"==typeof u&&u.apply(this,a(arguments))}function UncaughtException(t,n,e){this.message=t||"Uncaught error with no additional information",this.sourceURL=n,this.line=e}function o(t,n){var e=n?null:c.now();i("err",[t,e])}var i=t("handle"),a=t(16),s=t("ee"),c=t("loader"),f=t("gos"),u=window.onerror,d=!1,l="nr@seenError",p=0;c.features.err=!0,t(1),window.onerror=r;try{throw new Error}catch(h){"stack"in h&&(t(8),t(7),"addEventListener"in window&&t(5),c.xhrWrappable&&t(9),d=!0)}s.on("fn-start",function(t,n,e){d&&(p+=1)}),s.on("fn-err",function(t,n,e){d&&!e[l]&&(f(e,l,function(){return!0}),this.thrown=!0,o(e))}),s.on("fn-end",function(){d&&!this.thrown&&p>0&&(p-=1)}),s.on("internal-error",function(t){i("ierr",[t,c.now(),!0])})},{}],3:[function(t,n,e){t("loader").features.ins=!0},{}],4:[function(t,n,e){function r(t){}if(window.performance&&window.performance.timing&&window.performance.getEntriesByType){var o=t("ee"),i=t("handle"),a=t(8),s=t(7),c="learResourceTimings",f="addEventListener",u="resourcetimingbufferfull",d="bstResource",l="resource",p="-start",h="-end",m="fn"+p,w="fn"+h,v="bstTimer",y="pushState",g=t("loader");g.features.stn=!0,t(6);var b=NREUM.o.EV;o.on(m,function(t,n){var e=t[0];e instanceof b&&(this.bstStart=g.now())}),o.on(w,function(t,n){var e=t[0];e instanceof b&&i("bst",[e,n,this.bstStart,g.now()])}),a.on(m,function(t,n,e){this.bstStart=g.now(),this.bstType=e}),a.on(w,function(t,n){i(v,[n,this.bstStart,g.now(),this.bstType])}),s.on(m,function(){this.bstStart=g.now()}),s.on(w,function(t,n){i(v,[n,this.bstStart,g.now(),"requestAnimationFrame"])}),o.on(y+p,function(t){this.time=g.now(),this.startPath=location.pathname+location.hash}),o.on(y+h,function(t){i("bstHist",[location.pathname+location.hash,this.startPath,this.time])}),f in window.performance&&(window.performance["c"+c]?window.performance[f](u,function(t){i(d,[window.performance.getEntriesByType(l)]),window.performance["c"+c]()},!1):window.performance[f]("webkit"+u,function(t){i(d,[window.performance.getEntriesByType(l)]),window.performance["webkitC"+c]()},!1)),document[f]("scroll",r,{passive:!0}),document[f]("keypress",r,!1),document[f]("click",r,!1)}},{}],5:[function(t,n,e){function r(t){for(var n=t;n&&!n.hasOwnProperty(u);)n=Object.getPrototypeOf(n);n&&o(n)}function o(t){s.inPlace(t,[u,d],"-",i)}function i(t,n){return t[1]}var a=t("ee").get("events"),s=t(18)(a,!0),c=t("gos"),f=XMLHttpRequest,u="addEventListener",d="removeEventListener";n.exports=a,"getPrototypeOf"in Object?(r(document),r(window),r(f.prototype)):f.prototype.hasOwnProperty(u)&&(o(window),o(f.prototype)),a.on(u+"-start",function(t,n){var e=t[1],r=c(e,"nr@wrapped",function(){function t(){if("function"==typeof e.handleEvent)return e.handleEvent.apply(e,arguments)}var n={object:t,"function":e}[typeof e];return n?s(n,"fn-",null,n.name||"anonymous"):e});this.wrapped=t[1]=r}),a.on(d+"-start",function(t){t[1]=this.wrapped||t[1]})},{}],6:[function(t,n,e){var r=t("ee").get("history"),o=t(18)(r);n.exports=r,o.inPlace(window.history,["pushState","replaceState"],"-")},{}],7:[function(t,n,e){var r=t("ee").get("raf"),o=t(18)(r),i="equestAnimationFrame";n.exports=r,o.inPlace(window,["r"+i,"mozR"+i,"webkitR"+i,"msR"+i],"raf-"),r.on("raf-start",function(t){t[0]=o(t[0],"fn-")})},{}],8:[function(t,n,e){function r(t,n,e){t[0]=a(t[0],"fn-",null,e)}function o(t,n,e){this.method=e,this.timerDuration=isNaN(t[1])?0:+t[1],t[0]=a(t[0],"fn-",this,e)}var i=t("ee").get("timer"),a=t(18)(i),s="setTimeout",c="setInterval",f="clearTimeout",u="-start",d="-";n.exports=i,a.inPlace(window,[s,"setImmediate"],s+d),a.inPlace(window,[c],c+d),a.inPlace(window,[f,"clearImmediate"],f+d),i.on(c+u,r),i.on(s+u,o)},{}],9:[function(t,n,e){function r(t,n){d.inPlace(n,["onreadystatechange"],"fn-",s)}function o(){var t=this,n=u.context(t);t.readyState>3&&!n.resolved&&(n.resolved=!0,u.emit("xhr-resolved",[],t)),d.inPlace(t,y,"fn-",s)}function i(t){g.push(t),h&&(x?x.then(a):w?w(a):(E=-E,O.data=E))}function a(){for(var t=0;t<g.length;t++)r([],g[t]);g.length&&(g=[])}function s(t,n){return n}function c(t,n){for(var e in t)n[e]=t[e];return n}t(5);var f=t("ee"),u=f.get("xhr"),d=t(18)(u),l=NREUM.o,p=l.XHR,h=l.MO,m=l.PR,w=l.SI,v="readystatechange",y=["onload","onerror","onabort","onloadstart","onloadend","onprogress","ontimeout"],g=[];n.exports=u;var b=window.XMLHttpRequest=function(t){var n=new p(t);try{u.emit("new-xhr",[n],n),n.addEventListener(v,o,!1)}catch(e){try{u.emit("internal-error",[e])}catch(r){}}return n};if(c(p,b),b.prototype=p.prototype,d.inPlace(b.prototype,["open","send"],"-xhr-",s),u.on("send-xhr-start",function(t,n){r(t,n),i(n)}),u.on("open-xhr-start",r),h){var x=m&&m.resolve();if(!w&&!m){var E=1,O=document.createTextNode(E);new h(a).observe(O,{characterData:!0})}}else f.on("fn-end",function(t){t[0]&&t[0].type===v||a()})},{}],10:[function(t,n,e){function r(t){var n=this.params,e=this.metrics;if(!this.ended){this.ended=!0;for(var r=0;r<d;r++)t.removeEventListener(u[r],this.listener,!1);if(!n.aborted){if(e.duration=a.now()-this.startTime,4===t.readyState){n.status=t.status;var i=o(t,this.lastSize);if(i&&(e.rxSize=i),this.sameOrigin){var c=t.getResponseHeader("X-NewRelic-App-Data");c&&(n.cat=c.split(", ").pop())}}else n.status=0;e.cbTime=this.cbTime,f.emit("xhr-done",[t],t),s("xhr",[n,e,this.startTime])}}}function o(t,n){var e=t.responseType;if("json"===e&&null!==n)return n;var r="arraybuffer"===e||"blob"===e||"json"===e?t.response:t.responseText;return h(r)}function i(t,n){var e=c(n),r=t.params;r.host=e.hostname+":"+e.port,r.pathname=e.pathname,t.sameOrigin=e.sameOrigin}var a=t("loader");if(a.xhrWrappable){var s=t("handle"),c=t(11),f=t("ee"),u=["load","error","abort","timeout"],d=u.length,l=t("id"),p=t(14),h=t(13),m=window.XMLHttpRequest;a.features.xhr=!0,t(9),f.on("new-xhr",function(t){var n=this;n.totalCbs=0,n.called=0,n.cbTime=0,n.end=r,n.ended=!1,n.xhrGuids={},n.lastSize=null,p&&(p>34||p<10)||window.opera||t.addEventListener("progress",function(t){n.lastSize=t.loaded},!1)}),f.on("open-xhr-start",function(t){this.params={method:t[0]},i(this,t[1]),this.metrics={}}),f.on("open-xhr-end",function(t,n){"loader_config"in NREUM&&"xpid"in NREUM.loader_config&&this.sameOrigin&&n.setRequestHeader("X-NewRelic-ID",NREUM.loader_config.xpid)}),f.on("send-xhr-start",function(t,n){var e=this.metrics,r=t[0],o=this;if(e&&r){var i=h(r);i&&(e.txSize=i)}this.startTime=a.now(),this.listener=function(t){try{"abort"===t.type&&(o.params.aborted=!0),("load"!==t.type||o.called===o.totalCbs&&(o.onloadCalled||"function"!=typeof n.onload))&&o.end(n)}catch(e){try{f.emit("internal-error",[e])}catch(r){}}};for(var s=0;s<d;s++)n.addEventListener(u[s],this.listener,!1)}),f.on("xhr-cb-time",function(t,n,e){this.cbTime+=t,n?this.onloadCalled=!0:this.called+=1,this.called!==this.totalCbs||!this.onloadCalled&&"function"==typeof e.onload||this.end(e)}),f.on("xhr-load-added",function(t,n){var e=""+l(t)+!!n;this.xhrGuids&&!this.xhrGuids[e]&&(this.xhrGuids[e]=!0,this.totalCbs+=1)}),f.on("xhr-load-removed",function(t,n){var e=""+l(t)+!!n;this.xhrGuids&&this.xhrGuids[e]&&(delete this.xhrGuids[e],this.totalCbs-=1)}),f.on("addEventListener-end",function(t,n){n instanceof m&&"load"===t[0]&&f.emit("xhr-load-added",[t[1],t[2]],n)}),f.on("removeEventListener-end",function(t,n){n instanceof m&&"load"===t[0]&&f.emit("xhr-load-removed",[t[1],t[2]],n)}),f.on("fn-start",function(t,n,e){n instanceof m&&("onload"===e&&(this.onload=!0),("load"===(t[0]&&t[0].type)||this.onload)&&(this.xhrCbStart=a.now()))}),f.on("fn-end",function(t,n){this.xhrCbStart&&f.emit("xhr-cb-time",[a.now()-this.xhrCbStart,this.onload,n],n)})}},{}],11:[function(t,n,e){n.exports=function(t){var n=document.createElement("a"),e=window.location,r={};n.href=t,r.port=n.port;var o=n.href.split("://");!r.port&&o[1]&&(r.port=o[1].split("/")[0].split("@").pop().split(":")[1]),r.port&&"0"!==r.port||(r.port="https"===o[0]?"443":"80"),r.hostname=n.hostname||e.hostname,r.pathname=n.pathname,r.protocol=o[0],"/"!==r.pathname.charAt(0)&&(r.pathname="/"+r.pathname);var i=!n.protocol||":"===n.protocol||n.protocol===e.protocol,a=n.hostname===document.domain&&n.port===e.port;return r.sameOrigin=i&&(!n.hostname||a),r}},{}],12:[function(t,n,e){function r(){}function o(t,n,e){return function(){return i(t,[f.now()].concat(s(arguments)),n?null:this,e),n?void 0:this}}var i=t("handle"),a=t(15),s=t(16),c=t("ee").get("tracer"),f=t("loader"),u=NREUM;"undefined"==typeof window.newrelic&&(newrelic=u);var d=["setPageViewName","setCustomAttribute","setErrorHandler","finished","addToTrace","inlineHit","addRelease"],l="api-",p=l+"ixn-";a(d,function(t,n){u[n]=o(l+n,!0,"api")}),u.addPageAction=o(l+"addPageAction",!0),u.setCurrentRouteName=o(l+"routeName",!0),n.exports=newrelic,u.interaction=function(){return(new r).get()};var h=r.prototype={createTracer:function(t,n){var e={},r=this,o="function"==typeof n;return i(p+"tracer",[f.now(),t,e],r),function(){if(c.emit((o?"":"no-")+"fn-start",[f.now(),r,o],e),o)try{return n.apply(this,arguments)}catch(t){throw c.emit("fn-err",[arguments,this,t],e),t}finally{c.emit("fn-end",[f.now()],e)}}}};a("setName,setAttribute,save,ignore,onEnd,getContext,end,get".split(","),function(t,n){h[n]=o(p+n)}),newrelic.noticeError=function(t){"string"==typeof t&&(t=new Error(t)),i("err",[t,f.now()])}},{}],13:[function(t,n,e){n.exports=function(t){if("string"==typeof t&&t.length)return t.length;if("object"==typeof t){if("undefined"!=typeof ArrayBuffer&&t instanceof ArrayBuffer&&t.byteLength)return t.byteLength;if("undefined"!=typeof Blob&&t instanceof Blob&&t.size)return t.size;if(!("undefined"!=typeof FormData&&t instanceof FormData))try{return JSON.stringify(t).length}catch(n){return}}}},{}],14:[function(t,n,e){var r=0,o=navigator.userAgent.match(/Firefox[\/\s](\d+\.\d+)/);o&&(r=+o[1]),n.exports=r},{}],15:[function(t,n,e){function r(t,n){var e=[],r="",i=0;for(r in t)o.call(t,r)&&(e[i]=n(r,t[r]),i+=1);return e}var o=Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty;n.exports=r},{}],16:[function(t,n,e){function r(t,n,e){n||(n=0),"undefined"==typeof e&&(e=t?t.length:0);for(var r=-1,o=e-n||0,i=Array(o<0?0:o);++r<o;)i[r]=t[n+r];return i}n.exports=r},{}],17:[function(t,n,e){n.exports={exists:"undefined"!=typeof window.performance&&window.performance.timing&&"undefined"!=typeof window.performance.timing.navigationStart}},{}],18:[function(t,n,e){function r(t){return!(t&&t instanceof Function&&t.apply&&!t[a])}var o=t("ee"),i=t(16),a="nr@original",s=Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty,c=!1;n.exports=function(t,n){function e(t,n,e,o){function nrWrapper(){var r,a,s,c;try{a=this,r=i(arguments),s="function"==typeof e?e(r,a):e||{}}catch(f){l([f,"",[r,a,o],s])}u(n+"start",[r,a,o],s);try{return c=t.apply(a,r)}catch(d){throw u(n+"err",[r,a,d],s),d}finally{u(n+"end",[r,a,c],s)}}return r(t)?t:(n||(n=""),nrWrapper[a]=t,d(t,nrWrapper),nrWrapper)}function f(t,n,o,i){o||(o="");var a,s,c,f="-"===o.charAt(0);for(c=0;c<n.length;c++)s=n[c],a=t[s],r(a)||(t[s]=e(a,f?s+o:o,i,s))}function u(e,r,o){if(!c||n){var i=c;c=!0;try{t.emit(e,r,o,n)}catch(a){l([a,e,r,o])}c=i}}function d(t,n){if(Object.defineProperty&&Object.keys)try{var e=Object.keys(t);return e.forEach(function(e){Object.defineProperty(n,e,{get:function(){return t[e]},set:function(n){return t[e]=n,n}})}),n}catch(r){l([r])}for(var o in t)s.call(t,o)&&(n[o]=t[o]);return n}function l(n){try{t.emit("internal-error",n)}catch(e){}}return t||(t=o),e.inPlace=f,e.flag=a,e}},{}],ee:[function(t,n,e){function r(){}function o(t){function n(t){return t&&t instanceof r?t:t?c(t,s,i):i()}function e(e,r,o,i){if(!l.aborted||i){t&&t(e,r,o);for(var a=n(o),s=h(e),c=s.length,f=0;f<c;f++)s[f].apply(a,r);var d=u[y[e]];return d&&d.push([g,e,r,a]),a}}function p(t,n){v[t]=h(t).concat(n)}function h(t){return v[t]||[]}function m(t){return d[t]=d[t]||o(e)}function w(t,n){f(t,function(t,e){n=n||"feature",y[e]=n,n in u||(u[n]=[])})}var v={},y={},g={on:p,emit:e,get:m,listeners:h,context:n,buffer:w,abort:a,aborted:!1};return g}function i(){return new r}function a(){(u.api||u.feature)&&(l.aborted=!0,u=l.backlog={})}var s="nr@context",c=t("gos"),f=t(15),u={},d={},l=n.exports=o();l.backlog=u},{}],gos:[function(t,n,e){function r(t,n,e){if(o.call(t,n))return t[n];var r=e();if(Object.defineProperty&&Object.keys)try{return Object.defineProperty(t,n,{value:r,writable:!0,enumerable:!1}),r}catch(i){}return t[n]=r,r}var o=Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty;n.exports=r},{}],handle:[function(t,n,e){function r(t,n,e,r){o.buffer([t],r),o.emit(t,n,e)}var o=t("ee").get("handle");n.exports=r,r.ee=o},{}],id:[function(t,n,e){function r(t){var n=typeof t;return!t||"object"!==n&&"function"!==n?-1:t===window?0:a(t,i,function(){return o++})}var o=1,i="nr@id",a=t("gos");n.exports=r},{}],loader:[function(t,n,e){function r(){if(!x++){var t=b.info=NREUM.info,n=l.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];if(setTimeout(u.abort,3e4),!(t&&t.licenseKey&&t.applicationID&&n))return u.abort();f(y,function(n,e){t[n]||(t[n]=e)}),c("mark",["onload",a()+b.offset],null,"api");var e=l.createElement("script");e.src="https://"+t.agent,n.parentNode.insertBefore(e,n)}}function o(){"complete"===l.readyState&&i()}function i(){c("mark",["domContent",a()+b.offset],null,"api")}function a(){return E.exists&&performance.now?Math.round(performance.now()):(s=Math.max((new Date).getTime(),s))-b.offset}var s=(new Date).getTime(),c=t("handle"),f=t(15),u=t("ee"),d=window,l=d.document,p="addEventListener",h="attachEvent",m=d.XMLHttpRequest,w=m&&m.prototype;NREUM.o={ST:setTimeout,SI:d.setImmediate,CT:clearTimeout,XHR:m,REQ:d.Request,EV:d.Event,PR:d.Promise,MO:d.MutationObserver};var v=""+location,y={beacon:"bam.nr-data.net",errorBeacon:"bam.nr-data.net",agent:"js-agent.newrelic.com/nr-1071.min.js"},g=m&&w&&w[p]&&!/CriOS/.test(navigator.userAgent),b=n.exports={offset:s,now:a,origin:v,features:{},xhrWrappable:g};t(12),l[p]?(l[p]("DOMContentLoaded",i,!1),d[p]("load",r,!1)):(l[h]("onreadystatechange",o),d[h]("onload",r)),c("mark",["firstbyte",s],null,"api");var x=0,E=t(17)},{}]},{},["loader",2,10,4,3]);</script>
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
<meta name="medium" content="news" />
<link href="/favicon.ico" rel="shortcut icon" type="image/vnd.microsoft.icon" />

<meta property="fb:app_id" content="1883897348500567" />
<meta property="og:site_name" content="TAPinto" />
<meta property="og:url" content="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/westfield/articles/hurricane-harvey-event-in-westfield-aims-to-secur" />
<meta property="og:type" content="article" />
<meta property="og:title" content="Hurricane Harvey Event in Westfield Aims to Secure Essential Items For Victims" />
<meta property="og:description" content="WESTFIELD, NJ &amp;ndash; Westfield resident and Houston native Benjamin Montez and Rory Chadwick, owner of the new Downtown Westfield shop Midtown Authentic, were&amp;nbsp;busy organizing donations and..." />
<meta property="og:image:width" content="205" />
<meta property="og:image:height" content="205" />
<meta property="og:image:secure_url" content="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/facebook_f5cf375550268edddb56_ecc20d7b0f224142852a_IMG_2805.JPG" />
<meta property="og:image" content="http://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/facebook_f5cf375550268edddb56_ecc20d7b0f224142852a_IMG_2805.JPG" />


<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    (function(d, s, id){
       var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];
       if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}
       js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;
       js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js";
       fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);
     }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));
  //]]>
</script>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    window.fbAsyncInit = function() {
      FB.init({
        appId      : '1883897348500567',
        xfbml      : true,
        version    : 'v2.8',
        status     : true,
        cookie     : true
      });
      FB.AppEvents.logPageView();
    };
  //]]>
</script>

<meta name="google-site-verification" content="5qBRfHc8Fasx_AGfEXC9jbxoUx45SaOteCSiUvA3Kgo" />
<meta name="description" content="WESTFIELD, NJ &amp;ndash; Westfield resident and Houston native Benjamin Montez and Rory Chadwick, owner of the new Downtown Westfield shop Midtown Authentic, were&amp;nbsp;busy organizing donations and..." />

<script async="async" src="/javascripts/modernizr-2.0.6.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<!--[if IE 7]>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    document.documentElement.className += " ie ie7 "
  //]]>
</script>
<![endif]-->
<!--[if IE 8]>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    document.documentElement.className += " ie ie8 "
  //]]>
</script>
<![endif]-->
<!--[if IE 9]>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    document.documentElement.className += " ie ie9 "
  //]]>
</script>
<![endif]-->
<link href="/stylesheets/screen.css" media="screen, projection" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<link href="/stylesheets/town_home_page.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<link href="/stylesheets/print.css" media="print" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<link href="/stylesheets/html5reset.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<link href="/stylesheets/responsive_desktop.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<link href="/javascripts/swiper/css/swiper.min.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />

<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    var _gaq = _gaq || [];
    _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-5656205-1']);
    _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);
      
    (function() {
      var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;
      ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js';
      var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);
    })();
  //]]>
</script>


<link href="/stylesheets/jquery_chosen.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<link href="/stylesheets/jquery.fancybox-1.3.4.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<link href="/stylesheets/chosen_theme.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />

<!--[if lte IE 8]>
<link href="/stylesheets/ie.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" />
<![endif]-->
<meta name="csrf-param" content="authenticity_token"/>
<meta name="csrf-token" content="bMkMTb+k7QKJ0yQLzJlfi7P1eWE81qKKc&#47;YtK9Lz9KY="/>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    var addthis_config = {
      pubid: "ra-5503210b0fd89486",
      data_ga_property: "UA-5656205-1",
      data_ga_social: true,
      data_track_clickback: false
    };
  //]]>
</script>

<script async='async' src='https://www.googletagservices.com/tag/js/gpt.js'></script>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    var section_name = "giving-back"
    var town_name = "westfield"
    var is_obituaries = ""
    
    var googletag = googletag || {};
    googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];
    var account_id = 26641674;
    
    googletag.cmd.push(function() {
    
      // Shared for all sizes
    
      //======================================= 
      //======================================= 
      //                            BULLSEYE ADS
      // Code: tap_bullseye_001..15
      // Description: Bullseye ads (300x250)
      // Placement: tap_bullseye
      //=======================================
      //=======================================
    
      for(i = 1; i < 16; i++){
        if(i < 10)
          index = "0" + i;
        else
          index = i;
        googletag.defineSlot('/26641674/tap_bullseye_0' + index, [300, 250], 'tap_bullseye_' + i).addService(googletag.pubads());
      }
      //======================================= 
      //                          END BULLSEYE ADS
      //======================================= 
    
       //======================================= 
        //======================================= 
        //                            STANDARD ADS
        // Code: desktop_standard_001..20
        // Description: Desktop Standard ad (300x100)
        // Placement: desktop_standard
        //=======================================
        //=======================================
        for(i = 1; i < 26; i++){
          if(i < 10)
            index = "0" + i;
          else
            index = i;
          googletag.defineSlot('/26641674/desktop_standard_0' + index, [300, 100], 'standard_' + i).addService(googletag.pubads());
        }
    
        //======================================= 
        //                          END STANDARD ADS
        //=======================================
    
    
    
      // START SETTING SIZES RELATED ADS DEPENDING ON THE DEVICE USED
    
      // Checks the size of the window in order to decide whether it is desktop or mobile
      if (window.innerWidth > 767) {
    
         //======================================= 
        //======================================= 
        //                            TOP BANNER ADS
        //Code: tap_leaderboard_001, tap_leaderboard_002, tap_leaderboard_003
        //Description: Leaderboard ads (728x90)
        //Placement: tap_leaderboard
        //=======================================
        //=======================================
        for(i = 1; i < 3; i++){
          googletag.defineSlot('/26641674/tap_leaderboard_00' + i, [728, 90], 'tap_leaderboard_' + i).addService(googletag.pubads());
        }
    
        //======================================= 
        //                          END TOP BANNER ADS
        //======================================= 
    
       
    
    
       
    
      }
      else
        if (window.innerWidth <= 767) {
          
          //======================================= 
          //======================================= 
          //                            TOP LEADERBOARD ADS - MOBILE
          //Code: tap_mobile_leaderboard_001, tap_mobile_leaderboard_002
          //Description: Mobile leaderboard ads (300x50)
          //Placement: mobile_leaderboard
          //=======================================
          //=======================================
          
          for(i = 1; i < 3; i++){
            googletag.defineSlot('/26641674/tap_mobile_leaderboard_00' + i, [300, 50], 'tap_mobile_leaderboard_' + i).addService(googletag.pubads());
          }
    
          //======================================= 
          //                          TOP LEADERBOARD ADS - MOBILE
          //=======================================
    
    
          //======================================= 
          //======================================= 
          //                            STANDARD - MOBILE
          //Code: tap_banner_001..8
          //Description: Standard ads  (300x100)
          //Placement: mobile_bullseyes (I know, this should be mobile_standard but it's not)
          //=======================================
          //=======================================
          for(i = 1; i < 25; i++){
            if(i < 10)
              index = "0" + i;
            else
              index = i;
            googletag.defineSlot('/26641674/tap_banner_0' + index, [300, 100], 'tap_banner_' + i).addService(googletag.pubads());
          }
    
          //======================================= 
          //                          STANDARD - MOBILE
          //=======================================
    
         
     
        }
    
      
      googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();
      if(is_obituaries == "yes")
        googletag.pubads().setTargeting('obituary', ["westfield"]);
      else{
    
        if(section_name == "travel"){
          googletag.pubads().setTargeting('section', [section_name]);
        
        }else{
          googletag.pubads().setTargeting('town', ["westfield"]);
          if(section_name != "")
            googletag.pubads().setTargeting('section', [section_name]);
        
        }
    
      }
    
    
        
      googletag.enableServices();
    });
  //]]>
</script>



<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    window.OA_source = "Westfield";
  //]]>
</script>

<script async="async" src="/javascripts/ad_zones.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    var DIALOG_TEMPLATES = {"welcome":"<div class='welcome dialog-content'>\n<h3>Welcome</h3>\n<p>\n<strong>\nWelcome to TAPinto! You can set our site to deliver relevant news based on your location. Choose the town nearest to you from the list below to get started:\n</strong>\n</p>\n<div class='town-lists'>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/basking-ridge\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"505220e860612749d80000b2\" data-town-slug=\"basking-ridge\">Basking Ridge</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/bayonne\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"50c671ac60612706c6000600\" data-town-slug=\"bayonne\">Bayonne</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/belmar-slash-lake-como\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"58d338e5a947ca5b880806c5\" data-town-slug=\"belmar-slash-lake-como\">Belmar / Lake Como</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/berkeley-heights\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be00e406f60256200000e\" data-town-slug=\"berkeley-heights\">Berkeley Heights</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/bloomfield\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f0de1e5c561405ba2000b0e\" data-town-slug=\"bloomfield\">Bloomfield</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/bridgewater-slash-raritan\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"536ad6f26061276511000001\" data-town-slug=\"bridgewater-slash-raritan\">Bridgewater / Raritan</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/chatham\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be00e406f602562000012\" data-town-slug=\"chatham\">Chatham</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/clark\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e979478c561407c3e0022e2\" data-town-slug=\"clark\">Clark</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/cranford\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e9081aec5614010b30000d2\" data-town-slug=\"cranford\">Cranford</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/denville\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e645606c561403f7a00000d\" data-town-slug=\"denville\">Denville</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/east-brunswick\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"51e1c1786061271daa00f9b7\" data-town-slug=\"east-brunswick\">East Brunswick</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/east-hanover-slash-florham-park\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"56d747f83e4a4f5c000029a0\" data-town-slug=\"east-hanover-slash-florham-park\">East Hanover / Florham Park</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/east-orange-slash-orange\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f0de465c56140582f001421\" data-town-slug=\"east-orange-slash-orange\">East Orange / Orange</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/edison\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4eccef04c561402367000093\" data-town-slug=\"edison\">Edison</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/elizabeth\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4ed3dc37c561407e1d000f11\" data-town-slug=\"elizabeth\">Elizabeth</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/fair-lawn-slash-glen-rock\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"58e383713e4a4f183800269e\" data-town-slug=\"fair-lawn-slash-glen-rock\">Fair Lawn / Glen Rock</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/flemington-slash-raritan\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"56453267a947ca0c630015fb\" data-town-slug=\"flemington-slash-raritan\">Flemington / Raritan</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/franklin-township\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"580faabda947ca549201ba24\" data-town-slug=\"franklin-township\">Franklin Township</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/greater-olean\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"5689248ba947ca31b10011d5\" data-town-slug=\"greater-olean\">Greater Olean</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/hackensack\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4ff5bcb2606127673a000446\" data-town-slug=\"hackensack\">Hackensack</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/hasbrouck-heights-slash-wood-ridge-slash-teterboro\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"596f4323a947ca250300bc74\" data-town-slug=\"hasbrouck-heights-slash-wood-ridge-slash-teterboro\">Hasbrouck Heights / Wood - Ridge / Teterboro</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/hawthorne\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f69f1047c35a33f69000065\" data-town-slug=\"hawthorne\">Hawthorne </a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/hillsborough\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"50859cc060612747e8000090\" data-town-slug=\"hillsborough\">Hillsborough</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/holmdel-and-colts-neck\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"58f8dc913e4a4f7eaa001284\" data-town-slug=\"holmdel-and-colts-neck\">Holmdel &amp; Colts Neck</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/kenilworth\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4ff0ddf060612756c400002b\" data-town-slug=\"kenilworth\">Kenilworth</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/linden\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"502ece2a60612707fb000127\" data-town-slug=\"linden\">Linden</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/livingston\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be00f406f602562000016\" data-town-slug=\"livingston\">Livingston</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/madison\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be00f406f60256200001a\" data-town-slug=\"madison\">Madison</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/mahopac\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"561002b7a947ca3915008b23\" data-town-slug=\"mahopac\">Mahopac</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/millburn-slash-short-hills\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be00f406f602562000022\" data-town-slug=\"millburn-slash-short-hills\">Millburn / Short Hills</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/milltown-slash-spotswood\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"51e2861e6061271dcd0140c5\" data-town-slug=\"milltown-slash-spotswood\">Milltown / Spotswood</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/montclair\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e821599c5614075b700012b\" data-town-slug=\"montclair\">Montclair</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/montville\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"5248a86d60612718d601e0df\" data-town-slug=\"montville\">Montville</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/morristown\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e791bb0c5614076010001dd\" data-town-slug=\"morristown\">Morristown</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/mountainside\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4eb08267c56140196b00021e\" data-town-slug=\"mountainside\">Mountainside</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/new-brunswick\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be00f406f602562000026\" data-town-slug=\"new-brunswick\">New Brunswick</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/new-providence\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be00f406f60256200002a\" data-town-slug=\"new-providence\">New Providence</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/newark\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f0de3d6c56140582f001410\" data-town-slug=\"newark\">Newark</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/newton\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f1f43d6c5614072f300031a\" data-town-slug=\"newton\">Newton</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/north-plainfield-slash-green-brook-slash-watchung\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"5320e69b606127345b000001\" data-town-slug=\"north-plainfield-slash-green-brook-slash-watchung\">North Plainfield / Green Brook / Watchung</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/north-salem\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"561003bba947ca3915008d52\" data-town-slug=\"north-salem\">North Salem</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/nutley\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f0deb66c561401aec0001eb\" data-town-slug=\"nutley\">Nutley</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/parsippany\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"503fdfa86061271bff0000f3\" data-town-slug=\"parsippany\">Parsippany</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/passaic-valley\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"57c2e14f3e4a4f625000801f\" data-town-slug=\"passaic-valley\">Passaic Valley</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/paterson\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be00f406f60256200002e\" data-town-slug=\"paterson\">Paterson</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/piscataway\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f0efc1ac56140575900076a\" data-town-slug=\"piscataway\">Piscataway</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/plainfield\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4eb75b4cc56140546a00029e\" data-town-slug=\"plainfield\">Plainfield</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/rahway\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4ed79eb1c5614004370000be\" data-town-slug=\"rahway\">Rahway</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/randolph\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"506dfcb460612718c200001e\" data-town-slug=\"randolph\">Randolph</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/roselle-roselle-park\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"52ee885a606127120b000007\" data-town-slug=\"roselle-roselle-park\">Roselle / Roselle Park</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/roxbury\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"5454d8ab6061271e110059d2\" data-town-slug=\"roxbury\">Roxbury</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/soma\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"53385d9360612760e9000001\" data-town-slug=\"soma\">SOMA</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/scotch-plains-slash-fanwood\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e89bcddc5614071bf000052\" data-town-slug=\"scotch-plains-slash-fanwood\">Scotch Plains / Fanwood</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/somers\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"561007c3a947ca391500971b\" data-town-slug=\"somers\">Somers</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/somerset-hills\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"553e74dea947ca348e01ddb6\" data-town-slug=\"somerset-hills\">Somerset Hills</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/somerville\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"5616eb1da947ca6663001a75\" data-town-slug=\"somerville\">Somerville</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/south-brunswick-cranbury\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"55157938a947ca7ecc0059ae\" data-town-slug=\"south-brunswick-cranbury\">South Brunswick - Cranbury</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/south-plainfield\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f0efcedc561400535000563\" data-town-slug=\"south-plainfield\">South Plainfield</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/sparta\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f1f43b3c5614005a5000435\" data-town-slug=\"sparta\">Sparta</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/springfield\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f108578c56140034d000e9d\" data-town-slug=\"springfield\">Springfield</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/stafford-slash-lbi\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"5668c9353e4a4f1d4600169b\" data-town-slug=\"stafford-slash-lbi\">Stafford / LBI</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/summit\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be010406f602562000036\" data-town-slug=\"summit\">Summit</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/union\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e72205e7c35a3440800013d\" data-town-slug=\"union\">Union</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/verona-slash-cedar-grove\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"54ece1f1606127433e008bf5\" data-town-slug=\"verona-slash-cedar-grove\">Verona / Cedar Grove</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/waltham\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"59133d6ea947ca544c019f46\" data-town-slug=\"waltham\">Waltham</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/warren\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4f499e687c35a36c1b000d62\" data-town-slug=\"warren\">Warren</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/west-essex\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"50a673b3606127024f001d3f\" data-town-slug=\"west-essex\">West Essex</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/west-orange\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be010406f60256200003e\" data-town-slug=\"west-orange\">West Orange</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/westfield\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"4e4be010406f60256200003a\" data-town-slug=\"westfield\">Westfield</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/wrentham\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"591333b6a947ca5495010569\" data-town-slug=\"wrentham\">Wrentham</a>\n</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"/towns/yorktown\" class=\"select-town\" data-town-id=\"5610056da947ca391500912e\" data-town-slug=\"yorktown\">Yorktown</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<a class='button' id='save-preferences'>\nSelect my town and take me to my local news&hellip;\n</a>\n<a class='button' id='cancel-preferences'>\nNo thanks, I'll browse the site and choose my town later&hellip;\n</a>\n</div>\n","contribute_content":"<div class='contribute dialog-content'>\n<h3></h3>\n<a href=\"/pages/how-to-tap\" class=\"howToTap\">How to Submit Content on TAP</a>\n<br>\n<br>\n<br>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style='font-weight: bold;'>\nContent submission is free for all charitable nonprofits and governmental entities. Submission pricing for all other organizations and individuals is outlined below. Certain content may be included in our marketing packages for advertisers. To learn more about advertising with us, click \n<a href=\"/pages/advertise-with-us\">here.</a>\n Content is published at the site editor's discretion.\n</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<h4>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/articles/new?type=press-releases\">Press release / Announcement</a>\n</strong>\n<span class='small-btn'><a href=\"/articles/new?for_profit=true&amp;type=press-releases\">FOR-PROFIT</a></span>\n<span class='small-btn'><a href=\"/articles/new?for_profit=false&amp;type=press-releases\">NONPROFIT</a></span>\n</h4>\n<p>\nPress Releases and Announcements are $50.00 per TAPinto site or premium section.\n<br>\n</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<h4>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/events/new?nonprofit=false&amp;premium=true\">Calendar Event Listing</a>\n</strong>\n<span class='small-btn'><a href=\"/events/new?nonprofit=false&amp;premium=true\">FOR-PROFIT</a></span>\n<span class='small-btn'><a href=\"/events/new?nonprofit=true&amp;premium=true\">NONPROFIT</a></span>\n</h4>\n<p>\nCalendar Event Listings are $25.00 per TAPinto site/premium section per event per occurrence.\n<br>\n</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<h4>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/classifieds/new?premium=true\">Classified</a>\n</strong>\n</h4>\n<p>\nClassifieds are $20.00 per TAPinto site or premium section and expire in 30 days.\n<br>\n</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<h4>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/real_estate_listings/new?premium=true\">Real Estate Listing</a>\n</strong>\n</h4>\n<p>\nReal Estate Listings are $25.00 per TAPinto site or premium section and expire in 90 days.\n<br>\n</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<h4>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/business_listings/new?premium=true\">Business Directory Listing</a>\n</strong>\n<span class='small-btn'><a href=\"/business_listings/new?nonprofit=false&amp;premium=true\">FOR-PROFIT</a></span>\n<span class='small-btn'><a href=\"/business_listings/new?nonprofit=true&amp;premium=true\">NONPROFIT</a></span>\n</h4>\n<p>\nBusiness Directory Listings are $240.00 per TAPinto site or premium section and expire in one year.\n<br>\n</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<h4>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/articles/new_column\">Column</a>\n</strong>\n<span class='small-text'>\n(TAPinto Columnists only)\n</span>\n</h4>\n</li>\n<li>\n<h4>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/obituaries/new?premium=true\">Obituary</a>\n</strong>\n<span class='small-text'>\n(For Funeral Homes only. If you are a funeral home and would like permission to be able to post obituaries, please email <a href=\"mailto:contact@tapinto.net\" target=\"_top\">contact@tapinto.net</a>)\n</span>\n</h4>\n</li>\n<li>\n<hr>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/articles/new?type=letters-to-the-editor\" style=\"font-size: 16px\">Letters to the editor</a>\n</strong>\n<span> | </span>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/articles/new?type=candidate-statements\" style=\"font-size: 16px\">Candidate statements</a>\n</strong>\n<span> | </span>\n<strong>\n<a href=\"/articles/new?type=guest-column\" style=\"font-size: 16px\">Guest Column</a>\n</strong>\n<br>\nFree to submit, published at editor's discretion\n<br>\n</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n","suggest_town":"<h3>Suggest a Town</h3>\n<form accept-charset=\"UTF-8\" action=\"/towns.json\" class=\"new_town\" data-remote=\"true\" id=\"suggest-town-form\" method=\"post\"><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;display:inline\"><input name=\"utf8\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"&#x2713;\" /><input name=\"authenticity_token\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"bMkMTb+k7QKJ0yQLzJlfi7P1eWE81qKKc/YtK9Lz9KY=\" /></div>\n<div class='field text-field required'>\n<label class=\"field-label\" for=\"town_name\">Name</label>\n<div class='field-element'>\n<input id=\"town_name\" name=\"town[name]\" size=\"30\" type=\"text\" />\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class='field text-field required'>\n<label class=\"field-label\" for=\"town_zip_code\">Zip code</label>\n<div class='field-element'>\n<input id=\"town_zip_code\" name=\"town[zip_code]\" size=\"30\" type=\"text\" />\n</div>\n</div>\n<input id=\"town_submit\" name=\"commit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit Town\" />\n<div class='spinner'></div>\n</form>\n","suggest_category":"<h3>Suggest a Category</h3>\n<form accept-charset=\"UTF-8\" action=\"/categories.json\" class=\"new_category\" data-remote=\"true\" id=\"suggest-category-form\" method=\"post\"><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;display:inline\"><input name=\"utf8\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"&#x2713;\" /><input name=\"authenticity_token\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"bMkMTb+k7QKJ0yQLzJlfi7P1eWE81qKKc/YtK9Lz9KY=\" /></div>\n<input id=\"category__type\" name=\"category[_type]\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"ArticleCategory\" />\n<div class='field text-field required'>\n<label class=\"field-label\" for=\"category_name\">Name</label>\n<div class='field-element'>\n<input id=\"category_name\" name=\"category[name]\" size=\"30\" type=\"text\" />\n</div>\n</div>\n<input id=\"category_submit\" name=\"commit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit Category\" />\n<div class='spinner'></div>\n</form>\n","set_hompage":"<div class='setHomepage dialog-content'>\n<h3>Make TAPinto Your Home Page</h3>\n<div class='browser' id='msie'>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the arrow to the right of the Home button , and then click Add or Change Home Page.</li>\n<li>Click Use this webpage as your only home page.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div class='browser' id='firefox'>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the web site you want to set as your home page.</li>\n<li>Click the icon to the left of the web address, drag it to the Home button, and release.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div class='browser' id='chrome'>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the wrench icon  on the browser toolbar.</li>\n<li>Select Options.</li>\n<li>Pick the page you'd like to be your home page in the \"Home page\" section.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div class='browser' id='safari'>\n<ul>\n<li>Press Command+, (comma). The Preferences dialog displays.</li>\n<li>Click the General button.</li>\n<li>Click the Set to Current Page button.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</div>\n","email_signup":"<div class='setEmail dialog-content'>\n<p style='text-align:center;'>\nIn addition to reading your news on TAPinto.net, you can now receive your news via email. TAP into your local news with TAPinto.net!\n</p>\n<form action='/users/email_signup.json' class='centerMe' data-remote id='email-signup' method='put'>\n<input class=\"centerMe\" id=\"emailSign\" name=\"commit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Sign up!\" />\n<div class='spinner'></div>\n</form>\n</div>\n","email_signup_announcement":"<div class='signup dialog-content'>\n<h3>Sign Up for Email Updates</h3>\n<p>\nTAPinto now offers email updates, delivered to your inbox every day or every week.\n</p>\n<p style='text-align: right'>\n<a href=\"/subscriptions/new\" class=\"button\">Subscribe now »</a>\n<a class='button cancel' href=''>No Thanks</a>\n</p>\n</div>\n"};
  //]]>
</script>

<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    (function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'));
  //]]>
</script>
<link href='/images/facebook_default_thumb.png' rel='image_src'>
<script src="https://use.typekit.net/nlb3nve.js"></script>
<script>try{Typekit.load({ async: true });}catch(e){}</script>
<script type="text/javascript" async="async" src="https://addthisevent.com/libs/1.6.0/ate.min.js"></script>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?
    n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;
    n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;
    t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,
    document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js');
    
    fbq('init', '272889849731982');
    fbq('track', "PageView");
  //]]>
</script>
<noscript><img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=272889849731982&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/></noscript>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    fbq('track', 'ViewContent');
  //]]>
</script>
</head>
<body class='logged-out'>
<div id='fb-root'></div>
<div class='articles' id='controller'>
<div class='show' id='action'>
<div id='container'>
<div id='header'>
<div id='secondary-header'>
<div class='align-middle collapse condensed items-middle row to-flex town-editor-widget'>
<div class='large-3 columns'>
<div class='row collapse align-top vitals-container'>
<div class='image columns shrink'>
<img alt="Thumb_4421559c31dddfecae6e_img_0076_internet_ready" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/profiles/thumb_4421559c31dddfecae6e_IMG_0076_Internet_Ready.jpg" />
</div>
<div class='vitals columns'>
<strong class='editor-text'>
Editor
<a class="email" href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;%6a%6c%69%65%62%65%72%6d%61%6e@%74%61%70%69%6e%74%6f.%6e%65%74">Email</a>
</strong>
<div class='editor-name'>Jackie Lieberman</div>
<div class='phone_editor'></div>
908-279-0303
<div class='clear'></div>
<ul class='contact margin-top-3 margin-bottom-5'>
<li>
<a href="/pages/advertise-with-us" class="advertise">Advertise in This Town</a>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='large-6 columns'>
<div class='town_logo'>
<div id='logo'>
<div class='helper'></div>
<a class='header-town-link default-home-icon' href='/towns/westfield'>
<span class='hide' id='town_slug'>westfield</span>
<img alt="TAPinto menu" class="mobile-not-show default-icon-image" src="/images/icons/logo-tapinto-handheld.png" />
<span class='default-logo-img'>
<span class='tap-logo'>
TAP
</span>
<span class='into-logo'>
into
</span>
<span class='default-logo-name'>
Westfield
</span>
<span class='tap-slogan'>
Your Neighborhood News Online
</span>
</span>
</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='large-3 columns'>
<ul class='contact'>
<li>
<a href="/subscriptions/new" class="enews-button">Subscribe to E-News</a>
</li>
</ul>
<ul class='contact margin-top-5'>
<li class='margin-right-10'>
<a href="/users/sign_in" class="orange-link" rel="nofollow">Login</a>
</li>
<li class='margin-right-10'>
<span class='separator'>|</span>
</li>
<li>
<a href="#" class="orange-link" data-template="contribute_content" rel="disclosure">Submit Content</a>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>

</div>
<nav class='navigation' id='section-nav'>
<div class='row inside collapse'>
<div class='large-1 columns'>
<a href="/towns/westfield" class="home-icon"><img alt="TAPinto homepage" src="/images/icons/home-1.png" /> HOME</a>
</div>
<div class='large-9 columns text-center'>
<ul class='menu town'>
<li class='has-children sections-icon'>
<a class='sections-menu' href='#'>
SECTIONS
</a>
<ul class='subnav-columns row collapse sections-subnav' style='display: none;'>
<li class='columns'>
<ul class='sub-menu'>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/arts-and-entertainment" class="">Arts &amp; Entertainment</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/business-and-finance" class="">Business &amp; Finance</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/education" class="">Education</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/elections" class="">Elections</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/food-and-drink" class="">Food &amp; Drink</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='columns'>
<ul class='sub-menu'>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/giving-back" class="">Giving Back</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/government" class="">Government</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/green" class="">Green</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/health-and-wellness" class="">Health &amp; Wellness</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/home-and-garden" class="">Home &amp; Garden</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='columns'>
<ul class='sub-menu'>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/law-and-justice" class="">Law &amp; Justice</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/other-nj-news" class="">Other NJ News</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/police-and-fire" class="">Police &amp; Fire</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/real-estate" class="">Real Estate</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/religions-and-spirituality" class="">Religions &amp; Spirituality</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li class='columns'>
<ul class='sub-menu'>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/sports" class="">Sports</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/union-county-news" class="">Union County News</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<!-- %li -->
<!-- = link_to raw('NEWS'), "/", {class: to_active ? "active" : ''} -->
<li class='has-children'>
<a href="#" class="">OPINION</a>
<ul class='subnav-columns opinions-submenu' style='display: none;'>
<li class='column'>
<ul class='sub-menu'>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/candidate-statements/articles">Candidate Statements</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns">Columns</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/guest-column/articles">Guest Column</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/letters-to-the-editor/articles">Letters to the Editor</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/police-blotter/articles">Police Blotter</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/press-releases/articles">Press Releases</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events" class="">EVENTS</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/classifieds" class="">CLASSIFIEDS</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/real_estate_listings" class="">REAL ESTATE</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/business_listings" class="">DIRECTORY</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/westfield/obituaries" class="">OBITUARIES</a>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class='large-2 columns'>
<div class='search-button open'>
SEARCH
</div>
<div class='search-button close'>
SEARCH
</div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div id='search-bar'>
<div class='row'>
<div class='large-12'>
<div class='search for-desktop-versions'>
<!-- = form_tag '/search', method: 'get', id: 'header-search' do -->
<!-- = text_field_tag :q, nil, placeholder: 'Search TAP' -->
<form accept-charset="UTF-8" action="/search" method="get"><div style="margin:0;padding:0;display:inline"><input name="utf8" type="hidden" value="&#x2713;" /></div>
<input name='id' type='hidden' value='westfield'>
<input class='q town' name='q' placeholder='Search TAPInto' type='text'>
</form>

<div class='clear'></div>
</div>

</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</nav>
</div>
<div id='administrable'>
</div>
<div class='headersections'>
<div id='banner_001'>
<div class='banner'>
<div class='tap_leaderborad' id='tap_leaderboard_1'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('tap_leaderboard_1'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='' data-town-id='westfield' id='main'>
<div data-edit-url='https://www.tapinto.net/articles/hurricane-harvey-event-in-westfield-aims-to-secur/edit' data-permission-url='https://www.tapinto.net/articles/hurricane-harvey-event-in-westfield-aims-to-secur/can_edit' id='primary'>
<!-- #breadcrumbs.articles -->
<!-- %ol.breadcrumbs -->
<!-- %li.social-links.hide-tablet -->
<!-- #social-links -->
<!-- = render 'shared/addthis_links', title: truncate_rule(@article.name, 100), url: request.url, tablet: true -->
<!-- = render 'shared/addthis_links', title: truncate_rule(@article.name, 100), url: request.url, mobile: true -->
<div class='container-sponsor'>
<div class='sponsor'>
<div class='sponsor_img'>
<a href="http://www.christinecosenza.net" onclick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Sponsor - State Farm - Westfield', 'click', 'desktop : http://www.christinecosenza.net']);" target="_blank"><img alt="Facebook_9ea9c451cd75d1e86d7d_cosenzastatefarm_400x120_v3" height="60" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/facebook_9ea9c451cd75d1e86d7d_cosenzastatefarm_400x120_V3.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='contents_by'>
Sponsored by
</div>
</div>

</div>
<div class='ad-subcolumn-layout'>
<div id='social-icons-bar'>
<div class='social-links'>
<div addthis:title='Hurricane Harvey Event in Westfield Aims to Secure Essential Items For Victims ' addthis:url='https://www.tapinto.net/towns/westfield/articles/hurricane-harvey-event-in-westfield-aims-to-secur' class='addthis_sharing_toolbox'>
<a class='addthis_button_preferred_1'></a>
<a class='addthis_button_preferred_2'></a>
<a class='addthis_button_preferred_3'></a>
<a class='addthis_button_preferred_4'></a>
<a class='addthis_button_compact'></a>
</div>

</div>
</div>
<div class='primary-subcolumn'>
<h3 class='box-header green-p-title with-category-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/giving-back">Giving Back</a>
</h3>
<div class='article-show-box'>
<h1 class='box-header name'>
Hurricane Harvey Event in Westfield Aims to Secure Essential Items For Victims
</h1>
<!-- By line -->
<div class='info-for-article by-line-border-bottom by-line-border-top'>
<div class='row inside collapse'>
<div class='large-8 columns info-hide'>
<div class='author by-line'>By KATE BROCHU</div>
<p class='published-at'>September  9, 2017 at  2:59 PM</p>
</div>
<div class='large-4 columns'>
<div class='social-links' id='social-links'>
<div addthis:title='Hurricane Harvey Event in Westfield Aims to Secure Essential Items For Victims ' addthis:url='https://www.tapinto.net/towns/westfield/articles/hurricane-harvey-event-in-westfield-aims-to-secur' class='addthis_sharing_toolbox'>
<a class='addthis_button_preferred_1'></a>
<a class='addthis_button_preferred_2'></a>
<a class='addthis_button_preferred_3'></a>
<a class='addthis_button_preferred_4'></a>
<a class='addthis_button_compact'></a>
</div>

</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div id='admin' style='display: none;'>
<h4>Content Options</h4>
</div>
<div class='box-contents'>
<!-- .social-links-vertical.mobile-not-show.ipadv-not-show.ipadh-show -->
<!-- #social-links -->
<!-- = render 'shared/addthis_links', title: truncate_rule(@article.name, 100), url: request.url -->
<!-- .breadcrumbs -->
<!-- .actions -->
<!-- .social-links -->
<!-- = render 'shared/addthis_links', title: truncate_rule(@article.name, 100), url: request.url -->
<article class='article' id='article-block'>
<!-- %div.carousel-container -->
<!-- = carousel article_photos.count == 0 ? article_photos : article_photos.asc(:order_number), @article.video_links.any? ? true : false, true -->
<div class='swiper-box'>
<!-- Swiper -->
<div class='swiper-container with-pagination'>
<div class='swiper-wrapper'>
<!-- Videos -->
<!-- Photos -->
<div class='swiper-slide'>
<!-- Required swiper-lazy class and image source specified in data-src attribute -->
<div class='content'>
<div class='image-slide'>
<img alt='f5cf375550268edddb56_ecc20d7b0f224142852a_IMG_2805.JPG' class='swiper-lazy' data-src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_f5cf375550268edddb56_ecc20d7b0f224142852a_IMG_2805@2x.JPG' src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_f5cf375550268edddb56_ecc20d7b0f224142852a_IMG_2805@2x.JPG'>
</div>
<div class='caption-slide' data-swiper-parallax='-300'>
<span>Volunteers sort through donated good at Saturday's donation event for Hurricane Harvey victims.</span>
<em>Credits: Kate Brochu</em>
</div>
<div class='swiper-lazy-preloader swiper-lazy-preloader-white'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='swiper-slide'>
<!-- Required swiper-lazy class and image source specified in data-src attribute -->
<div class='content'>
<div class='image-slide'>
<img alt='3b33415b851269b7a8d2_IMG_2800.JPG' class='swiper-lazy' data-src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_3b33415b851269b7a8d2_IMG_2800@2x.JPG' src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_3b33415b851269b7a8d2_IMG_2800@2x.JPG'>
</div>
<div class='caption-slide' data-swiper-parallax='-300'>
<span>Organizers sort through donations at Saturday's Hurricane Harvey Relief event</span>
<em>Credits: Kate Brochu</em>
</div>
<div class='swiper-lazy-preloader swiper-lazy-preloader-white'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='swiper-slide'>
<!-- Required swiper-lazy class and image source specified in data-src attribute -->
<div class='content'>
<div class='image-slide'>
<img alt='d02075ac3e94b96e3a3b_IMG_2801.JPG' class='swiper-lazy' data-src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_d02075ac3e94b96e3a3b_IMG_2801@2x.JPG' src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_d02075ac3e94b96e3a3b_IMG_2801@2x.JPG'>
</div>
<div class='caption-slide' data-swiper-parallax='-300'>
<span>Donated items are organized into categories to aid in efficient distribution to Hurricane Harvey victims.</span>
<em>Credits: Kate Brochu</em>
</div>
<div class='swiper-lazy-preloader swiper-lazy-preloader-white'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='swiper-slide'>
<!-- Required swiper-lazy class and image source specified in data-src attribute -->
<div class='content'>
<div class='image-slide'>
<img alt='16c7d8622b905b8e726f_IMG_2802.JPG' class='swiper-lazy' data-src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_16c7d8622b905b8e726f_IMG_2802@2x.JPG' src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_16c7d8622b905b8e726f_IMG_2802@2x.JPG'>
</div>
<div class='caption-slide' data-swiper-parallax='-300'>
<span>Donation event collects items for all victims, including pets at Saturday's Hurricane Harvey Relief donation event.</span>
<em>Credits: Kate Brochu</em>
</div>
<div class='swiper-lazy-preloader swiper-lazy-preloader-white'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='swiper-slide'>
<!-- Required swiper-lazy class and image source specified in data-src attribute -->
<div class='content'>
<div class='image-slide'>
<img alt='8c6021df1f8f4a44e0a8_IMG_2803.JPG' class='swiper-lazy' data-src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_8c6021df1f8f4a44e0a8_IMG_2803@2x.JPG' src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_8c6021df1f8f4a44e0a8_IMG_2803@2x.JPG'>
</div>
<div class='caption-slide' data-swiper-parallax='-300'>
<span>Co-Organizer, Ben Montez, was able to secure bulk goods to help those affected most by Hurricane Harvey.</span>
<em>Credits: Kate Brochu</em>
</div>
<div class='swiper-lazy-preloader swiper-lazy-preloader-white'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='swiper-slide'>
<!-- Required swiper-lazy class and image source specified in data-src attribute -->
<div class='content'>
<div class='image-slide'>
<img alt='49096aa255971d7cb53c_IMG_2807.JPG' class='swiper-lazy' data-src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_49096aa255971d7cb53c_IMG_2807@2x.JPG' src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_crop_49096aa255971d7cb53c_IMG_2807@2x.JPG'>
</div>
<div class='caption-slide' data-swiper-parallax='-300'>
<span>Organizers encourage the public to send words of encouragement and support to Hurricane Harvey victims.</span>
<em>Credits: Kate Brochu</em>
</div>
<div class='swiper-lazy-preloader swiper-lazy-preloader-white'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Add Pagination -->
<div class='swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white'></div>
<!-- Photo for print -->
<div class='swiper-print'>
<img alt='f5cf375550268edddb56_ecc20d7b0f224142852a_IMG_2805.JPG' src='https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/best_f5cf375550268edddb56_ecc20d7b0f224142852a_IMG_2805.JPG'>
</div>
<!-- Navigation -->
<div class='swiper-button-next swiper-button-white'></div>
<div class='swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white'></div>
</div>

<!-- .clear.tablet-not-show -->
<!-- .thin-border-top -->
<!-- - if !@column.present? || (@column.present? && @column.ads_free == false) -->
<!-- .mobile-not-show.tablet-not-show -->
<!-- = render partial: 'shared/standard_ad', locals: {position: @standard_ad_count} -->
<!-- - @standard_ad_count = @standard_ad_count + 1 -->
<!-- .mobile-show -->
<!-- - @advertise_on_tap = false -->
<!-- = render partial: 'shared/standard_ad', locals: {position: @mobile_standard_ad_count} -->
<!-- - @mobile_standard_ad_count = @mobile_standard_ad_count + 1 -->
<!-- .mobile-not-show -->
<!-- = render partial: 'shared/you_may_also' -->
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div id='banner_article'>
<div class='tap_leaderborad' id='tap_leaderboard_2'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('tap_leaderboard_2'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='body'><p>WESTFIELD, NJ &ndash; Westfield resident and Houston native Benjamin Montez and Rory Chadwick, owner of the new Downtown Westfield shop Midtown Authentic, were&nbsp;busy organizing donations and bulk goods Saturday&nbsp;until 4 .pm. at their donation drop off point in the parking lot between Vine Ripe markets and McIntyres on North Avenue.</p>

<p>&ldquo;It feels good to do good things,&rdquo; said Chadwick, who benefited from the donations of do-gooders when Hurricane Sandy hit Hoboken,&nbsp;destroying businesses and homes.</p>

<p>The team hoped&nbsp;to collect essential goods that will aid in the recovery efforts for those who have been affected by Harvey. They plan to deliver items directly to individuals and businesses who need them most,&nbsp;including daycare centers and people who may not have insurance to cover all of the damage that the storm has caused.<p><a href='/subscriptions/new'>Sign Up for E-News</a></p></p>

<p>&ldquo;The one thing a lot of people forget is that the statistics for the number of people doesn&rsquo;t include immigrants and people who are not naturalized citizens. But they are people too and they deserved to be helped just as much as everyone else,&rdquo;&nbsp;Chadwick said.</p>

<p>Unlike other bulk donations, the team hopes to avoid leaving supplies at a central distribution point and instead plans to reach victims directly. Items that are most in demand include new/unused bedding, school supplies, diapers, formula, cleaning products, undergarments, toiletries, laundry detergent, feminine products, vitamins, minerals, ointments&nbsp;and other over-the-counter medications.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The problem is that most people&rsquo;s head is in the right place, they are just bringing in the wrong things,&rdquo; said Chadwick, referring to an&nbsp;issue that many donation events experience. Individuals are always eager to donate, he said, but they tend to donate items that are of no use to victims or to take advantage of drop off points by brining unwanted household items.</p>

<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s easy to get clothes, but it&rsquo;s not always easy to get toothpaste,&rdquo; said Chadwick, pointing to a bulk donation from a Colgate employee of 6,000 toothbrushes and 2,500 tubes of toothpaste.<br><br><div class='container_ad smaller_container_ad ads-horizontal cd_article'>
          <div class='ad_1 adv'><div class='standard' id='standard_1' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
          <script>
            //<![CDATA[
              googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('standard_1'); });
            //]]>
          </script>
          </div>
          </div>
          <div class='ad_2 adv'>
          <div class='standard_desktop' id='standard_2' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
          <script>
            //<![CDATA[
              googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('standard_2'); });
            //]]>
          </script>
          </div>
          </div>
          <div class='clear'></div>
          </div>
          </p>

<p>The team&nbsp;organized the drop off points into several categories including childrens&rsquo; toys, baby items, personal hygiene and cleaning supplies. They also welcomed items for pets.</p>

<p>Montez, who works in the shipping industry, was also able to purchase bulk items at cost that&nbsp;he hopes to cover with funds raised by their <a href="https://www.youcaring.com/harveyvictims-920687" target="_blank">YouCaring fundraising page</a>. These funds are also being used to pay for the trucking fees to get the bulk goods down to victims, he said. Any other expenses will come out of the organizers&rsquo; pockets.</p>

<p>When asked about the next big storm on the radar, Irma, Chadwick says he is willing to do it all over again.</p>

<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ll get back Thursday from Texas and then try to coordinate for Irma victims,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;They will need a good week or two to get some clean up going, but then we will do it again.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Chadwick hopes to partner with other local residents who are looking to help out those in need.</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='fb-like' data-href='https://www.tapinto.net/towns/westfield/articles/hurricane-harvey-event-in-westfield-aims-to-secur' data-layout='button' data-send='true' data-show-faces='false' data-width='270'></div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<!-- .mobile-show -->
<!-- = render partial: 'shared/you_may_also' -->
<!-- - if !@column.present? || (@column.present? && @column.ads_free == false) -->
<!-- = render 'shared/ads', block: nil -->
</article>
<div class='clear' id='clear-social-links-vertical'></div>
<div class='related-articles'>
<h2 class='recent-article black-p-title'>Recent Articles Nearby</h2>
<ul class='articles-list 1'>
<li class='letter-to-editor-box main'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='rabid-raccoon-reported-in-mountainside-1'>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/rabid-raccoon-reported-in-mountainside-1"><img alt="Top_story_56f7dd008a0e4392b56a_how-to-keep-raccoons-away" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_56f7dd008a0e4392b56a_How-to-Keep-Raccoons-Away.jpg" />
</a></div>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/rabid-raccoon-reported-in-mountainside-1">Rabid Raccoon Reported in Mountainside </a>
</h2>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

<li class='letter-to-editor-box main'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='video-tapinto-westfield-weekly-news-recap-2'>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/video-tapinto-westfield-weekly-news-recap-2"><img alt="Top_story_75e249fb9545cbad724d_4fd4eb988cdef528e93e_kate" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_75e249fb9545cbad724d_4fd4eb988cdef528e93e_Kate.jpg" />
</a></div>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/video-tapinto-westfield-weekly-news-recap-2">Video: TAPinto Westfield Weekly News Recap </a>
</h2>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

<li class='letter-to-editor-box main'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='make-reservations-now-for-dine-out-westfield-a-2'>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/make-reservations-now-for-dine-out-westfield-a-2"><img alt="Top_story_ccc6b648b422993aa787_dsc_0947" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_ccc6b648b422993aa787_DSC_0947.JPG" />
</a></div>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/make-reservations-now-for-dine-out-westfield-a-2">Make Reservations Now for Dine Out Westfield, a 2-Week Food &amp; Wine  ...</a>
</h2>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

<div class='clear thin-border-bottom'></div>
<div class='container_bullseye_ad'>
<div class='ad_1 adv'>
<div class='tap_bullseye_desktop thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-10 thin-margin-top' id='tap_bullseye_1' style='width:300px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin-top: 0px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('tap_bullseye_1'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

</div>
<div class='ad_2 adv'>
<div class='tap_bullseye_desktop thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-10 thin-margin-top' id='tap_bullseye_2' style='width:300px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin-top: 0px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('tap_bullseye_2'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>

<div class='clear thin-border-bottom' style='padding-bottom: 0;'></div>
<li class='letter-to-editor-box'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='applications-for-750-walnut-ave-and-birchwood-av'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/applications-for-750-walnut-ave-and-birchwood-av">Applications for 750 Walnut Ave. and Birchwood Ave. Adjourned to Later Dates</a>
</h2>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/applications-for-750-walnut-ave-and-birchwood-av"><img alt="Top_story_1a41cc9ff79147b66bd3_img_4276" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_1a41cc9ff79147b66bd3_IMG_4276.JPG" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
LEAH SCALZADONNA
</p>
<span class='date'>February 16, 2018</span>
<div class='description'>
<p>CRANFORD, NJ &ndash; Applications for the redevelopment of 750 Walnut Avenue and 215-235 Birchwood Avenue will not be reviewed at the next planning board meeting, multiple sources told TAPinto Cranford.</p>

<p>Hartz&rsquo;s application will be adjourned until May 16, according to James Rhatican of Hartz Mountain Industries. The adjournment was also confirmed by Deputy Mayor Ann Dooley, who sits on  ...</p>
</div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/applications-for-750-walnut-ave-and-birchwood-av" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

<li class='letter-to-editor-box'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='5a863a6ca06be270c5000017'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/5a863a6ca06be270c5000017">Atlantic Health System Earns Spot for 10th Year on Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ List</a>
</h2>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/5a863a6ca06be270c5000017"><img alt="Top_story_d6a86ca1fea6e0fc380c_team" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_d6a86ca1fea6e0fc380c_team.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
</p>
<span class='date'>February 16, 2018</span>
<div class='description'>
<p>Atlantic Health System, a leading provider of health care in New Jersey, today celebrated a decade of excellence after it was recognized among Fortune&rsquo;s &ldquo;100 Best Companies to Work For,&rdquo; ranking number 74 in its 10th consecutive year on the prestigious annual list.</p>

<p>It is the only health care delivery system from New Jersey, and the top-ranked New Jersey based company on the  ...</p>
</div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/5a863a6ca06be270c5000017" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

<li class='letter-to-editor-box'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='westfield-ranked-70th-safest-city-in-new-jersey'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-ranked-70th-safest-city-in-new-jersey">Westfield Ranked 70th Safest ‘City’ in New Jersey</a>
</h2>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-ranked-70th-safest-city-in-new-jersey"><img alt="Top_story_863dd77b6df56d2eccc4_dsc_1349" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_863dd77b6df56d2eccc4_DSC_1349.JPG" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
TAPINTOSPF STAFF
</p>
<span class='date'>February 16, 2018</span>
<div class='description'>
<p>WESTFIELD, NJ &mdash;&nbsp;Westfield was ranked No. 70&nbsp;among the safest cities in New Jersey, according to a recent report published by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, a trade association of security professionals that advocates for safe communities and home safety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The town was&nbsp;one of only six&nbsp;Union County municipalities&nbsp;to make the top 100.</p>

<p>To  ...</p>
</div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-ranked-70th-safest-city-in-new-jersey" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

<div class='container_ad'>
<div class='ad_1 adv'>
<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_3' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_3'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

</div>
<div class='ad_2 adv'>
<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_4' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_4'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>

<li class='letter-to-editor-box'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='nutley-schools-closed-friday-following-security-t-7'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/nutley-schools-closed-friday-following-security-t-7">Nutley Schools Closed Friday Following Security Threat</a>
</h2>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/nutley-schools-closed-friday-following-security-t-7"><img alt="Top_story_897525fbb8ddaad5eed3_oval_hs_nov_2017" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_897525fbb8ddaad5eed3_Oval_HS_Nov_2017.JPG" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
JOHN LEE 
</p>
<span class='date'>February 16, 2018</span>
<div class='description'>
<p>NUTLEY, NJ &mdash; The Nutley&nbsp;Police Department is currently investigating a video posted to Instagram that suggested a possible threat to schools. Dr. Julie Glazer,&nbsp;Nutley&nbsp;Superintendent of Schools, made the decision late Thursday night to close Nutley schools on Friday as a safety precaution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Nutley&nbsp;Police Department reports they have spoken to the individual  ...</p>
</div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/nutley-schools-closed-friday-following-security-t-7" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

<li class='letter-to-editor-box'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='westfield-high-schools-njdoe-school-rating-doesn'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-high-schools-njdoe-school-rating-doesn">Westfield High School’s NJDOE School Rating Doesn’t Tell the Full Story, District Says</a>
</h2>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-high-schools-njdoe-school-rating-doesn"><img alt="Top_story_2d74c6e2a224707d25df_81aa596ae89cd3dbeb15_whs_by_jill" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_2d74c6e2a224707d25df_81aa596ae89cd3dbeb15_WHS_by_Jill.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
KATE BROCHU
</p>
<span class='date'>February 15, 2018</span>
<div class='description'>
<p>WESTFIELD, NJ &mdash; In the New Jersey Department of Education&#39;s recently released school performance report, which assigns every public school a score between 1-100,&nbsp;Westfield High School got a&nbsp;63.1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In its&nbsp;official statement, the Westfield School District said that, when measuring student growth and performance, it is important to consider a wide array of indicators  ...</p>
</div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-high-schools-njdoe-school-rating-doesn" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

<li class='letter-to-editor-box'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='union-police-sergeant-admits-to-theft-of-overtime-2'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/union-police-sergeant-admits-to-theft-of-overtime-2">Union Police Sergeant Admits to Theft of Overtime Payments</a>
</h2>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/union-police-sergeant-admits-to-theft-of-overtime-2"><img alt="Top_story_8477b1bb51df9819e3b0_20d923911b9957707443_union_police" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_8477b1bb51df9819e3b0_20d923911b9957707443_union_police.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
TAPINTO UNION STAFF 
</p>
<span class='date'>February 15, 2018</span>
<div class='description'>
<p>UNION, NJ &ndash; After a two-month investigation, a Union Police Department sergeant admitted to accepting thousands of dollars in overtime pay he did not&nbsp;earn, according to acting Union County Prosecutor Michael A. Monahan.</p>

<p>Michael Wittevrongel, 47, will forfeit his job and will also serve a term of probation and will&nbsp;pay restitution in the amount of $6,400 following a plea to a  ...</p>
</div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/union-police-sergeant-admits-to-theft-of-overtime-2" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

<div class='clear thin-border-bottom'></div>
<div class='container_bullseye_ad'>
<div class='ad_1 adv'>
<div class='tap_bullseye_desktop thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-10 thin-margin-top' id='tap_bullseye_3' style='width:300px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin-top: 0px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('tap_bullseye_3'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

</div>
<div class='ad_2 adv'>
<div class='tap_bullseye_desktop thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-10 thin-margin-top' id='tap_bullseye_4' style='width:300px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin-top: 0px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('tap_bullseye_4'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>

<div class='clear thin-border-bottom' style='padding-bottom: 0;'></div>
<li class='letter-to-editor-box'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='westfield-town-council-introduces-land-use-ordina-1'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-town-council-introduces-land-use-ordina-1">Westfield Town Council Introduces Land Use Ordinances as Part of Fair Share Housing Settlement</a>
</h2>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-town-council-introduces-land-use-ordina-1"><img alt="Top_story_9190c206ffcc27b95881_832650e768c852e2a7cd_5dcf343650a078fee9eb_dsc_1693" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/top_story_9190c206ffcc27b95881_832650e768c852e2a7cd_5dcf343650a078fee9eb_DSC_1693.JPG" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
JACKIE LIEBERMAN
</p>
<span class='date'>February 15, 2018</span>
<div class='description'>
<p>WESTFIELD, NJ &mdash; Westfield&rsquo;s town council introduced nine new land use ordinances Tuesday night in accordance with the settlement that the town reached with the Fair Share Housing Center in November.</p>

<p>Seven of the ordinances will create &ldquo;overlay&rdquo; zones that give property owners the option to build multi-family housing that includes affordable units in the future. The  ...</p>
</div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/westfield-town-council-introduces-land-use-ordina-1" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</li>

</ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='tablet-not-show' id='secondary'>
<!-- Show article page -->
<div class='buttons_content mobile-not-show margin-bottom-0 buttons_content_for_article'>
<div class='nearby_button buttons_container'>
<a href="#" id="town_picker-show-hide-action">TAPinto Nearby</a>
</div>
<div class='advertise_button buttons_container'>
<a href="/pages/advertise-with-us">Advertise in This Town</a>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='right town_picker-widget margin-top-15 hide' id='town_picker-show-hide'>
<div class='town_picker_right'>
<div class='town-picker-widget condensed'>
<div class='spinner_town_picker tablet_h_town_select_id'></div>
<h2>TAP Into Another Town's News:</h2>
<div class='picker' id='green'>
<select class='town_select  side desktop' data-placeholder='Change Town' id='tablet_h_town_select_id' name='town_select_id' onchange="change_town_tablet_h_town_select_id('tablet_h_town_select_id')">
<option value=''></option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Basking Ridge - 07920' value='basking-ridge'>
Basking Ridge - 07920
</option>
<option title='Basking Ridge - 07920' value='basking-ridge'>
Liberty Corner - 07938
</option>
<option title='Basking Ridge - 07920' value='basking-ridge'>
West Millington - 07946
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Bayonne - 07002' value='bayonne'>
Bayonne - 07002
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Belmar / Lake Como - 07719' value='belmar-slash-lake-como'>
Belmar / Lake Como - 07719
</option>
<option title='Belmar / Lake Como - 07719' value='belmar-slash-lake-como'>
Belmar - 07719
</option>
<option title='Belmar / Lake Como - 07719' value='belmar-slash-lake-como'>
Lake Como - 07719
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Berkeley Heights - 07922' value='berkeley-heights'>
Berkeley Heights - 07922
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Bloomfield - 07003' value='bloomfield'>
Bloomfield - 07003
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Bridgewater / Raritan - 08807' value='bridgewater-slash-raritan'>
Bridgewater / Raritan - 08807
</option>
<option title='Bridgewater / Raritan - 08807' value='bridgewater-slash-raritan'>
Raritan - 08869
</option>
<option title='Bridgewater / Raritan - 08807' value='bridgewater-slash-raritan'>
Bridgewater - 08807
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Chatham - 07928' value='chatham'>
Chatham - 07928
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Clark - 07066' value='clark'>
Clark - 07066
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Cranford - 07016' value='cranford'>
Cranford - 07016
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Denville - 07834' value='denville'>
Denville - 07834
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='East Brunswick - 08816' value='east-brunswick'>
East Brunswick - 08816
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='East Hanover / Florham Park - 07936' value='east-hanover-slash-florham-park'>
East Hanover / Florham Park - 07936
</option>
<option title='East Hanover / Florham Park - 07936' value='east-hanover-slash-florham-park'>
East Hanover - 07936
</option>
<option title='East Hanover / Florham Park - 07936' value='east-hanover-slash-florham-park'>
Florham Park - 07932
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='East Orange / Orange - 07017' value='east-orange-slash-orange'>
East Orange / Orange - 07017
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Edison - 08817' value='edison'>
Edison - 08817
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Elizabeth - 07202' value='elizabeth'>
Elizabeth - 07202
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Fair Lawn / Glen Rock - 07410' value='fair-lawn-slash-glen-rock'>
Fair Lawn / Glen Rock - 07410
</option>
<option title='Fair Lawn / Glen Rock - 07410' value='fair-lawn-slash-glen-rock'>
Fair Lawn - 07470
</option>
<option title='Fair Lawn / Glen Rock - 07410' value='fair-lawn-slash-glen-rock'>
Glen Rock - 07452
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Flemington / Raritan - 08822' value='flemington-slash-raritan'>
Flemington / Raritan - 08822
</option>
<option title='Flemington / Raritan - 08822' value='flemington-slash-raritan'>
Flemington - 08822
</option>
<option title='Flemington / Raritan - 08822' value='flemington-slash-raritan'>
Raritan Township (Hunterdon County) - 08822
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Franklin Township - 08873' value='franklin-township'>
Franklin Township - 08873
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Greater Olean - 14760
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Allegany - 14706
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Carrollton - 14753
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Cuba - 14727
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Ellicottville - 14731
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Franklinville - 14737
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Hinsdale - 14743
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Humphrey - 14741
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Ischua - 14743
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Portville - 14770
</option>
<option title='Greater Olean - 14760' value='greater-olean'>
Salamanca - 14779
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Hackensack - 07601' value='hackensack'>
Hackensack - 07601
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Hasbrouck Heights / Wood - Ridge / Teterboro - 07604' value='hasbrouck-heights-slash-wood-ridge-slash-teterboro'>
Hasbrouck Heights / Wood - Ridge / Teterboro - 07604
</option>
<option title='Hasbrouck Heights / Wood - Ridge / Teterboro - 07604' value='hasbrouck-heights-slash-wood-ridge-slash-teterboro'>
Hasbrouck Heights - 07604
</option>
<option title='Hasbrouck Heights / Wood - Ridge / Teterboro - 07604' value='hasbrouck-heights-slash-wood-ridge-slash-teterboro'>
Wood-Ridge - 07075
</option>
<option title='Hasbrouck Heights / Wood - Ridge / Teterboro - 07604' value='hasbrouck-heights-slash-wood-ridge-slash-teterboro'>
Teterboro - 07608
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Hawthorne  - 07506' value='hawthorne'>
Hawthorne  - 07506
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Hillsborough - 08844' value='hillsborough'>
Hillsborough - 08844
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Holmdel &amp; Colts Neck - 07733' value='holmdel-and-colts-neck'>
Holmdel &amp; Colts Neck - 07733
</option>
<option title='Holmdel &amp; Colts Neck - 07733' value='holmdel-and-colts-neck'>
Colts Neck - 07722
</option>
<option title='Holmdel &amp; Colts Neck - 07733' value='holmdel-and-colts-neck'>
Holmdel - 07733
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Kenilworth - 07033' value='kenilworth'>
Kenilworth - 07033
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Linden - 07036' value='linden'>
Linden - 07036
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Livingston - 07039' value='livingston'>
Livingston - 07039
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Madison - 07940' value='madison'>
Madison - 07940
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Mahopac - 10541' value='mahopac'>
Mahopac - 10541
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Millburn / Short Hills - 07041' value='millburn-slash-short-hills'>
Millburn / Short Hills - 07041
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Milltown / Spotswood - 08850' value='milltown-slash-spotswood'>
Milltown / Spotswood - 08850
</option>
<option title='Milltown / Spotswood - 08850' value='milltown-slash-spotswood'>
Milltown - 08850
</option>
<option title='Milltown / Spotswood - 08850' value='milltown-slash-spotswood'>
Spotswood - 08884
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Montclair - 07042' value='montclair'>
Montclair - 07042
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Montville - 07045' value='montville'>
Montville - 07045
</option>
<option title='Montville - 07045' value='montville'>
Towaco - 07082
</option>
<option title='Montville - 07045' value='montville'>
Pine Brook - 07058
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Morristown - 07960' value='morristown'>
Morristown - 07960
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Mountainside - 07092' value='mountainside'>
Mountainside - 07092
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='New Brunswick - 08901' value='new-brunswick'>
New Brunswick - 08901
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='New Providence - 07974' value='new-providence'>
New Providence - 07974
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Newark - 07102' value='newark'>
Newark - 07102
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Newton - 07860' value='newton'>
Newton - 07860
</option>
<option title='Newton - 07860' value='newton'>
Andover Township - 07821
</option>
<option title='Newton - 07860' value='newton'>
Fredon Township - 07860
</option>
<option title='Newton - 07860' value='newton'>
Green Township - 07821
</option>
<option title='Newton - 07860' value='newton'>
Hampton Township - 07860
</option>
<option title='Newton - 07860' value='newton'>
Stillwater Township - 07875
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='North Plainfield / Green Brook / Watchung - 07060' value='north-plainfield-slash-green-brook-slash-watchung'>
North Plainfield / Green Brook / Watchung - 07060
</option>
<option title='North Plainfield / Green Brook / Watchung - 07060' value='north-plainfield-slash-green-brook-slash-watchung'>
Watchung - 07069
</option>
<option title='North Plainfield / Green Brook / Watchung - 07060' value='north-plainfield-slash-green-brook-slash-watchung'>
North Plainfield - 07062
</option>
<option title='North Plainfield / Green Brook / Watchung - 07060' value='north-plainfield-slash-green-brook-slash-watchung'>
Green Brook - 08812
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='North Salem - 10560' value='north-salem'>
North Salem - 10560
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Nutley - 07110' value='nutley'>
Nutley - 07110
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Parsippany - 07054' value='parsippany'>
Parsippany - 07054
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Passaic Valley - 07424' value='passaic-valley'>
Passaic Valley - 07424
</option>
<option title='Passaic Valley - 07424' value='passaic-valley'>
Woodland Park - 07424
</option>
<option title='Passaic Valley - 07424' value='passaic-valley'>
Little Falls - 07424
</option>
<option title='Passaic Valley - 07424' value='passaic-valley'>
Totowa - 07511
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Paterson - 07500' value='paterson'>
Paterson - 07500
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Piscataway - 08854' value='piscataway'>
Piscataway - 08854
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Plainfield - 07060' value='plainfield'>
Plainfield - 07060
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Rahway - 07065' value='rahway'>
Rahway - 07065
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Randolph - 07869' value='randolph'>
Randolph - 07869
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Roselle / Roselle Park - 07204' value='roselle-roselle-park'>
Roselle / Roselle Park - 07204
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Roxbury - 07852' value='roxbury'>
Roxbury - 07852
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='SOMA - 07079' value='soma'>
SOMA - 07079
</option>
<option title='SOMA - 07079' value='soma'>
Maplewood - 07040
</option>
<option title='SOMA - 07079' value='soma'>
South Orange - 07079
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Scotch Plains / Fanwood - 07076' value='scotch-plains-slash-fanwood'>
Scotch Plains / Fanwood - 07076
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Somers - 10589' value='somers'>
Somers - 10589
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Somerset Hills - 07924' value='somerset-hills'>
Somerset Hills - 07924
</option>
<option title='Somerset Hills - 07924' value='somerset-hills'>
Bernardsville - 07924
</option>
<option title='Somerset Hills - 07924' value='somerset-hills'>
Far Hills - 07931
</option>
<option title='Somerset Hills - 07924' value='somerset-hills'>
Bedminster - 07921
</option>
<option title='Somerset Hills - 07924' value='somerset-hills'>
Peapack-Gladstone - 07924
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Somerville - 08876' value='somerville'>
Somerville - 08876
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='South Brunswick - Cranbury - 08810' value='south-brunswick-cranbury'>
South Brunswick - Cranbury - 08810
</option>
<option title='South Brunswick - Cranbury - 08810' value='south-brunswick-cranbury'>
South Brunswick - 08810
</option>
<option title='South Brunswick - Cranbury - 08810' value='south-brunswick-cranbury'>
Cranbury - 08512
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='South Plainfield - 07080' value='south-plainfield'>
South Plainfield - 07080
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Sparta - 07871' value='sparta'>
Sparta - 07871
</option>
<option title='Sparta - 07871' value='sparta'>
Hardyston - 07419
</option>
<option title='Sparta - 07871' value='sparta'>
Franklin Borough - 07416
</option>
<option title='Sparta - 07871' value='sparta'>
Andover Township - 07821
</option>
<option title='Sparta - 07871' value='sparta'>
Andover Borough - 07821
</option>
<option title='Sparta - 07871' value='sparta'>
Byram Township - 07874
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Springfield - 07081' value='springfield'>
Springfield - 07081
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Stafford / LBI - 08008' value='stafford-slash-lbi'>
Stafford / LBI - 08008
</option>
<option title='Stafford / LBI - 08008' value='stafford-slash-lbi'>
Stafford - 08050
</option>
<option title='Stafford / LBI - 08008' value='stafford-slash-lbi'>
Long Beach Island - 08008
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Summit - 07901' value='summit'>
Summit - 07901
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Union - 07083' value='union'>
Union - 07083
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Verona / Cedar Grove - 07044' value='verona-slash-cedar-grove'>
Verona / Cedar Grove - 07044
</option>
<option title='Verona / Cedar Grove - 07044' value='verona-slash-cedar-grove'>
Cedar Grove - 07009
</option>
<option title='Verona / Cedar Grove - 07044' value='verona-slash-cedar-grove'>
Verona - 07044
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Waltham - 02452' value='waltham'>
Waltham - 02452
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Warren - 07059' value='warren'>
Warren - 07059
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='West Essex - 07006' value='west-essex'>
West Essex - 07006
</option>
<option title='West Essex - 07006' value='west-essex'>
Fairfield - 07004
</option>
<option title='West Essex - 07006' value='west-essex'>
Caldwell - 07006
</option>
<option title='West Essex - 07006' value='west-essex'>
North Caldwell - 07006
</option>
<option title='West Essex - 07006' value='west-essex'>
Essex Fells - 07021
</option>
<option title='West Essex - 07006' value='west-essex'>
Roseland - 07068
</option>
<option title='West Essex - 07006' value='west-essex'>
West Caldwell - 07007
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='West Orange - 07052' value='west-orange'>
West Orange - 07052
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Westfield - 07090' value='westfield'>
Westfield - 07090
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Wrentham - 02093' value='wrentham'>
Wrentham - 02093
</option>
<option class='optgroup' title='Yorktown - 10598' value='yorktown'>
Yorktown - 10598
</option>
</select>
</div>
<div class='nearby_towns'>
<h4 class='title'>
<a href="#" class="open_nearby_tonws" onClick="return open_nearby_tonws()">TAPinto Nearby ...</a>
</h4>
<ul class='list_nearby_towns' style='display: none;'>
<li>
<a href="/towns/scotch-plains-slash-fanwood">Scotch Plains/Fanwood</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/mountainside">Mountainside</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/cranford">Cranford</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/clark">Clark</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/kenilworth">Kenilworth</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/springfield">Springfield</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/roselle-roselle-park">Roselle/Roselle Park</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/towns/rahway">Rahway</a>
</li>
</ul>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    function change_town_tablet_h_town_select_id(town_id){
      console.log("Working for " + town_id)
      var e = document.getElementById(town_id);
      var town_name = e.options[e.selectedIndex].value;
      if (town_name != ''){
        document.location.href='/towns/' + town_name;
        $('.spinner_town_picker.tablet_h_town_select_id').spinner();
        if($(".loading-wheel").length){
          $('.loading-wheel').spinner()
        }
      }
    }
    
    function open_nearby_tonws(){
      if ($('.open_nearby_tonws').hasClass('open')){
        $('.list_nearby_towns').hide();
        $('.open_nearby_tonws').removeClass('open');
      }
      else{
        $('.list_nearby_towns').show();
        $('.open_nearby_tonws').addClass('open');
      }
      return false;
    }
  //]]>
</script>


</div>
</div>
<div class='tap_bullseye_desktop thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-10 thin-margin-top' id='tap_bullseye_5' style='width:300px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin-top: 0px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('tap_bullseye_5'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

<div class='clear'></div>
<!-- Show article page -->
<div class='container_you_may_also_like'>
<div class='ymal_title'>
You May Also Be Interested In
</div>
<div class='border'>
<div class='block_you_may_also_like'>
<div class='ymal_label'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/giving-back/articles">GIVING BACK</a>
<!-- = @ymal_article_1.sections.first.name.upcase -->
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='ymal_article_1_photo'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/center-for-hope-hospice-starts-2018-with-10-000-4"><img alt="Carousel_image_5f8a356e772ac861a039_center_for_hope_rsi_donation" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_5f8a356e772ac861a039_Center_for_Hope_RSI_donation.jpg" /></a>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='ymal_article_1'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/center-for-hope-hospice-starts-2018-with-10-000-4">Center for Hope Hospice Starts 2018 with $10,000 Donation from RSI Bank </a>
</div>
</div>
<div class='block_you_may_also_like'>
<div class='ymal_label'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events">EVENTS</a>
<!-- = "EVENTS" -->
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<!-- - if @ymal_events.first.photos.any? &&  @ymal_events.first.photos.first.photo.present? -->
<!-- .ymal_event_photo -->
<!-- = link_to "#{image_tag @ymal_events.first.photos.first.photo.try(:url, :carousel_image)}".html_safe , @town.present? ? town_article_path(@town.slug, @ymal_events.first.slug) : article_path(@ymal_events.first.slug) -->
<div class='ymal_event'>
Mon, February 19, 11:00 am
<div class='clear'></div>
<span style='font-weight: normal;'>Westfield</span>
<div class='clear'></div>
<span style='font-weight: normal;'><a href="/towns/westfield/events/presidents-day-jump-3">President's Day Jump</a></span>
</div>
</div>
<hr class='ipad-vertical-show' style='border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8;'>
<span></span>
<div class='block_you_may_also_like'>
<div class='ymal_label'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events">EVENTS</a>
<!-- = "EVENTS" -->
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<!-- - if @ymal_events.last.photos.any? &&  @ymal_events.last.photos.first.photo.present? -->
<!-- .ymal_event_photo -->
<!-- = link_to "#{image_tag @ymal_events.last.photos.first.photo.try(:url, :carousel_image)}".html_safe , @town.present? ? town_article_path(@town.slug, @ymal_events.last.slug) : article_path(@ymal_events.last.slug) -->
<div class='ymal_event'>
Fri, February 23,  6:00 pm
<div class='clear'></div>
<span style='font-weight: normal;'>Westfield</span>
<div class='clear'></div>
<span style='font-weight: normal;'><a href="/towns/westfield/events/celebrate-world-yoga-day-at-the-y">Celebrate World Yoga Day at the Y</a></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class='block_you_may_also_like'>
<div class='ymal_label'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/union-county-news/articles">UNION COUNTY NEWS</a>
<!-- = @ymal_article_2.sections.first.name.upcase -->
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='ymal_article_2_photo'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/rabid-raccoon-reported-in-mountainside-1"><img alt="Carousel_image_56f7dd008a0e4392b56a_how-to-keep-raccoons-away" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_56f7dd008a0e4392b56a_How-to-Keep-Raccoons-Away.jpg" /></a>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='ymal_article_2'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/articles/rabid-raccoon-reported-in-mountainside-1">Rabid Raccoon Reported in Mountainside </a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_5' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_5'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

</div>

<div class='tablet-show header-sidebar'>
<!-- %ul -->
<!-- %li.weather-container -->
<div class='buttons'>
<div class='button'>
<a href="/users/sign_in" rel="nofollow">Login / Register</a>
</div>
<div class='button'>
<a href="#" data-template="contribute_content" rel="disclosure">Submit Content</a>
</div>
<!-- .button -->
<!-- = link_to "Franchise TAP", page_path('start-tap') -->
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='tap_bullseye_desktop thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-10 thin-margin-top' id='tap_bullseye_6' style='width:300px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8; margin-top: 0px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('tap_bullseye_6'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>

<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='thin-border-bottom padding-top-10 padding-bottom-5 hide-subscribe-box'>
<div class='news-letter-float mobile-not-show news-sidebar summit-e-calendar' id='news-letter-float'>
<div id='signup-dialog-form_1'>
<div class='container-title-subscription'>
<h3 id='title-subscription' style=''>Sign Up for E-News</h3>
<div class='town-subscription'>
Westfield
</div>
<div class='close-button mobile-show'>
<a href='#' id='close-button' onclick='return closesub();' title='Close'>
X
</a>
</div>
</div>
<form accept-charset="UTF-8" action="/subscriptions" class="new_email_subscription" id="new_email_subscription" method="post"><div style="margin:0;padding:0;display:inline"><input name="utf8" type="hidden" value="&#x2713;" /><input name="authenticity_token" type="hidden" value="bMkMTb+k7QKJ0yQLzJlfi7P1eWE81qKKc/YtK9Lz9KY=" /></div>
<!-- %h4#signup-dialog-form-success-msg{:style=>'display:none;'}= "form-success-msg" -->
<!-- %h4#signup-dialog-form-error-msg{:style=>'display:none;'}= "form-error-msg" -->
<!-- %ul.errors#signup-dialog-form-error-list{:style=>'display:none;'} -->
<fieldset id='subscription_info'>
<div class='close-button'>
<a href='#' id='close-button' onclick='return closesub();' title='Close'>
X
</a>
</div>
<div class='field select-field subscription-town-list' id='subscription-town-list' style='display:none;'>
<div class='clear'></div>
<label class="field-label" for="user_subscribed_town_ids">Towns:</label>
<select id="user_subscribed_town_ids" multiple="multiple" name="user[subscribed_town_ids][]" size="3"><option value="basking-ridge">Basking Ridge</option>
<option value="bayonne">Bayonne</option>
<option value="belmar-slash-lake-como">Belmar / Lake Como</option>
<option value="berkeley-heights">Berkeley Heights</option>
<option value="bloomfield">Bloomfield</option>
<option value="bridgewater-slash-raritan">Bridgewater / Raritan</option>
<option value="chatham">Chatham</option>
<option value="clark">Clark</option>
<option value="cranford">Cranford</option>
<option value="denville">Denville</option>
<option value="east-brunswick">East Brunswick</option>
<option value="east-hanover-slash-florham-park">East Hanover / Florham Park</option>
<option value="east-orange-slash-orange">East Orange / Orange</option>
<option value="edison">Edison</option>
<option value="elizabeth">Elizabeth</option>
<option value="fair-lawn-slash-glen-rock">Fair Lawn / Glen Rock</option>
<option value="flemington-slash-raritan">Flemington / Raritan</option>
<option value="franklin-township">Franklin Township</option>
<option value="greater-olean">Greater Olean</option>
<option value="hackensack">Hackensack</option>
<option value="hasbrouck-heights-slash-wood-ridge-slash-teterboro">Hasbrouck Heights / Wood - Ridge / Teterboro</option>
<option value="hawthorne">Hawthorne </option>
<option value="hillsborough">Hillsborough</option>
<option value="holmdel-and-colts-neck">Holmdel &amp; Colts Neck</option>
<option value="kenilworth">Kenilworth</option>
<option value="linden">Linden</option>
<option value="livingston">Livingston</option>
<option value="madison">Madison</option>
<option value="mahopac">Mahopac</option>
<option value="millburn-slash-short-hills">Millburn / Short Hills</option>
<option value="milltown-slash-spotswood">Milltown / Spotswood</option>
<option value="montclair">Montclair</option>
<option value="montville">Montville</option>
<option value="morristown">Morristown</option>
<option value="mountainside">Mountainside</option>
<option value="new-brunswick">New Brunswick</option>
<option value="new-providence">New Providence</option>
<option value="newark">Newark</option>
<option value="newton">Newton</option>
<option value="north-plainfield-slash-green-brook-slash-watchung">North Plainfield / Green Brook / Watchung</option>
<option value="north-salem">North Salem</option>
<option value="nutley">Nutley</option>
<option value="parsippany">Parsippany</option>
<option value="passaic-valley">Passaic Valley</option>
<option value="paterson">Paterson</option>
<option value="piscataway">Piscataway</option>
<option value="plainfield">Plainfield</option>
<option value="rahway">Rahway</option>
<option value="randolph">Randolph</option>
<option value="roselle-roselle-park">Roselle / Roselle Park</option>
<option value="roxbury">Roxbury</option>
<option value="soma">SOMA</option>
<option value="scotch-plains-slash-fanwood">Scotch Plains / Fanwood</option>
<option value="somers">Somers</option>
<option value="somerset-hills">Somerset Hills</option>
<option value="somerville">Somerville</option>
<option value="south-brunswick-cranbury">South Brunswick - Cranbury</option>
<option value="south-plainfield">South Plainfield</option>
<option value="sparta">Sparta</option>
<option value="springfield">Springfield</option>
<option value="stafford-slash-lbi">Stafford / LBI</option>
<option value="summit">Summit</option>
<option value="union">Union</option>
<option value="verona-slash-cedar-grove">Verona / Cedar Grove</option>
<option value="waltham">Waltham</option>
<option value="warren">Warren</option>
<option value="west-essex">West Essex</option>
<option value="west-orange">West Orange</option>
<option value="westfield" selected="selected">Westfield</option>
<option value="wrentham">Wrentham</option>
<option value="yorktown">Yorktown</option></select>
<!-- Town for Redirect -->
<div class='clear'></div>
<label class="field-label" for="user_subscribe_section_ids">Sections:</label>
<select id="user_subscribe_section_ids" multiple="multiple" name="user[subscribe_section_ids][]" prompt="Select some sections" size="3"><option value="horses">Horses</option>
<option value="travel">Travel</option></select>
</div>
<div class='town-subscription sidebar-town-subscription' id='sidebar-town-subscription'>
Westfield
</div>
<div class='no-thanks sidebar'>
<a href='#' id='nothanks' onclick='show_towns();return false;'>
Add Towns/Sections
</a>
</div>
<div class='field text-field required' style='margin-top: 5px;'>
<div class='field-element'>
<input id="email_subscription_email_address" name="user[email]" placeholder="Email Address *" size="30" type="text" />
<input id="email_subscription_town_id" name="user[town_id]" type="hidden" value="westfield" />
<input id="email_subscription_daily" name="user[daily]" type="hidden" value="1" />
<input id="email_subscription_breaking_news" name="user[breaking_news]" type="hidden" value="1" />
<input id="email_subscription_sticky_footer" name="user[sticky_footer]" type="hidden" value="1" />
</div>
<input id="email_subscription_submit" name="commit" onclick="return validfield('westfield');" type="submit" value="Subscribe" />
<div class='no-thanks'>
<a href='#' id='nothanks' onclick='show_towns();return false;'>
Add Towns/Sections
</a>
</div>
</div>
</fieldset>
<div class='field checkbox-field required'>
<div class='field-element'>
<div class='hide'><input name="user[terms_of_use]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="user_terms_of_use" name="user[terms_of_use]" type="checkbox" value="1" /></div>
</div>
<label for="user_terms_of_use">By clicking Subscribe, you agree to the <a href='/pages/terms-of-use'>Terms of Use</a> and <a href='/pages/privacy-policy'>Privacy Policy</a></label>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</form>
</div>
<div class='clear' id='clear-subscription'>
<form accept-charset="UTF-8" action="/subscriptions/get_towns" class="hide" id="from_get_towns" method="get"><div style="margin:0;padding:0;display:inline"><input name="utf8" type="hidden" value="&#x2713;" /></div>
<input id="from_email_address" name="[email]" placeholder="Email Address *" size="30" type="text" />
<input id="submit_from_get_towns" name="commit" onclick="return true;" type="submit" value="Subscribe" />
</form>
</div>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    var is_subscribe = false;
    function closesub(){
      var element = document.getElementById('news-letter-float');
      element.style.visibility = 'hidden';
      element.setAttribute('style', 'display:none !important');
      var element_layout = document.getElementById('news-letter-float-layout');
      element_layout.style.visibility = 'hidden';
      element_layout.setAttribute('style', 'display:none !important');
      setcookie();
      element_layout.remove();
      return false;
    }
    function show_towns(){
      $("#email_subscription_email_address").removeClass("error");
      var mail = $("#email_subscription_email_address").val();
      if(mail!='' && mail != 'Email Address *'){
        if(mail.indexOf('@', 0) == -1 || mail.indexOf('.', 0) == -1) {
          //invalid mail
          $("#email_subscription_email_address").addClass("error");
          return false;
          }
        else{
          get_towns(mail);
        } 
      }
      else{
        //null
        $("#email_subscription_email_address").addClass("error");
        return false;
      }
    }
    
    function show_sections(){
      $("#email_subscription_email_address").removeClass("error");
      var mail = $("#email_subscription_email_address").val();
      if(mail!='' && mail != 'Email Address *'){
        if(mail.indexOf('@', 0) == -1 || mail.indexOf('.', 0) == -1) {
          //invalid mail
          $("#email_subscription_email_address").addClass("error");
          return false;
          }
        else{
          //get_towns(mail);
        } 
      }
      else{
        //null
        $("#email_subscription_email_address").addClass("error");
        return false;
      }
    }
    
    function validfield(town){
      //return false;
      $("#email_subscription_email_address").removeClass("error");
      var mail = $("#email_subscription_email_address").val();
      if(mail!='' && mail != 'Email Address *'){
        if(mail.indexOf('@', 0) == -1 || mail.indexOf('.', 0) == -1) {
          //invalid mail
          $("#email_subscription_email_address").addClass("error");
          return false;
          }
        else{
            setcookie();
            submitform(town);
            return false;
          } 
      }
      else{
        //null
        $("#email_subscription_email_address").addClass("error");
        return false;
      }
      return false;
    }
    
    
    function setcookie(){
      var towns_no_subscribe = $.cookie("towns_no_subscribe");
      var towns_subscribe="";
      var x = document.getElementById('user_subscribed_town_ids');
      var i;
      for (i = 0; i < x.length; i++) {
        if (x.options[i].selected)   {
          towns_subscribe = towns_subscribe + x.options[i].value + ",";
          towns_no_subscribe = towns_no_subscribe.replace(x.options[i].value + ",", "");
        }
      }
      $.cookie("towns_subscribe", towns_subscribe);  
      $.cookie("towns_no_subscribe", towns_no_subscribe);
    }
    
    function submitform(town)
      {
        var container = document.getElementById('news-letter-float');
        var $form = $('#new_email_subscription');
        var $formContainer = $('#news-letter-float');
        $form.css('opacity','0.3');
        $form.css('pointer-events','none');
        $.ajax({
          type: "POST",
          dataType: "json",
          url: $("#new_email_subscription").attr("action"),
          data: $form.serialize(),
          beforeSend: function(xhr, settings) {
            var spinnerDiv;
            spinnerDiv = $('<div/>', {
              'class': 'spinner'
            });
            $formContainer.append(spinnerDiv);
            return spinnerDiv.spinner({
              lines: 11,
              length: 8,
              width: 4,
              radius: 8
            });
          },
          complete: function(response) {
            var $errorList, $errorMsg, $successMsg, appendError, data, err, host, no_redirect, port, redirect_url, town_id, _i, _len, _ref;
            $successMsg = $('#signup-dialog-form-success-msg');
            $errorMsg = $('#signup-dialog-form-error-msg');
            $errorList = $('#signup-dialog-form-error-list');
            town_id = town;
            no_redirect = $formContainer.data('no_redirect');
            host = document.location.hostname;
            port = document.location.port;
            data = $.parseJSON(response.responseText);
            appendError = function(err) {
              return $errorList.append($('<li/>', {
                text: err
              }));
            };
    
            $formContainer.find('.spinner').removeSpinner();
            redirect_url = host === 'localhost' ? "http://" + host + ":" + port + "/towns/" + town_id : "http://" + host + "/towns/" + town_id;
            $successMsg.add($errorList).add($errorMsg).empty();
            if (response.status === 200) {
              $successMsg.append(data.message).show();
              if (container){
                container.style.visibility = 'hidden';
              }
              if (!no_redirect) {
                if ($('#email_subscription_event_blast').length > 0){
                  return window.location.href = window.location;
                }else{
                  return window.location.href = redirect_url;
                }
              }
            } else if (response.status === 400) {
              _ref = data.error_list;
              for (_i = 0, _len = _ref.length; _i < _len; _i++) {
                err = _ref[_i];
                appendError(err);
              }
              return $errorMsg.append(data.message).add($errorList).show();
            }
          }
        });
      };
  //]]>
</script>

</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_6' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_6'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>


<div class='combined-blocks render-combined-section-blocks'>
<div class='letter-to-editor-box thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-5'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor'>
<h3 class='4 box-header green-p-title'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/union-county-news">Union County News</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents no-round'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='rabid-raccoon-reported-in-mountainside-1'>
<h2 class='article-name top'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/union-county-news/articles/rabid-raccoon-reported-in-mountainside-1">Rabid Raccoon Reported in Mountainside</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/union-county-news/articles/rabid-raccoon-reported-in-mountainside-1"><img alt="Carousel_image_56f7dd008a0e4392b56a_how-to-keep-raccoons-away" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_56f7dd008a0e4392b56a_How-to-Keep-Raccoons-Away.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
TAPINTO MOUNTAINSIDE STAFF
</p>
<span class='date'>February 16, 2018</span>
<div class='description'><p>MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ &mdash;&nbsp;The Westfield Veterinary&nbsp;Group and Wellness Center&nbsp;today&nbsp;warned&nbsp;clients Friday and posted on their Facebook page&nbsp;that a raccoon in Mountainside has been confirmed to have rabies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Please be very careful with your pets and be sure that they are up to date on their rabies vaccinations,&rdquo; it said.&nbsp;&ldquo;If you should  ...</p></div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/union-county-news/articles/rabid-raccoon-reported-in-mountainside-1" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<!-- Other articles -->
</div>
<div class='read-section-articles'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/union-county-news/articles">Read More Union County News</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='combined-blocks render-combined-category-blocks'>
<div class='letter-to-editor-box thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-5' data-block-id='504cb7186061270ac900030d'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor'>
<h3 class='30 box-header green-p-title'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/letters-to-the-editor/articles">Letters to the Editor</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents no-round'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='mayor-brindles-update-1'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/letters-to-the-editor/articles/mayor-brindles-update-1">Mayor Brindle’s Update</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/letters-to-the-editor/articles/mayor-brindles-update-1"><img alt="Carousel_image_28db16c25a590d44d5fe_88c5d7a19ef6cc41ff44_michelle_brindle_wf_photo.pdf" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_28db16c25a590d44d5fe_88c5d7a19ef6cc41ff44_Michelle_Brindle_WF_photo.pdf.JPG" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
MAYOR SHELLEY BRINDLE
</p>
<span class='date'>February 15, 2018</span>
<div class='description'><p>The following are highlights from the update that Mayor Shelley Brindle gave at Tuesday night&rsquo;s town council meeting.</p>

<p>I first want to congratulate Nick Calello and David Went for their promotions to patrol officers in the Westfield Police Department. I&rsquo;d also like to welcome and congratulate new Patrol Officer Fortunato Riga, who joins the police department this week upon his  ...</p></div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/letters-to-the-editor/articles/mayor-brindles-update-1" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='read-section-articles margin-bottom-0'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/letters-to-the-editor/articles" class="article_category">Read More Letters to the Editor</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_7' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_7'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>


<div class='events-box calendar-index-box thin-border-bottom'>
<h2 class='box-header green-p-title padding-top-15 thick-border-top'><a href="/towns/westfield/events">Upcoming Events</a></h2>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content-box'>
<div class='event-row column-box event-row'>
<div class='box-contents event'>
<div class='image' style='width: 300px !important;'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events/new-jersey-intergenerational-orchestra-free-conce-6"><img alt="Carousel_image_ab8f5d9efb4317e5a445_hiawatha" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_ab8f5d9efb4317e5a445_Hiawatha.jpg" style="max-width: inherit !important;" /></a>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='content' style='height: auto;'>
<div class='column'>
<p class='event-title'>
<strong>Sun, February 18,  3:00 PM</strong>
</p>
<p class='event-city'>
Lawton C. Johnson Middle School , Summit
</p>
<h2><a href="/towns/westfield/events/new-jersey-intergenerational-orchestra-free-conce-6">New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra Free  ...</a></h2>
<p class='event-categories'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events?category_ids=arts-and-entertainment%2C">Arts &amp; Entertainment</a>
</p>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='event-row column-box event-row'>
<div class='box-contents event'>
<div class='image' style='width: 300px !important;'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events/presidents-day-jump-3"><img alt="Carousel_image_324736565a1e77afd508_inflatbles" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_324736565a1e77afd508_inflatbles.jpg" style="max-width: inherit !important;" /></a>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='content' style='height: auto;'>
<div class='column'>
<p class='event-title'>
<strong>Mon, February 19, 11:00 AM</strong>
</p>
<p class='event-city'>
Westfield Area YMCA, Westfield
</p>
<h2><a href="/towns/westfield/events/presidents-day-jump-3">President's Day Jump </a></h2>
<p class='event-categories'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events?category_ids=giving-back%2C">Giving Back</a>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events?category_ids=health-and-wellness%2C">Health &amp; Wellness</a>
</p>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='event-row column-box event-row'>
<div class='box-contents event'>
<div class='image' style='width: 300px !important;'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events/defending-your-independent-contractor-and-wage-and-ho"><img alt="Carousel_image_fadfd1c21bc636c673db_schmidt_john_01_pp" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_fadfd1c21bc636c673db_Schmidt_John_01_pp.jpg" style="max-width: inherit !important;" /></a>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='content' style='height: auto;'>
<div class='column'>
<p class='event-title'>
<strong>Thu, February 22,  8:30 AM</strong>
</p>
<p class='event-city'>
Hilton Garden Inn, Hamilton , Hamilton
</p>
<h2><a href="/towns/westfield/events/defending-your-independent-contractor-and-wage-and-ho">Defending Your Independent Contractor &amp; Wage &amp;  ...</a></h2>
<p class='event-categories'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events?category_ids=business-and-finance%2C">Business &amp; Finance</a>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events?category_ids=education%2C">Education</a>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events?category_ids=law-and-justice%2C">Law &amp; Justice</a>
</p>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='actions events margin-bottom-0'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/events" class="act-left">Browse Events »</a>
<a href="/events/new" class="act-right">Post an Event »</a>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_8' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_8'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>


<div class='combined-blocks render-combined-category-blocks'>
<div class='letter-to-editor-box thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-5' data-block-id='504cb7186061270ac9000306'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor'>
<h3 class='30 box-header green-p-title'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/press-releases/articles">Press Releases</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents no-round'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='wardlaw+hartridge-senior-signs-national-letter-of-5'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/press-releases/articles/wardlaw+hartridge-senior-signs-national-letter-of-5">Wardlaw+Hartridge Senior Signs National Letter of Intent</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/press-releases/articles/wardlaw+hartridge-senior-signs-national-letter-of-5"><img alt="Carousel_image_8d9b1eb2e3b86f1703a6_mia_sign" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_8d9b1eb2e3b86f1703a6_Mia_Sign.JPG" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
WARDLAW + HARTRIDGE SCHOOL
</p>
<span class='date'>February 16, 2018</span>
<div class='description'><p>Mia Reyes of Piscataway, a senior at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison, has made it official: she will continue her soccer career at Haverford College next year.</p>

<p>The Wardlaw+Hartridge soccer star signed her official national letter of intent at a press conference with family, friends and coaches in attendance on Feb. 14. Mia, who will graduate with 30 goals and a W+H record 59 assists, is  ...</p></div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/press-releases/articles/wardlaw+hartridge-senior-signs-national-letter-of-5" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='read-section-articles margin-bottom-0'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/press-releases/articles" class="article_category">Read More Press Releases</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_9' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_9'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>


<div class='combined-blocks render-combined-category-blocks'>
<div class='letter-to-editor-box thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-5' data-block-id='57cc298aa947ca717b024ec7'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor'>
<h3 class='30 box-header green-p-title'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/police-blotter/articles">Police Blotter</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents no-round'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='westfield-police-blotter-dwi-arrest-and-more'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/police-blotter/articles/westfield-police-blotter-dwi-arrest-and-more">Westfield Police Blotter: DWI Arrest &amp; More</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/police-blotter/articles/westfield-police-blotter-dwi-arrest-and-more"><img alt="Carousel_image_b90622f46a7722775ffd_mini_magick20180215-84471-1wro1yc" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_b90622f46a7722775ffd_mini_magick20180215-84471-1wro1yc.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
WESTFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
</p>
<span class='date'>February 15, 2018</span>
<div class='description'><p>February 7, 2018 10:25 p.m.</p>

<p>Officers Natale and Gill arrested Brian Mueller, age 55, of Westfield, NJ for driving while intoxicated pursuant to an accident investigation in the area of Mountain Avenue by Colonial Avenue. Subject was transported to headquarters, processed and released to a sober adult.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>February 9, 2018 2:21 a.m.</p>

<p>Selena G. Palacios, age 22, of Westfield, NJ was  ...</p></div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/police-blotter/articles/westfield-police-blotter-dwi-arrest-and-more" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='read-section-articles margin-bottom-0'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/police-blotter/articles" class="article_category">Read More Police Blotter</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_10' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_10'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>


<div class='letter-to-editor-box render_column_block' data-block-id='567c4b073e4a4f5558000314'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor thick-border-top'>
<h3 class='box-header 2 green-p-title padding-bottom-15 padding-top-5'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/rivero-cpa/articles">Rivero CPA</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents bottom-thin-border padding-bottom-15'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='how-tax-reform-impacts-you'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/rivero-cpa/articles/how-tax-reform-impacts-you">How Tax Reform Impacts You</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/rivero-cpa/articles/how-tax-reform-impacts-you"><img alt="Carousel_image_39675c366d84fc45bca4__dsc7535__1_of_1_" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/columns/ri/carousel_image_39675c366d84fc45bca4__DSC7535__1_of_1_.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
LOURI RIVERO BORR, RIVERO CPA, LLC
</p>
<div class='description padding-bottom-0 margin-bottom-15'><p>The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brings a host of changes to tax returns for 2018. Highlighted are just a few of the new rules that may impact many of our clients. Please reach out to us to find out if and how your personal situation is impacted.</p>

<p>For Business:</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A flat 21% corporate tax rate for C corporations replaces the 15% - 35% graduate rate  ...</p></div>
<p class='margin-bottom-10 read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/rivero-cpa/articles/how-tax-reform-impacts-you" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_11' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_11'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>


<div class='letter-to-editor-box render_column_block' data-block-id='5a74770ba947cac13601858b'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor thick-border-top'>
<h3 class='box-header 2 green-p-title padding-bottom-15 padding-top-5'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/torah-thought-for-the-week/articles">Torah Thought for the Week</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents bottom-thin-border padding-bottom-15'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='sinai-or-sanctuary'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/torah-thought-for-the-week/articles/sinai-or-sanctuary">Sinai or Sanctuary?</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/torah-thought-for-the-week/articles/sinai-or-sanctuary"><img alt="Carousel_image_b09801f33616648c90f9_uc_torah_center" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/columns/to/carousel_image_b09801f33616648c90f9_UC_Torah_Center.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
BY YOSSY GOLDMAN, BROUGHT TO YOU BY UNION COUNTY TORAH CENTER
</p>
<div class='description padding-bottom-0 margin-bottom-15'><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>And in the beginning,&nbsp;G‑d&nbsp;was homeless, and so G‑d asked His people to set Him up with some digs.&nbsp;Where does it say&nbsp;that? Well, nowhere, actually. But it does say that G‑d instructed&nbsp;Moses to tell the people,&nbsp;&ldquo;They shall make for Me a Sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Now the question is, was G‑d really homeless?  ...</p></div>
<p class='margin-bottom-10 read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/torah-thought-for-the-week/articles/sinai-or-sanctuary" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_12' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_12'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>


<div class='letter-to-editor-box render_column_block' data-block-id='549c339a6061277d5100c6ae'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor thick-border-top'>
<h3 class='box-header 2 green-p-title padding-bottom-15 padding-top-5'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/in-the-schools/articles">In the Schools</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents bottom-thin-border padding-bottom-15'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='hidden-in-plain-sight-presentation-video-availa'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/in-the-schools/articles/hidden-in-plain-sight-presentation-video-availa">‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ Presentation Video Available to View</a>
</h2>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='desktop_standard' id='standard_13' style='width:300px; height:100px;'>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('desktop_standard_13'); });
  //]]>
</script>

</div>


<div class='combined-blocks render-combined-category-blocks'>
<div class='letter-to-editor-box thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-5' data-block-id='56055ddb3e4a4f1a9400227f'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor'>
<h3 class='30 box-header green-p-title'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/guest-column/articles">Guest Column</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents no-round'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='how-to-talk-with-kids-about-the-florida-shooting-15'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/guest-column/articles/how-to-talk-with-kids-about-the-florida-shooting-15">How to Talk with Kids About the Florida Shooting</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/guest-column/articles/how-to-talk-with-kids-about-the-florida-shooting-15"><img alt="Carousel_image_8fbabd90ff729dce7ba1_photojoanie" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_8fbabd90ff729dce7ba1_photojoanie.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
MARIA SIKOUTRIS DI IORIO, HELLENIC THERAPY CENTER
</p>
<span class='date'>February 13, 2018</span>
<div class='description'><p>The tragedy of the Florida school shooting is devastating, leaving 17 killed and 15 injured.&nbsp;Our children can easily identify with what occurred yesterday.&nbsp;It will be the topic of conversation today in schools everywhere. School administrators are doing all they can to provide support and guidance. The shootings affect children, teachers, and school personnel.&nbsp;The school shooting  ...</p></div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/guest-column/articles/how-to-talk-with-kids-about-the-florida-shooting-15" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='read-section-articles margin-bottom-0'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/categories/guest-column/articles" class="article_category">Read More Guest Column</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='letter-to-editor-box render_column_block' data-block-id='504cb7186061270ac9000319'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor thick-border-top'>
<h3 class='box-header 2 green-p-title padding-bottom-15 padding-top-5'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/lindabury-legal-corner/articles">Lindabury Legal Corner</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents bottom-thin-border padding-bottom-15'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='love-craft-beer-but-hate-the-tour-state-assembly'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/lindabury-legal-corner/articles/love-craft-beer-but-hate-the-tour-state-assembly">Love Craft Beer But Hate the Tour? State Assembly Moves to Make it Easier for You to Belly Up to the Bar</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/lindabury-legal-corner/articles/love-craft-beer-but-hate-the-tour-state-assembly"><img alt="Carousel_image_9ff135906e7e14bf95da_e-sig-300" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/columns/li/carousel_image_9ff135906e7e14bf95da_e-sig-300.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
CHRISTOPHER REILLY, ESQ.
</p>
<div class='description padding-bottom-0 margin-bottom-15'><p>Good news is a brew for New Jersey craft beer advocates. In February 2018, the New Jersey Assembly&rsquo;s Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee paved the way for the introduction of Bill A2196, which would remove a current licensing rule requiring breweries and distilleries to provide a tour of their facilities before serving alcoholic beverages to consumers. Currently, breweries holding a  ...</p></div>
<p class='margin-bottom-10 read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/lindabury-legal-corner/articles/love-craft-beer-but-hate-the-tour-state-assembly" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='letter-to-editor-box render_column_block' data-block-id='55df10803e4a4f1fdf007263'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor thick-border-top'>
<h3 class='box-header 2 green-p-title padding-bottom-15 padding-top-5'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/liz-on-theatre/articles">Liz on Theatre</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents bottom-thin-border padding-bottom-15'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='what-stays-exposes-family-secrets-and-lies'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/liz-on-theatre/articles/what-stays-exposes-family-secrets-and-lies">'What Stays' exposes family secrets and lies</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/liz-on-theatre/articles/what-stays-exposes-family-secrets-and-lies"><img alt="Carousel_image_a634f064f5f4d971f81c_liz" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/columns/li/carousel_image_a634f064f5f4d971f81c_liz.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
LIZ KEILL
</p>
<div class='description padding-bottom-0 margin-bottom-15'><p>&lsquo;What Stays&rsquo; exposes family secrets, resentment and lies</p>

<p>By Liz Keill</p>

<p>SUMMIT, NJ &ndash; In an original play by Laura Ekstrand and Jason Szamreta, the Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre has provided an enlightening, funny and heart-felt view of family foibles.</p>

<p>Ekstrand has said that the germ of the play came from conversations with the ensemble members of the troupe, based on  ...</p></div>
<p class='margin-bottom-10 read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/liz-on-theatre/articles/what-stays-exposes-family-secrets-and-lies" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='letter-to-editor-box render_column_block' data-block-id='5a78a395a947ca8710025112'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor thick-border-top'>
<h3 class='box-header 2 green-p-title padding-bottom-15 padding-top-5'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/real-estate-news-from-your-neighborhood/articles">Real Estate News From Your Neighborhood</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents bottom-thin-border padding-bottom-15'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='6-homes-sold-last-week-in-westfield-scotch-plain'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/real-estate-news-from-your-neighborhood/articles/6-homes-sold-last-week-in-westfield-scotch-plain">6 Homes Sold Last Week in Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford &amp; Mountainside</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/real-estate-news-from-your-neighborhood/articles/6-homes-sold-last-week-in-westfield-scotch-plain"><img alt="Carousel_image_d20303dbe0327c077c35_screen_shot_2018-02-05_at_1.16.47_pm" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/columns/re/carousel_image_d20303dbe0327c077c35_Screen_Shot_2018-02-05_at_1.16.47_PM.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
SUSAN MASSA CRS SRES ABR BROKER ASSOCIATE 
</p>
<div class='description padding-bottom-0 margin-bottom-15'><p>Six homes sold last week, 2/4/2018-2/11/18, in&nbsp;Westfield,&nbsp;Scotch&nbsp; Plains,&nbsp;Fanwood,&nbsp;Mountainside and Cranford.*</p>

<p>Sale Price&nbsp; &nbsp;TOWN&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ADDRESS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  ...</p></div>
<p class='margin-bottom-10 read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/real-estate-news-from-your-neighborhood/articles/6-homes-sold-last-week-in-westfield-scotch-plain" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='letter-to-editor-box render_column_block' data-block-id='59c276493e4a4f4555032e58'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor thick-border-top'>
<h3 class='box-header 2 green-p-title padding-bottom-15 padding-top-5'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/atlanticast/articles">AtlantiCast</a>
</h3>
<div class='sponsor'>
<div class='sponsor_img'>
<a href="http://www.atlantichealth.org/overlook/" onclick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Sponsor - Atlantic Health System Atlanticast Column - Overlook', 'click', 'desktop : http://www.atlantichealth.org/overlook/']);" target="_blank"><img alt="Facebook_3f49d2507ffd13d9d985_faa3374eb1324fcb9643_omc-a_rgb_400wide.jpg" height="60" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/facebook_3f49d2507ffd13d9d985_faa3374eb1324fcb9643_OMC-A_RGB_400wide.jpg.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='contents_by'>
Sponsored by
</div>
</div>

</div>
<div class='box-contents bottom-thin-border padding-bottom-15'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='atlanticast-medical-minute-atlantic-orthopedic-i'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/atlanticast/articles/atlanticast-medical-minute-atlantic-orthopedic-i">AtlantiCast Medical Minute: Atlantic Orthopedic Institute’s Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Center</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/atlanticast/articles/atlanticast-medical-minute-atlantic-orthopedic-i"><img alt="Carousel_image_07ef870078dcb17d4002_atlantichealthsystem_a_color_rgb_300" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/columns/at/carousel_image_07ef870078dcb17d4002_AtlanticHealthSystem_A_Color_RGB_300.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
</p>
<div class='description padding-bottom-0 margin-bottom-15'><p>On this episode of the AtlantiCast Medical Minute, we&rsquo;ll take you inside the Atlantic Orthopedic Institute&rsquo;s Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Center, with the center&rsquo;s director, Jason Lowenstein, MD.</p>

<p>Video Link:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M7euCp86-c
<br /> </p></div>
<p class='margin-bottom-10 read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/atlanticast/articles/atlanticast-medical-minute-atlantic-orthopedic-i" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='letter-to-editor-box render_column_block' data-block-id='56889aa73e4a4f02990088bd'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor thick-border-top'>
<h3 class='box-header 2 green-p-title padding-bottom-15 padding-top-5'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/lost-and-found-pets/articles">Lost &amp; Found Pets</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents bottom-thin-border padding-bottom-15'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='cat-found-in-westfield-13'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/lost-and-found-pets/articles/cat-found-in-westfield-13">Cat Found in Westfield</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/lost-and-found-pets/articles/cat-found-in-westfield-13"><img alt="Carousel_image_cc011fa23a75a2d89144_233b06bbff4c36f30e98_cat" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_cc011fa23a75a2d89144_233b06bbff4c36f30e98_cat.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By

</p>
<div class='description padding-bottom-0 margin-bottom-15'><p>UPDATE: Reunited with family!</p>

<p>ORIGINAL POST: Cat found in Golf Edge area of Westfield. Call 908-913-0509.
<br /> </p></div>
<p class='margin-bottom-10 read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/lost-and-found-pets/articles/cat-found-in-westfield-13" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='letter-to-editor-box render_column_block' data-block-id='5a1efab13e4a4f494b0137fa'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor thick-border-top'>
<h3 class='box-header 2 green-p-title padding-bottom-15 padding-top-5'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/point-view-wealthpoints/articles">Point View WealthPoints</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents bottom-thin-border padding-bottom-15'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='doing-well-while-doing-good'>
<h2 class='article-name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/point-view-wealthpoints/articles/doing-well-while-doing-good">Doing Well While Doing Good</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/point-view-wealthpoints/articles/doing-well-while-doing-good"><img alt="Carousel_image_fd0e27da3d609f2ee856_00860f8cb008c510a000_43f4ce4950c844253765_tap__300x250_-_updated" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/columns/po/carousel_image_fd0e27da3d609f2ee856_00860f8cb008c510a000_43f4ce4950c844253765_TAP__300x250_-_Updated.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
CLAIRE E. TOTH, JD, MLT, CFP™
</p>
<div class='description padding-bottom-0 margin-bottom-15'><p>The new tax law is predicted to reduce significantly the number of taxpayers who itemize deductions. &nbsp;That has some concerned about charitable giving. There are ways for taxpayers who do not itemize deductions to give to charity and still receive some tax benefits.</p>

<p>Give from your IRA. Those aged 70-1/2 or older, who must take required minimum distributions from retirement accounts, can  ...</p></div>
<p class='margin-bottom-10 read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/columns/point-view-wealthpoints/articles/doing-well-while-doing-good" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>














<div class='obituaries-box thin-border-bottom'>
<h2 class='box-header green-p-title padding-top-15 thick-border-top'><a href="/towns/westfield/obituaries">Obituaries</a></h2>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='content-box'>
<div class='obituary-row column-box obituary-row'>
<div class='box-contents obituary'>
<div class='image' style='width: 300px !important;'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/obituaries/kathleen-marie-helmstetter-christian-age-73-74"><img alt="Obituary_9b33ffac63b75689287b_christian" class="portrait" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/obituary_9b33ffac63b75689287b_christian.jpeg" />
</a></div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='person'>
<div class='name'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/obituaries/kathleen-marie-helmstetter-christian-age-73-74">Kathleen Marie (Helmstetter) Christian (AGE 73)
</a></div>
<div class='dates'>
<span class='birth'>
Aug 21, 1944
</span>
<span>
 - 
</span>
<span class='death'>
Feb 5, 2018
</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class='description'>
Kathleen Marie Christian (nee Helmstetter), age 73 of Surf City, NJ, passed away peacefully at home  ...
</div>
<a href="/towns/westfield/obituaries/kathleen-marie-helmstetter-christian-age-73-74" class="read-more">Read more</a>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='actions obituaries margin-bottom-0'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/obituaries">Browse obituaries »</a>
<a href="/obituaries/new">Post an obituary »</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='combined-blocks render-combined-section-blocks'>
<div class='letter-to-editor-box thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-5'>
<div class='to-flex title-with-sponsor'>
<h3 class='4 box-header green-p-title'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/other-nj-news">Other NJ News</a>
</h3>
</div>
<div class='box-contents no-round'>
<div class='content'>
<div class='article' id='nutley-schools-closed-friday-following-security-t-7'>
<h2 class='article-name top'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/other-nj-news/articles/nutley-schools-closed-friday-following-security-t-7">Nutley Schools Closed Friday Following Security Threat</a>
</h2>
</div>
<div class='image'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/other-nj-news/articles/nutley-schools-closed-friday-following-security-t-7"><img alt="Carousel_image_897525fbb8ddaad5eed3_oval_hs_nov_2017" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_897525fbb8ddaad5eed3_Oval_HS_Nov_2017.JPG" />
</a></div>
<div class='text'>
<p class='by-line'>
By
JOHN LEE 
</p>
<span class='date'>February 16, 2018</span>
<div class='description'><p>NUTLEY, NJ &mdash; The Nutley&nbsp;Police Department is currently investigating a video posted to Instagram that suggested a possible threat to schools. Dr. Julie Glazer,&nbsp;Nutley&nbsp;Superintendent of Schools, made the decision late Thursday night to close Nutley schools on Friday as a safety precaution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Nutley&nbsp;Police Department reports they have spoken to the individual  ...</p></div>
<p class='read-more-link-paragraph'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/other-nj-news/articles/nutley-schools-closed-friday-following-security-t-7" class="read-more">Read More »</a>
</p>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<!-- Other articles -->
</div>
<div class='read-section-articles'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/sections/other-nj-news/articles">Read More Other NJ News</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class='real-estate-box for-featured-real-estate'>
<h2 class='box-header re-title margin-bottom-0 padding-bottom-0'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/real_estate_listings">Real Estate</a>
</h2>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class='image padding-top-15 margin-right-15'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/real_estate_listings/sunnyside-linden-mother-slash-daughter-for-sale-349-900"><img alt="Sunnyside Linden Mother/Daughter for Sale $349,900" src="https://uploads.thealternativepress.com/uploads/photos/carousel_image_8b7d60130eba71d19194_01_front.jpg" />
</a></div>
<div class='content'>
<div class='listing padding-bottom-0 padding-top-15'>
<h3><a href="/towns/westfield/real_estate_listings/sunnyside-linden-mother-slash-daughter-for-sale-349-900" class="red">Sunnyside Linden Mother/Daughter for Sale $349,900</a></h3>
<ul class='stats margin-bottom-0 margin-left-0'>
<li>
<strong>Westfield</strong>
</li>
<li>
<strong>Bedrooms:</strong>
4
</li>
<li>
<strong>Bathrooms:</strong>
2.0
</li>
<li>
<strong>Price:</strong>
$349,900.00
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class='actions for-real-estates padding-left-0 padding-right-0 padding-top-0'>
<div class='row collapse'>
<div class='columns'>
<a href="/towns/westfield/real_estate_listings" class="act-left">View More Listings »</a>
</div>
<div class='columns'>
<a href="/real_estate_listings/new" class="act-right" data-template="contribute_content" rel="disclosure">Post a Listing »</a>
</div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>


<h2 class="title-block facebook">Facebook</h2>
<div class='facebook-like-box thin-border-top thin-border-bottom margin-bottom-0 padding-top-0 margin-top-0'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<div class="fb-page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldTAP" data-width="300" data-height="700" data-small-header="true" data-adapt-container-width="false" data-hide-cover="true" data-show-facepile="false" data-show-posts="true"> <div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldTAP"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldTAP">TAPINTO</a> </blockquote> </div> </div>
</div>
</div>

<h2 class="title-block twitter">Twitter</h2>
<div class='twitter-box margin-top-0 thin-border-top padding-top-0'>
<div class='box-contents'>
<a class='twitter-timeline' data-link-color='#9b1111' data-widget-id='337946439823015936' href='https://twitter.com/WestfieldTAP'>Tweets by @WestfieldTAP</a>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");
  //]]>
</script>
</div>
</div>


</div>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    if (window.innerWidth == 768){
      var element = document.getElementById('clear_tap_bullseye');
      if (element != null){element.offsetTop}
      var sidebar = document.getElementById('secondary');
      sidebar.style.height = element + "px";
    }
  //]]>
</script>

<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div class='town' id='footer'>
<p class='footer-links'>


<a href="/pages/westfield-about-us">About Us</a>
<span class="separator"> | </span>
<a href="/pages/westfield-contact-us">Contact Us</a>
<span class="separator"> | </span>
<a href="/pages/careers" rel="nofollow">Careers</a>
<span class="separator"> | </span>
<a href="/pages/tap-in-the-news" rel="nofollow">TAP in the News</a>
<!-- = separator -->
<!-- = link_to "Advisory Board", page_path('advisory-board'), rel: 'nofollow' -->
<span class="separator"> | </span>
<a href="/pages/terms-of-use" rel="nofollow">Terms of Use</a>
<span class="separator"> | </span>
<a href="/pages/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow">Privacy Policy</a>
<span class="separator"> | </span>
<a href="/pages/start-tap" rel="nofollow">Franchise TAPinto</a>
</p>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
<div class='copyright'>
<div class='copyright-container'>
<div class='left copyright-line'>
&#169; Copyright 2018 TAP into LLC, All rights reserved.
</div>
<div class='right mobile-not-show'>
Developed by
<a href="http://www.nettheory.com">Net Theory, Inc.</a>
</div>
<div class='left mobile-show'>
Developed by
<a href="http://www.nettheory.com">Net Theory, Inc.</a>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
<div id='footer-notes'>
To register complaints about emails from TAPinto.net, please email
<a href='mailto:complaints@tapinto.net'>complaints@tapinto.net</a>
<br>
<div class='legal'>
<a href='https://www.tapinto.net/'>TAPinto.net</a>
is not affiliated in any way with Alternative Press magazine, an alternative rock magazine.
<br>
To visit Alternative Press magazine, visit www.altpress.com or
<a href='http://www.altpress.com/' target='_blank'>click here.</a>
</div>
</div>
<div class='clear'></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class='news-letter-float' id='news-letter-float-layout'></div>
</div>

</div>
</div>
<script src="/javascripts/jquery.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="/javascripts/spin.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="/javascripts/bundles/defaults.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    (function() {
      _gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Sponsor - State Farm - Westfield', 'render', 'desktop : /towns/westfield/articles/hurricane-harvey-event-in-westfield-aims-to-secur']);
      console.log("after sponsor render")
    })();
  //]]>
</script>

<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    (function() {
      _gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Sponsor - Atlantic Health System Atlanticast Column - Overlook', 'render', 'desktop : /towns/westfield/articles/hurricane-harvey-event-in-westfield-aims-to-secur']);
      console.log("after sponsor render")
    })();
  //]]>
</script>


<script async="async" src="//s7.addthis.com/js/300/addthis_widget.js#pubid=ra-5503210b0fd89486" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="/javascripts/swiper/swiper.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="/javascripts/swiper/swiper.jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script src="/javascripts/swiper/my-swiper.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

<script type="text/javascript">
  $('.event.category_id').chosen
  $('.select-field').find('select').chosen
  $('.chosen-container').css({"min-width": "175px"});
  $('.chosen-container').css({"min-width": "175px"});
  $('.chosen-container').css({"min-width": "175px"});
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
  var ie = (function(){
  var undef="not ie",
    v = 3,
    div = document.createElement('div'),
    all = div.getElementsByTagName('i');
    while (
      div.innerHTML = '<!--[if gt IE ' + (++v) + ']><i></i><![endif]-->',
      all[0]
    );
  return v > 4 ? v : undef;
  }());
  if (ie != "not ie" && ie < 9){
    document.location.href='/ie_error.html';
  }
</script>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    (function() {
      function async_load(script_url){
        var protocol = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://' : 'http://');
        var s = document.createElement('script'); s.src = protocol + script_url;
        var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x);
      }
      bm_website_code = '3BCB8D1C747845E0';
      jQuery(document).ready(function(){async_load('asset.pagefair.com/measure.min.js')});
      jQuery(document).ready(function(){async_load('asset.pagefair.net/ads.min.js')});
    })();
  //]]>
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
  $ = jQuery;
  function get_towns(email){
    // Set email address
    $("#from_email_address").val($("#email_subscription_email_address").val());
    $("#from_get_towns").submit();
  }
  $("#from_get_towns").submit(function(){
    $.ajax({
      type: "GET",
      url: $("#from_get_towns").attr('action'),
      cache: false,
      data: $("#from_get_towns").serialize(),
      success: function(data)
      {
        var element = document.getElementById('news-letter-float');
        var container = document.getElementById('subscription-town-list');
        container.style.display = "block";
        var title = document.getElementById('title-subscription');
        var town_title = document.getElementById('sidebar-town-subscription');
        if (town_title){town_title.style.display = "none";}
        var link = document.getElementById('nothanks');
        link.style.color = '#333';
        link.disabled = true;
        link.style.textDecoration="none";
        link.style.cursor = "default";
        $.each(data.towns, function(i, item) {
          $("#user_subscribed_town_ids option[value='" + item.slug + "']").prop("selected", true);
        });
        $('#user_subscribed_town_ids').trigger('chosen:updated');

        $.each(data.sections, function(i, item) {
          $("#user_subscribe_section_ids option[value='" + item.slug + "']").prop("selected", true);
        });
        $('#user_subscribe_section_ids').trigger('chosen:updated');
      },
      error: function(jqXHR, textStatus, errorMessage) {
        alert("ERROR:" + errorMessage); // Optional
      },
    });
    return false;
  });

  if($(window).width() <= 667) {
    $('.town-subscription').click(function() {
      window.location.href = '/subscriptions/new';
    });
    $('#title-subscription').click(function() {
      window.location.href = '/subscriptions/new';
    });
  }

  $("#secondary").find(".box-header.30").addClass('thick-border-top padding-bottom-15 padding-top-10');
  
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
  $ = jQuery;
  $(document).ready(function() {
    if ($('.cycle-youtube, iframe.video-article').length > 0){
      $(".cycle-slideshow, iframe.video-article").cycle('pause');
    }
    if( $('.mobile-show').is(":visible") ){
      if($(window).width() <= 667) {
        $('#breadcrumbs').hide();
        var $win = $(window);
        var $open=0;
        $win.scroll(function (){
          if ($win.scrollTop() == 0){
            $('#social-links').appendTo('.breadcrumbs .social-links.last');
            $('#masthead .news-letter-signup').fadeIn('slow');
            $('#masthead span.span-nav').fadeIn('slow');
            $open=0;
          }
          else{
            $('.at4-visible').attr('style', 'opacity: 1 !important');
            $('#social-links').appendTo('#social-links-mobile')
            if ($open==0){
              $('#social-links').hide().fadeIn('slow');
              $open=1;
            }
            $('#masthead .news-letter-signup').hide();
            $('#masthead span.span-nav').hide();
            $('#masthead .home-icon').show();
          }
        });
      }
    };
    var last_clear=0;
    if($("#article-block").length > 0) {
      var $artblock = $("#article-block");
      var window_offset = $artblock.offset().top - $(window).scrollTop() + 22;
      if(window_offset < 0){
        $(".social-links-vertical").css({ top: (window_offset * -1) ,position: 'relative' });
      }
      $(window).scroll(function(){
        var $artblock = $("#article-block").parent().parent();
        var window_offset = $artblock.offset().top - $(window).scrollTop();

        var $lmt = $("#clear-social-links-vertical ");
        var clear = $lmt.offset().top - $(window).scrollTop() - 150 ;
        if(window_offset - 150 < 0){
          if(clear > 0){
            $(".social-links-vertical").css({ top: (window_offset * -1) + 155 ,position: 'relative' });
            last_clear =(window_offset * -1) + 10;
          }
          else{
            $(".social-links-vertical").css({ top: last_clear ,position: 'relative' });
          }
        }else{
          $(".social-links-vertical").css({ top: 0 ,position: 'relative' });
        }
      });
    }
  });
</script>
<script src="/javascripts/foundation.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script>
  //<![CDATA[
    $(document).foundation();
    (function() {
      $('.event.category_id').trigger('chosen:updated');
      $('.select-field').find('select').trigger('chosen:updated');
      //$('#town_event_select_id.desktop').trigger('chosen:updated');
    })();
  //]]>
</script>
</body>
</html>
