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*[[Richard Leigh (author)|Richard Leigh]] (1943 - 2007) Co-author of New York Times best seller [[The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail]] and other works of fiction and nonfiction.
*[[Richard Leigh (author)|Richard Leigh]] (1943 - 2007) Co-author of New York Times best seller [[The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail]] and other works of fiction and nonfiction.
*[[John List]] (1925–2008), murderer.<ref>[http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/family/list/1.html Massacre], [[Court TV]] Crime Library, accessed December 30, 2006.</ref>
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*[[John D. Luerssen]] - Nationally Recognized pop music writer, award-winning author of ''Rivers' Edge: The [[Weezer]] Story''. Luerssen is a fourth-generation Westfielder, born in Summit.<ref>Smith, Kenneth. [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-53867444.html " Profound to profane, rock stars say the darndest things"], ''University Wire'', June 25, 2002. Accessed July 28, 2007. "I just realized that I said, 'Can I tell you something off the record?' and now I feel like such a d--k," Luerssen said in a phone interview (his first time at the receiving end) from his home in Westfield, N.J.</ref>
*[[Andrew McCarthy]] (born 1962), actor (''[[Weekend at Bernie's]]'', among others).<ref>"KIDSDAY CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT ANDREW MCCARTHY", ''[[Newsday]]'', July 31, 1988. "With his successes in 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 'Pretty in Pink' and last year's hit, 'Mannequin,' handsome 25-year-old Andrew McCarthy is well on his way to becoming a major star. He was born in Westfield, N.J., on Nov. 29, 1962."</ref>
*[[Andrew McCarthy]] (born 1962), actor (''[[Weekend at Bernie's]]'', among others).<ref>"KIDSDAY CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT ANDREW MCCARTHY", ''[[Newsday]]'', July 31, 1988. "With his successes in 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 'Pretty in Pink' and last year's hit, 'Mannequin,' handsome 25-year-old Andrew McCarthy is well on his way to becoming a major star. He was born in Westfield, N.J., on Nov. 29, 1962."</ref>
*[[Mark Metcalf]], actor, notable role in [[Animal House]], attended Westfield High School.
*[[Mark Metcalf]], actor, notable role in [[Animal House]], attended Westfield High School.

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Westfield, New Jersey
Town
Map of Westfield in Union County. Inset: Location of Union County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Westfield in Union County. Inset: Location of Union County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Westfield, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Westfield, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
FormedJanuary 27, 1794
IncorporatedFebruary 21, 1798
Government
 • TypeSpecial Charter
 • MayorAndrew Skibitsky
Area
 • Total6.7 sq mi (17.5 km2)
 • Land6.7 sq mi (17.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
118 ft (36 m)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total29,944
 • Density4,403.1/sq mi (1,700.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
07090-07091
Area code908
FIPS code34-79040Template:GR[3]
GNIS feature ID0885436Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.westfieldnj.gov

Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 29,644.

The old village area, now the downtown district, was settled in 1720 as part of the Elizabethtown Tract.

Westfield was originally formed as a township on January 27, 1794, from portions of Elizabeth Township, while the area was still part of Essex County, and was incorporated as a one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. It became part of the newly-formed Union County on March 19, 1857. Portions of the township have been taken to form Rahway Township (February 27, 1804), Plainfield Township (April 5, 1847), Cranford Township (March 14, 1871), Fanwood Township (March 6, 1878, now known as Scotch Plains), Mountainside (September 25, 1895) and Hillside (April 3, 1913). The Town of Westfield was incorporated on March 4, 1903, replacing Westfield Township.

Geography

Westfield is in northern NJ. Westfield is located at 40°39′0″N 74°20′35″W / 40.65000°N 74.34306°W / 40.65000; -74.34306Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.649869, -74.343183).Template:GR Westfield's ZIP Code is 07090.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.5 km²), of which, 6.7 square miles (17.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.30%) is water.

Six municipalities border the town of Westfield: Mountainside to the north, Springfield Township to the northeast, Garwood and Cranford to the east, Clark to the southeast and Scotch Plains to the west and southwest.

Police

The Westfield Police Department (WPD) has been a vital part of the town's culture since its foundation. The chief of police is John Parizeau who is assisted by Captains Clifford Auchter (Administrative) and David Wayman (Operations). The department operates a Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Bureau, Records Bureau, Detective Bureau, Juvenile and Community Policing Bureau and its own Emergency Services Unit. Westfield's Parking Services also falls under the jurisdiction of the WPD. Parking Services is responsible for monitoring parking and traffic safety within Westfield's Central Business District. This division in recent years has provided a great source of income for the town. In 2007 for example, Westfield Parking Services issued 27,444 parking tickets of which 16,306 were for overtime parking at meters or in pay station lots.[4] Each division of the WPD operates different vehicles, most with a classic black and white paint scheme. As of May, 2010, they are as follows:

  • Patrol Division: Ford Crown Victorias with low-profile LED and halogen lightbars and a Ford Expedition
  • Detective Bureau: An assortment of unmarked Ford Crown Victorias as well as an unmarked early-model Ford Explorer
  • Traffic Safety Bureau: Ford Crown Victoria, Chevy Suburban and Ford F-150
  • Emergency Services Unit: Ford E-150, Ford Expedition,and a trailer.
  • Parking Services: Ford Crown Victorias with amber halogen lightbars and a black Jeep Grand Cherokee also with an amber lightbar
  • Other: 2 BMW motorcycles donated by JMK BMW of Springfield, NJ and a customized Chevy Tahoe used by the DARE Program. As of 2010 the WPD no longer has the DARE program.

The WPD also has a Law Enforcement Explorers Post, Post #90.

Fire

The Westfield Fire Department was formed in 1875 following a fire that destroyed a city block on East Broad Street. The WFD is a combination department with 39 paid/career firefighters and 15 volunteer firefighters. There are 4 platoons of 9 (1 Captain, 2 Lieutenants, and 6 Firefighters) working a 24/72 hour work schedule out of 2 fire stations. Administrative members include the Chief of Department, the Deputy Chief of Operations, and the Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention. The Fire Safety Inspector of the Fire Pevention position has been eliminated due to budget cuts (1/1/2009). The current Chief of Department is Daniel J. Kelly.

Westfield Fire Headquarters, located at 405 North Ave. W., is manned 24 hours a day by 1 Captain (Platoon Commander), 1 Lieutenant, and 4 Firefighters. These personnel man an Engine Company, first due on the north side of town, and the Ladder Company. A reserve Engine Company and a Utility Pick-Up are also housed at Fire Headquarters. The office of the Chief of Department and the Deputy Chief of Operations are located here as well.

Station 2, located at 1029 Central Ave., is manned 24 hours a day by 1 Lieutenant and 2 Firefighters. These personnel man an Engine Company, first due on the south side of town. A reserve Engine Company, a Utility Pick-Up, and a spare SUV are also housed at Station 2. The Fire Prevention Bureau is located at Station 2 and houses the office of the Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention.

The WFD in operates a fleet of 4 E-One Engines (2 x 2,000 GPM & 2 x 1,500 GPM) and 1 E-One 110' Ladder with 2 support pick-ups, 1 support SUV, and 3 staff 4x4 vehicles. The paint scheme for the older apparatus (Engine 4 and Truck 1) are yellow, with the newer apparatus (Engine 2,3,5) being red bodies with white cabs. The support vehicles, a Ford Pick-Up (Utility 7), a Chevy Pick-Up (Utility 8), and a Jeep Cherokee (Car 9) are red with white striping and the remaining staff vehicles, for Chief Officers, are unmarked Dodge Durangos (Car 1,11,12)

The WFD responds annually to approximately 2,000 calls for service. The WFD serves as a back-up EMS agency for the town if the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad is not readily available. All members are CPR-Defib certified with 27 members currently New Jersey certified EMT's with the remaining members trained to the first responder level. Both stations are always manned with FF/EMT's 24 hours a day.

The WFD is also a partner in the Union County Fire Mutual Aid agreement, responding to numerous requests for aid to any of the other 20 municipalities in Union County.

The career firefighters (excluding Chief Officers) are members of The New Jersey Firefighter's Mutual Benevolent Association Local # 30 (NJ FMBA).

Library

The Westfield Memorial Library was founed in 1873 as the "Every Saturday Book Club" and has evolved over the past century into the Westfield Memorial Library of today. The Library, located in a large, modern, Williamsburg-style building at 550 East Broad Street, the library's collection consists of over 250,000 books, two dozen public computers, a wide array of multimedia options, a large youth services area with a vivid mural depicting Westfield history, and multiple tables and carrels for studying. The library offers classes for adults and children, storytimes for children, and computer instruction.

Downtown

Downtown Westfield, NJ. July 21, 2005

Westfield's downtown is highly successful, featuring many local and national stores, such as Lord and Taylor and several landmarks that were shown and used in the NBC network television show Ed such as the Rialto Theater. There are over 40 restaurants and casual dining establishments throughout the downtown. Downtown is located mostly north of the Westfield train station. The downtown area has a mix of independent stores and boutiques as well as national stores, and provides a pleasant shopping environment. Over one-third of the retailers and restaurants have existed for 25 years or more.

Downtown Westfield, with over 200 retail establishments and 400 commercial enterprises, is a regional destination in New Jersey. The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) manages the Special Improvement District (SID) area's growth and enhancement. The DWC is participates in the National Main Street program associated with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is funded by a SID assessment on downtown properties and operates as the district's management agency. The DWC sponsors marketing efforts and promotions, special event planning, urban design and building improvement projects. The DWC works closely with the town government and volunteer groups to improve the downtown area. In 2004, Westfield won the Great American Main Street Award from the National Trust. In 2010, Westfield was the winner of the America in Bloom contest for communities with a population of 25,001 - 50,000. Shopping and dining in Westfield also attracts citizens from other communities across the State of New Jersey.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 29,644 people, 10,622 households, and 8,178 families residing in the town. The population density was 4,403.1 people per square mile (1,700.7/km²). There were 10,819 housing units at an average density of 1,607.0/sq mi (620.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.98% White, 3.88% African American, 0.09% Native American, 4.08% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.82% of the population.

There were 10,622 households out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.20.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
193015,801—
194018,45816.8%
195021,24315.1%
196031,44748.0%
197033,7207.2%
198030,447−9.7%
199028,870−5.2%
200029,6442.7%
2006 (est.)29,944[2]
Population 1930 - 1990.[5]

In the town the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

According to a 2007 estimate [2], the median income for a household in the town was $120,978, and the median income for a family was $146,891. Males had a median income of $82,420 versus $45,305 for females. The per capita income for the town was $47,187. About 1.7% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Westfield is governed under a Special Charter granted by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature. The government consists of a Mayor and an eight-member Town Council, with all positions filled in partisan elections. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Town Council consists of eight members, with two members elected from each of four wards. Town Council members are elected to serve four-year terms on a staggered basis, with one seat in each ward coming up for election every other year.[6] The Town Council holds weekly meetings open to the public where it discusses legislation under consideration.

As of 2010, members of the Town Council are:[7]

  • Mayor - Andrew Skibitsky (R)
  • 1st Ward - Frank Arena (R) and Sam Della Fera (R)
  • 2nd Ward - JoAnn Neylan (R) and Vicki Kimmins (R)
  • 3rd Ward - Mark Ciarrocca (R) and David Haas (D)
  • 4th Ward - James Foerst (R) and Keith Loughlin (R)

In the 2009 Mayoral and Town Council elections, incumbent Mayor Andrew Skibitsky, incumbent 2nd Ward Councilwoman Vicki Kimmins and incumbent 3rd Ward Councilman David Haas were victorious. In the 1st Ward, Councilman Sam Della Fera was victorious. In the 4th Ward, Councilman Keith Loughlin unseated incumbent Democrat Tom Bigosinski.[8]

In the 2007 Town Council elections, Council Members Arena, Neylan, Ciarrocca and Foerst were victorious.[9]

The GOP will hold a 8-1 majority in the Town Council (including Mayor Skibitsky) through 2011 when four Council seats will be contested.

Westfield politics are dominated by a two-party system in which the Republican Party and the Democratic Party compete for elected offices. Historically, Westfield politics have been dominated by the GOP, and in 2003 Republicans took complete control of the Town Council. In the 2004 Presidential election, a majority of Westfield voters voted for Democrat John Kerry over Republican George W. Bush, who made a visit to the town in 2005 to discuss his plan for Social Security, and in the 2005 Gubernatorial election, a majority of Westfield voters voted for Democrat Jon Corzine over Republican Doug Forrester. The Westfield Republican Committee is chaired by Assemblyman Jon Bramnick and the Westfield Democratic Committee is chaired by Councilman David Haas.

Federal, state and county representation

Westfield is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 21st Legislative District.[10]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield).[11] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[12] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[13][14]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 21st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jon Bramnick (R, Westfield) and in the General Assembly by Michele Matsikoudis (R, New Providence) and Nancy Munoz (R, Summit).[15] Template:NJ Governor

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Neighborhoods

Westfield consists of two sides of the town, the North Side and the South Side. The following are distinct neighborhoods in the town:

  • Brightwood
  • Country Club Estates
  • The Gardens
  • Indian Forest
  • Kimball Avenue Historic District
  • Manor Park
  • Stonehenge
  • Stoneleigh Park
  • Wychwood

Education

Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade attend the Westfield Public Schools. The district has one school for kindergarten, six 1 - 5 elementary schools and two grade 6 - 8 middle schools, which are divided by a "North Side / South Side" boundary, with the exception of Lincoln school, which is all-town. The schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[16]) are as follows:

The public schools on the north side consist of Franklin Elementary School with 592 students, Washington Elementary School with 348 students, Wilson Elementary School with 582 students and Theodore Roosevelt Intermediate School [3] with 721 students.

Schools on the south side are Jefferson Elementary School with 491 students, McKinley Elementary School with 334 students, Tamaques Elementary School with 468 students, Thomas Alva Edison Intermediate School with 719 students and Lincoln School - Early Childhood Learning Center where the town houses all Kindergarteners since.

Students on each side of town are divided amongst the three elementary schools on their side, go to a common intermediate school, and then join the other side of town in Westfield High School, which has 1,769 students in grades 9 - 12. The north and south sides of town are divided by the New Jersey Transit Raritan Line train track.

Starting in the 2008/2009 school year, all kindergarten classes in the school district were centered at Lincoln School on the south side of town.

There is also a Middle States accredited Catholic school, Holy Trinity Interparochial School, run by the three parishes of Holy Trinity in Westfield, St. Helen's in Westfield and Our Lady of Lourdes in Mountainside, which offers education from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade.

Public transportation

New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Line provides rail service from the Westfield train station to Newark Penn Station in Newark with connecting service to Penn Station New York. Westfield's position and schedule on the Raritan Valley line make it highly desirable for commuters, as several times in the morning and evening rush hours a non-stop service is operated to/from the Newark transfer station. On these non-stop services, the one-way journey time to/from New York Penn Station is 50 minutes, or 20 minutes to/from Newark Penn Station [4]. New Jersey Transit's 113 route provides bus service to New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal seven days per week from the town center, taking approximately 1 hour to NYC. In addition, express service to New York City is available along Route 22 on the northern edge of the town (New Jersey Transit bus routes 114 & 117), taking approximately 45 minutes. Olympia Trails also offers weekday bus service to New York City. New Jersey Transit's 59 route provides local bus service, operating between Plainfield and Newark.

Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away, most conveniently reached via Route 22, and Linden Airport, a general aviation facility is in nearby Linden, New Jersey. Newark Liberty International Airport is also easily accessible via New Jersey Transit train.

Services

Residential telephone service is handled by Verizon Communications [5]. Westfield cable television is supplied by Comcast [6], which also delivers the Westfield Community Channel (ch 36), News 12 New Jersey (ch 62) and Scotch Plains Local Access Channel (ch 34). Verizon's Fiber Optic Service (FiOS) is also offered in Westfield, which gives the option of digital cable, high-speed internet and telephone service. Power is supplied through the Public Service Electric and Gas Company. Gas is supplied via Elizabethtown Gas and water by American Water of NJ. Recycling is collected curbside by private haulers contracted by the Department of Public Works on a biweekly basis, while trash is collected by private haulers hired by residents.

Media

Westfield was served by two weekly newspapers The Westfield Leader, The Record-Press, until The Record-Press ended publication in 2008, leaving the town with only The Westfield Leader. It is one of the communities served by the daily newspaper The Courier News (based in Bridgewater N.J.) and The Star Ledger based in Newark, New Jersey. The Westfield Patch is an online newsource dedicated strictly to local Westfield news. It is updated around the clock by editor John Celock and a staff of volunteer contributors.

Westfield Community Television (WCT)

The local community access channel 36 operates out of the Municipal Building on Broad Street in Westfield on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and half of every Sunday. WCT provides limited community related programming, coverage of town council meetings, and operates the WCT Bulletin Board. WCT shares time on channel 36 with Blue Devils Television which originates from Westfield High School and produces nearly 200 original productions each academic year.[17]

Popular culture

Notable residents

Current and former notable residents of Westfield include

Musical groups based in Westfield

References

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