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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Westfield Mixed-Use Building Sells For $5.26M Near Train Station

Also, don't miss Flower Arranging on the Westfield Patch calendar

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Good morning Westfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Prime downtown Westfield building by train station sells for $5.26M
  • Major Westfield road repaving targets school routes before classes resume
  • What 25 years of leadership from Westfield's town administrator really looks like

Also on today's calendar: Flower Arranging and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Westfield Mixed-Use Building Sells For $5.26M Near Train Station (patch.com) — Downtown Westfield's commercial core is drawing strong investor interest, with a three-story mixed-use building at 251 North Ave. W., next to the train station and One Westfield Place, selling for $5.26 million. The fully leased property, home to tenants like Columbia Bank and BAYADA Home Health Care, highlights how Westfield's walkability, transit access and demographics are driving premium real estate values.
   

2. 40-Road Improvement Plan Underway In Westfield, School-Area Roads Targeted First (patch.com) — Westfield residents can expect significant paving work on Rahway Avenue and nearly 40 local roads, with school-area streets prioritized for completion before classes resume. Town Administrator Jim Gildea said 16 school-adjacent roads should be finished by month's end, while about 28 less critical roads will follow in September and early October, aiming to minimize disruption.
   

3. Jim Gildea Recognized for 25 Years as Westfield's Town Administrator (tapinto.net) — Westfield's Town Council recently honored Town Administrator Jim Gildea for 25 years of service guiding nearly every major project, emergency, and celebration at Town Hall. Mayor Jeremy Berman praised Gildea's deep local roots, unmatched institutional knowledge, and statewide reputation, while Gildea said he feels fortunate to serve the town where he grew up and still lives.
   

4. Want to live in one of NJ's wealthiest suburbs? It'll cost you (northjersey.com) — If you own or hope to buy in Westfield, new data shows the typical home is now valued around $1.33 million, up about 8.5% in a year. Westfield ranks 30th among the nation's wealthiest suburbs, the highest in New Jersey, with homes going under contract in roughly two weeks.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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