Incorporated in 1903

FOR LOCAL RECREATION/SPORTS INFORMATION, VISIT www.westfieldnj.com

29,460 residents as per 2000 census
Total Square Miles: 6.29


Frequently Used Telephone Numbers (908):
Police
232-1000 or 911
Board of Education
789-4401

Fire
232-2000 or 911
Public Library
789-4090

Rescue Squad
233-2500 or 911
Post Office
233-1167


MUNICIPAL ADDRESS
425 E. Broad St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
Office Hours
8:30am-4:30pm M-F


MUNICIPAL PHONE NUMBERS
Town Clerk 789-4030
Recreation 789-4080
Tax Assessor 789-4055


POST OFFICE
Central Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-1167


PUBLIC LIBRARY
550 E. Broad St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4090



HISTORY:
Westfield, originally known as the “West Fields”, was once a popular trail for the Lenni-Lenape Indians whose heritage remains in many streets named for them. In the late 19th century the town was settled by immigrants from Europe, and continues today to sustain the residential tradition begun in the late 19th century with several areas officially designated as historic homes sections. A prosperous area graced with substantial housing and scenic parks, the primarily residential community provides a degree of cultural activity that is rare in a smaller town. In addition to local symphony and theatre, the downtown area boasts quaint local shops as well as national retail chains. In 2004 Westfield’s downtown received the Bronze award among Great American Main Streets. Westfield continues today to draw prosperous residents to its attractive neighborhoods, many of who are famous artists, musicians, and high government officials and sports figures. The town is distinguished by its single-family homes, broad tree-lined streets and cultural and community recreational programs. In addition it boasts a high rate of community involvement and volunteerism.


TRANSPORTATION
NJ Transit Rail & Bus Service to New York City; Route 22 to major arteries; Garden State Pkwy to major highways; 20 minutes to Newark Airport.


AREA HOSPITALS
Overlook Hospital, Summit
Muhlenberg Hospital, Plainfield,
Children’s Specialized Hospital, Mountainside


PLACES OF WORSHIP
Catholic, Christian Science, Congregational, Episcopal, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian


PARKS AND RECREATION
YMCA, local and county parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, community swimming pool, various sports programs and leagues.


AREA POINTS OF INTEREST
Westfield Symphony
Miller-Cory House Museum
Westfield Community Players
Papermill Playhouse

BOARD OF EDUCATION
302 Elm St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4420
Kindergarten Cut-Off Date:
Must be 5 years old by Oct. 1.
Half –Day classes


SCHOOLS
6 Elementary 24:1
2 Middle 25:1
1 High 25:1


% GRADUATES THAT
ATTEND COLLEGE
94%


AREA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Drew University, Madison
Kean University, Union
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Seton Hall University, S. Orange
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison
Union County College


DOWNTOWN SHOPPING
Gap, Gap Kids, Ann Taylor, Bombay
Williams Sonoma, Banana Republic, Chicos & much more.

Good to Know:
Westfield Town Officials and Employees: westfieldnj.net
Westfield Fire Department Web Site: westfieldnj.net
Westfield Department of Public Works: westfieldnj.net
Westfield Building Department: westfieldnj.net
Westfield Recreation Department: westfieldnj.net

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